International Pediatric Dentistry Program
New state-of-the-art clinic planned for Decatur to help continue to address Alabama’s dental crisis
Patient Education
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SOD Communications Toolkit
Telling the SOD Story
We tell the SOD story, with our work touching all four pillars of the school’s strategic plan. Our team advances knowledge, awareness, and engagement among internal and external constituents while protecting and promoting the UAB brand. Our work extends beyond internal communications, media relations, social media, and marketing to promoting employee relations, goodwill, and much more!
Help us help you tell the SOD story too!
How we share the story
5.9K+
social followers (with incredible engagement): SOD social media accounts reach a record high following with the addition of LinkedIn and Dothan Facebook launched in 2023-24
We highlighted faculty, staff, students, and residents through
145+
spotlights, stories, announcements, and releases (including 32 spotlights on individual staff members) in 2023-2024
17
UAB releases + 1 press conference in 2023-2024
10+
appearances in UAB publications including eReporter, GreenMail, Research Matters in 2023-2024
Approximately
12
faculty media interviews annually to promote our research and clinics
Launched 75th anniversary website on October 18th, 2023 (the school’s 75th anniversary)
We execute
successful
digital marketing campaigns to promote our clinics
45+
executive communications annually
We serve as a communications
resource
for departments, offices, and student organizations
50+
SOD eNews editions, special editions sent to more than
930
employees and students each year
Lead campus engagement survey activities including hosting
4
engagement activities for employees and students
Manage
1000+
pages of website content (including a new Students section) and continuously work to update and redesign site contents to enhance user experience
Launched quarterly new
employee onboarding
program in partnership with SOD HR in 2023
Help plan
4
school wide events (Commencement, Honors Convocation, White Coat Ceremony, 75th Anniversary Celebration) + provide volunteer support 3 others
Our Work
Executive Communications
- Strategic messages for internal and external audiences
- Points of Pride, BOT reports
Internal Communications
- SOD eNews
- Digital Signage
- Campus Calendar
- SharePoint
External Communications
- Public Relations: News & Announcements, UAB Experts, Press Releases, Media Relations, Press Conferences
- Marketing
- Social Media
- Impact
- Crowning Achievements
Creative
- Branding
- Website
- Graphic Design
- Photography
- Videography
Emergency Communications
- Clinic closure notices in coordination with UAB MarComm
Ceremonies
- Commencement
- Honors Convocation
- White Coat
Trainings
- EXCEL Faculty/Staff Training Programs
- New Employee Onboarding Sessions
Strategic Initiatives
- 75th Anniversary Website & Activities
- Student Website
- Engagement & Wellness Initiatives
- Employee Onboarding
- Patient Wayfinding & Guest Services Messaging
Conference Support
- Alumni Weekend
- Hygiene Weekend
- Scholars Symposium
Strategic Planning, Outcomes & Data
- Aligning with Forging Ahead: UAB's Strategic Plan 2024-2028
Resources for School of Dentistry faculty, staff, and students
We are here to assist with your communications needs:
Share Your News
Share your news with us! Do you have a story to tell or an announcement to share?
Submit your news or story idea for consideration for publication through a variety of channels
SOD Marketing Approval/Request
Are you trying to promote something SOD related? Fill out this form to get approval for your promotion or to request promotional assets
SOD Website Edit Request
Submit requests for existing page content edits or adding a new page to the SOD website
SOD Photo/Video Request
Sumbit request for photography or videography relating to an SOD need or event (headshot, SOD event photogrpahy, etc.)
SOD Branding Assets Request
Sumbit request for UAB SOD branding assets (seal, letterhead, access to brand library on Adobe Express)
SOD Full-Time Faculty/Staff Listing Request
Sumbit request for addition to the full-time faculty or staff listing page
Logo & Branding
Access and learn about the UAB brand basics
Download & Order Branded Items
Access and learn about UAB branded items such as email signatures, PowerPoint Templates, etc.
Photo & Video Guidelines
Learn about UAB's photography and videography guidelines
Media Release Forms
Learn about UAB's media release guidelines and access the forms
Order Business & Appointment Cards
Departments can work with UAB Printing Services to determine a card based on your needs.
UAB Printing & Mailing Services
The UAB Print/Mail Services provides an array of services such as printing, copying, mailing and postal services for UAB faculty, staff, students, departments, affiliated centers and organizations.
UAB SOD Communications Team
Lynne Jarreau
Communications Director
SDB 408
Mary Sims
Communications Specialist
SDB 407
Follow UAB SOD
@UAB-School-of-Dentistry
Stay connected! News for and about our community of faculty, staff, students and alumni
@UAB.Dentistry.Dothan
Patient education from our experts and updates from the UAB Dentistry Dothan team
@uabschoolofdentistry
See what our students are up to - With our vibrant and engaged community, there is always something going on!
YouTube
@UABDentistry
From educational content to livestreams of our important ceremonies, follow and like our channel to stay in the loop of the UAB SOD happenings
Looking for an opportunity to gain valuable exposure to laboratory research?
