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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.


David L. Cochran selected as this year’s recipient of the Nobel Biocare Brånemark Osseointegration Award

 

David L. Cochran, DDS, MS, PhD, MMSc, professor and chair of the Department of Periodontics, has been selected as this year’s recipient of the prestigious Nobel Biocare Brånemark Osseointegration Award. This award, given annually by the Osseointegration Foundation (OF), honors an individual whose impact on implant dentistry is exemplary in the foundation’s mission categories: research, education and charitable causes.


What causes TMJ pain and what can I do about it?

 

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a complex joint formed by the head of the lower jaw, the skull base and ligaments, muscles and nerves. There are two TMJs located on each side of the jaw that enable a seamless opening and closing of the jaw during our daily activities. Any disruption to this complex system has the potential to lead to pain and discomfort.

What causes TMJ pain?

Pain and dysfunction in the TMJ can be caused by: 


WJXT TV (Jacksonville, Fla.): Healing toothpaste: Hydroxyapatite to the rescue

Bennett T. Amaechi, PhD, BDS, MSc, professor, comprehensive dentistry, was interviewed for this news segment. Groundbreaking research helps UT Dentistry provide evidence-based dental care to the community. To schedule a dental appointment with an expert provider, call (210) 567-6453 or request an appointment online.   Watch Now