School of Dentistry Newsletter - School of Dentistry Newsletter | Special Care Clinic Grand Opening, Children's Dental Health Awareness, Admissions Appreciation, Faculty Awards and Recognition https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/dentistry/ en-us 04 Mar 2024 06:46:01 CST 04 Mar 2024 06:46:01 CST https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/dentistry/rss.xml Newsweaver SoDNews@uthscsa.edu (University of Texas Health Science Center) support@newsweaver.ie (Newsweaver) 60 true School of Dentistry ready to serve patients with special needs https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/dentistry/1bj5pdfyd6n?lang=en?rss=true The School of Dentistry celebrated the opening of its Phil and Karen Hunke Special Care Clinic [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/dentistry/1md2ejmggh5/external ] [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/dentistry/1md2ejmggh5/external ], with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Feb. 7. The clinic will provide comprehensive dental care for adults and children with intellectual, developmental, cognitive or physical disabilities. 19 Jun 2023 12:00:00 CDT a5d6fe1e4ddb1f9612e594ea7a1917a2 Feature Article <p class="p1"> </p> <p class="p1"><span style="font-size: 14px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">The School of Dentistry celebrated the opening of its <a style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/dentistry/1md2ejmggh5/external"><strong>Phil and Karen Hunke Special Care Clinic</strong></a>, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Feb.  7. <span style="caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10); font-family: 'Nunito Sans', sans-serif; white-space: normal; float: none; display: inline;">The clinic will provide comprehensive dental care for adults and children with intellectual, developmental, cognitive or physical disabilities.</span></span></p> Learn more about the clinic https://news.uthscsa.edu/school-of-dentistry-ready-to-serve-patients-with-special-needs/ Palaiologou Gallis named president of the American Board of Periodontology https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/dentistry/35wjtu3b4wf?lang=en?rss=true Please join us in congratulating Angela Palaiologou Gallis, DDS, MS, on her well-deserved appointment as the ABP president. 29 Feb 2024 12:00:00 CST 3a8d3999924d8649e4d7f10f7bbd73f0 Eduction <p>Please join us in congratulating Angela Palaiologou Gallis, DDS, MS, on her well-deserved appointment as the ABP president.</p> http://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard200/1000322/eb/3f205ff2b40737d7b5a0a4.png READ MORE https://uthscsa.edu/dental/dental/dental/vpr/vpr/directory/dental/dental/dental/dental/dental/dental/dental/news/angela-palaiologou-gallis-named-president-american-board-periodontology Mabry receives professionalism award recognition https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/dentistry/1pivdy19kms?lang=en?rss=true Jeffrey Mabry, DDS, has been recognized by CHRISTUS Children's Hospital for his demonstration of outstanding professionalism in values, ethics, high-quality patient care and safe practices. 29 Jan 2024 12:00:00 CST 7e6a7d452d0ccc1197ee08f67c06125c Patient Care <p>Jeffrey Mabry, DDS, has been recognized by CHRISTUS Children's Hospital for his demonstration of outstanding professionalism in values, ethics, high-quality patient care and safe practices.</p> http://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard200/1000322/01/5d7fcb39d52ba4c90778f1.png READ MORE https://uthscsa.edu/dental/dental/dental/vpr/vpr/directory/dental/dental/dental/dental/dental/dental/dental/dental/dental/dental/news/jeffrey-mabry-receives-professionalism-award-recognition-christus-childrens-hospital Domestic Access to Care Grant funds endodontic services for underserved https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/dentistry/o8b61z0frvt?lang=en?rss=true With the aid of this grant, the endodontics faculty and residents established a partnership with the San Antonio Christian Dental Clinic for an annual day of endodontic services. 29 Jan 2024 12:00:00 CST c1bc06f084159ede4563559b050c423b Patient Care <p>With the aid of this grant, the endodontics faculty and residents established a partnership with the San Antonio Christian Dental Clinic for an annual day of endodontic services.