Feature Article
38th Annual School of Dentistry Research and Clinical Symposium
by Kristen Zapata

The students of UT Health San Antonio have an opportunity to engage in basic and translational research with more than 1,000 leading scientists and clinicians preparing them to be leaders in the health care and bioscience industry.

 

At the 38th Annual School of Dentistry Research and Clinical Symposium, held on February 19, 2020, dental students and faculty showcased their work in basic science, public health, clinical science, and education.


Education
Message from the Dean: 2019 CODA Report
 

 

Dean Loomer announces the official findings of the 2019 CODA site visit.


EDGE & Leadership Retreat Updates
by Kristen Zapata
 

At the February General Faculty meeting, Andrea Marks, EVP & COO, presented an update on the progress of the EDGE initiative and Dean Loomer spoke on the outcome of the 2020 Leadership Retreat.

 

Watch a short video summarizing the retreat.


Patient Care
Dental students give second graders something to smile about
by Kara Soria
 

More than 500 second graders from the Edgewood Independent School District attended two clinics held in February to coincide with National Children’s Dental Health Month.


Community
Meet the Staff: Jo Ann Johnson-Lynch
by Kristen Zapata
 

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 staff to the forefront, please meet Jo Ann Johnson-Lynch, Practice Manager.

 


Chuck Wagon Shindig
by Kristen Zapata
 

Members of the UT Health San Antonio community two-stepped to the rodeo on closing weekend to enjoy the Chuck Wagon Shindig event hosted by Institutional Advancement.


Night out with SADHA
by Kristen Zapata
 

The San Antonio Dental Hygiene Association (SADHA) hosted an evening out for their members and invited Dr. Peter M. Loomer and UT Health San Antonio dental hygiene seniors to join them on February 19, 2020.


Salute
2019 Issue of Salute
 

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.


Event Calendar
 

Take a look at all of our upcoming events and never miss out again!


Featured Events
Dr. Mina Mina, 3/4
 

Dr. Mina will be speaking on "New Insight into Reparative Dentinogensis Using Fluorescent Protein Reporter Transgenic Mice”.


Application Deadline, 3/6
 

Beginning in May, this 6-week program provides students the opportunity for mentorship and the ability to present their work locally & nationally.


Grant Course, 3/23
 

Write key sections of a proposal in class, review concept papers written by your peers, and learn how to plan for maximum success with future competitions.