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42nd Annual School of Dentistry Research and Clinical Symposium
The School of Dentistry celebrated its 42nd Annual Research and Clinical Symposium this February in the Holly Auditorium and Foyer. This year’s symposium welcomed full attendance for the more than 35 oral and poster research presentations by pre-doctoral, doctoral and post-doctoral students, residents, dental and dental hygiene students, and dental faculty.
UT Dentistry provides free cosmetic dentistry evaluation consultations
Register now for a free smile evaluation and cosmetic dentistry consultation on Smile Day with UT Dentistry’s Advanced Education in General Dentistry Clinic residents. The free consultations will take place April 18 and April 19 at UT Dentistry’s Advanced Education General Dentistry Clinic, located in the Center for Oral Health Care and Research at […]
An oral cancer screening ‘can be lifesaving’
With oral and oropharyngeal cancers accounting for more than 58,000 new cancer cases each year in the U.S. , routine dental check-ups are more than about clean teeth and fresh breath, they “can be lifesaving.”
The School of Dentistry and National Children’s Dental Health Month recognized with city proclamation
Representing the School of Dentistry at the San Antonio City Council meeting on Feb. 15 from left to right are Shikha Puri, MPH, dental public health resident; Vanessa Borrego, executive assistant to the dean; Lydia Leos, BBA, associate dean for administration; Brij Singh, PhD, associate dean for research; Peter M. Loomer, DDS, PhD, MBA, dean School of Dentistry; Mayor Ron Nirenberg; Adriana Rocha Garcia, PhD, City Councilwoman District 4; Juanita Lozano-Pineda, DDS, MPH, associate dean for external affairs; Adriana Segura, DDS, MS, sr.
DDS admissions team thanks faculty and student volunteers for a successful admissions season
The School of Dentistry is finalizing its Doctor of Dental Surgery Class of 2028 as a result of the dedication and hard work by the staff, faculty and dental students who helped organize, review and interview this year’s applicants.
A committee of faculty members makes up the school’s Admission Review Panel (ARP) Committee. This year, these members reviewed 1,131 applications in order to select the most qualified candidates for interviews.
Angela Palaiologou Gallis named president of the American Board of Periodontology
Please join us in congratulating Angela Palaiologou Gallis, DDS, MS, professor and director of the Postdoctoral Periodontics Program in the Department of Periodontics, on her well-deserved appointment as the president of the American Board of Periodontology (ABP).
School of Dentistry awardees of 2024 Presidential Excellence Awards
UT Health San Antonio President William L. Henrich, MD, MACP, announced the 2024 Presidential Excellence Award winners on Feb. 12. Among those honorees are two exceptional members from the School of Dentistry, who will be celebrated at a special awards dinner with a plaque and a cash award.
Jeffrey Mabry receives professionalism award recognition from CHRISTUS Children’s Hospital
Jeffrey Mabry, DDS, clinical professor in the Department of Developmental Dentistry and director of the Dental Center for Children at CHRISTUS Children's Hospital in San Antonio, has been recognized by CHRISTUS for his demonstration of outstanding professionalism in values, ethics, high-quality patient care and safe practices.
University among top-ranking academic research medical centers
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (also called UT Health San Antonio) received $131.5 million in National Institutes of Health funding in federal fiscal year 2023, according to the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research. The university ranked No. 72 out of the 2,886 public and private institutions that received […]
School of Dentistry ready to serve patients with special needs
The School of Dentistry celebrated the opening of its Phil and Karen Hunke Special Care Clinic on Feb. 7. The clinic will provide comprehensive dental care for adults and children with intellectual, developmental, cognitive or physical disabilities, and those with complex medical conditions.
Nation World News: UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry opens dental clinic for children, adults with special needs
Jennifer Farrell, DDS, inaugural director of the Phil and Karen Hunke Special Care Clinic, and Peter Loomer, DDS, PhD, MBA, dean, School of Dentistry, were quoted in this article. Read More
Beckers Dental + DSO Review: Texas dental school opens special-care dental clinic
The Phil and Karen Hunke Special Care Clinic, the first academic setting in South Texas that will serve patients with intellectual, developmental, cognitive or physical disabilities, was included in this article. Read More
KENS 5: UT Health opens new dental clinic for those with special needs
Jennifer Farrell, DDS, inaugural director of the Phil and Karen Hunke Special Care Clinic, and Trish Guerra, senior manager, patient access center, School of Dentistry, were interviewed for this news segment. Watch Now
KSAT 12: New dental clinic geared toward patients with disabilities unveiled in San Antonio
Jennifer Farrell, DDS, inaugural director of the Phil and Karen Hunke Special Care Clinic, and Trish Guerra, senior manager, patient access center, School of Dentistry, were interviewed for this news segment. Watch Now
Baby teeth fall out, but pediatric dental care is still critical
Good dental hygiene habits in childhood have benefits that extend beyond clean teeth and fresh breath. They can lead to better overall physical and cognitive health as well as higher self-esteem.
UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry opens dental clinic for special-needs children, adults
The UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry has opened a special-care dental clinic, the first of its kind in an academic setting in South Texas that will serve people of all ages with intellectual, developmental, cognitive or physical disabilities.
Vote for UT Health San Antonio in the SAEN Readers’ Choice Awards
Vote today to help UT Health San Antonio keep its crown as the best in San Antonio in the 2024 YourSA San Antonio Express-News Readers’ Choice Award contest. Click here to vote for UT Health San Antonio in the Medical Group Practice category and UT Dentistry in the Dental Practice category. UT Health San Antonio […]
Elena Riccio Leach installed as director of the International Dentist Education Program
Elena Riccio Leach, DDS, MS, clinical assistant professor in the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry, has been installed as the director of the International Dentist Education Program (IDEP).
Christine Meiners named director of Community Education at the School of Dentistry
Christina Meiners, DDS, FICD, clinical assistant professor in the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry, has been installed as the director of community education for the School of Dentistry.