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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 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.
Germanic News: Das NIH unterstützt die Forschung zur nicht-opioiden Schmerzlinderung bei Mundkrebspatienten
Shivani Ruparel, PhD, associate professor of endodontics; Kenneth M. Hargreaves, DDS, PhD, professor of endodontics; and Peter M. Loomer, DDS, PhD, MBA, professor and dean, all with the UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry, are quoted in this article. Read More
News-Medical: NIH supports research on non-opioid pain relief for oral cancer patients
Shivani Ruparel, PhD, associate professor of endodontics; Kenneth M. Hargreaves, DDS, PhD, professor of endodontics; and Peter M. Loomer, DDS, PhD, MBA, professor and dean, all with the UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry, are quoted in this article. Read More
School of Dentistry emphasizes need for preseason dental screenings for athletes
Preventive dental screenings are not considered part of preseason physicals for athletic teams, but through partnerships, the UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry has made those exams and custom mouth-guard fittings routine for UTSA football and the San Antonio Spurs.
San Antonio Express-News: How the UT System is supporting Laredo’s workforce, economy and future
UT Health San Antonio was mentioned in this opinion article. Read More (subscription required)
UT Health San Antonio, UTSA salute health care workers at homecoming game with free and BOGO ticket offers
Join UT Health San Antonio and The University of Texas at San Antonio as they celebrate health care workers during the Roadrunner’s Oct. 19 football game. As part of the UTSA Athletics Salute to Hometown Heroes initiative, UT Health San Antonio dignitaries will recognize the unwavering commitment of health care workers at the homecoming […]
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.
Community Impact: San Antonio City Council approves dental health program for underprivileged children
The School of Dentistry was mentioned in this article. Read More
Killeen Daily Herald: Menopause can bring on dental problems, but you can protect your mouth
Maiara Hister-Cockrell, DDS, Department of Comprehensive Dentistry, was quoted in this article. Read More
WGAU Radio: Menopause can bring on dental problems, but you can protect your mouth
Maiara Hister-Cockrell, DDS, Department of Comprehensive Dentistry, was quoted in this article. Read More
2NewsNevada.com: Menopause can bring on dental problems, but you can protect your mouth
Maiara Hister-Cockrell, DDS, Department of Comprehensive Dentistry, was quoted in this article. Read More
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Menopause can bring on dental problems, but you can protect your mouth
Maiara Hister-Cockrell, DDS, Department of Comprehensive Dentistry, was quoted in this article. Read More
ClickonDetroit: Menopause can bring on dental problems, but you can protect your mouth
Maiara Hister-Cockrell, DDS, Department of Comprehensive Dentistry, was quoted in this article. Read More
The Minnesota Star Tribune: Menopause can bring on dental problems, but you can protect your mouth
Maiara Hister-Cockrell, DDS, Department of Comprehensive Dentistry, was quoted in this article. Read More (subscription required)
Associated Press: Menopause can bring on dental problems, but you can protect your mouth
Maiara Hister-Cockrell, DDS, Department of Comprehensive Dentistry, was quoted in this article. Read More
KSAT 12: High school football player’s dental screening reveals tumor, highlights importance of routine care
Scott Stafford, DDS, MBA, associate dean of patient care for the School of Dentistry, was interviewed for this news segment. Watch Now