Dentistry
| Degree Offered: | M.S. |
| Director, Dentistry: | Dr. Amjad Javed |
| Phone: | (205) 996-5124 |
| E-mail: | javeda@uab.edu |
| Website: | www.dental.uab.edu |
Program Information
Advanced clinical specialty training and research, leading to the degree of Master of Science in Dentistry, is offered to meet two areas of need: the preparation of qualified teachers and investigators in the various branches of academic dentistry and the preparation of fully trained dental specialists. The program is a combination of the conventional work for the M.S. degree plus the achievement of proficiency in some phase of clinical dentistry. The course of study requires a minimum of two academic years; most students will require three years to complete the work. The applicant must be a graduate of an accredited school of dentistry, or an undergraduate school and must have achieved, in both predental and dental requirements, a superior scholastic record.
At the time of enrollment in the Graduate School, the student is assigned an appropriate faculty advisor, who works with the student in outlining a course of study consistent with objectives. This curriculum must cover the three areas of a selected phase of clinical dentistry, a related basic health science, and research.
Major and Minor
The major field of study must be selected from the following: dental biomaterials, endodontics, general dentistry, hospital dentistry, maxillofacial prosthetics, oral surgery, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, prosthodontics, public health dentistry, or oral biology. The program requires a minimum of 30 graduate credits. Not less than 18 semester hours of credit in the program must be in the major subject, with the minimum acceptable grade being B. A minor must involve at least six semester hours of study in one or two basic health science departments related to the student's major and research interests.
By the time the student has been in residence one year and has finished some of both major and minor courses, the student and the advisor should recommend to the Graduate School dean at least two additional graduate faculty members, one from outside the student's specialty area, for appointment to the graduate study committee. The student should discuss with his/her committee plans for the remaining course of study, including a proposed thesis title and outline of experimental design. Depending upon the nature of the research plan, it may be desirable for a different advisor to be appointed, serving either as co-chair or as new chair of the graduate study committee. At this time, demonstration of a reading knowledge related to literature review, competence in research and experimental design, understanding of biostatistics, experience with computer and other techniques may be required, as appropriate to the student's investigation.
Admission to Candidacy
When the graduate study committee is satisfied that the student is prepared to undertake the research, the student is admitted to candidacy for the master's degree. This step should be taken at least two semesters before the anticipated date of completion of the program.
Research and Thesis
Sufficient research work to train the candidate in the principles and methods of scientific investigation is required. The research project should involve the student's own intensive work in some area of dentistry, preferably related to the basic health sciences. The thesis is based on the research study and must show the candidate's ability to delineate a problem, logically plan its solution, and present the results of the work in an orderly fashion. Familiarity with the literature of the field is expected.
Final Examination
The final oral examination is administered by the student's graduate study committee before the deadline is set by the Graduate School. The examination begins with oral presentation and defense of the thesis and may include any work fundamental thereto. At the close of the examination, the committee votes on the candidate, taking into account all of the work undertaken. Majority approval is required.
Additional Information
| Deadline for Entry Term(s): | Consult Program Director for information |
| Deadline for All Application Materials to be in the Graduate School Office: | Variable |
| Number of Evaluation Forms Required: | Three |
| Entrance Tests | DDS (TOEFL and TWE also required for international applicants whose native language is not English.) |
Contact Information
For detailed information, contact the graduate program director, Dr. Amjad Javed, University of Alabama School of Dentistry, School of Dentistry Building, SDB 714, 1919 Seventh Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35294-0007.
Telephone 205-934-5407
Fax 205-934-0208
E-mail javeda@uab.edu
Web www.dental.uab.edu
Master of Science with Emphasis in Oral Biology
The School of Dentistry in collaboration with the joint basic science Departments at The University of Alabama offers graduate studies leading to a Master of Science degree with emphasis in Oral Biology. The objective of the program is to relate basic biological sciences to health and disease of the oral cavity. This program is designed for individuals holding a D.D.S., D.M.D., or B.S. in Science (e.g. biology, chemistry etc) with little or no experience in basic research. This program will provide insight into dental academics and teaching in basic or applied research.
