Office of Student Affairs & Involvement

Students cheering on their peers with blue and orange pom-poms

Our Vision & Values

The Office of Student Affairs & Involvement, or SAI, strives cultivate a community of scholars in which all can thrive and feel they belong. SAI nurtures a humanistic culture of Integrity, honesty, respect, fairness, cooperation and professionalism.


Our Services

Student Affairs & Involvement

Dental Student Resources

From academic support services like tutoring and accommodations to counseling, mentorship and more, SAI has a vast offering of resources for UFCD students.

Faculty and Student interacting with eachother

Student Affairs & Involvement

Student Leadership

Each DMD class elects members of their class to represent the interests of the class in officer positions and on committees.

Class of 2028 Officers with their Code of Conduct pledge.

Student Affairs & INVOLVEMENT

Student Health & Wellness

Physical, mental and emotional wellbeing is essential to success in dental school, and connecting students with wellness resources is a top priority for SAI.

Dr. Seunghee Cha leading tai chi during Wellness Week 2025

Student Affairs & INVOLVEMENT

Student Involvement

Dental students have numerous ways to get involved with UF and our college.

2025 Student Organization Fair

Student Affairs & Involvement

Student Events

SAI hosts numerous events throughout the year to support, celebrate and educate our dental students. We are with our students for the entire journey, starting with DMD Orientation to celebrating with all our UFCD graduates at Commencement.

"TalDent" 2025, a UFCD talent show

Our Team

Patricia M Xirau-Probert
Department: DN-STUDENT AFFAIRS

Patricia M Xirau-Probert PhD

Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Involvement, Clinical Associate Professor
Phone: (352) 273-5954
Bailey Chariker
Department: DN-STUDENT AFFAIRS

Bailey Chariker Student Affairs Program Coordinator

Student Affairs Program Crd
Phone: (352) 273-5938
Kristen Seymour
Department: DN-STUDENT AFFAIRS

Kristen Seymour

Student Affairs Program Coordinator
Phone: (352) 294-8771
Christina Rameau
Department: DN-STUDENT AFFAIRS

Christina Rameau

STU AST- CLERICAL & ADMIN
Phone: (352) 274-8771