Huw F. Thomas, BDS, MS, PhD

The School of Dentistry has an outstanding record of accomplishments in dental education exemplified by its exceptional graduates. We pride ourselves on the quality of the clinical and patient care experiences that our programs provide and the impact that this has had on improving oral health.

Since its beginning, research has been an integral part of the School. It is a recognized responsibility of both administration and faculty to assure that the School provides an atmosphere in which the quest for knowledge is vigorously pursued and valued. Research programs at the School of Dentistry have consistently been among the top federally funded programs in the nation and our discoveries have made significant contributions to the betterment of oral and systemic health.

Our situation within the larger UAB environment and the opportunity to participate in the many interdisciplinary programs that exist across the campus has facilitated our success and we are an integral part of the institution. Recently received federal grants have allowed us to reinvigorate our research programs, formulate programs that allow incorporation of new knowledge into the curriculum and establish a dental practice based research network.