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The Center for Global and Community Oral Health launches
The new center is designed to bring together various existing outreach and research programs to study and develop solutions to the most pressing dental challenges facing the global population today.
San Antonio Express-News: UT Health San Antonio research may lead to better treatment of alcohol withdrawal
Yu Shin Kim, PhD, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, was quoted in this article. Read More (subscription required)
KSAT 12: New grant provides free dental services for veterans with blood cancer after military service
Annetty Soto, DMD, Comprehensive Dentistry, was interviewed for this news segment. Watch Now
Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News: Potential Target Identified for Treating Headaches Associated with Alcohol Withdrawal
Yu Shin Kim, PhD, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, was quoted in this article. Read More
School of Dentistry team unlocks keys to alcohol withdrawal headache
About 283 million people worldwide suffer from alcohol use disorder, a debilitating health challenge for which limited therapeutic options are available. The cost to society is estimated at greater than $2 trillion annually.
UT Dentistry receives grant to help veterans with blood cancers receive dental care
UT Dentistry, the dental practice of the UT Health San Antonio 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, […]
KENS 5: Weekend walk in SA will honor those who battled oral cancer. Here’s how to register.
The UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry and Oral Cancer Foundation is mentioned in this news segment. Watch Now
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’s new Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene degree program at the UT Education and Research Center at Laredo.
UT Health San Antonio 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 Delta Dental Community Care Foundation 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 UT Dentistry’s Ricardo Salinas Pediatric Dental Clinic and Laredo Dental Clinic.
Dental Student Receives Pulp Biology and Regeneration Award at IADR
The International Association for Dental Research (IADR), 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.
School of Dentistry launches Center for Global and Community Oral Health
Members of the university and community are invited to join the School of Dentistry at UT Health San Antonio for a milestone occasion — 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 […]
San Antonio officials visit UT Dentistry, learn about community programs
City officials learned about the School of Dentistry’s 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’s south side.
UT Health San Antonio announces inaugural Synergy grant awards for early-stage applied research
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (also called UT Health San Antonio) 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 […]
Laredo Morning Times: UT at Laredo celebrates launch of Dental Hygiene degree program
Magda de la Torre, RDH, MPH, clinical assistant professor and director, Dental Hygiene at UT Health San Antonio, was quoted in this story. Read More
Use your dental benefits before they expire Aug. 31
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 UT Health San Antonio employees have […]
UT Health San Antonio to pledge continued support for its employees and students in the military guard and reserve
UT Health San Antonio’s Military Health Institute will host a signing event solidifying the university’s 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.
Center of Excellence grant renewed
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%.
Myth or fact? Are you in the know about teeth? Test your knowledge!
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, […]