Optimizing Oral Health Through Research and Discovery
UAB School of Dentistry consistently ranks among the top NIH-funded U.S. dental schools. Centered on five core themes, our transformative dental research combines academic excellence with scientific methodology to discover answers to cutting-edge questions. Our preeminent faculty teach and mentor students, preparing them to make new discoveries while advancing science to benefit oral health locally and globally. Building upon our rich history of innovation, we are forging the future of oral health.
Themes
![Craniofacial Development & Genetics](/dentistry/home/media/widgetkit/Research Theme Icons-01-29741751a9f8f4e19e07d8e54dbee96d.png)
Craniofacial Development & Genetics
![Biomaterial Science & Biomimetic](/dentistry/home/media/widgetkit/Research Theme Icons-02-f8f54ddb718904fc75b51d8f3ea83eec.png)
Biomaterial Science & Biomimetic
![Oral Microbiology, Infection, & Host Response](/dentistry/home/media/widgetkit/Research Theme Icons-03-8ea6277172d84e72915d69d60ed1efd6.png)
Oral Microbiology, Infection, & Host Response
![Oral Cancer & Bone Marrow Microenvironment](/dentistry/home/media/widgetkit/Research Theme Icons-04-5a17150d3b4bea60ce0a7b376b79d09c.png)
Oral Cancer & Bone Marrow Microenvironment
![Clinical Outcomes & Implementation Science](/dentistry/home/media/widgetkit/Research Theme Icons-05-05b953d201a312da5641e1f5c073b5cb.png)
Clinical Outcomes & Implementation Science
Learn About Our Research Themes
World Class Oral Health Research Opportunities
![Institute for Oral Health Research (IOHR)](/dentistry/home/images/images/research/Elite%20Research%20Opportunities/IOHR%20Image%20Button.jpg)
Institute for Oral Health Research (IOHR)
A cornerstone of our research enterprise, the Institute Oral Health Research serves as a one stop resource to bolster the work of our investigators as they advance dental, oral, and craniofacial research.
![Global Center for Craniofacial, Oral and Dental Disorders](/dentistry/home/images/images/research/Elite%20Research%20Opportunities/GCCODED.jpg)
Global Center for Craniofacial, Oral and Dental Disorders
A University Wide Interdisciplinary Research Center, the Global Center for Craniofacial, Oral & Dental Disorders supports campus investigators involved in dental, oral and craniofacial research across multiple disciplines.
![National Dental PBRN](/dentistry/home/images/images/research/Elite%20Research%20Opportunities/PBRN.jpg)
National Dental PBRN
Founded at UAB, the National Dental Practice Based Research Network is a groundbreaking consortium of participating dental practices and organizations that are revolutionizing practice-based research.
![IOHR Labs](/dentistry/home/images/images/research/Elite%20Research%20Opportunities/Labs.jpg)
IOHR Labs
Our more than 10 labs span basic and translational research, contributing to the understanding and advancement of oral and craniofacial health and its connection to overall health.
Exceptional Experiences For Undergraduates, Graduates, & Dental Students
- D.A.R.T.
- D.M.D/Ph.D.
- MS In Dentistry
- Scholars Symposium
- Student Research Group
- Summer Research Partnerships
![Dental Academic Research Training (DART)](/dentistry/home/images/images/research/Premier%20Experiences/Kayla%20DART.jpg)
Dental Academic Research Training (DART)
Our Dental Academic Research Training program is one of the few DART programs with a foreign-trained dentist track. With all four DART tracks, we have a record of developing academicians and leaders in the field.
![D.M.D/Ph.D.](/dentistry/home/images/images/research/Premier%20Experiences/Caris%20DMDPHD.jpg)
D.M.D/Ph.D.
Training the next generation of dental academicians, our integrated clinician-scientist training program provides the skills needed for a career in academia and dentistry.
![MS in Dentistry](/dentistry/home/images/images/research/Premier%20Experiences/MS.jpg)
MS in Dentistry
Interested in Academic Dentistry? Our MS in Dentistry degree offers two options: a focus on Dental Biomaterials or a focus on Oral Biology.
![Scholars Symposium](/dentistry/home/images/images/research/Premier%20Experiences/scholars%20symposium.jpg)
Scholars Symposium
Budding investigators can showcase their work at our annual Scholars Symposium. The event provides a dynamic and stimulating environment for academic growth, collaboration, and the exchange of ideas.
![Student Research Group](/dentistry/home/images/images/research/Premier%20Experiences/srg.jpg)
Student Research Group
With a history of producing national student leaders, our student led AADOCR SRG affiliate nurtures and promotes student researchers.
![Summer Research Partnerships](/dentistry/home/images/images/research/Premier%20Experiences/SRO.jpg)
Summer Research Partnerships
We participate in various campus summer research experiences that provide valuable hands-on experiences and mentorship for undergraduate students.
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By The Numbers
![33 Grants Federal: 10 grants; $34,000,000 in total funding, Non-Federal: 23 total; $522,939 in total funding](/dentistry/home/media/widgetkit/Research By the Numbers Icon-01-f375247051ecefc021758b954e9dc7da.png)
33 Grants
Federal: 10 grants; $34,000,000 in total funding
Non-Federal: 23 total; $522,939 in total funding
![5.2 million in NIH funding 2022](/dentistry/home/media/widgetkit/Research By the Numbers Icon-01-f375247051ecefc021758b954e9dc7da.png)
5.2 million
in NIH funding 2022
![100% DMD Student Research participation](/dentistry/home/media/widgetkit/Research By the Numbers Icon-01-f375247051ecefc021758b954e9dc7da.png)
100%
DMD Student Research participation
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Amjad Javed, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Associate Dean of Research
SDB 714
(205) 996-5124
Kelsey Hoggatt
Business Officer II
SDB 715
(205) 996-7998
Chris Washington
Program Coordinator II
SDB 704