Maninder Kaur

Maninder Kaur is an Associate Professor in the Department of Periodontology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham's School of Dentistry, with additional appointments as a Scientist at the Global Center for Craniofacial, Oral and Dental Disorders. She joined the university in 2013 and has progressed through academic ranks from Instructor to Associate Professor. Her educational background includes a Master of Science in Dental Clinical Sciences, a Medical Certificate in Periodontics, a Master of Public Health, and a Doctor of Dental Surgery.

Dr. Kaur's research focuses on periodontal health during pregnancy, dental implant outcomes, bone augmentation techniques, and non-surgical periodontal therapies. She investigates links between oral health and systemic conditions through clinical trials and epidemiological studies. Her work has secured multiple grants from organizations including the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, PERIOVANCE, and BioHorizons.

Analysis of her recent publications reveals three primary themes: (1) periodontal-systemic health relationships (e.g., pregnancy outcomes, chronic kidney disease), (2) clinical trials evaluating novel periodontal therapies and technologies, and (3) long-term outcomes of dental implants and bone regeneration techniques. Her work consistently emphasizes evidence-based clinical applications and patient-centered outcomes.

Teaching activities include coordinating and instructing periodontology courses across dental education levels (DENT1225, DENT3565, DENT4565). She mentors graduate students as Committee Chair for doctoral candidates and serves on thesis committees. Grant leadership includes NIH-funded projects on dental implant registries and industry-sponsored clinical trials evaluating periodontal treatment devices.