Academics
A Safety Net: Pediatric Dental Clinic Offers Oral Care for All Children
December 15, 2021
School of Dentistry pediatric dentistry faculty, residents and students provide comprehensive dental care to children who otherwise would not receive it. Because of philanthropic and governmental support, the UT Health San Antonio Ricardo Salinas Clinic remains an invaluable service to the community.
A Historic Commencement in 2021 for the School of Dentistry
December 15, 2021
The School of Dentistry’s 2021 dental and dental hygiene graduates overcame the interruptions and challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic to complete their degrees. Commencement in May 2021 was a historic and socially distanced all-school event at the Alamodome.
Dean’s Message
December 15, 2021
Peter Michael Loomer, BSc, DDS, PhD, MRCD(C), FACD, dean of the School of Dentistry at UT Health San Antonio, explains outstanding achievements during the often challenging year of 2021.
Endowed Professorship Honors Beloved Pediatric Dentistry Professor
December 15, 2021
The Dr. Timothy B. Henson Endowed Professorship in Pediatric Dentistry in the School of Dentistry at UT Health San Antonio honors the memory of a special pediatric dentistry professor who is remembered for being a gifted educator, innovative pediatric dentist, and a true friend to the school’s faculty, residents and students.
Canseco Family Continues Legacy of Student Support
December 15, 2021
Laredo natives Francisco “Quico” Canseco, and his wife, Gloria Canseco, have a tradition of supporting the School of Dentistry at UT Health San Antonio. In honor of their father, Quico Canseco and his seven siblings created the Canseco Foundation President’s Endowed Scholarship in Oral Health for students from the Mid Rio Grande area.
Anibal R. Diogenes, DDS, MS, PhD, Receives Prestigious Osetek Educator Award
December 15, 2021
Anibal R. Diogenes, DDS, MS, PhD, was presented the prestigious Edward M. Osetek Educator Award by the American Association of Endodontists during its 2021 virtual annual meeting.
Lea El Hachem, DDS, MS, Elected Vice Chair of AAP’s Pre-doctoral Group
December 15, 2021
Lea El Hachem, DDS, MS, pre-doctoral program director in the Department of Periodontics, has been elected as vice chair of the American Academy of Periodontology’s Pre-doctoral Directors Organization.
Mark A. Miller, DMD, MD, FACS, Receives 2020 Faculty Educator Development Award
December 15, 2021
Mark A. Miller, DMD, MD, FACS, assistant professor of oral and maxillofacial surgery, was selected as a recipient of the 2020 Faculty Educator Development Award by the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation.
Amanda Morris, DMD, Selected as 2021 Awardee of Kramer Scholar Award
December 15, 2021
Amanda Morris, DMD, has been selected as the 2021 awardee of the Dr. and Mrs. Gerald M. Kramer Scholar Award for Excellence by the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation. This highly esteemed award recognizes an outstanding periodontal resident.
Camila Pacheco-Pereira, DDS, MBA, MSc, Receives Awards for Research, Residency Work
December 15, 2021
Camila Pacheco-Pereira, DDS, MBA, MSc, was presented with the 2020 William H. Rollins Award for Research in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology and the 2020 Howard R. Raper Graduate Student Award by the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
Glenn R. Walters, DDS, Retires from School of Dentistry with 49 Years of Service
December 15, 2021
Glenn R. Walters, DDS, associate professor of endodontics, trained every dental student in the School of Dentistry from 1971 through May 1, 2020. Dr. Walters packed away his endodontic ruler and retired from UT Health San Antonio after 49 years of service.
Give a Gift of Appreciated Stock by End of Year, Receive a Tax Deduction
December 15, 2021
A great way to support the UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry is by giving appreciated stock! This allows the donor to avoid long-term capital gains tax liability while helping a great cause.