School of Dentistry Newsletter - A Founding Father Retires; Virtual Events; Ending Dental School under COVID-19 https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/dentistry/ en-us 15 May 2020 08:02:42 CDT 15 May 2020 08:02:42 CDT https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/dentistry/rss.xml Newsweaver SoDNews@uthscsa.edu (University of Texas Health Science Center) support@newsweaver.ie (Newsweaver) 60 true A Founding Father Retires after 49 Years https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/dentistry/7g9bdvkla7p?lang=en?rss=true Every dental student trained over the last 49 years has been educated by Glenn R. Walters, D.D.S., an associate professor in the department of endodontics since 1971. Dr. Walters packed away his endodontic ruler on Friday, May 1, 2020, officially retiring from the UT Health San Antonio. 13 Mar 2020 12:00:00 CDT 02055fca3b1b7548fd9938b3a30f2e19 Feature Article Kristen Zapata <p>Every dental student trained over the last 49 years has been educated by Glenn R. Walters, D.D.S., an associate professor in the department of endodontics since 1971. Dr. Walters packed away his endodontic ruler on Friday, May 1, 2020, officially retiring from the UT Health San Antonio.</p> https://dental.uthscsa.edu/newsletter/ShowNews.php?rc=105GsMx Ending Dental School under COVID-19: Bending with the Wind https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/dentistry/1kusiambvxl?lang=en?rss=true "Life in dental school is, as we all know, a constant challenge of surviving gale-force winds. Those of us who have reached the end of dental school have not only learned to stomach these frustrations but have also had to learn what many generations of dentists before us learned as well: in every crisis, there is a lesson to be learned." 06 May 2020 12:00:00 CDT 37e94076a264029673dcf69656b72057 Eduction Sam Asthana <p>"Life in dental school is, as we all know, a constant challenge of surviving gale-force winds. Those of us who have reached the end of dental school have not only learned to stomach these frustrations but have also had to learn what many generations of dentists before us learned as well: in every crisis, there is a lesson to be learned."</p> http://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v2files/shard200/1000322/71/2b2ab4d576bf7f9a2d30e6.png https://dental.uthscsa.edu/newsletter/ShowNews.php?rc=104P5WJ Hispanic Center of Excellence Awarded 8th Year of Funding https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/dentistry/1g7tbjog6xu?lang=en?rss=true A nearly $700K award marks the start of the HCOE's 8th year under the direction of Juanita Lozano-Pineda, D.D.S., M.P.H. The Center provides for educational opportunities in dentistry for current and prospective dental students as well as for dental faculty. 14 May 2020 12:00:00 CDT 5a38657f21d086b4d5c86b16f141c49a Eduction Kristen Zapata <p>A nearly $700K award marks the start of the HCOE's 8th year under the direction of Juanita Lozano-Pineda, D.D.S., M.P.H.  The Center provides for educational opportunities in dentistry for current and prospective dental students as well as for dental faculty.  </p> http://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v2files/shard200/1000322/4c/f257829fc71ca10a4b18ac.png https://dental.uthscsa.edu/newsletter/showNews.php?rc=1087rGU The Pipette Gazette: Meilinn Tram Named SGA Representative of the Year https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/dentistry/1tjtocadrfh?lang=en?rss=true Meilinn Tram, a second year D.D.S./Ph.D. student has been named Student Government Association (SGA) representative of the year. Tram has been part of SGA since starting the D.D.S./Ph.D. program in 2018. 17 Apr 2020 12:00:00 CDT 7fab548501d6928c91ab1ebc39783af9 Community <p>Meilinn Tram, a second year D.D.S./Ph.D. student has been named Student Government Association (SGA) representative of the year. Tram has been part of SGA since starting the D.D.S./Ph.D. program in 2018.</p> http://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v2files/shard200/1000322/57/2d33cb95bd90670b19f31f.png https://pipettegazette.uthscsa.edu/2020/04/22/meilinn-tram-named-sga-representative-of-the-year/?utm_source=BenchmarkEmail&utm_campaign=The_Pipette_Gazette%3a_April_25&utm_medium=email Remembering Dr. L.K. Croft https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/dentistry/15yjm8wrzws?lang=en?rss=true The School of Dentistry lost a beloved friend and colleague last month. Lloyd Koenning “L.K.” Croft, D.D.S, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020. 