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A Note of Gratitude
San Antonio may not have yet seen the peak of coronavirus, but I am humbled by the activity from all units and departments in the School of Dentistry as they respond to the COVID-19 outbreak. Thank you to our staff members at all campuses who are disinfecting high traffic surfaces, effectively safeguarding our caregivers and patients. Thank you for being flexible as your duties shift throughout this process of modified operations. Thank you to our dental and dental hygiene students who have suddenly found themselves in virtual classrooms.
Oral Medicine, the 11th specialty
In a letter to the board of trustees and academy membership, The American Academy of Oral Medicine (AAOM), announced that the board of the National Commission on the Recognition of Dental Specialties and Certifying Boards voted in favor of recognizing Oral Medicine as a specialty at its March meeting. This announcement makes Oral Medicine the 11th recognized dental specialty of the American Dental Association, along with dental anesthesiology, dental public health, endodontics, oral & maxillofacial pathology, oral & maxillofacial radiology, oral & maxillofacial surgery orthodontics
Oral and maxillofacial surgery achieves ''stellar" site visit
The School of Dentistry would like to congratulate the faculty and staff of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for a job well done. The advanced education program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS) was evaluated during an official site visit by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) Tuesday, March 10, 2020. After an intensive review of both the curriculum and patient care facilities, the CODA site visitors found no recommendations nor suggestions were required for the OMS program. An official report from the agency is due to be sent in July of 2020.
2020 Innovations in Health Science Education Conference
The 2020 Innovations in Health Science Education Conference of the Kenneth I. Shine, M.D., Academy was held in Austin on February 27th and 28th. This annual event is sponsored by The University of Texas System’s six health science campuses and the theme of the year was “Celebrate Education”. Several School of Dentistry faculty and students represented UT Health San Antonio by presenting their work during the conference. Drs. David Ojeda, Don Shaw, and Michaell Huber partnered with Long School of Medicine faculty members, Drs.
2019 CODA Report
I am delighted to share with you that we have received the official report from the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) regarding our October 2019 site visit. This report ratifies the UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry’s status as fully accredited with no recommendations or reporting requirements through the year 2026 for the following programs: • Predoctoral Dental Education Program • Advanced Dental Education Programs in Advanced Education in General Dentistry, Dental Public Health, Endodontics, Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Periodontics, and Prosthodontics (Oral &
38th Annual School of Dentistry Research and Clinical Symposium
The students of UT Health San Antonio have an opportunity to engage in basic and translational research with more than 1,000 leading scientists and clinicians preparing them to be leaders in the health care and bioscience industry. At the 38th Annual School of Dentistry Research and Clinical Symposium, held on February 19, 2020, dental students and faculty showcased their work in the arenas of basic science, public health, clinical science, and education.
Night out with SADHA
The San Antonio Dental Hygiene Association (SADHA) hosted an evening out for their members and invited Dr. Peter M. Loomer and UT Health San Antonio dental hygiene seniors to join them on February 19, 2020. “He was quite the Picasso and we were honored to have him join us,” said Jo Ann Jordan, director of the Dental Hygiene program, of Dean Loomer. SADHA regularly engages with UTHSA dental hygiene faculty and students, creating a partnership that benefits the entire San Antonio community.
EDGE & Leadership Retreat Updates
During the quarterly General Faculty meeting on February 25, 2020, executive vice president and chief operating office, Andrea Marks, presented updates regarding the progress and strategy of the Enterprise Design for Growth & Effectiveness initiative, referred to as EDGE. What is EDGE, why are we doing this, and what exactly is the master plan and timeline?
Chuck Wagon Shindig
The Office of Institutional Advancement hosted the entire UT Health San Antonio community at Buck Reams' Chuck Wagon during the San Antonio Rodeo's closing weekend.The School of Dentistry garnered a large presence as we gear up the celebration of our 50th anniversary. Alumni, faculty, staff, and students across all schools enjoyed an old fashioned chicken fried steak dinner with all the trimmings cooked over an open flame.Dean Loomer assumed the role of master of ceremonies and thanked those present for supporting the continuing work of the UT Health San Antonio.
An Interview with Dean Loomer: One Year In
During a recent interview, UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry Dean, Dr. Peter M. Loomer, shared his thoughts from the year, his vision of the future, and kindly indulged this writer by answering a few fun questions. SoD NEWS: Dr. Loomer, you've served the UT Health San Antonio for a year now. Is there anything that has surprised you about the deanship? LOOMER: It’s certainly what I expected it to be.
