School of Dentistry Committees & Councils

Academic Performance Committee

Dr. Kent Palcanis (Chair)

Dr. Sue Michalek (2009)

Dr. Milton Essig (2008)

Dr. Lillian Mitchell (2010)

Dr. Philip Vassilopoulos (2008)

Dr. Wilson Wright (2010)

Dr. Sonya Mitchell (2009)

 

 


 

Admissions Committee

Dr. Steve Filler (Chair)

Dr. Ruth Aponte (2010)

Dr. Janice Jackson (2008)

Mr. Chris Canales D-4 (2008)

Dr. Teri Chafi (2008)

 

 


 

Clinical Affairs Committee

Dr. Richard Weems (Chair)

Dr. Madelyn Coar (elected) (2010)

Dr. Michael McCracken (elected) (2008)

Dr. Keith Kinderknecht (appointed) (2010)

Dr. John Ruby (appointed) (2009)

Dr. James Broome (ex-officio)

Dr. Joe Deatherage (appointed) (2009)

Dr. Michelle Robinson (ex-officio)

Dr. Belinda Waldo (elected) (2009)

Ms. Nancy Tomlin (ex-officio)

Dr. Michael Boykin (appointed) (2009)

 

 


 

Committee on School Diversity

Dr. Madelyn Coar, Chair

Dr. Jeff Hill (appointed) (2010)

Dr. Andre Ferreira (appointed) (2008)

Dr. Toni Neumeier (appointed) (2010)

Dr. John Ruby (appointed) (2008)

Dr. Steve Filler (ex-officio)

Dr. Sonia Makhija (appointed) (2009)

Ms. Ginger Hattaway (AA Officer) (ex-officio)

Dr. Hui Wu (appointed) (2009)

 

 


 

Continuing Education Advisory Committee

Ms. Ann Marie Karaki, Chair

Dr. Tom Dudney, Birmingham, Consultant

Dr. John Coke (2008)

Dr. Bill Ingram, Huntsville, Consultant

Dr. John Ruby (2008)

Dr. Guy Rosnstiel, Birmingham, Consultant

Dr. Joe Deatherage (2009)

Dr. Hugh Ogletree, Phenix City, Consultant

Dr. Michelle Robinson (2009)

Dr. Jim Broome (ex-officio)

Dr. John Burgess (2010)

Ms. Anita Wilson (ex-officio)

Dr. Steve Filler (2010)

Ms. Nancy Tomlin (ex-officio)

 


 

Curriculum Committee

Dr. Kent Palcanis (Chair)

Dr. Laura Cotlin (2010)

Dr. Maureen Pezzementi (2008)

Dr. Lance Ramp (2010)

Dr. Joe Deatherage (2008)

Mr. Chris Canales (D-4) (2008)

Dr. Roger Rick (2008)

Mr. Alex Helms (D-3) (2009)

Dr. Robert Meador (2009)

Mr. Michael Babston (D-2) (2010)

Dr. Ruth Aponte (2009)

Dr. Myra Barnes (2009)

 


 

Promotion and Tenure Committee

Dr. Peter Waite, Chair (elected) (2008)

Dr. Lionel Sadowsky (appointed) (2009)

Dr. Ken Tilashalski (appointed) (2009)

Dr. Nico Geurs (elected) (2010)

Dr. Perng-Ru Liu (elected) (2009)

Dr. Gregg Gilbert (appointed) (2010)

Dr. Madelyn Coar (Affirmative Action Officer)

Ms. Ginger Hattaway (Affirmative Action Officer)

 


 

Dentist Advisory Board

Dr. Herbert Wilson, Chair (2007) Dr. Chalmus Strickland (2010)
Dr. William Day Gates, II (2008) Dr. William M. McDonald (2011)
Dr. G. Lewis Mitchell (2009)  

 


 

Faculty Development Committee

Dr. Patrick Louis, Chair (2008) Dr. Michael McCracken (2009)
Dr. Noel Childers (2009) Dr. Janice Jackson (2010)
Dr. Kohtaro Fujihashi (2008) Dr. Paul Eleazer (2010)

 


 

