Full-Time Faculty
Joana Cunha-Cruz
Professor
SDB 117
(205) 996-5298Research Interests: Dental-practice based research; Community-based research; Implementation Sciences; Behavioral Sciences; Oral Epidemiology; Health Inequities and Disparities
Gregg Gilbert
Distinguished Professor
James R. Rosen Chair of Dental Research
SDB 109
(205) 934-5423Research Interests: Practice-Based Research Networks; Oral Epidemiology; Dental Behavioral Science
Member, National Dental Practice Based Research Network Bibliography
Nate Lawson
Associate Professor
SDB 603
(205) 975-8302Research Interests: Laboratory testing of biomaterials including mechanical, applied, esthetic, surface and bioactive properties; Clinical testing of biomaterials including Class V retention studies, Direct restoration studies and bleaching studies
Member, National Dental Practice Based Research Network
Raquel Mazer
Associate Professor
SDB 115
(205) 996-2724 Research Interests: Dental biomaterials; Adhesion; Implants; Health outcomes and Patient services
Carly Timmons McKenzie
Associate Professor
SDB 125
(205) 996-2208Research Interests: Behavioral Sciences Curriculum Development; Utilization and effectiveness of simulation; Future dental practice intentions, as related to underserved populations
Nathan Smith
Assistant Professor
SDB 112
(205) 934-1179 Research Interests: Geriatric dentistry; minimally invasive restorative techniques; biomaterials; population health
Member, National Dental Practice Based Research Network