Academics
New Dean Heads Dental School
October 29, 2019
Dean Peter M. Loomer joined the School of Dentistry at UT Health San Antonio in February 2019. He came from New York University College of Dentistry.
A Message from the Dean
October 29, 2019
Peter Michael Loomer, B.Sc., D.D.S., Ph.D., MRCD(C), FACD, offers his first Dean’s Message in the 2019 Salute magazine of the School of Dentistry.
Curriculum Revamped
October 29, 2019
Critical self-assessment of first- and second-year curriculum results in replacing 52 silo-based courses with three thematic tracks.
Teaching Honors Program
October 29, 2019
New Teaching Honors Program for dental hygiene students joins national effort to prepare future generation of much-needed faculty members.
Four Decades of Dedication
October 29, 2019
Former Dean William W. “Bill” Dodge, D.D.S., retires after 40 years of service to the School of Dentistry.
Cariology Expert Excels In Teaching, Research
October 29, 2019
A world-renowned expert in cariology, Bennett T. Amaechi, B.D.S., Ph.D., shares his knowledge and passion for education and research with his students.
40 Years Dedicated to Education, Mission Trips
October 29, 2019
Alumnus Jeffery Hicks, D.D.S., has spent 40 years teaching students, caring for patients, and participating in mission outreach to improve oral health education.
Honoring a Friend
October 29, 2019
Brian Chase is honoring his friend’s memory with the Shane Epperson Memorial Scholarship for dental students who are active or former military members.
Welcome to the Profession
October 29, 2019
The dental Class of 2023 and the dental hygiene Class of 2021 officially kicked off their academic journey at Welcome to the Profession.
All in The Family
October 29, 2019
First-year dental students and family members who are alumni of the School of Dentistry were honored at a Legacy Meet and Greet reception.
A Legacy of Dedication
October 29, 2019
The School of Dentistry recognizes employees with 25 to 45 years of service at UT Health San Antonio.
Welcoming New Team Members 2018 – 2019
October 29, 2019
The School of Dentistry welcomes its new faculty, staff and volunteer staff members who joined the dental family in 2018 and 2019.