Ken R. Tilashalski, DMD
Dr. Tilashalski ("Dr. T") is quite unique in that he has earned specialty certificates in both oral & maxillofacial pathology and endodontics. He is an Associate Professor in the Department of General Dental Sciences at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry, and in the Department of Pathology within the School of Medicine. After receiving his D.M.D. from Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine, Dr. Tilashalski completed both of his residencies along with an American Cancer Society fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He subsequently became board certified in pathology.
Dr. T maintains an active private practice, treating both endodontic and oral pathology patients, and is also an avid researcher. Dr. T lectures extensively in the areas of oral pathology, oral medicine, and endodontics and was the recipient of the 2007 UAB President's Award for Excellence in Teaching. He has an integral role in the transition to a new dental curriculum and has been recently named the Director of Academic Affairs.