Ask the Expert: UAB School of Dentistry’s Dr. Nate Lawson explores 21st century innovations and advancements in dentistry
A lot has changed in the dental industry since the days of George Washington’s dentures (which actually were made of ivory, not wood). Innovations and advancements have regularly taken place over the centuries, from the invention of the dental drill in the late 1700s to the creation of the modern nylon toothbrush in 1938.
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So many stories to tell: UAB School of Dentistry helps provide free dental care to more than 400 underserved through rural medical initiative
UAB School of Dentistry faculty, residents, students, and alumni took part in Alabama’s first remote medical event, helping provide dental care to more than 400 underserved people in Gadsden, AL.
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Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Leigh Bayer Curtis enjoys journey through dental school and residency at UAB
When asked about her favorite aspect of being an orthodontist, Dr. Leigh Bayer Curtis doesn’t miss a beat.
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17th Annual Scholars Symposium keynote and faculty speakers announced
The 17th Annual Scholars Symposium will feature Gerald Kugel, DMD, MS, PhD, as keynote speaker. He will deliver an address entitled “Who Cares About Research, I’m a Clinician.” The talk will kick off the afternoon session, which will be held virtually on Thursday, April 7 beginning at 2:00 p.m.
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Father and son receive 2021 alumni awards
Dr. Russell Taichman, Dean of the UAB School of Dentistry, used a couple of cliches to introduce the recipients of the School of Dentistry Alumni Association’s 2021 award winners. The recipients are pillars in dentistry and the Gadsden community.
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2022 Alumni Weekend Exceeds Expectations
Every year, alumni from across Alabama and the nation converge on Birmingham, Ala for the Alabama Dental Alumni Association’s Alumni Weekend. This year it was different.
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Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Tara Moncus: The Real-Life Tooth Fairy of Rainsville, AL
When it came to deciding on which career to pursue, Dr. Tara Moncus got a little help… from Oprah Winfrey.
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Alumni Spotlight: Crossing State Lines
Dr. Bruce Camp (’84) grew up in Alabama, graduated from the UAB School of Dentistry, and has lived and practiced dentistry in Georgia for 37 years. For the better part of those 37 years, he has been crossing state lines to maintain a strong bond with the School of Dentistry and its alumni association.
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Alumni Spotlight: Dentistry helped make Smith’s dreams come true
Dr. Doug Smith is no stranger to long days and hard work. That is because, on top of serving the Dothan, Ala. community as a trusted dentist of almost forty-five years, Dr. Smith works on his family farm where he raises pure bred Black Angus cattle.
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Alumni Spotlight: Teichmiller excels in dentistry and in service
At the time she was growing up on the family farm in Western Kentucky, Dr. Stephanie Teichmiller (’90) had no inkling she would become a dentist.
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Alumni Spotlight: Phillips leads and practices with a servant’s heart
Growing up, Dr. Jim Phillips, Jr. didn’t always know he was going to become a dentist. But he did know he was destined to love sports and Auburn University.
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Alumni Spotlight: Wright recalls his leadership roots and journey in dentistry
Dr. Clay Wright (’01) doesn’t look near as big or menacing as he did when he played linebacker and offensive guard for the Troy University Trojans, but he still carries many of the life lessons he learned on the gridiron.
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Alumni Spotlight: Sasser reaps the rewards of dentistry and service
Charleston, S.C. is home to several nonprofit dental and medical clinics that provide healthcare to underserved communities around the city. And chances are good that, if you walk into any one of these clinics, you might run into periodontist Dr. Bill Sasser.
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Alumni Spotlight: A former traveling dentist and recent Pell City retiree - DeShazer shares words of wisdom for new graduates
If you’ve ever attended the Alabama General Dentistry (AGD) meetings in Destin, Fla., you’ve likely seen and heard the man who emcees the raffle drawing each year, possibly wearing a Hawaiian shirt and winning the crowd over with his laidback charm and clever one-liners. That’s Dr. Bob DeShazer, one of the most fun and easy-going dentists to have ever walked the halls of the UAB School of Dentistry.
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Alumni Spotlight: Dr. John Anderson reflects on a lifetime of adventures and accomplishments in dentistry
In the fall of 1969, Dr. Charles “Scotty” McCallum, dean of the School of Dentistry at the time, hosted a meet-and-greet reception at his home for the School’s incoming freshmen. Among those in attendance were John Anderson, and his new wife, Mimi.
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Amm’s journey of scientific discovery continues through NIH funding, collaboration
An R21 award will help Hope Amm, Ph.D., further a lifelong journey of scientific discovery by advancing her research on genetics and signaling pathways in oral tumors.
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Why the Class of 1972 is Special
There’s no question the rigors of dental school are just as demanding today as they were 50 years ago. While dentistry has changed in so many ways the past 50 years, the tight bonds developed between classmates remains a constant. Set to have their 50-year reunion in 2022, the Class of 1972 may be the tightest of them all.
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UAB School of Dentistry well represented in service through fellows program
The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship (ASF) of Alabama recently announced the selection of its 2021-22 class of Alabama Schweitzer Fellows and UAB School of Dentistry is well represented.
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Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Calvin Sanders reflects on his journey into dentistry and rural practice
Dr. Calvin Sanders attended Auburn University from 1965 to 1969, and remembers how much fun he had as an undergraduate student. Perhaps even a bit too much fun at first.
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Alumni Spotlight: An unexpected career became a labor of love
For one reason or another, the Medical College of Alabama in Birmingham chose not to accept Dr. Grady Price’s application to enter medical school for the fall of 1959. At the time, Dr. Price was studying pre-med at the University of Alabama and was preparing for a career as a physician when his plans abruptly changed.
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Stories About Scotty: Two alumni share their stories
I was recently reminded of the presence Dr. Charles A. “Scotty” McCallum, Jr. commanded during Alumni Weekend. Just his presence was a reassurance that we were doing well and our dental school is the best.
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Alumni Spotlight: Making History at the School of Dentistry – Dr. Karen Clements-Crunk
In 1965, Karen Fox walked into her first day of classes at the University Of Alabama School Of Dentistry in Birmingham, Alabama. She was the only woman in the room. In fact, she was the only woman in her entire class of 52 students.
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Taking Care of Business: A message from the Alumni Association Executive Director
Scott Huffman reflects on his time with UAB and relationships like the one with Oral Arts.
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