Student Advocacy & Inclusion

Our office was created to nurture a humanistic environment honoring the values of integrity, honesty, respect, fairness, cooperation and professionalism.

Our Services


Student Advocacy & Inclusion

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 Advocacy & Inclusion

Student Leadership

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

Class Officers

Student Advocacy & Inclusion

Student Involvement

Dental Students in UFCD have numerous ways to get involved with UF and our college.

UFCD Student Involvement

Student Advocacy & Inclusion

Student Health & Wellness

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

Dr. Patty Probert

Keys Ceremony

Student Advocacy & Inclusion

Prospective Student Programs

Student Advocacy & Inclusion hosts a variety of programs for pre-dental students in their first two years of undergrad to help them prepare for dental school.


Our Faculty & Staff

Patricia M Xirau-Probert

Patricia M Xirau-Probert PhD

Associate Dean For Student Advocacy & Inclusion, Clinical Associate Professor
Alexander C Franklin

Alexander C Franklin

Student Affairs Program Coordinator
Anna S Kvam

Anna S Kvam

Student Affairs Program Coordinator
Rachel L Powers

Rachel L Powers

Education & Training Specialist II
Tram Lai

Tram Lai

Research Coordinator
Samaiya A Jackson

Samaiya A Jackson

Student Assistant
Kashish Sachdeva

Kashish Sachdeva

Student Assistant

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