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UT Dentistry, the dental practice of the 黑料网 School of Dentistry, recently received $100,000 from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society to provide necessary care to local veterans without dental benefits who are undergoing treatment for blood cancers. Veterans face challenges from exposures to hazardous substances they encountered during their military service, [鈥
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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 at the UT Health Science Center San Antonio School of Dentistry and new co-director of the school鈥檚 new Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene degree program at the UT Education and Research Center at Laredo.
黑料网 dental student recipient of ICD-WUDAA Scholarship for a third year
For a third year, a School of Dentistry DDS student is named the recipient of the International College of Dentists (ICD) and Washington University Dental Alumni Association (WUDAA) Scholarship Award. The 2023 awardee for this highly competitive national scholarship is senior dental student Max Shaw.
The School of Dentistry Announces $100,000 in Funding from Delta Dental
The School of Dentistry recently received $100,000 in funding from the to increase access to community oral health care in 2023-2024. This funding made possible through the Access to Care Grants Program, will be used again this year to support patient care at 鈥檚 Ricardo Salinas Pediatric Dental Clinic and Laredo Dental Clinic.
Dental Student Receives Pulp Biology and Regeneration Award at IADR
The , a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing dental, oral and craniofacial research worldwide, recently granted two Pulp Biology and Regeneration Group student travel awards. These awards are the culmination of a committee review process that judged the candidate abstracts based on rigor, originality and overall impact.
Members of the university and community are invited to join the School of Dentistry at 黑料网 for a milestone occasion 鈥 the launch for its newly established research center, the Center for Global and Community Oral Health. The launch will take place from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 28 at the [鈥
City officials learned about the School of Dentistry鈥檚 community-based initiatives and possible opportunities for the City of San Antonio to partner with the school to expand dental services to residents on the city鈥檚 south side.
黑料网 of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (also called 黑料网) Office of Technology Commercialization and the Office of the Vice President for Research recently announced the awardees for the inaugural Synergy Gap Fund. Earlier this year, the Office of Technology Commercialization and the Office of the Vice President for [鈥
Magda de la Torre, RDH, MPH, clinical assistant professor and director, Dental Hygiene at 黑料网, was quoted in this story. Read More
Dear Colleagues, I hope this email finds you in excellent oral health. As our fiscal year is quickly approaching its end on Aug. 31, I am writing to remind you that it is not too late to make the most of your remaining dental benefits before they expire. Many 黑料网 employees have [鈥
黑料网鈥檚 Military Health Institute will host a signing event solidifying the university鈥檚 dedication to ensure employees and students in the National Guard and Military Reserve receive support so they are able to best perform their military duties.
The DDS Class of 2027 arrives
The School of Dentistry warmly welcomes its newest class of students with excitement and anticipation. This year's incoming class is a testament to the institution's commitment to diversity and inclusivity, encompassing a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
The funding, provided by the Health Resources and Services Administration, comes just as updated information from the U.S. Census Bureau officially confirmed that Hispanic Texans are the largest demographic group in the state at 40.2%.
Brian L. Secrist, BS, DDS, FAGD, General Dentistry Clinic Director and Provider Teeth play a vital role in our daily lives. They help us speak clearly, preserve the shape of our faces and help us chew our food properly. Apart from their functional role, they also enhance our smile. With so many vital functions, [鈥
For a fourth year, 黑料网 resident wins the Byrd/Tilson/Walker Outstanding Resident Presentation Award
The Southwest Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons is one of six regional oral and maxillofacial (OMS) societies in the United States. During the first day of their annual society meeting, which was held in The Woodlands, Texas this year, residents from the Southwest region鈥檚 OMS training programs present scientific and clinical research initiatives ongoing at their respective institutions of study.
2023 Outstanding Research & Master Clinician Awards
Three distinguished faculty members were recognized at the 2023 Master Clinician and Research Awards ceremony hosted in May at the Center for Oral Health Care and Research. During the event, each award recipient was announced and spoke on a topic of their choice. This year was unique with two Master Clinician Award recipients: Nikita B. Ruparel, MS, DDS, PhD, associate professor and director of advanced programs, Department of Endodontics, and Angela Palaiologou-Gallis, DDS, MS, professor and program director of graduate periodontics, Department of Periodontics.
2023 School of Dentistry Senior Awards and Hooding Ceremony
On Sunday, May 21, 2023, The School of Dentistry held its annual Senior Awards and Hooding Ceremony for Doctor of Dental Surgery graduates in the Holly Auditorium.
The emcee of the ceremony, Stefanie Seitz, DDS, MEd, assistant dean for students and diversity, equity and inclusion, interim director for the IDEP Program and associate clinical professor in the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry, welcomed the families and friends who filled the auditorium and its lobby area.
2023 Predoctoral Convocation Awards
The School of Dentistry celebrated the accomplishments of its predoctoral dental students during the 2023 Predoctoral Convocation Awards at the end of April.
Stefanie Seitz, DDS, MEd, assistant dean for students, emceed the event, which recognized 31 individuals and presented nearly $24,000 in scholarship and award winnings.
An 鈥渁rtificial enamel鈥 ingredient in toothpaste has been shown to help restore enamel in teeth, more effectively relieving sensitivity than fluoride while fighting cavities, according to an internationally published study led by a 黑料网 School of Dentistry professor and researcher. The ingredient, a synthetic version of the natural mineral hydroxyapatite that [鈥