Office of Student Affairs & Involvement

Our office was created to nurture a humanistic environment honoring the values 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.

Class of 2025 Mini White Coat

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.

UFCD Class of 2025 Commencement Honor Marshals

Student Affairs & INVOLVEMENT

Student Involvement

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

Super Sealant Saturday 2024

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. Patty Probert

Student Affairs & Involvement

Student Events

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

National Tooth Fairy Day 2024 with the Mighty Molar

Our Faculty & Staff

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

Kashish Sachdeva

Department:

DN-COMMUNITY DENTISTRY

Kashish Sachdeva

Student Assistant

Phone:

(352) 273-8842

Alexander C Franklin

Department:

DN-STUDENT AFFAIRS

Alexander C Franklin

Student Affairs Program Coordinator

Phone:

(352) 294-8771

Kimberly Heal

Department:

DN-STUDENT AFFAIRS

Kimberly Heal

Student Affairs Program Coordinator

Phone:

(352) 273-5938