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 
MT402-K
(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 602A
(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 106-P
(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: Dental workforce needs, especially as related to rural and underserved areas; factors in professional student success; utilization and effectiveness of simulation; behavioral sciences curriculum development
 
        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