Instrument Selection Committee

Dr. Milton Essig (Chair) Dr. Merrie Ramp
Dr. Yung-Tsung Hsu Mr. Chris Canales (D-4) (2008)
Dr. Raquel Mazer Ms. Candace Cronan (D-3) (2009)
Dr. Toni Neumeier Ms. Nancy Tomlin (ex-officio)
Dr. Maureen Pezzementi Dr. James Broome (ex-officio)
Dr. John Burgess  

 


 

Intramural Professional Practice Committee

Dr. Tim Heaven, co-chair Dr. Michael Reddy (2009)
Dr. Robert Meador, co-chair Dr. John Burgess (2010)
Dr. Madelyn Coar (2008) Dr. Ken Tilashalski (2010)
Dr. Belinda Waldo (2008) Ms. Ginger Hattaway (ex-officio)
Dr. Michael McCracken (2009)  

 


 

Information Technology Committee

Dr. Michelle Robinson, Chair Dr. Lillian Mitchell
Dr. Ken Tilashalski Dr. Keith Kinderknecht
Dr. Dan Givan Ms. Kathleen Diveley
Dr. Kent Palcanis Ms. Terri Jones
Dr. Tim Heaven Mr. Sterling Griffin

 


 

Postgraduate Education Committee

Dr. Kent Palcanis (Chair) Dr. Dan Givan
Dr. Steve Filler (co-chair) Dr. Nico Geurs
Dr. Bob Barfield Dr. Patrick Louis
Dr. Michael McCracken Dr. Lionel Sadowsky
Dr. Christie Clements Dr. Janice Jackson
Dr. John Coke

Dr. Jenny Katz

Dr. Firoz Rahemtulla (ex-officio)  

 


 

President's Award for Excellence in Teaching Committee

Dr. Perng-Ru Liu (Chair) (2014)

Dr. Patrick Louis (2013)

Dr. Jean O'Neal (2008) Dr. Kent Palcanis (2015)
Dr. Milton Essig (2010) Dr. Ken Tilashalski (2016)
Dr. John Thornton (2011) Pres. Student Honor Council
Dr. Madelyn Coar (2012)  

 


 

Research Advisory Committee

Dr. Mary MacDougal, Chair Dr. Andrei Barasch (2010)
Dr. Mark Litaker (2008) Dr. Mona Anabtawi (2010)
Dr. Jack Lemon (2008) Dr. Marueen Pezzementi (ex-officio)
Dr. Amjad Javed (2009) Dr. John Burgess (ex-officio)
Dr. Hui Wu (2009) Dr. Firoz Rahemtulla (ex-officio)

 


 

Student Awards and Honors Committee

Dr. Philip Vassilopoulos, Chair (elected) (2009)

Dr. Merry Ramp (elected) (2011)

Dr. Steve Mitchell (appointed) (2009) Dr. Keith Kinderknecht (appointed) (2011)
Dr. Belinda Waldo (elected) (2010) Dr. Steve Filler (ex-officio)
Dr. Scott Russell (appointed) (2010) Dr. Maureen Pezzementi (ex-officio)
Ms. Kimberly Crowe (ex-officio) Ms. Susie Moorer (ex-officio)

 


 

Student Scholarship and Loan Committee

Dr. Maureen Pezzementi (chair)

Dr. Kent Palcanis

Dr. Steve Filler Ms. Ginger Hattaway (ex-officio)
Mr. Scott Huffman (ex-officio)  

 


 

AADR Alabama Section

Dr. Mary MacDougall, Counselor

Dr. Mike McCracken, Treasurer

 


 

ALDA Council on Dental Education and Licensure

Dr. Kent Palcanis, Chair

Dr. Huw Thomas

Dr. Milton Essig  

 


 

ADEA Council of Faculties

Dr. Madelyn Coar

 

 


 

ADEA Women's Liason Officer

Dr. Madelyn Coar, appointed January 2002

 

 


 

ADEA Commission on Change

Dr. Jim Broome, Senior Clinical Faculty
appt 2007

Dr. Lillian Mitchell, Junior Clinical Faculty
appt 2007

Dr. Dennis Pillion, Senior Basic Science Faculty
appt 2007
Dr. Laura Cotlin, Junior Basic Science Faculty
appt 2007