Students are required to pursue studies in oral biology and in the basic biological sciences. These studies include course work, seminars, journal club, and a laboratory component. Course work includes formal lectures from within the School of Dentistry and courses offered by the basic sciences departments, School of Public Health and the School of Medicine. The seminars and journal club include the “Dean’s Seminar Series” and the Oral and Skeletal Biology Journal Club and other Research seminars within UAB. The Seminars cover a wide array of topics relevant to various research areas as well as other disciplines of dentistry or dental education. A significant portion of the program is devoted to the design and completion of a thesis research project in the form of one publishable paper in a reputable scientific journal which is a requirement of the program. Thesis research will be carried out under the supervision of a faculty member. Faculty involved in the Master of Science program with emphasis in Oral Biology are actively engaged in research that represents a variety of oral and basic biomedical disciplines within the UAB. The diversity of the research interests offers opportunities for students to pursue studies in a stimulating research environment.
The program requires a minimum of 30 graduate credits. Of these, at least 24 credits must be selected from graduate-level courses approved for the program and a minimum of 6 credits at the master's research level. Each student must orally defend a master's thesis based on their research. If the applicant holds a D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree, the Master in Science may be combined with a clinical dental specialty training only after acceptance into the clinical program.
Admission
Applicants must hold a B.S., D.D.S., or D.M.D., or an equivalent degree and should possess a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.00 on a 4.00 scale. Standardized test such as GRE or DAT is required for all applicants. Students whose first language is not English must earn a score of 560 or better on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
Applicants are asked to submit a statement describing past research experience and current research interests, and stating how completion of the Master in Science program fits into their career goals.
For International applicants; transcripts and all related material should be received no later than February 28 to enroll in the fall semester of the same year.
For US applicants; transcripts and all related material should be received no later than March 31 to enroll in the fall semester of the same year.
Financial assistance is not available. Students must show that they can support themselves.
Contact
For further information and application materials, contact:
Jannet Katz, DDS, PhD
Professor
Department of Pediatric Dentistry
University of Alabama School of Dentistry
BBRB 713
1720 2nd Avenue South
Birmingham, ALÂ 35294-2170
Telephone:Â (205) 934-2878
FAX:Â (205) 934-1426
e-mail: meow@uab.edu
M.S. in Dentistry
| Requirements | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Please select 6 classes from the list below: | 18 | |
| Design and Analysis of Clinical Dental Research | ||
| Graduate Cariology | ||
| Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Dentistry | ||
| Clinical Applied Dent Material | ||
| Oral Microbiology and Immunology | ||
| Biochemistry of Connective Tissue and Bone | ||
| Graduate Implantology II | ||
| Dental Management of Medically Compromised Patient | ||
| Physical Diagnosis | ||
| Multidisciplinary Seminars I | ||
| Selected Topics in Anatomy of the Head and Neck | ||
| Conscious Sedation | ||
| Advanced Restorative Technique | ||
| Multidisciplinary Seminars II | ||
| Oral & Skeletal BiologyJour | ||
| Advanced Craniofacial Growth | ||
| Craniofacial Syndrome Series | ||
| Advanced Oral Pathology | ||
| Non-Thesis Research | 6 | |
| Master s Level Non-Thesis Research | ||
| Thesis Research | 6 | |
| Thesis Research | ||
or CD 699 | Master s Level Thesis Research | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
CD-Clinical Dentistry Courses
CD 519. Medical Emergencies Dent Perio. 3 Hours.
CD 532. Medical Emergencies Dent Perio. 3 Hours.
CD 533. Applied Statistics Research. 3 Hours.
CD 601. Advanced Endodontic Seminar I. 3 Hours.
Special Topics in Endodontics.
CD 602. Special Topics in General Dentistry. 3-6 Hours.
CD 603. Special Topics in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 1-12 Hour.
CD 604. Special Topics in Orthodontics. 3 Hours.
CD 605. Special Topics in Pediatric Dentistry. 1-6 Hour.
CD 606. Special Topics in Periodontics. 3-12 Hours.
CD 607. Removable Prosthodontic Seminar. 1-12 Hour.
