Education:

XXXXXDoctor of Philosophy - Kinesiology from Michigan State University; Master of Science - Athletic Training from East Stroudsburg University; Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training from East Stroudsburg University 

Employment:

• XXXXAssociate Professor; The University of Alabama

• Director, Athletic Training Research Laboratory; The University of Alabama

Bio:

Dr. Samantha graduated from the University of Missouri—Columbia with a degree in Nutritional Sciences and then completed her DDS at UMKC in 2022. She then went on to complete a one-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center—Memphis. She is a member of the Greater Springfield Dental Society, the Missouri Dental Association, and the American Dental Association. She is also a member of the American Association of Women Dentists and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. She enjoys giving back to the community through dental outreach, which has included participating in programs such as Missouri Mission of Mercy, TeamSmile, and Global Brigades—Dental Missions. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, and hiking the National Parks in hopes to visit them.