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Sovna Shivani Mishra, BDS, MDS: An expert in orofacial pain joins UT Dentistry’s Oral Medicine Clinic
We are pleased to welcome Sovna Shivani Mishra, BDS, MDS, to the UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry faculty. As a clinical assistant professor specializing in orofacial pain and dental sleep medicine, Mishra brings nearly a decade of experience in patient care, teaching, and research. Her expertise strengthens the academic training provided to students and enhances the services offered at UT Dentistry.
Domestic Access to Care Grant allows delivery of endodontic services for underserved San Antonio patients
For a second year, the department of endodontics at UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry was awarded the Domestic Access to Care Grant from the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) Foundation.
Alumnus spotlight Jesus Trevino, DDS: Journey from pediatric patient to practitioner
Jesus Trevino, DDS, is a distinguished alumnus of the UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry’s class of 1999. Through his commitment to community care, he has made significant contributions to pediatric dental care within the Rio Grande Valley. With over two decades of dedicated service, Trevino's journey from a young patient inspired by his local dentist to a respected practice owner is a testament to his commitment to both his craft and his community.
School of Dentistry awardee of 2025 Presidential Excellence Award
UT Health San Antonio’s vice president for academic, faculty and student affairs, Jacqueline Mok, PhD, and Danielle McDavid, PHR, strategic human resources partner in the Office of Human Resources, were selected as this year’s selection committee for the 2025 Presidential Excellence Award winners. This February, they announced this year’s winners.
From Alumna to Educator: Bonnie's Journey in Dental Hygiene
Bonnie Werner's path to dental hygiene wasn’t a conventional one. A proud graduate of the Dental Hygiene Program, Class of 2004, her career began in the United States Air Force, where she served from 1983 to 1987.
From classmates to soulmates: School of Dentistry alumni share their love stories
The Howells
Drs. Maria and Mark Howell, School of Dentistry Class of 1983, met their first year in dental school in 1979. The class seating chart in that era was both obligatory and alphabetical, which placed Maria right behind Mark!
They started dating in October 1980 and talked about marriage the night before their dental school graduation. They were married on November 5, 1983.
School of Dentistry dean elected chair of Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations
Peter M. Loomer, BSc, DDS, PhD, MBA, FACD, FICD, dean and professor at the UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry, has been elected as chair of the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations (JCNDE).
“I had been encouraged by a colleague to volunteer, and since joining the committee, it has continued to present me with opportunities to work with several colleagues from all sorts of scientific and educational backgrounds.”
UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry ranked 30th worldwide, No. 1 in Texas
The UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry is now ranked 30th worldwide, No. 1 in Texas, in the category of dentistry and oral sciences, according to the Academic Ranking of World Universities, also known as the ShanghaiRanking.
ImageWorks: UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry to implement next-generation dental microscope
This article mentions David Cochran, the chairman of the Department of Periodontics, and Angela Palaiologou-Gallis, DDS, MS, the Graduate Program Director in the Department of Periodontics.
Xiao-Dong Chen, MD, PhD, receives $200,000 Ted Nash Long Life Foundation grant to advance bone regeneration research
In October, Xiao-Dong Chen, MD, PhD, professor in the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry and researcher at the Center for Regenerative Sciences, School of Dentistry, was selected as one of the UT Health San Antonio institutional nominees to submit a full application to the Ted Nash Long Life Founda
International dental student selected for leadership role
The School of Dentistry is thrilled to share that Marcelo Eduardo Lopez, MS, a third-year dental student in the International Dentist Education Program (IDEP), was elected to a student leadership position in the American Dental Association Institute for Diversity in Leadership (ADA-IDL) class of 2024-2025.
Residents from the School of Dentistry’s Certificate in Periodontics with Master's Degree program conquer advanced microsurgical course
The Department of Periodontics launched its first-ever microsurgical training course, which was offered to the residents in the Certificate in Periodontics with Master's Degree program and select faculty members at the School of Dentistry.
The Shane Epperson Endowed Memorial Scholarship: Honoring a hero’s dream and inspiring future dentists
The Shane Epperson Endowed Memorial Scholarship was created in 2012 in honor of Petty Officer 2nd Class Shane A. Epperson, who served in the U.S. Navy, to provide scholarship assistance to dental students who are current or former enlisted members of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Alumni and donor: Dr. John Michael Elizondo's impact on dentistry and his community
A dedicated and passionate dentist, John Michael Elizondo, DDS, has made a lasting impact on the field of dentistry and the community of Corpus Christi. As an alumnus of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Dentistry, Class of 1990, Elizondo has not only excelled in his career but has also given back to his community and alma mater while serving as a role model and inspiration to future dentists.
Katkar appointed commissioner to the National Commission on Recognition of Dental Specialties and Certifying Boards
Rujuta Katkar, BDS, MDS, MS, Diplomate of the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology and tenured Associate Professor and Clinic Director for Graduate Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology at the UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry, was recently appointed by the American Academy of Oral & Maxillofacial Radi
What causes TMJ pain and what can I do about it?
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain is a common issue for many patients seen in UT Dentistry clinics. In an interview, Felix Amarista, DDS, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery clinical assistant professor at UT Health Science Center San Antonio, discusses the primary causes and treatment for TMJ injury and pain.
Dental and speech-language pathology students learn from each other during interprofessional activity focused on dysphagia management
When people with swallowing disorders also have poor oral health, they are at greater risk of serious health complications — including aspiration pneumonia. Dentists and speech-language pathologists encounter patients with swallowing disorders, including dysphagia, a condition that affects millions of Americans — particularly older adults. To ensure that dental students and speech-language pathology students […]
Historic milestone for Texas dental hygienists: Brenda Wertman becomes first at UT Health San Antonio to obtain local anesthesia license
In a significant advancement for the dental hygiene profession, Brenda Wertman, MPH, RDH, assistant professor/clinical of UT Health San Antonio’s dental hygiene program, became the first dental hygienist at the institution to receive a license for local infiltration anesthesia.
This historic achievement not only marks a turning point for dental hygienists in Texas but also celebrates the shared journey of advocacy for this expanded scope of practice for over 35 years.
School of Dentistry volunteers transform lives through Communities Under the Bridge Program
With the guidance of Mitzi Roberts, area director of the Christian Medical and Dental Association (CMDA) in San Antonio, the Communities Under the Bridge program has been connected with faculty and students from the UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry to help make meaningful impacts on underserved communities in San Antonio.
Kenneth M. Hargreaves honored with the 2025 Edgar D. Coolidge Award
Kenneth M. Hargreaves, DDS, PhD, professor of endodontics and director of the Center for Pain Therapeutics and Addiction Research at UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Edgar D. Coolidge Award.