CD 608. Special Topics in Radiology. 1-6 Hour.
CD 609. Fixed Prosthodontics Seminar. 1-12 Hour.
CD 610. Introduction to Medical Genetics. 3 Hours.
CD 611. Special Topics in Maxillofacial Prosthodontics. 1-6 Hour.
CD 612. Avanced Prosthodontics Clinic First Year Clinic. 1-12 Hour.
CD 613. Special Topics in Hospital Dentistry. 1-6 Hour.
CD 614. Periodonal Case Conferences. 3 Hours.
CD 615. Periodontal Literature Review Seminars. 3 Hours.
CD 616. Periodontal Board Topics. 1-3 Hour.
CD 617. Maxillofacial Pathology. 3 Hours.
CD 618. Maxillofacial Orthognathic Surgery. 3 Hours.
CD 619. Dentoalveolar Surgery. 3 Hours.
CD 620. Clinical Pediatric Dentistry I. 3-6 Hours.
CD 621. POSTGRADUATE MAXILLOFACIAL TRAUMA. 3 Hours.
CD 622. ORAL and MAXILLOFACIAL MICROBIOLOGY SEMINAR. 3 Hours.
ORAL and MAXILLOFACIAL MICROBIOLOGY SEMINAR.
CD 623. POSTGRAD OMS SURGERY ANATOMY SEMINAR. 3 Hours.
CD 624. OMS Pathology Seminar. 3 Hours.
CD 625. Design and Analysis in Clinical Dental Research. 3 Hours.
CD 626. Graduate Implantology II. 3 Hours.
CD 627. Biocompatibility Testing/Biodegradation Phenomena. 3 Hours.
CD 628. Enamel Properties Acid Etching and Adhesion. 4 Hours.
CD 629. Ceramic Cements Alloy-Ceramic Systems Color Meas. 3 Hours.
CD 630. Clinical Biomaterials Research Methods. 3 Hours.
CD 631. Polymeric Biomaterials. 3 Hours.
CD 632. Biomaterials Seminar. 1 Hour.
CD 633. Alloy Systems in Dentistry. 3 Hours.
CD 634. Craniofacial Genetics. 3 Hours.
CD 635. Pediatric Dentistry Journal Club. 2 Hours.
CD 636. Hospital Dentistry. 2 Hours.
CD 637. Growth and Development-Genetics. 3 Hours.
CD 638. Current Topics in Dentistry. 1 Hour.
CD 639. Dental Management of Medically Compromised Patient. 2 Hours.
CD 640. Physical Diagnosis. 3 Hours.
CD 641. Advanced Dental Materials III. 3 Hours.
The resident will develop an in-depth understanding of the clinical applications and effective manipulation of current dental materials. Dentin bonding agents, composite resin selection, placement and polymerization will be covered. An overview of biomaterials for dental implants, and ceramic materials for prostodontics will also be presented.
CD 642. Biomaterials Book Review. 3 Hours.
The purpose of the book review is to strengthen the basic understanding of properties and behavior of different dental materials.
CD 643. Adv Clinical Prosth III. 6 Hours.
Advanced Clinical Prosthodontics III will provide students with a breadth of clinical experience in fixed, removable, implant, surgical, maxillofacial and other complex prosthodontics.
CD 644. Evidence Based Dentistry. 3 Hours.
Evidence based dentistry will teach students how to use literature as basis of clinical decisions.
CD 645. PBL: Adv Prosthodontics Topics. 3 Hours.
Topics in Advanced Prosthodontics. Permission of instructor required.
CD 646. Multidisciplinary Seminars I. 3 Hours.
Multidisciplinary seminars will teach the students how to interact with other disciplines in an informal setting and learn from these other disciplines.
CD 647. Treatment Planning Conference. 3 Hours.
Treatment planning conference will teach students how to generate a succinct and reasonable treatment sequence.
CD 648. Prosthodontic Case Conference. 3 Hours.
Prosthodontic case conference will teach students how to present completed treatment, and how to critically and professionally evaluate treatment outcomes.
CD 649. Prosthodontics Lit Review. 3 Hours.