11 May 2020 12:00:00 CDT deb77984aaa0212565dbe2e69840da1e Community <p>The School of Dentistry lost a beloved friend and colleague last month. Lloyd Koenning “L.K.” Croft, D.D.S, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020.</p> http://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v2files/shard200/1000322/1e/3df34d47a378aae718b2eb.jpg https://dental.uthscsa.edu/newsletter/ShowNews.php?rc=106C7fq Anonymous Feedback Site https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/dentistry/1pvzdm9kehk?lang=en?rss=true The Dean's anonymous feedback site has been updated to better serve you. Our leadership greatly values your feedback and encourages you to visit the new site. 13 May 2020 12:00:00 CDT 20d58122c80b379d4e5c8b96335481a2 Community <p>The Dean's anonymous feedback site has been updated to better serve you. Our leadership greatly values your feedback and encourages you to visit the new site.</p> http://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v2files/shard200/1000322/64/e457f7ef34607f508cb2cf.jpg https://dental.uthscsa.edu/newsletter/ShowNews.php?rc=107vVWy 2019 Issue of Salute https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/dentistry/rnwbfp1p8q3?lang=en?rss=true Salute is the official magazine for the alumni and friends of the School of Dentistry at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Read and share inspiring stories highlighting our dental alumni, faculty and students who are revolutionizing education, research, patient care and critical services in the communities they serve. 11 Jan 2020 12:00:00 CST 67faf8855036208b2b41c19520c57789 SoD <p><strong>Salute</strong> is the official magazine for the alumni and friends of the School of Dentistry at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Read and share inspiring stories highlighting our dental alumni, faculty and students who are revolutionizing education, research, patient care and critical services in the communities they serve.</p> http://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v2files/shard200/1000322/c2/6dbb3ca3f34e8dcec4c865.png https://magazines.uthscsa.edu/schools/salute/ Upcoming Events https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/dentistry/1efcwm8nqji?lang=en?rss=true Take a look at all of our upcoming events and never miss out again! 11 Jan 2020 12:00:00 CST cbfe6364abb6d5cee8f8ef55822cff14 Calendar <p>Take a look at all of our upcoming events and never miss out again!</p> http://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v2files/shard200/1000322/9d/984a49150ee4982e99c9e2.png https://dental.uthscsa.edu/newsletter/EventList.php Facuty Retreat, 5/18 https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/dentistry/75nxe3zt5p8?lang=en?rss=true An engaging program has been planned for dental faculty development. Read more to preview the day's agenda. 30 Apr 2020 12:00:00 CDT 76a7e5549d31068ce53d2e3885e7585c Featured <p>An engaging program has been planned for dental faculty development. </p> <p>Read more to preview the day's agenda.</p> http://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v2files/shard200/1000322/fd/88d11add5371973e5a7ce1.jpg https://dental.uthscsa.edu/newsletter/ShowEvent.php?rc=79BVsZ Senior Awards, 5/18 https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/dentistry/1m7r2u5z271?lang=en?rss=true Let's celebrate our Seniors! The Class of 2020 will be recognized in a virtual award ceremony. 11 May 2020 12:00:00 CDT d4fe04a6afbdedb260589bdf78e2623c Featured <p>Let's celebrate our Seniors! </p> <p> </p> <p>The Class of 2020 will be recognized in a virtual award ceremony.</p> http://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v2files/shard200/1000322/2c/1936c5219ffc84f77d787f.jpg https://dental.uthscsa.edu/newsletter/ShowEvent.php?rc=88bxaT Staff Retreat, 5/18 https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/dentistry/1h96kufqosd?lang=en?rss=true Save the date for staff development. The day will start off with the faculty and then will feature topics of interest for staff. 11 May 2020 12:00:00 CDT a3dd238df51fa3ded78821da0392db46 Featured <p>Save the date for staff development.  The day will start off with the faculty and then will feature topics of interest for staff.</p> http://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v2files/shard200/1000322/cf/27901d2b344f31b09f76c8.jpg https://dental.uthscsa.edu/newsletter/ShowEvent.php?rc=87M7F5