UT Dentistry Grateful Patient Honorees

The Grateful Patient Program was launched at UT Dentistry in March for Dentist Appreciation Day (officially known as National Dentist's Day). Through the program, patients and families can recognize caregivers across all UT Health San Antonio services who made a meaningful difference in their care and experience.

March, April and May Honorees

·      Adam Martinez, DDS

·      Ahmad Alawadi, DDS

·      Ahmad Masri, DDS, MD

·      Daniel McQuillan, DDS

·      Danielle Schaeffer, DDS

·      David Jeong, DDS

·      Edward Ellis, DDS, MS

·      Emma Wilkinson, DDS

·      Giancarlo Cruz, DDS

·      Hailey Falies, DDS

·      Noha Elhabashi, BDS, DPS, EMBA

·      Jackson Sides, DDS

·      Jeffrey Orchard, DDS

·      Jaehyun Kim, DDS

·      Kelsey Guraya, DDS

·      Maria Karakousoglou, BDS, MS

·      Mostafa Shehabeldin, DDS, MS, PhD

·      Nikole Kramer, DDS

·      Richard Seals, DDS, Med, MS

·      Samatha Moore, DDS

·      Shuhei Yamada, DDS

·      Tiffany Tavares, DDS

·      Victoria Rueda-Marshall, DMD

·      Karimu Osman, DDS Class of 2026

·      Samuel Allen

·      Angela Sanchez

·      Brian Nguyen, DDS Class of 2026

·      Chase Irwin, DDS

·      Jacob Lopez, DDS Class of 2026

·      James Otani, DDS

·      Joseph Lai, DDS Student

·      Trent Herrera, DDS Class of 2026

·      Anne Miller, DDS

·      Ashley Wu, DDS Class of 2026

·      Bolivar Leocarina, DDS

·      Danielle Quevedo, DDS Student

·      Emma Loncar, DDS Class of 2026

·      Irina Orlova, DDS Student

·      Isabella Lopez, DDS Student

·      Madison Donohue, DDS Class of 2026

·      Makaylee Carter, DDS Class of 2026

·      Mary Ta, DDS

·      Raghdah Abduljabbar, DDS Class of 2026

·      Shamili Dayana, BDS, DDS Class of 2026

·      Sophia Hung, DDS Student

·      Mustafa Girnary, DDS

Here are just a few messages received during our dentist appreciation campaign.

"We appreciate you [Dr. Masri] for your dedication and ability to be so innovative with my challenging situation. We feel so blessed to be in your care!  Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!" - William

"Thank you so much Dr. Jeong, for giving me my confidence back. You have been so patient and understanding throughout this long journey as my Orthodontist. I feel safe and confident being in your care. I have come a long way, and still have a long way to go, but I’m excited and ready for whatever steps are needed to get me through my upcoming surgery. You are the best, and I appreciate you for never giving up on me. My teeth are looking fabulous, I smile more now than I ever have before. Thank You!” - Rosa

"Dr Ellis, it’s almost a year since my accident. With the surgery you performed, I finally see a light at the end of the tunnel. Thank you!" - Marie

"Thank you for repairing my gums and making me feel valued, Dr. Shehabeldin. Thank you also for your patience in reminding me of next steps and what the research shows so I don’t become discouraged. The students are very lucky to have you as a mentor and valued teacher.” - Melanie

"It took me two years to find a doctor who accurately diagnosed a pesky autoimmune disorder I have. Dr. Tiffany Tavares took one look and knew exactly which of three rare disorders it was. Did a biopsy, got the diagnosis and I've been under her care and that of a rheumatologist she knows ever since. Happy to report that my symptoms are down to almost nil. Looking forward to full remission. It's not often you find doctors with the combination of knowledge and level of concern for patients that Dr Tavares exhibits. She's the best.” - Lucy

"Emma [Loncar], you have done a wonderful job taking care of my "new" teeth. I look forward to seeing you again." - Maria

"A special THANK YOU to Dr. Ta for her warm, kind and heartfelt dedication to caring deeply for my oral health. She has truly been a breath of sunshine to me.” - Carol

Thank you to all our outstanding faculty, residents, students and staff for the compassion, expertise and exceptional care they provide to our patients every day. And to our patients who trust UT Dentistry for their dental care.

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About the Grateful Patient Program

The Grateful Patient Program provides patients and families with a meaningful way to express appreciation for the caregivers who made a difference during their healthcare journey. Through the program, patients can recognize dentists, physicians, nurses, staff members and care teams whose compassion, expertise, and dedication have had a lasting impact on their experience.

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