Prosthodontics literature review will teach students how to critically evaluate literature, and to be familiar with current concepts in prosthodontics.
CD 650. Advanced Topics in Hospital Dentistry. 1-6 Hour.
CD 651. Advanced Endodontics Seminar II. 3 Hours.
Advanced Topics in Endodontics.
CD 652. Advanced Topics in General Dentistry. 3-6 Hours.
CD 653. Advanced Topics in Oral Surgery. 3-6 Hours.
CD 654. Advanced Topics in Orthodontics. 3 Hours.
CD 655. Advanced Topics in Pediatric Dentistry. 1-6 Hour.
CD 656. Advanced Topics in Periodontics. 1-12 Hour.
CD 657. Advanced Clinical Prosthodontics Second Year Clin. 3-12 Hours.
CD 658. Advanced Topics in Radiology. 1-12 Hour.
CD 659. Advanced Topics Fixed Prosthodontics. 3-12 Hours.
CD 660. Advanced Topics in Maxillofacial Prosthetics. 1-6 Hour.
CD 661. Physical Properties of Biomaterials. 1-3 Hour.
CD 662. Laboratory Methods for Biomaterials Research. 2-4 Hours.
CD 663. Diagnosis and Screening Procedures in Dentistry. 3 Hours.
CD 664. Grand Rounds in Pediatric Dentistry. 2-3 Hours.
CD 665. Maxillofacial Seminar. 3 Hours.
Physiology and Concepts of Occlusion.
CD 666. Clinical Maxillofacial Prosthetics. 1-3 Hour.
CD 667. Selected Topics in Anatomy of the Head and Neck. 3 Hours.
CD 668. Postgraduate Oral Pathology. 3 Hours.
CD 669. Clinical Pediatric Dentistry II. 3 Hours.
CD 670. Board Case Reviews in Pediatric Dentistry. 3 Hours.
CD 671. Case Presentations in Pediatric Dentistry. 1 Hour.
CD 672. Advanced Topics in OMS. 5 Hours.
CD 673. Special Topics in OMS Trauma. 4 Hours.
CD 674. Advanced Topics in OMS - Orthognathic. 4 Hours.
Advanced Topics in OMS - Orthognastic.
CD 675. Special Topics in OMS - Patient Care. 4 Hours.
CD 676. Advanced Topics in Oral Pathology. 4 Hours.
CD 677. Advanced Prosthodontics Third Year Clinic. 3 Hours.
CD 678. Board Preparation in Pediatric Dentistry. 3 Hours.
Review course for pediatric dental residents.
CD 679. Fundamentals of Pediatric Dentistry. 1-6 Hour.
CD 680. Dental Clinical Pathology. 3 Hours.
CD 681. Clinical Pedodontics III. 3 Hours.
CD 682. Special Topics in Endodontics. 3 Hours.
CD 683. Advanced Dental Materials I. 3 Hours.
Advanced course in dental materials.
CD 684. Advanced Dental Materials II. 3 Hours.
Advanced course in dental materials II.
CD 685. Advanced Endodontic First Year Clinic. 3 Hours.
CD 686. Advanced Endodontic Second Year Clinic. 3 Hours.
CD 687. Advanced Clinical Dentistry. 3 Hours.
Advanced course in clinical dentistry.
CD 688. Special Pathology. 1 Hour.
CD 689. Conscious Sedation. 3 Hours.
CD 690. Physiology and Concepts of Occlusion. 3 Hours.
CD 691. Special Topics in Biomaterials Science. 1-6 Hour.
CD 692. Advanced Prosthodontic Seminar. 1-12 Hour.
CD 693. Special Topics in OMS. 5 Hours.
CD 694. Advanced General Dentistry Seminars (I-IV). 1 Hour.
CD 695. Literature Review in Pediatric Dentistry. 3 Hours.
CD 696. Dental Radiology. 3 Hours.
CD 697. Advanced Restorative Technique. 3 Hours.
CD 698. Master s Level Non-Thesis Research. 1-6 Hour.
CD 699. Master s Level Thesis Research. 1-6 Hour.
Prerequisites: GAC M
CD 700. Cranio Deformities. 3 Hours.