</p> http://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard200/1000322/42/9bf08038e687e5c8aaa47d.png LEARN MORE https://uthscsa.edu/dental/dental/dental/vpr/vpr/directory/dental/dental/dental/dental/dental/dental/dental/dental/dental/dental/news/domestic-access-care-grant-funds-endodontic-services-underserved-community-san-antonio School of Dentistry recognized by the Mayor and City Council https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/dentistry/4vjb5zk2u1r?lang=en?rss=true On Feb. 15, the School of Dentistry and National Children’s Dental Health Month were recognized with a city proclamation. 19 Nov 2023 12:00:00 CST 1e731be880553f59225cb545843166ec Community <p class="p1">On Feb. 15, the School of Dentistry and National Children’s Dental Health Month were recognized with a city proclamation.</p> http://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard200/1000322/c8/1b9d53c23b13172a3b1628.jpg LEARN MORE https://uthscsa.edu/dental/vpr/dental/dental/dental/dental/dental/dental/dental/dental/dental/dental/dental/dental/dental/dental/dental/dental/dental/dental/dental/dental/dental/news/school-dentistry-and-national-childrens-dental-health-month-recognized-city-proclamation Rising from a foundation of knowledge https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/dentistry/13f5katd5zq?lang=en?rss=true How oral health education is empowering Kenyan youth to lead their communities to well-being. 29 Feb 2024 12:00:00 CST 3e6ebbae8e34728e6384146c34cf78be SoD <p>How oral health education is empowering Kenyan youth to lead their communities to well-being.</p> http://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard200/1000322/74/2aa2ae10321e1972781c9c.png READ MORE https://magazines.uthscsa.edu/schools/2024/01/19/rising-from-a-foundation-of-knowledge/ KSAT: New dental clinic geared toward patients with disabilities unveiled https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/dentistry/ztpl4giyu35?lang=en?rss=true Phil & Karen Hunke Special Care Clinic at UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry will train dental professionals and serve up to 40 patients a day. 19 Dec 2023 12:00:00 CST 5bb9ddd9367e800bbbd971e08a0afce8 In the News <p>Phil & Karen Hunke Special Care Clinic at UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry will train dental professionals and serve up to 40 patients a day.</p> http://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard200/1000322/15/480e06d85c542dafbb061a.png WATCH THE NEWS STORY https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2024/02/07/new-dental-clinic-geared-toward-patients-with-disabilities-unveiled-in-san-antonio/ Holler’s Memorial Lecture https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/dentistry/1oav6zin9lj?lang=en?rss=true Holler's Memorial Lecture [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/dentistry/1k2vxtyw322/external ] [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/dentistry/1k2vxtyw322/external ] Skeletal Stem Cells and Their Plasticity in Craniofacial Bone Diseases: An Orthodontist’s Perspective March 5, 2024, 6pm - 8pm Center for Oral Health Care and Research 29 Jan 2024 12:00:00 CST 12b0e1a590583ae08b8348fa597b0565 Calendar <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 17px;"><a href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/dentistry/1k2vxtyw322/external" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: underline;">Holler's Memorial Lecture</span></strong></a></span></span></p> <p>Skeletal Stem Cells and Their Plasticity in Craniofacial Bone Diseases: An Orthodontist’s Perspective</p> <p> </p> <p class="p1">March 5, 2024, 6pm - 8pm</p> <p><span style="font-size: 12px;">Center for Oral Health Care and Research</span></p> http://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard200/1000322/28/20e717f0fcdb012fd4273c.png REGISTER NOW https://smile.uthscsa.edu/course.php?rc=988rmUp DENT ECHO: Today I am Treating a Person who has Autism – A Social Story About Autism for Dental Professionals https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/dentistry/xqgv71m72yb?lang=en?rss=true DENT [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/dentistry/10ygcztvfl5/external ] ECHO: A social story about Autism for dental professionals [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/dentistry/10ygcztvfl5/external ] [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/dentistry/10ygcztvfl5/external ] [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/dentistry/10ygcztvfl5/external ] March 21, 2024, 12pm to 1pm Presenters: Dr. Jennifer Farrell, DDS, DABSCD