UAB School of Dentistry participates in and hosts students through several campus-based biomedical sciences summer partnerships. Students from the UAB Center for Community Outreach Development (CORD) and the UAB Minority Health & Health Equity Research Center (MHERC) are placed in the school’s various labs, giving them valuable exposure to laboratory research. Faculty are also available to mentor and provide lectures for the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Partnership Research Student Training Program (PRSTP).
For information about undergraduate research placements, contact:
Dr. Hope Amm
SOD Representative to the University Wide Undergraduate Research Advisory Committee (URAC)
(205) 934-5405
Dr. Amjad Javed
Associate Dean for Research
(205) 996-5124
Logo designed by UAB SOD SRG Chief Design Officer, Alex Pausa
The UAB Student Research Group (SRG) is the School of Dentistry's dynamic local student-run chapter of the American Association of Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research National Student Research Group (AADOCR NSRG). Our mission is to promote and showcase our interdisciplinary basic science, translational, and clinical research activities, provide researchers with resources in professional development, and facilitate collaborations within UAB and the community.
"The SOD’s cutting-edge research is driven by a vibrant group of dental students, graduate students, dual-degree trainees, residents, and postdoctoral fellows. Our esteemed faculty mentors warmly provide opportunities in well-equipped laboratories and are supported by renowned funding agencies, including the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH)."
Edwin M. Rojas, UAB SRG President
Find more information on our linktree. Check out our upcoming SRG events on the UAB Campus Calendar and join us soon!
Our Latest News
Where student research takes center stage
20th Annual Scholars Symposium
Date: Thursday, March 6, 2025
Time: 12pm to 5pm
More details to come.
Scholars Symposium is a highly anticipated annual event dedicated to showcasing the cutting-edge interdisciplinary bench and clinical research of our talented students -- who take center stage.
Within our five clusters of scientific expertise, our symposium offers a unique opportunity discuss a broad range of topics associated with the methods and outcomes of oral health, dental, and craniofacial research. A nationally recognized expert is invited as the keynote speaker. But that's not all - this event also fosters collaboration and networking between our school and others across campus, including UAB's interdisciplinary centers.
Scholars Symposium is the ultimate research hub!
Want to showcase your research?
Research presented is the work of students -- dental and graduate students, residents, postdoctoral fellows, and college students -- completed during their enrollment at UAB.
A Call for Abstracts is distributed each December and contains information about participation. Details are also posted on the school’s Scholars Symposium site on Sharepoint (login required).
Students initiate the process by submitting abstracts according to event guidelines. Once approved, each participant prepares a poster describing the background, objectives, results, and conclusions of their research project. Judges, who are members of the UAB research community, review the presentations. Awards are given in basic science, clinical science, table clinic, and scholarly activity categories.
Join us at our next symposium. We can't wait to see you there!
Second Annual Dr. Perng-Ru Liu Memorial Lecture
Dr. Perng-Ru Liu provided leadership in prosthodontics and comprehensive dentistry at the UAB School of Dentistry for more than thirty years. Committed to continuing dental education and lifelong learning, he finished out each CE year by providing multiple educational opportunities for both dentists and dental hygienists.
In recognition of his eternal service to the School of Dentistry and the many lives – faculty, staff, students, and alumni – he touched, UAB Continuing Dental Education established this annual lecture dedicated to the memory of Dr. Liu.
The second annual Dr. Perng-Ru Liu Memorial Lecture will be held Friday, September 20, - Saturday, September 21, 2024 at the Vestavia Hills Civic Center.
About Dr. Liu
Dr. Perng-Ru Liu received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Chung-Shan Medical University in Taiwan in 1985. He joined UAB as a clinical instructor in Restorative Dentistry in 1990, then received his Master of Science in Dental Materials from UAB in 1992 and his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree in 1999. He was the founding chair for the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry (2000-09), and also chaired the Department of Prosthodontics (2009-12) and the Department of Restorative Sciences (2012-19). In 2014, Liu was named the inaugural holder of the Thomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting Endowed Professorship in Comprehensive Dentistry. He was appointed Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs in 2020, a position he held until his passing in November 2022.
Meet Our Clinic Director
“As a longtime Dothan resident, I am thrilled to lead a fantastic team with more than 100 years of expertise in dentistry. We take pride in providing a friendly and compassionate experience for the whole family. Partnering with our patients, we create treatment plans tailored to each patient’s goals and focused on maximizing comfort, function, and esthetics for a lifetime of quality oral health.”
- Dr. Nancy Hein Covert
World Class Dentistry with Modern Technology
At UAB Dentistry Dothan, we are proud to offer our world-class dentistry and patient-centered care to the Wiregrass. Our clinic is outfitted with the latest technology including a TRIOS 5 Wireless Intraoral Scanner which utilizes 3D imaging technology to capture high-resolution digital impressions, as well as panoramic radiography that provides a two-dimensional (2-D) dental X-ray examination to capture the entire mouth in a single image. Book your appointment now and take advantage of all we have to offer!
Services
General Family Dentistry
Cosmetic Dentistry
Restorative Dentistry
Emergency Dental Care
Patient Education
Tap into the expertise of UAB Dentistry’s world-class faculty to learn more about your oral health.
