The UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry assembled for the 2019 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts.

Over 120 dental and dental hygiene students received their Doctor of Dental Surgery or Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene degrees. 

On Wednesday, May 15, 2019, the Mu Nu Chapter of Omicron Kappa Upsilon celebrated their 46th annual convocation.

Three categories of membership in this prestigious dental honor society include: alumni, faculty, and honorary.

The annual Senior Convocation Ceremony provided an opportunity to present the Class of 2019 with over 73 awards as well as over $22,500 in scholarship and award money for their many achievements.

On May 1st, the 2019 Predoctoral Convocation Awards were held to recognize the accomplishments of freshmen, sophomore, and junior dental students.

Dr. Adriana Segura, Associate Dean for Academics, Faculty and Student Affairs, is proud to announce the AY20 Dental Class Officers.

Rising third-year dental students, Kelli Jimerson and Bailey Bell are the co-presidents of this newly established student group, Special Care Dentistry.

This group would be of interest to dental students seeking education regarding the healthcare for patients with special needs.

Dean Loomer made a visit to the San Antonio Christian Dental Clinic at Haven for Hope to tour the patient care facilities and meet with dental faculty, students, and the clinic’s leadership.

The American Academy of CranioMaxillofacial Surgeons held its annual meeting in San Antonio this May.

Several faculty, staff, and students were reported to have received recognition for their recent accomplishments.

We would like to again recognize those individuals and say a hearty congratulations!

Many complex roles work together to accomplish our purpose here at the UT Health San Antonio.  Supporting our mission to educate future oral health care providers, staff members play an integral part behind the scenes.

Bringing the back office to the forefront, please meet Karissa Calara, Administrative Healthcare Assistant.

With over 70 entries in the Newsletter contest, a winner has been selected!

Might it be you?!

If you would like your organization to have a booth at this event, see contact info within.

You are invited to submit a title for presentation at the next Texas Pain Research Consortium Symposium.