and Dr. Claudia I Contreras, DDS 29 Jan 2024 12:00:00 CST 2051a27695a38f3381a637d0708aa5ee Calendar <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/dentistry/10ygcztvfl5/external" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong><strong style="text-decoration: underline;">DENT </strong><strong style="text-decoration: underline;">ECHO: A social story about Autism for dental professionals </strong></strong></a></span></p> <p class="p1">March 21, 2024, 12pm to 1pm</p> <p class="p1"> </p> <p class="p1">Presenters: Dr. Jennifer Farrell, DDS, DABSCD and Dr. Claudia I Contreras, DDS</p> http://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard200/1000322/84/cc1dccc64de75b979d17f3.jpg REGISTER NOW https://wp.uthscsa.edu/echo/dent/ Give Cancer the Boot 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[ SoDNews@uthscsa.edu ]edu [ SoDNews@uthscsa.edu ] 29 Jan 2024 12:00:00 CST fab60f042e804892bb8d96d03a6cde6a School of Dentistry Social Media <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: 24px;">Join our digital community!</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/dentistry/13fgriml6km/external"><img src="http://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard200/1000322/e6/db4f3444da73851f09d522.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="40" height="39" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">@UTHealthSADentistry</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/dentistry/f7ovr027wzp/external"><img src="http://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard200/1000322/6b/7affbf796addc606b38d4b.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="43" height="46" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">@UTHealthSADental</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 14px;"><strong>Contribute to our story. </strong></span><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">Send your news and stories to <span style="color: rgb(50, 11, 243);"><a style="color: rgb(50, 11, 243);" href="mailto:SoDNews@uthscsa.edu">SoDNews@uthscsa.</a></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px; color: rgb(50, 11, 243);"><a style="color: rgb(50, 11, 243);" href="mailto:SoDNews@uthscsa.edu">edu</a></span></span></p> 2024 Presidential Excellence Awards https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/dentistry/g9gi1dtbrzm?lang=en?rss=true Lea El Hachem, DDS, MS, FICD, and Nikita B. Ruparel, DDS, PhD, MS, named as 2024 Presidential Excellence Award recipients. 28 Jan 2024 12:00:00 CST f2feb5ba5828d034e6c7a16f7fad7278 Featured <p>Lea El Hachem, DDS, MS, FICD, and Nikita B. Ruparel, DDS, PhD, MS, named as 2024 Presidential Excellence Award recipients.</p> http://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard200/1000322/87/bfdcbeca7d3b6fb512dfbe.png READ MORE https://uthscsa.edu/dental/dental/dental/vpr/vpr/directory/dental/dental/dental/dental/dental/dental/dental/dental/dental/dental/news/school-dentistry-awardees-2024-presidential-excellence-awards The importance of pediatric dental care https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/dentistry/dhink04qkga?lang=en?rss=true Claudia I. Contreras, DDS, helps parents and children understand the benefits of establishing good dental hygiene habits. 28 Jan 2024 12:00:00 CST 70744dab90b1f858e1cdb6640dad0785 Featured <p>Claudia I. Contreras, DDS, helps parents and children understand the benefits of establishing good dental hygiene habits.</p> http://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard200/1000322/a6/3e1dde128c71567b4a0d3b.jpg READ MORE https://news.uthscsa.edu/baby-teeth-fall-out-but-pediatric-dental-care-is-still-critical/ Admissions team celebrates volunteers https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/dentistry/f2fiwb97rbk?lang=en?rss=true The admissions team recognized student and faculty interviewers' dedication during the annual Admissions Appreciation Dinner. 28 Jan 2024 12:00:00 CST 61d603864689c5612b2919eb500a8acf Featured <p class="p1">The admissions team recognized student and faculty interviewers' dedication during the annual Admissions Appreciation Dinner.</p> http://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard200/1000322/2a/76d9893b817569267fd8d1.jpg READ MORE https://uthscsa.edu/dental/dental/vpr/vpr/directory/dental/dental/dental/dental/dental/dental/dental/dental/dental/dental/dental/dental/dental/news/dds-admissions-team-thanks-faculty-and-student-volunteers-successful-admissions-season