 


 

UAB Leadership Academy of the UAB Academic Health Center

Dr. Jean O'Neal, appointed 8/2007

 

 


 

School of Dentistry Councils
2007 - 2008

 

Faculty Council

Dr. Patrick Louis, co-chair (elected) (2008)

Dr. John Coke, co-chair (elected) (2009)

Dr. Raquel Mazer, vice-chair (elected) (2010) Dr. Nico Geurs (appointed) (2008)
Dr. Michael Wyss (appointed) (2008) Dr. Steve Mitchell, Immediate Past Chair (elected) (2008)
Dr. Donald Karaki (appointed) (2010)  

 


 

Executive Council

Dr. Huw F. Thomas, Dean

Dr. Jim Broome, Associate Dean
Clinical Affairs

Dr. Steve Filler, Associate Dean
Student, Alumni & External Affairs
Dr. Mary MacDougall, Associate Dean
Research
Dr. Kent Palcanis, Associate Dean
Academic Affairs
Dr. John Thornton, Associate Dean
Community Affairs
Dr. Michael McCracken, Associate Dean
Education and Curriculum Development
Dr. Michelle Robinson, Assistant Dean
Dental Informatics
Faculty Senate Liason
Dr. John Burgess, Assistant Dean
Clinical Research
Dr. Noel Childers, Chair
Department of Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Paul Eleazer, Chair
Department of Endodontics
Dr. Gregg Gilbert, Chair
Department of Diagnostic Sciences
Dr. Perng-Ru Liu, Chair
Department of Comprehensive Dentistry
Dr. Jean O'Neal, Chair
Department of Prosthodontics
Dr. Michael Reddy, Chair
Department of Periodontics
Dr. Lionel Sadowsky, Chair
Department of Orthodontics
Dr. Peter Waite, Chair
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Dr. Madelyn Coar
Director of Diversity
Dr. Ann Marie Karaki
Director of Continuing Education
Dr. Patrick Louis, Co-chair
Faculty Council (member at large)
Dr. John Coke, Co-chair
Faculty Council (member at large)
Dr. Raquel Mazer, Vice-chair
Faculty Council (2007)
Ms. Ginger Hattaway
Administrative Services Manager
Mr. Scott Huffman
Senior Director of Development

 


 

SOD Leadership Council

Dr. William C. Adams Dr. William A. Davis

Dr G. Michael Maitre

Dr. Kevin J. Alexander Dr. Tony W. Dollar Dr. Daniel W. Matthews
Dr. John P. Anderson Dr. John J. Flowers, Jr. Dr. Leigh Anne Nevins
Dr. Walter C. Andrews, Jr. Dr. David M. Fry, Jr. Dr. Hugh Ogletree
Dr. James C. Bailey Dr. Charles Graffeo Dr. Earl D. Rogers
Dr. William A. Beal Dr. Charles Ray Graham Dr. David M. Sarver
Dr. John Terry Carlson Dr. Henry G. Griggs Dr. Hubert L. Strickland
Dr. Kim Carr Dr. Nancy M. Hein Dr. Lyldon E. Strickland
Dr. Lewis P. Chapman Dr. Robert L. Holt Dr. Huw F. Thomas
Dr. Shandra K. Coble Mr. Scott Huffman Dr. E. Gaines Thomas
Dr. Paige J. Collins Dr. William L. Ingram, V Dr. Barton T. Walker
Dr. Benjamin J. Cumbus Dr. Leigh W. Kent Dr. Elizabeth White
Dr. Jennifer A. Davis    

 


 

Administrative Staff Council

Ms. Terri Jones, Chair Ms. Geri Cooper

Ms. Judy Parks

Ms. Helen Smith Ms. Susan Walker Ms. Amanda Carballo
Ms. Liz Bolton Mr. Jeff Allison Ms. Ronda Smith
Ms. Carolyn Bond Ms. Windell Ross Ms. Laura Walker
Ms. Kimberly Crowe Ms. Anita Wilson