Read the article for the ceremony recap and link to photos!

The School of Dentistry celebrated the accomplishments of its predoctoral dental students, recognizing 31 individuals and presenting $24,000 in scholarships and awards. Link to event photos in the story.

The five scholars, which included Tyler Childs from School of Dentistry, received medals and recognition for their achievements from Dr. Henrich, along with a $5,000 scholarship.

Dr. Amaechi is principal investigator of the study, “Remineralization of molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) with a hydroxyapatite toothpaste: an in-situ study.”

This year’s award went to Isaac Morton, DMD, MD, a fifth-year resident in the School of Dentistry Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery program.

A 2022 public survey by the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) found that 87% of Americans wish they had taken better care of their teeth.

“The most common reason for sinusitis originating from teeth is a dental infection,” Dr. Anibal Diogenes said. “It’s important to get to the root of the problem and know exactly where the infection is originating from.”

ADA 2023 10 under 10 winners

School of Dentistry periodontics program alumnus Dr. Adam E. Saltz named ADA 10 under 10 winner!

American Association of Endodontists Announces 2023 Award Winners

Scott R. Makins, DDS, MS, a School of Dentistry alumnus, received the Calvin D. Torneck Lifetime Educator Award. Read more to learn about his career and achievements.

Watch the Class of 2023 spotlight interviews

Carolyn Notzon, Dental Hygiene Class of 2023

Anitha Santosh, BDS, MDS, DDS Class of 2023

Jonathan Thompson, DDS Class of 2023

Allison Cope, Dental Hygiene Class of 2023

Eric Huynh, Dental Hygiene Class of 2023

Ryan McGovern, DDS Class of 2023

Mark Elia, DDS Class of 2023

Ribbon Cutting: Laredo Dental Hygiene Program

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry celebrates the opening of their top-ranking Dental Hygiene Bachelor of Science program at the UT Center for Education and Research at Laredo.

Global Digital Dentistry Symposium

August 12 & 13, 2023

The iACD's symposium will focus on digital dentistry, full mouth rehab, hands-on workshops and real-world challenges. Early bird registration is now open!