Embryology: Review of H&N development. Genetics: Review of H&N disorders. Cleft lip: Diagnosis and management. Common craniofacial disorders; Diagnosis and management of Apert's, Crouzons, and Treacher-Collins, Hemifacial microsomia and other craniofacial disorders.
CD 701. Post-Graduate Micro Surgery. 3 Hours.
To understand the history of microsurgery; materials and instruments; coagulations and anticoagulants; technique or minor repair and vascularized tissue transfer.
CD 702. Post-Graduate Esthetic Surgery. 3 Hours.
Understand basic concepts of facial cosmetic surgery and become competent in diagnosis and treatment planning. The resident should learn surgery techniques of facial cosmetic surgery.
CD 703. Post-Graduate TMJ Disorders. 3 Hours.
To Understand the anatomy and biomechanics of the TMJ; the pathological conditions that affect the TMJ; the imaging modalities that can be utilized to aid in diagnosing TMD; and the various medical treatment options in managing TMD.
CD 704. Post-Grad Surg Implantology. 3 Hours.
Enrich the resident experience by providing in-depth discussion on the various surgical modalities that can aid in proper implant placement.
CD 705. Orothognatic Surgery. 3 Hours.
Understand the principle of orthognatic surgery.
CD 706. Board Exam Topics. 3 Hours.
To allow students tiime for study and laboratory activities in preparation of mock board exam, or the ABP examination.
CD 707. Fundamentals I. 5 Hours.
CD 708. Fundamentals II. 5 Hours.
CD 709. Dentistry & Culture. 3 Hours.
CD 710. Ethics I. 3 Hours.
CD 711. Dental Gross Anatomy. 6 Hours.
CD 712. General Pathology. 3 Hours.
CD 713. Microbiology. 3 Hours.
CD 714. Pharmacology. 3 Hours.
CD 715. Systemic Pathology. 3 Hours.
CD 716. Oral Pathology. 3 Hours.
CD 717. Multidisciplinary Seminars II. 3 Hours.
CD 718. Implant Dentistry Case Conf.. 3 Hours.
CD 719. Implant Evidence Based Dent. 3 Hours.
CD 720. Surgical Placement of Implants. 3 Hours.
CD 721. Oral & Skeletal BiologyJour. 2 Hours.
CD 722. Advanced Craniofacial Growth. 3 Hours.
CD 723. Neuroanatomy. 6 Hours.
CD 724. Cardiovascular & Renal Systems. 6 Hours.
CD 725. Dental Microbiology. 1 Hour.
CD 726. Genetics. 2 Hours.
CD 727. Craniofacial Syndrome Series. 3 Hours.
CD 728. Advanced Oral Pathology. 3 Hours.
CD 729. TMD Interdisciplinary Problem. 3 Hours.
CD 730. 3-Dimensional Imaging Ortho. 3 Hours.
CD 731. Graduate Implantology I. 3 Hours.
CD 740. Advanced Restorative Tech II. 3 Hours.
CD 741. Esth & Restorative Dent Lect. 3 Hours.
CD 742. Contmp Esth & Restorative Prep. 3 Hours.
CD 746. Micro-Esthetics. 3 Hours.
CD 749. Macro Esthetics. 3 Hours.
CD 768. Micro Esthetics II. 3 Hours.
CD 772. Dentofacial Esthetics. 3 Hours.
CD 788. Craniofacial Syndrome SeriesII. 3 Hours.
OB-Oral Biology Courses
OB 500. Graduate Cariology. 3 Hours.
OB 510. Intro to Dental Materials Res. 3 Hours.
OB 513. Grant Writing. 3 Hours.
OB 522. Biochemistry of Connective Tissue and Bone. 3 Hours.
OB 525. Current Issues in Nutrition and Oral Health. 3 Hours.
OB 563. Saliva as a Diagnostic Fluid. 3 Hours.
OB 590. Oral Biology Seminar. 1-2 Hour.
OB 598. MR Lev Non-Thesis Res. 3-6 Hours.
OB 599. Thesis Research. 3-6 Hours.