Save the Date for the 19th Annual Dental Hygiene Symposium and Hinman Lectures
The 19th Annual Dental Hygiene Symposium and Hinman Lectures is scheduled for Aug 15th-16th, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Wynfrey Hotel. The two-day program is for hygienists, assistants, office managers, and dentists.
Each year the event brings more than 1200 people, making it making it one of the largest hybrid dental meetings in Alabama.
Interested in sponsorship?
Sponsorship opportunities are available for event speakers, breakfast, morning or afternoon breaks on Friday and Saturday, and/or for our virtual program. Contact Ann Marie Karaki at
Find the right help for your IT needs
Navigating IT support at the School of Dentistry can be complex, but we're here to help. This guide will direct you to the appropriate team for your specific IT needs, whether it's related to clinical systems, hardware requests, or general IT inquiries. Use the sections below to find the right resource quickly and easily.
School of Dentistry IT Resources and Support
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Clinical Applications Support
SALUD Imaging Solutions (MiPACS, IDixel, i-CAT/TX Studio, CareStream, CliniView)For assistance with clinical applications, visit HIBS Helpdesk. Please provide as much detail about your request as possible.
HIBS Helpdesk -
Hardware and Software Requests
Hardware Requests: New computer systems are purchased through Central IT, but all new computer requests should go through HIBS technical staff.
Software Requests: Request new software (Adobe, Microsoft Office, etc.) through the Software Center. For additional software, visit the UAB IT Software Store.
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New Clinical/Dentistry System Requests
All requests will have to go through the IT Governance Process. Submit a ticket with HIBS Helpdesk to begin this process. Contracts that include software or an IT component require IT approval prior to being entered into CMS. For more information, visit IT Contracts.
HIBS Helpdesk
Central IT Service and Support
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Computer System and Infrastructure Requests
For computer system and infrastructure-related requests and issues, visit the UAB IT Service Catalog."
List of Common Requests:
Blazer Accounts, Passwords, and Security Computer and Printer Support Communications and Collaboration (Audio Conferencing, Email, Listserv, Teams, Zoom) Network, Voice, and Cellular Requests
UAB IT Service Catalog -
SharePoint
For SharePoint support and questions, please visit the UAB IT Help Center. Here you can find Self-Help tips or Report a Problem.
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SOD Web Edit Requests
For School of Dentistry web edit requests, please visit the UAB SOD Communications Toolkit and submit a UAB SOD Web Edit Request Form.
UAB SOD Communications Toolkit
Need More Help?
If you're still unsure who to contact, feel free to reach out to the HIBS Helpdesk, and we'll guide you to the right team.
FAQs
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MiPACS error: "MiPACS Dental Enterprise Viewer 4: Image store is not available"
- Situation: In Salud (local installation, not Citrix), you open a patient Yellow Card, then click the X-Rays button to launch MiPACS. In the process of MiPacs starting, you see an error message in the lower right corner and MiPACS does not load X-Rays.
- Solution: Your MiPACS client may have lost its connection to the MiPACS database. Please restart your PC and try again.
- Situation: In Salud (local installation, not Citrix), you open a patient Yellow Card, then click the X-Rays button to launch MiPACS. In the process of MiPacs starting, you see an error message in the lower right corner and MiPACS does not load X-Rays.
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Unable to Print in MiPACS
- Situation: A common cause is due to the image set being in "Unapproved" Status.
- Solution: Faculty will need to approve before printing capabilities are available.
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Procedure code was added to the wrong operator in SALUD
- Situation: Supervising faculty accidentally assigns procedure codes to the wrong operator or mistakenly reverses the role of the operator and assistant in SALUD.
- Solution: The faculty member should open a HIBS Helpdesk ticket requesting the correction of these codes. The HIBS support staff will then open a ticket with SALUD support to make the necessary corrections. This generally takes 1 business day to process.
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SALUD icon does not show up in Citrix
- Situation: Image set(s) were inadvertently saved to the wrong patient in MiPACS
- Solution: Submit a HIBS Helpdesk ticket – include patient name, patient ID and the date the X-rays were uploaded. Example - move series BW 4 12/9/2022 4:33:38 PM from patient 1314119 to patient 1234567
- Tip: Always close MiPACS and SALUD when you’re finished with a patient. Also, check that MiPACS isn’t already running before launching SALUD. The most common issues we encounter involve image sets being saved to the wrong patient, usually because MiPACS was open with another patient record when SALUD was launched.
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Patient record locked in SALUD
- Situation: Unable to make any changes to the patient record due to it being locked by SALUD. This happens with multiple people are entering information on the same patient record.
- Solution: Submit a HIBS Helpdesk ticket if you are unable to self-resolve this issue and we will unlock the patient record.
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Forgot SALUD Password
- Situation: Forgot SALUD password
- Solution: Submit a HIBS Helpdesk ticket if you need your SALUD password and we create a temporary password for you.
- Tip: UAB IT can only help with BlazerID passwords. For BlazerID password issues, visit the BlazerID Central Password Support.