Making an indelible difference
As we embark on another year of growth and innovation at the School of Dentistry, I am proud to reflect on the remarkable achievements and ongoing efforts that define our commitment to excellence in dental education, research and patient care. Our dedicated faculty and staff, whose exceptional work continues to earn national recognition, are the basis of our success.
In this edition of Salute you will find stories that demonstrate our impact in the classroom and beyond. Whether it’s addressing the critical dental shortages across Texas through our outreach programs, or the groundbreaking work at the new Phil and Karen Hunke Special Care Clinic, we are committed to serving diverse communities and advancing the practice of dentistry on a global scale.
We are also excited to introduce you to our two new research centers, where interdisciplinary teams are working tirelessly to solve some of the most pressing challenges in pain management, addiction and regenerative sciences. These initiatives, fueled by collaboration and cutting-edge research, promise to shape the future of dental care and improve patient outcomes for years to come.
I invite you to dive in and discover how our school is making an indelible difference to the profession and in the lives of our students, our patients and the communities we serve. Together, we are shaping the future of dentistry, one breakthrough at a time.
Warmest Regards,
Peter M. Loomer, BSc, DDS, PhD, MBA, MRCD(C), FACD
Dean and Professor, School of Dentistry
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
