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ImageWorks: UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry to implement next-generation dental microscope
This article mentions David Cochran, the chairman of the Department of Periodontics, and Angela Palaiologou-Gallis, DDS, MS, the Graduate Program Director in the Department of Periodontics.
Xiao-Dong Chen, MD, PhD, receives $200,000 Ted Nash Long Life Foundation grant to advance bone regeneration research
In October, Xiao-Dong Chen, MD, PhD, professor in the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry and researcher at the Center for Regenerative Sciences, School of Dentistry, was selected as one of the UT Health San Antonio institutional nominees to submit a full application to the Ted Nash Long Life Founda
International dental student selected for leadership role
The School of Dentistry is thrilled to share that Marcelo Eduardo Lopez, MS, a third-year dental student in the International Dentist Education Program (IDEP), was elected to a student leadership position in the American Dental Association Institute for Diversity in Leadership (ADA-IDL) class of 2024-2025.
Residents from the School of Dentistry’s Certificate in Periodontics with Master's Degree program conquer advanced microsurgical course
The Department of Periodontics launched its first-ever microsurgical training course, which was offered to the residents in the Certificate in Periodontics with Master's Degree program and select faculty members at the School of Dentistry.
The Shane Epperson Endowed Memorial Scholarship: Honoring a hero’s dream and inspiring future dentists
The Shane Epperson Endowed Memorial Scholarship was created in 2012 in honor of Petty Officer 2nd Class Shane A. Epperson, who served in the U.S. Navy, to provide scholarship assistance to dental students who are current or former enlisted members of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Alumni and donor: Dr. John Michael Elizondo's impact on dentistry and his community
A dedicated and passionate dentist, John Michael Elizondo, DDS, has made a lasting impact on the field of dentistry and the community of Corpus Christi. As an alumnus of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Dentistry, Class of 1990, Elizondo has not only excelled in his career but has also given back to his community and alma mater while serving as a role model and inspiration to future dentists.
Katkar appointed commissioner to the National Commission on Recognition of Dental Specialties and Certifying Boards
Rujuta Katkar, BDS, MDS, MS, Diplomate of the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology and tenured Associate Professor and Clinic Director for Graduate Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology at the UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry, was recently appointed by the American Academy of Oral & Maxillofacial Radi
What causes TMJ pain and what can I do about it?
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain is a common issue for many patients seen in UT Dentistry clinics. In an interview, Felix Amarista, DDS, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery clinical assistant professor at UT Health Science Center San Antonio, discusses the primary causes and treatment for TMJ injury and pain.
Dental and speech-language pathology students learn from each other during interprofessional activity focused on dysphagia management
When people with swallowing disorders also have poor oral health, they are at greater risk of serious health complications — including aspiration pneumonia. Dentists and speech-language pathologists encounter patients with swallowing disorders, including dysphagia, a condition that affects millions of Americans — particularly older adults. To ensure that dental students and speech-language pathology students […]
Historic milestone for Texas dental hygienists: Brenda Wertman becomes first at UT Health San Antonio to obtain local anesthesia license
In a significant advancement for the dental hygiene profession, Brenda Wertman, MPH, RDH, assistant professor/clinical of UT Health San Antonio’s dental hygiene program, became the first dental hygienist at the institution to receive a license for local infiltration anesthesia.
This historic achievement not only marks a turning point for dental hygienists in Texas but also celebrates the shared journey of advocacy for this expanded scope of practice for over 35 years.
School of Dentistry volunteers transform lives through Communities Under the Bridge Program
With the guidance of Mitzi Roberts, area director of the Christian Medical and Dental Association (CMDA) in San Antonio, the Communities Under the Bridge program has been connected with faculty and students from the UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry to help make meaningful impacts on underserved communities in San Antonio.
Kenneth M. Hargreaves honored with the 2025 Edgar D. Coolidge Award
Kenneth M. Hargreaves, DDS, PhD, professor of endodontics and director of the Center for Pain Therapeutics and Addiction Research at UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Edgar D. Coolidge Award.
National Dental Hygiene Month: Protecting the body starts with a smile
The condition of teeth and gums plays a crucial role in overall well-being, according to Veronica Ledesma, MS, RDH, an assistant clinical professor and dental hygiene program co-director at UT Health Science Center San Antonio School of Dentistry.
National Dental Hygiene Month is a good reminder of the importance of oral health and the work of prevention professionals like Ledesma. She explains that proper dental hygiene not only creates a bright smile but also contributes significantly to protecting the body from disease and inflammation.
UT Dentistry is going pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
This October, UT Dentistry clinics will be donning pink personal protective equipment (PPE) in an effort to raise awareness about the importance of early breast cancer detection and education and to raise funds for research.
Christina M. Meiners, DDS, named Texas Dentist of the Year
We are proud to share that Christina M. Meiners, DDS, FICD, director of community learning and clinical assistant professor in the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry, was presented with the 2024 Texas Dentist of the Year Award.
Sterile Processing Department Receives the 2024 Superior Lab Safety Award
The School of Dentistry is proud to announce that the Sterile Processing Department at the Center for Oral Health Care and Research has been honored with the prestigious Superior Lab Safety Award. This award, traditionally given to research labs, was presented in recognition of the department’s exceptional efforts in fostering a positive culture of safety, making it the first non-research lab to receive this distinction.
UT Health San Antonio dental student recipient of ICD-WUDAA Scholarship for a fourth year
For the fourth year in a row, a School of Dentistry Doctor of Dental Surgery student is named the recipient of the International College of Dentists (ICD) and Washington University Dental Alumni Association (WUDAA) Scholarship Award. The 2024 awardee for this highly competitive national scholarship is senior Tyler Stevens.
Delta Dental Foundation announces $150,000 grant for UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry
UT Health San Antonio's School of Dentistry is honored to receive a $150,000 grant from Delta Dental Community Care Foundation.
Alumna with small-town roots has statewide impact
With a passion for patient care and a commitment to the profession, Susan Putthoff, DDS, FAGD, has made her mark in the field of dentistry. After earning her dental degree at UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry in 2010 and completing her residency with the Advanced Education in General Dentistry program, Putthoff embarked on a journey that would see her become a dedicated and recognized leader in the state’s dental community.
Scott G. Stafford, DDS, MBA, named Associate Dean of Patient Care
Scott G. Stafford, DDS, MBA, was appointed as associate dean of patient care in the School of Dentistry on Aug. 1. Dr. Stafford has been a leader in the school for over 22 years, most recently serving as director for professional development and continuing dental education and also as interim chair of the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry.