School of dentistry
UAB experts urge parents to schedule back-to-school checkups to support children’s health, prevent disease, identify issues early and help students succeed in the classroom.
Helmets, protective gear and safe riding habits can significantly reduce the risk of serious injuries from bikes, e-scooters and other micromobility vehicles that are popular for summer fun.
Ready to take the next step in graduate education? Attend a collaborative and informative summer graduate school fair to learn more about graduate school opportunities at UAB.
UAB dental prosthetic experts partnered with the Birmingham Zoo to create a custom, lightweight prosthetic beak that allowed an injured young aracari to eat, fly and thrive again.
Researchers uncover that, by inhibiting specific trigeminal sensory neurons, pain from mechanical allodynia can be regulated.
A rise in research funding within UAB’s Department of Family and Community Medicine highlights its expanding research impact.
For 48 hours, UAB’s alumni, students, faculty, staff, friends and families come together to support the programs and people who make the university exceptional.
This year’s cohort is the largest in ASF program history.
More than 862 students will walk in two graduation ceremonies Dec. 13 at Bartow Arena, and 178 doctoral candidates will be recognized in a separate ceremony Dec. 10.
UAB Homecoming Week’s star attractions include UAB’s legendary Gurney Derby, the UAB Homecoming Parade, the Battle for the Bones BBQ Competition and UAB Football vs. Memphis.
The mouth is a breeding ground for bacteria, and without consistent oral hygiene, it can result in foul-smelling breath and potentially more serious health issues.
Cleaning between the teeth affects more than oral health and may even affect the risk of cardiovascular disease, dementia, kidney disease and more.
Interested in graduate school or a new career? Learn more at the UAB Summer Graduate School Resource Fair, 8-10 a.m. July 9 at the Hill Student Center.
Some 47 UAB alumni are being recognized with a Blazer Fast 40 award for their dedication as business leaders.
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.