Feature Article
Hargreaves named director of new research center

Kenneth M. Hargreaves, DDS, PhD, has been named director of the School of Dentistry's new Center for Pain Therapeutics and Addiction Research.


Patient Care
Delta Dental awards $150,000 grant to School of Dentistry
 

The School has been awarded a Delta Dental Community Care Foundation grant to enhance care for underserved communities in South Texas.


Preparing for the launch of Epic Wisdom
 

Welcome to the new Epic Wisdom section on the BetterCare SharePoint site, a centralized hub of information and resources to support the transition from axiUm to Epic.


Education
Tyler Stevens receives the 2024 ICD-WUDAA Scholarship
 

For a fourth year, a UT Health San Antonio student is named the recipient of the International College of Dentists (ICD) and Washington University Dental Alumni Association (WUDAA) Scholarship Award.


Research
Study explores mechanisms behind chronic pain related to sleep apnea
 

School of Dentistry researchers created a first of its kind sleep apnea model for studying chronic pain. The study, published July 30 in Science Signaling, explains the mechanism behind persistent pain related to obstructive sleep apnea.


New! Research website template available to elevate research labs’ online presence
 

The Web Initiatives team has created a new research website template specifically designed to elevate the way researchers present their work online. To answer questions on how to create research webpages or enhance an existing lab's site, the team created a short “how-to” video.


Community
UT Health San Antonio and UTSA merger
 

This exceptional milestone will prepare us to meet the growing demands of our region and offer the most comprehensive services of any university in the entire state of Texas.


Be a hero – contribute to the SECC campaign!
 

This campaign offers UT Health San Antonio employees the opportunity to provide financial support to any SECC charity of their choice.


In the News
 

KSAT 12 News: The importance of routine dental care for athletes

Scott G. Stafford, DDS, MBA, FICD, associate dean of patient care, was featured on KSAT to discuss how dental screenings are an important part of preparing for sports at any age.


 

Associated Press: Menopause can bring on dental problems, but you can protect your mouth

Maiara Hister-Cockrell, DDS, contributed to an article about hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause, which may negatively impact gum health and can ultimately affect the health of your teeth. 


 

The School of Dentistry joined the 2024 Spurs back-to-school event 

DDS and Dental Hygiene students joined the community event to distribute dental care packages, provide dental screenings and give oral health care demonstrations for the more than 5,000 attendees.


Event Calendar
School of Dentistry Annual Fall Festival 
 

 

Wednesday, Oct 16, 2024 

4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

UT Health San Antonio Pavilion and Recreation Area

School of Dentistry staff, faculty, residents, students and their families


School of Dentistry Halloween Parade + Costume Contest
 

 

October 31

12 p.m. – 1 p.m./ Line-up starts at 11:30 a.m.

Long School of Medicine


 

Cellular & Integrative Physiology Seminar

 

Monday, October 28, 2024 1

2 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Presenter: Shivani Ruparel, MS, PhD

“Cancer’s Nerve and its Painful Connections”

 


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Christina Meiners, DDS, named Texas Dentist of the Year
 

For a second year, the TAGD award has been received by a School of Dentistry faculty member. Congratulations to Dr. Meiners!


UT Dentistry is going pink for Breast Cancer Awareness
 

Join UT Dentistry in October to raise awareness for breast cancer and funds to support breast cancer research and treatment.


Sterile Processing Department receives lab safety award
 

The Superior Lab Safety Award recognizes the department's exceptional efforts, marking the first time a non-research lab has won.