A child’s first dental appointment can seem overwhelming, but one UAB expert provides his expertise on how parents can plan ahead. 

This innovative program addresses global health initiatives and medical training in Peru with Partners in Health, known locally as Socios En Salud, in Lima, Peru.

2024 was a landmark year for UAB, with its influence resonating powerfully throughout Birmingham and the entire state of Alabama.

More than half of the university’s 1,954 graduating students will walk in commencement this semester. The UAB President’s Medal will be awarded to Marnix E. Heersink, M.D.

Ashraf Fouad has been a member of the ADA’s Council on Scientific Affairs since 2021 and has now been appointed to serve as chair of the council.

Dentistry has seen advancements over the past 10 to 20 years, and the new technology can make dental work easier and less invasive for patients.

UAB Medicine Inverness opens a new Faculty Oral Surgery Clinic that offers top-tier patient care and UAB employee discounts.  

UAB researchers are pioneering five new projects as they continue making new discoveries and advancing science to benefit oral health locally and globally.

Scholarship recipients are required to practice in underserved areas of Alabama after graduation for a period of three years.

Experts from the UAB School of Dentistry say dental anxiety is common but manageable.

Experts at UAB provide tips for preventing sports-related dental injuries.

Funding for the project will be provided by the state of Alabama and is pending approval of the UA System Board of Trustees.

UAB experts provide tips on appointments to get your child ready to go back to school.

Verhine is looking forward to advancing his skills as a dentist while being able to serve his fellow veterans through oral health care after graduation. 

Gingivitis increases in severity and prevalence during pregnancy due to hormonal changes.

This semester, at least 2,963 students are eligible to graduate, and more than 1,871 students are expected to walk in the three ceremonies in Bartow Arena.

Screenings will take a few minutes to conduct and will include a check for lesions and lumps on the neck or in the mouth.

UAB experts says that individuals can prevent or decrease symptoms of sleep apnea by making small lifestyle changes.

This research analyzes the oral health of geriatric and pediatric patients in Southeast Alaska.

The project is supported by a $3.4 million appropriation from the state of Alabama to develop this first-of-its-kind model to address the shortage of dental health providers in rural Alabama. The clinic will help prepare the next generation of dentists committed to practicing in rural Alabama.