Feature Article
Protecting the body starts with a smile

Thank you to all our incredible dental hygienists who keep our community healthy!

Learn more about the crucial role dental hygiene plays in overall well-being in this article with Veronica Ledesma, MS, RDH, new co-director of the School of Dentistry’s Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene degree program at the UT Education and Research Center at Laredo.


Education
The DDS Class of 2027 has arrived
 

This year's incoming class encompasses a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, bringing with them a wealth of perspectives that promise to enrich the learning environment. 


Max Shaw receives the 2023 ICD-WUDAA Scholarship
 

For a third 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
Dental student receives Pulp Biology and Regeneration Award at IADR
 

We are proud to announce that Josue De Jesus Murillo, a 4th-year DDS/PhD student has received the Pulp Biology and Regeneration Group student travel award.


Hargreaves recipient of inaugural Synergy grant awards
 

The UT Health San Antonio Office of Technology Commercialization and the Office of the Vice President for Research announced the awardees for the inaugural Synergy Gap Fund.


Patient Care
Kens5 Medical Minute: Debunking Dental Myths
 

Dr. Lea Hachem debunks some of the most common dental myths and reminds patients how to maintain a healthy smile.


Community
San Antonio Mayor and officials visit UT Dentistry
 

Mayor Ron Nirenberg and city councilmembers Teri Castillo and Adriana Rocha Garcia, PhD, toured UT Dentistry clinics and learned about the school’s long-standing community-based dental initiatives.


San Antonio Spurs announce multi-year partnership with UT Health San Antonio
 

This thoughtfully designed partnership is built on the principles of research, medical and public health education, and will feature community health programming across the city.


In the News
Laredo Morning Times: School of Dentistry launches Laredo Dental Hygiene Program
 

UT Health San Antonio launched the Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene degree program at the UT Center at Laredo.


 

7 collaborators garner $46 million from NIH to move discoveries into practice

Community engagement, career development, degree programs and pilot projects are among Clinical and Translational Science Award activities.


It's not too late to donate!
 

If you missed the Oral Cancer Walk you can still donate! Help raise funding for oral cancer research, education, advocacy and survivor support. 


Center of Excellence grant renewed
 

The School of Dentistry received a grant renewal of $2.7 million over the next four years to fund its Hispanic Center of Excellence.


School of Dentistry awarded $100,000 Delta Dental grant
 

This year’s generous Delta Dental Community Care grant doubles the amount received in previous years!


Event Calendar
It's Spirit Week! People. Power. Partnerships.
 

The week will be filled with fun events to acknowledge your efforts and support a culture that reflects our team spirit, our shared dedication and the positive partnerships that power our success.