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The best mouthguard is the one your athlete will wear
A properly fitted mouthguard is one of the simplest ways to protect an athlete’s smile, and the fit makes all the difference.
Cleats, shin guards and water bottles make it into most sports bags, but the mouthguard is easier to forget. Many families think of it as gear for football only, and that leaves a lot of young players unprotected.
Commentary: The Longs’ greatest legacy is a lesson for us all
By Francisco G. Cigarroa, MD There are people whose generosity changes institutions. And there are those whose generosity changes lives, families and entire communities for generations. Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long did both. With Joe’s passing, we have lost not only one of Texas’ most extraordinary philanthropists, but a man whose life reflected a […]
In Memoriam: Joe R. Long, transformational benefactor whose legacy lives on in generations
The University of Texas at San Antonio mourns the passing of Joe R. Long, an extraordinary philanthropic leader whose generosity, together with that of his beloved wife, Teresa Lozano Long, transformed opportunity for generations of students at the UT Health Science Center San Antonio and strengthened health professional education in Texas.
UTSA Athletics to host ESPN ‘SportsCenter on Campus’ at Alamodome Oct. 8
ESPN’s SportsCenter on Campus returns to UTSA on Oct. 8 ahead of the Roadrunners’ nationally televised matchup against South Florida. Fans can join the live broadcast at Rowdy Town Live outside the Alamodome and enjoy free food, entertainment and family-friendly activities before kickoff.
A closer look at the DDS Class of 2030
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) School of Dentistry welcomed 100 students to its Doctor of Dental Surgery Class of 2030 this summer, selected from 1,489 applications in one of the school’s most competitive admissions cycles. Of those applicants, 318 were invited to interview.
School of Dentistry appoints Christine Meiners, DDS, as associate dean for community engagement
The University of Texas at San Antonio School of Dentistry has appointed Christine Meiners, DDS, FICD, as associate dean for community engagement, effective Sept. 1.
Sara Gaiser receives 2026 Robles Leadership Award for service and science outreach
The COSTAR DDS/PhD student and Lab RATS founder was recognized by the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences for leadership in the university and San Antonio communities.
Benjamin J. Gantt, DMD, joins Department of Predoctoral Dental Education as vice chair
Benjamin J. Gantt, DMD, MS, FAGD, ABGD, joined The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) School of Dentistry as vice chair of the Department of Predoctoral Dental Education on July 27.
Juanita Lozano-Pineda, DDS, retires, leaving a legacy of access and mentorship
After 30 years, the founder of the LEAD program passes the school's outreach mission to Christine Meiners
UT San Antonio School of Dentistry co-leads NIH-funded center that may provide an alternative to root canal procedures
Collaboration with University of Alabama at Birmingham, University of Rochester and others will accelerate evidence-based dental care Which would you rather have: a root canal or a pulpotomy? Even if you’re not familiar with a pulpotomy, you might be inclined to learn more. That is what a new national center has started to explore, funded […]
School of Dentistry celebrates newly renovated clinical and simulation laboratories with ribbon-cutting ceremony
On Wednesday, Sept. 9, the UT San Antonio School of Dentistry held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of a comprehensive renovation of its simulation laboratories and clinical labs.
UT Health San Antonio connects families with resources at Spurs Back to School Bash
Through its partnership with the San Antonio Spurs, UT Health San Antonio joined programs from across the university to provide local families with health screenings, school supplies, wellness education and enrollment resources at the annual Spurs Sports & Entertainment Back to School Bash.
A message from the Dean
Dean’s Welcome
For many people, the dog days of summer indicate a time of heat and lethargy. Well, we have the heat. But not much in the way of lethargy. After a wonderful graduation send-off to the class of ’26, your faculty and colleagues immediately began implementing several new initiatives, including rolling out digital dentistry across all four years of dental school. We have completed the renovation of the SimLab on the 3rd floor of the main campus, which provides an outstanding environment for preclinical digital education.
In case you missed it: 2026 commencement highlights
The University of Texas at San Antonio School of Dentistry celebrated its graduates on May 18 at St. Mary’s University, awarding 198 degrees to the next generation of oral health professionals.
School of Dentistry announces leadership transitions to advance clinical growth, partnerships and alumni engagement
The UT San Antonio School of Dentistry recently announced two key leadership transitions designed to support the school's vision for continued clinical growth, expanded partnerships, alumni affairs and excellence in patient care, education and research.
Patient's generosity brings Margaret Evangeline's art to UT Dentistry
UT Dentistry, the clinical practice of the UT San Antonio School of Dentistry, celebrated the installation of a contemporary artwork this spring. The gift is inspired by one patient's positive experience and a commitment to sharing art's transformative power.
UT Dentistry Grateful Patient Honorees
The Grateful Patient Program was launched at UT Dentistry in March for Dentist Appreciation Day (officially known as National Dentist's Day).
Keeping it personal
When Anthony Jaramillo was in third grade, he completed an assignment in which he interviewed his parents about their jobs and the work they did each day. His mother was a registered nurse, and his father was a general dentist. Through learning about their careers and the work they did each day, he was inspired by his father and began to think that he too wanted to become a dentist when he grew up.
UT San Antonio ranks in top 13% of universities worldwide for research excellence
UT San Antonio now ranks in the top 13%, placing 296 out of 2,250 institutions worldwide. UT San Antonio’s research enterprise is recognized as a globally competitive leader in clinical and academic research, innovation and impact.
Talking Points Memo: Dental Tourism Is Booming Amid Trump Admin Medicaid Cuts
Scott G. Stafford, DDS, director of the Practice Administration Program for the School of Dentistry, was quoted in this article. Read More