School of Dentistry Awardees of 2020 Presidential
UT Health San Antonio President William L. Henrich, M.D., MACP, announced the 2020 Presidential Award winners on January 17, 2020. Among those honorees are two well deserving members from the School of Dentistry, who will be honored at a special awards dinner with a plaque and a cash award. Edward F. Wright, D.D.S., M.S., Professor in the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry, will be presented with the Presidential Award for Clinical Excellence. Dr.
Dental Hygiene Senior Appointed to Floresville City Council
“My late father, Gerard Jimenez, was a voice for the citizens”, says Jade Jimenez, Dental Hygiene Senior at UT Health San Antonio’s School of Dentistry. On Monday, January 13, 2020 and after a unanimous vote, Jade was honored by being appointed to the Floresville City Council. Upon her appointment, Jade became a record breaker as well by being the youngest Hispanic female to sit on city council in Floresville, Texas. The appointment to City Council Place 4, is a step towards healing for the Jimenez family and the city of Floresville.
2020 IADR & AADR Awardees and Competitors
The 98th General Session and Exhibition of the International Association for Dental Research and 49th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Dental Research will be held this March in Washington, D.C. While these events are still a few months away, the UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry is proud to report: • Dr. Asma Khan, Associate Professor in Endodontics, will receive the 2020 IADR Distinguished Scientist Award in Pharmacology/Therapeutics/Toxicology Research • Scott Block, DS 2 mentored by Dr.
Meet the Staff: Martha Browning
For the past 30 years, Martha Browning has made service to students her life’s work. Martha is an Academic Programs Coordinator for the Dental Hygiene Program in the Department of Periodontics. During her tenure in the School of Dentistry, Martha has become vital to the success of both the dental hygiene faculty and students.
Jo Ann Jordan, director of the Dental Hygiene program, describes Martha as a wonderful team member. “She and I work very well together, in fact, she’s been with us long enough that we finish one another’s sentences!”
San Antonio ASDA Helps Prepare Pre-Dental Students for Dental School Interviews
Preparing for entry into any professional education program is tough, but the San Antonio Chapter of the American Student Dental Association lends a hand assisting predental students prepare for admission season. Held annually, the ADSA’s Pre-Dental Mock Interview Day is a half-day event for pre-dental students to meet UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry faculty and dental students, receive information on our programs, and practice their admission interviewing skills with dental students. On Saturday, November 16, 2019, 50 pre-dental students from several Texas universities participated
Interprofessional STEM Scholars Program Teaches 4th/5th Graders About Diabetes, Cancer and Alzheimer's
A Community Outreach Approach The STEM Scholars Program, a new interprofessional community outreach program at UT Health San Antonio provides a platform for dental, graduate, health professions, medical and nursing students to interact and collaboratively design and present health-related topics at local K-12 schools. The topics chosen for the pilot run are diabetes, cancer, and Alzheimer’s disease. UT Health San Antonio dental students Kara Hegwood, DSII, Luke Sieler, DSIII, Keaton Shin, DSIV, and Christopher Adams, DSIV participated as STEM Scholars. Dr.
Alumna featured for participation in national HPV study
Risé Martin, D.D.S., class of 1985, was featured on KSAT 12 News for her involvement in a human papillomavirus (HPV) study headed by the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN). David L. Cochran, D.D.S., Ph.D., professor and chair of the department of periodontics, is the PBRN's director of the southwest region. He added important insight regarding UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry's expertise and role in these studies. Read the full story HERE.
Celebrating 5, 10, and 15 Year Anniversaries
On Wednesday, November 20, 2019, UT Health San Antonio employees were honored for their state service at an event hosted by Human Resources.
Dental Hygiene Students Teach Oral Health to Heroes & Villians
UT Health San Antonio Dental Hygiene student members of the San Antonio Dental Hygiene Association provided oral hygiene instruction and handed out goodies to super heroes, witches, unicorns, and so many other fantastical characters at the Any Baby Can Halloween party on October 22, 2019. Any Baby Can cites its mission is to serve families with children and youth facing serious health or developmental challenges.
Dental Student Receives National Dental Research Award
Tian Meng, a fourth-year dental student who is also part of the International Dentist Education Program (IDEP) at the UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry, is one of four students nationally recognized for outstanding oral and poster presentations in the category of basic science research at the 2019 Hinman Student Research Symposium held this November in Memphis, Tennessee. The Hinman Student Research Symposium is a national meeting that features oral and poster presentations of research studies by dental students and graduate trainees from dental schools across North America and four Ca