OB 600. Graduate Cariology. 3 Hours.
OB 601. Caries Journal Club. 1 Hour.
Introduce students communication skills in areas of scientific reading, presentation and use of scientific material.
OB 602. Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Dentistry. 3 Hours.
OB 603. Oral Inflammation and Periodontal Disease. 3 Hours.
Provides a fundamental knowledge base for understanding the initiation and progression of oral inflammation and how these processes mediate tissue destruction and bone loss.
OB 604. Clinical Applied Dent Material. 3 Hours.
OB 607. Prenatal Craniofacial Growth and Development. 3 Hours.
PRENATAL CRANIOFACIAL GROWTH and DEVELOPMENT.
OB 608. Special Topics in Oral Biology. 1 Hour.
OB 611. Saliva:Composition and Function. 3 Hours.
OB 616. Postgraduate Oral Histology. 3 Hours.
OB 620. Oral Microbiology and Immunology. 3 Hours.
OB 622. Biochemistry of Connective Tissue and Bone. 3 Hours.
Biochemistry of Connective Tissue and Bone.
OB 625. Current Issues in Nutrition and Oral Health. 3 Hours.
Current Issues in Nutrition and Oral Health.
OB 626. Graduate Implantology. 3 Hours.
OB 627. Surgical Implants in Dentistry. 3 Hours.
OB 630. Introduction to Clinical Trials/Epidemiology. 3 Hours.
OB 631. Ethics in Biomedical Research. 1 Hour.
OB 632. Special Topics on Mucosal Immunology. 3 Hours.
OB 633. Research Design and Methodology. 3 Hours.
OB 634. Oral Biology Journal Club. 1 Hour.
OB 657. Prenatal Craniofacial Growth and Development. 3 Hours.
PRENATAL CRANIOFACIAL GROWTH and DEVELOPMENT.
OB 663. Saliva as A Diagnostic Fluid. 3 Hours.
OB 690. Oral Biology Seminar. 1 Hour.
OB 696. Research Skills Enhancement. 2 Hours.
OB 697. Journal Club - Frontiers in Biomedical Research. 1 Hour.
OB 698. MR Lev Non-Thesis Res. 1-6 Hour.
OB 699. Thesis Research. 1-6 Hour.
Prerequisites: GAC M
Faculty
| Abou-Arraj, Ramzi, Associate Professor (Periodontics), 2009, D.D.S.,M.S., (Periodontics), Mucogingival therapy around teeth and implants; Periodontal regeneration; Site development for dental implants |
| Arora, Manika, Assistant Professor (Restorative Sciences), Oral cancers screening, pathology and orofacial pain |
| Bhusri, Navdeep, Assistant Professor, 2006, B.D.S., M.Sc.D., M.S., (Orthodontics), Craniofacial orthodontics, Additive manufacturing, 3D printing |
| Blass, Christine, Assistant Professor, 2009, D.M.D., (Restorative Sciences), Medically complex patient needs, simulation-based learning, opioid education |
| Bowie, Jon, Assistant Professor, 2023, D.M.D., (Periodontology), Soft tissue augmentation, periodontal inflammation and systemic diseases |
| Bradford, Edward Jr, Associate Professor (Restorative Sciences);, Operative dentistry, Dental Public Health |
| Carr, Kimberly R., Associate Professor, 2003, D.M.D., M.S. (Pediatric Dentistry), Oral microbiological disease and its association with systemic disease, and special care dentistry |
| Chafin, Teri, Assistant Professor (Restorative Sciences), Workforce Development, Practice Management, Digital Dentistry. |
| Chavali, Rama Kiran, Associate Professor, 2002, B.D.S., M.S., (Restorative Sciences), Restorative implantology, Dental biomaterials evaluation |
| Cheon, Kyounga, Associate Professor, 2007, D.M.D., M.S., (Pediatric Dentistry), bioactive materials for craniofacial bone and dental pulp regeneration, including nitric oxide–releasing peptide amphiphiles, hydroxyapatite-based composites, and low-dose growth factor delivery |
| Coble, Shandra, Associate Professor, 2017, D.M.D., (Endodontics), Prevalence of temporomandibular disorders in endodontic patients, Diabetes and periapical endodontic lesions |
| Cruz Cunha, Joana, Professor, 2021, M.P.H., D.D.S., Ph.D., (Clinical & Community Services), Public Health, Epidemiology, Oral Health Services, Dissemination & Implementation Sciences |
| Dengler, Elyse, Assistant Professor, 2016, D.M.D., FAGD, (Restorative Sciences), Biomimetic dentistry, dental education, teaching and learning in higher education |
| Fahimipour, Farahnaz, Assistant Professor (Periodontology), Gradient grafts for hard and soft tissue regeneration |
| Fouad, Ashraf, Professor, 2020, D.D.S., M.S., (Endodontics), Regenerative Endodontic therapy, endodontic microbiology, association of endodontic treatment outcomes and chronic systemic diseases |
| Fu, Chin-Chuan, Professor, 2005, D.D.S., M.S. (Restorative Sciences), Prosthodontics, digital dentistry, implant therapy, cosmetic and comprehensive restorative dentistry, and clinical research in dental materials and evidence-based treatment outcomes |
| Geisinger, Maria, Professor, 2007, D.D.S., M.S., (Periodontology), Periodontal-systemic interrelationships, Novel hard and soft tissue periodontal regeneration strategies, and Periodontal Risk Assessment and Precision Medicine |
| Geurs, Nicolaas, School of Dentistry Dean and Professor, 1995, D.D.S.,M.S., (Periodontics), Regenerative techniques/materials, Periodontal-systemic interrelationships, Community based research on outcomes of periodontal and implant therapy |
| Gilbert, Gregg H., Professor, 2000, D.D.S., M.B.A., F.A.A.H.D., F.A.C.D., F.I.C.D, (Clinical and Community Sciences), Oral Epidemiology, Dental Health Services Research, Practice Based Research |
| Givan, Daniel, Clinical Dean and Professor, 1998, D.M.D., Ph.D., (Restorative Sciences), Intraoral scanning implementation/technology/clinical practices, CAD/CAM fabrication of dental prosthetics, optimizing dental biomaterials (physical & mechanical properties) |
| Goodspeed, Barry, Assistant Professor, 2022, (Restorative Sciences), CAD/CAM optimization, Facial Scanning techniques and devices, Complete and Partial Denture Workflows |
| Gummadi, Snigdha, Assistant Professor (Restorative Sciences), Dental biomaterials composites and ceramics, CAD/CAM, 3D printing, minimally invasive dentistry, and dental implants |
| Hasan, Quamarul, Professor (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery), Molecular function of non-coding RNA, transcription factor and epigenetic regulation of osteoblast differentiation |
| Hill, Jeffery, Professor, 1998, D.M.D., (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery), Oral health for persons living with HIV |
| Hsu, Yung-Tsung, Professor (Restorative Sciences); Dental implants, Complete denture, Overdenture, Dental attachment |
| Jackson, Janice, Professor, 2000, D.M.D., (Pediatric Dentistry), Behavior Guidance, Pulp Therapy, Restorative Dentistry |
| Javed, Amjad, Associate Dean and Professor (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery); Genetic and transcriptional control of mineralized tissue development |
| Kase, Michael T, Associate Professor (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery); Implementing Digital Technology Into Maxillofacial Prosthodontics, Radiation to the Head and Neck in Relation to Dentistry, Novel Approaches to Treating Maxillofacial Prosthetic Patients |
| Katz, Jannet, Professor (Pediatric Dentistry); Periodontal Disease, Porphyromonas gingivalis, Hag B, T-Helper Cells, Immune Response, Cytokines |
| Kau, Chung K., Professor (Orthodontics); Three dimensional facial imaging and modeling |
| Kaur, Maninder, Assistant Professor (Periodontics); Link between periodontal and systemic health and the impact of oral health education and therapy on patients overall health. Application of novel techniques and materials for dental hard and soft tissue regeneration |
| Khass, Mohamed, Assistant Professor (Endodontics), B cell signaling in the development and maintenance of the skeletal system |
| Kim, Yu-Shin, Professor, 2025, M.S., Ph.D. (Endodontics), Chronic pain, dental and craniofacial pain, chronic itch, substance addiction mechanisms, dementia and Alzheimer's disease |
