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Site Visit Reminders
Dear Colleagues and Students, I've compiled a top-11 list of reminders I would like for you to consider before the site visit this October 8th - 10th. If you have any lingering questions about our accreditation assessment, please contact me at 210-567-3180.
Dental Faculty Sweep 2019 Faculty Senate Awards
The UTHSA Faculty Senate held a meeting on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at which they presented awards to Dr. Adriana Segura and Dr. Suman Challa, both School of Dentistry leaders. Dr. Segura was presented with the 2019 Administration Leadership Award, due to her outstanding management through the past few years. In her presentation speech, Dr. Stefanie Seitz, Assistant Dean of Students in the School of Dentistry, spoke on how Dr. Segura took on the new position of Associate Dean for Academics, Faculty and Student Affairs in 2017.
2019 Japanese Exchange Program, U.S.A. Visit
This August, the School of Dentistry welcomed 10 Japanese dental students and 1 dental faculty for a week-long visit observing our dental program and enjoying the central Texas sights. For the past 24 years, dental students from Asahi University and their sister institution, Meikai University, have traveled to San Antonio to observe our senior dental students in clinic and experience Texas’ hospitality.
2019 - 2020 Class Officers
The Associate Dean for Academics, Faculty and Student Affairs, Dr. Adriana Segura and Director Jo Ann Jordan of the Dental Hygiene program, are proud to announce the final list of AY19-20 Class Officers.
DS4 Class Officers:
President: Zeki Abdulaali
Vice President: Anna Stell
Secretary: Sabrina Chavez
DS3 Class Officers:
President: Katharina Tosti
Vice President: Akshay Chhana
Secretary: Marian Rosado
Treasurer: Kaanti Gowru
DS2 Class Officers:
Summer Student Research Program
This summer, 19 participating students under the guidance of 16 faculty mentors, worked on their respective summer research projects. In addition to diligently conducting their work during break, each student prepared a short presentation for their fellow participants to wrap their summer session on June 26th.
Faculty Advisors Meet & Greet - 2019
On Wednesday, August 7th, the School of Dentistry Faculty hosted the Class of 2023 for the annual Faculty Advisors Meet & Greet. Each first year dental student was paired and had dinner with their faculty advisor.
Dental School can be overwhelming from time to time, so these faculty members commit to being available to their students in order to guide them through both the highs and lows of their academic journey ahead.
2019 Welcome Social
On Monday, July 29, 2019 the School of Dentistry hosted a Welcome Social for the Dental Hygiene Classes of 2020, 2021, and the DDS Class of 2023. Held annually, the social is an opportunity for the dental and dental hygiene students to interact socially with one another, meet school administration, and reflect on the year ahead.
2019 IADR: Dr. Diogenes Receives High Honor & Students Present Research
The International Association for Dental Research (IADR), held their annual meeting and exhibition on June 19 – 22, 2019 in Vancouver, BC, Canada. School of Dentistry’s research faculty and students traveled to present their research, attend the distinguished lecture series, and network with the international dental research community.
Complimentary ADEA Faculty Membership
Did you know that since the School of Dentistry is an active member of the American Dental Education Association (ADEA), faculty are entitled to a complimentary individual ADEA membership! If you have interest in joining or renewing your membership, please visit the ADEA Membership Site.
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2019 Senior Awards
On Monday, May 13, 2019, The School of Dentistry held their annual Senior Convocation Ceremony at the La Quinta Inn & Suites medical center location. Breakfast was served and coffee was poured in preparation for the recognition of a long list of well-deserving and outstanding students.
Awards & Accolades: June 2019
In recent months, several faculty, staff, and students have been recognized for their singular achievements. We would like to send our whole-hearted congratulations to the following individuals, their mentors, and teams.
Comprehensive Dentistry
46th Annual OKU Mu Nu Chapter Convocation
Held at the Petroleum Club of San Antonio on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, the Mu Nu Chapter of Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) celebrated their 46th annual convocation. Three categories of membership in this prestigious dental honor society include: alumni, faculty, and honorary.
2019 Predoctoral Convocation Awards
The 2019 Predoctoral Convocation Awards were held on May 1, 2019 recognizing the accomplishments of freshmen, sophomore, and junior dental students.
Zeki Abdulaali, DS3, was awarded the UT Health San Antonio Ambassador Scholarship. This honor is given every year to one outstanding student from each of the five UTHSA schools. A $5,000 scholarship was awarded to each ambassador in April. Zeki will represent the dental student body and the university at numerous events throughout AY 19-20.
The 2019 AACMFS Annual Meeting Held in San Antonio
The American Academy of CranioMaxillofacial Surgeons (AACMFS) held its annual meeting in San Antonio on May 9 – 10, 2019. AACMFS members from around the nation assembled for presentations on the latest clinical and research findings, as well as discussions on innovative craniomaxillofacial surgery recommendations.
37th Annual Dental Science Symposium
The UT Health San Antonio dental community assembled on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 for the 37th Annual Dental Science Symposium. This yearly event showcases dental research in basic science, public health, clinical science, and education.
Dr. Bennett T. Amaechi Presented with 2019 Presidential Award for Sustained Excellence in Teaching
Bennett T. Amaechi, B.D.S., M.Sc, Ph.D., MFDSRCPS (Glasg), FADI, a Professor in the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry, was presented with a Presidential Award for Sustained Excellence in Teaching on March 7, 2019. Dr. Amaechi joined the School of Dentistry faculty in November of 2001 as the Director of Cariology, a title he continues to hold 18 years later. In addition, he directs two undergraduate patient care courses and assists in three preclinical laboratory courses in both operative dentistry and prosthodontics.
2019 Faculty Promotions and Tenure
During the February 2019 UT System Board of Regents meeting, several of the UT Health San Antonio's promotion and tenure applications were reviewed. We are proud to announce the following dental faculty were awarded promotion and/or tenure.
• Armen Akopian, Ph.D. from the Department of Endodontics was awarded Professor with Tenure.
• Anibal Diogenes, D.D.S., Ph.D. from the Department of Endodontics was awarded Professor with Tenure.
• Rujuta Katkar, B.D.S., M.S. from the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry was awarded Associate Professor with Tenure.
15th Annual School of Dentistry Golf Scholarship Tournament
The 15th Annual School of Dentistry’s Golf Scholarship Tournament was held on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Silverhorn Golf Club. 62 participants, including several School of Dentistry leaders and sponsor representatives, arrived early on a cool, spring morning to enjoy a round of golf and raise funds for dental student scholarships. This year’s event raised over $19,000 for the Last Man Standing Scholarship Endowment and the School of Dentistry Memorial Scholarship.