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Alabama is facing a dental care crisis, with the American Dental Association ranking the state dead last—51st in the nation—for access to dental services.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Dentistry is stepping up to change that.
With an ambitious plan to open new clinics across the state, UAB aims to bring much-needed dental care to underserved areas, especially in rural and moderately urban regions.
Expanding Reach: New Clinics on the Horizon
UAB’s School of Dentistry has already made strides with the launch of a new clinic in Dothan.
Next on the agenda is a satellite clinic in Decatur, slated to open by 2026, pending approval from the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees.
These clinics will offer comprehensive dental services—from routine cleanings to more advanced therapies—making essential dental care more accessible to Alabamians.
If this initiative proves successful, you can expect to see more UAB clinics popping up across the state, bringing smiles to communities that have long been underserved.