Meet the Team

Meet the Director

Dr. Hamida Shirazy

Hamida Shirazy, D.M.D., F.A.G.D. serves as clinical director and lead dentist of UAB Dentistry Dothan and assistant professor in the Department of Clinical and Community Sciences at the UAB School of Dentistry.

Her experience spans private practice, clinical leadership and dental education, including service as an assistant professor at LECOM School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Shirazy is committed to evidence-based patient care and preparing the next generation of oral health professionals.

Meet Our Students

Training the next generation

Our fourth-year dental students provide your care under the direct supervision of experienced faculty dentists, with support from our professional staff. As they complete their dental education, they gain hand-on experience caring for patients in the Dothan community.

Meet Our Clinical Faculty Supervisors

David Scott Long

D.M.D.

Dr. Long is a UAB alumnus and retired Dothan dentist who volunteers his time supervising and mentoring students at the clinic.

Henry Paul Hufham III

D.D.S.

Dr. Hufham provides occasional clinical supervision for dental students at UAB Dentistry Dothan.

Meet Our Staff

Amy Cooper

Dental Hygienist

Amy brings more than 20 years of dental experience, including work as an orthodontic assistant and dental assistant. She began her career in nursing before discovering her love for dentistry and completed the Alabama Dental Hygiene Program in 2009.

Outside work, Amy enjoys time with her two daughters and three dogs, painting, attending art shows, beach trips and exploring new places to eat.

Kimberly Paige

Patient Services Coordinator

Kimberly (KP) brings experience in health care, dental assisting, sterilization, and dental practice management and finance. She has also volunteered with families needing health support at home. She enjoys connecting with people and helping patients feel comfortable, confident and cared for.

Outside work, Kimberly enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband, Britt, and their family, and tending to her ranch.

Billie Odom

Dental Assistant

Billie brings more than two decades of clinical experience. She completed the Expanded Functions Dental Assisting program at Columbus Technical College in 2002 and enjoys helping patients feel comfortable and confident in the dental chair.

Outside work, Billie loves history, traveling and the beach. Her greatest joy is spending time with her children and grandchildren. She also enjoys time with her dog, Arthur.

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Schedule an Appointment

Need an appointment? Contact UAB Dentistry Dothan at 334-305-3290 to get started.