| Lamani, Ejvis, Assistant Professor, 2005, M.S., Ph.D. (Orthodontics), Dental and Craniofacial Anomalies; Tooth and Root development; Genetics; Genotype-Phenotype correlations |
| Lawson, Nathaniel,, Associate Professor, 2021, D.M.D., M.A., Ph.D. (Pediatric Dentistry), Dental Traumatology, Dental Health Services and Dental materials |
| Lin, Yu-Yu, Assistant Professor, 2021, D.M.D., M.A., Ph.D. (Pediatric Dentistry), Dental Traumatology, Dental Health Services and Dental materials |
| Louis, Patrick J., Professor, 1990, D.M.D., M.A., Ph.D. (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery), Temporomandibular Joint Disorders |
| Mazer-Gurmendi, Raquel, Associate Professor (Clinical and Community Sciences); Dental Materials, Composite Resins, Adhesives, Clinical investigation, Physical and mechanical testing |
| McKenzie, Carly, Associate Professor, 2010, Ph.D., (Clinical and Community Sciences), Oral health workforce, dental education |
| Mitchell, Steven C., Professor, 2000, D.M.D., M.S. (Pediatric Dentistry), Oral Health Policy, Special Patient Care, Medicaid Usage and Outcomes |
| Morlandt, Tony, Professor (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery), Malignant transformation oral malignant disorders, targeted optical probe, antibody-based imaging of head and neck tumors |
| Ponto, Jay, Assistant Professor, 2023, M.D., D.D.S., M.B.A., (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery), Neoadjuvant treatment of head and neck cancer, novel methods of head and neck reconstruction and rehabilitation following free tissue transfer |
| Powell, Kathlyn K, Assistant Professor (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery); Craniofacial and Cleft Lip/Palate Surgery, Benign Pediatric Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis and TMJ, Orthognathic Surgery, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Impacted Teeth, Dental Implants |
| Robles, Augusto, Associate Professor (Restorative Sciences), Clinical Research, restorative materials and esthetics and minimally invasive dentistry topics |
| Seidenfaden Michelle J., Assistant Professor, 2012, (Clinical and Community Sciences), Oral Medicine and Treatment of the Medically Complex Patient, Access to Care Issues and Barriers to Treatment |
| Shinde, Manila, Assistant Professor, 2023, B.D.S., M.D.S., M.S., (Endodontics), Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, 3D Imaging, Artificial Intelligence |
| Sittitavornwong, Somasak, Professor (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery); Obstructive sleep apnea, airway, fluid dynamics |
| Smith, Nathan, Assistant Professor (Clinical & Community Sciences), Geriatric dentistry, simulation-based education and population health |
| Taylor, Chad, Assistant Professor, 2003, D.M.D., B.S.N., (Restorative Sciences), Pharmacology, Simulation Education, Preventive Dentistry |
| Vlachos, Christos C., Associate Professor (Orthodontics); Occlusion, Orthodontics, Temporomandibular dysfunction |
| Wang, Can, Assistant Professor, 2025, Ph.D., M.D.S., B.D.S., (Endodontics), Oral biofilms, Host-microbial interactions in infectious diseases, Single cell biophysical studies, Bacterial adhesion force sensing |
| Wirz, Macall, Assistant Professor, 2025, (Restorative Sciences), Diagnosis and preventive treatment of the oral cavity and gums |
| Wu, Tingxi, Associate Professor, 2026, D.D.S., Ph.D., (Orthodontics), Oral microbial interspecies interactions, orthodontic complications, early orthodontic treatment research |
| Ying, Yedeh, Associate Professor (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery), Reconstruction in head and neck oncology, precancerous lesions, facial trauma, obstructive sleep apnea and health disparities |
| Zhang, Ping, Professor, 2002, D.D.S., Ph.D., (Pediatric Dentistry), Host-microbial interactions in oral infectious diseases, Oral-systemic connection, Osteoimmunology |