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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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Meet the Staff: Monica Sambrano
Monica Sambrano, Administrative Assistant - Senior in the Department of Developmental Dentistry
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
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.
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 SoD Commencement Ceremony
The UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry’s Class of 2019 assembled for their Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts. Dr. Peter M. Loomer, Professor and Dean, presided the ceremony and greeted the graduating class by naming them as his new colleagues and acknowledged their outstanding patient care, scientific discovery, service to the community, and advocacy for oral health.
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.
OSP: Limited Funding Opportunities
Limited Funding Opportunities:
2020 Pew Biomedical Scholars Program
2020 Searle Scholars Program
2020 Mallinckrodt Grants
These are limited submission opportunities. The HSC may nominate one applicant per program announcement. Please follow instructions below to be considered for nomination.
Research Funding Opportunities
Please see the following funding opportunities that might be of interest to you.
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Episcopal Health Foundation Accepting Applications from Community Health Organizations
SOURCE: Episcopal Health Foundation
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letters of Inquiry must be received no later than 4/22/19. Upon review, selected applicants will be invited to submit a full proposal by 6/27/19.
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.
Dr. Kenneth Hargreaves Awarded $6 Million Department of Defense Grant
Ken Hargreaves, Professor and Chair in the Department of Endodontics, recently received a $6 million contract from the U.S. Department of Defense to develop a new class of non-opioid, non-addictive analgesics. This class of drugs is being developed for treating combat causality burns that often occurs due to improvised explosive devices (IEDs). In addition, about 2 million burn injuries occur yearly in the U.S. civilian population, with ~15% requiring hospitalization.
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.