Hygienists are in demand in general dental practices and in specialty practices such as periodontics or pediatric dentistry. They also may be employed to provide dental hygiene services for patients in hospitals, nursing homes and public health clinics.
UA's mascot is an elephant called Big Al.. The name was chosen in the late 1970s in a campus-wide contest. The origin of the mascot dates back to 1930. On October 8, a sportswriter wrote about the previous weekend's Alabama-Ole Miss football game.
2015 Alabama Football Preview. Last season the Alabama Crimson Tide had a fantastic year. Bama finished 12-2, won the SEC, and advanced to the first ever College Football Playoff. But a stunning loss to Ohio State in the Sugar Bowl left a damper on Alabamaâs season.