Academics


Expanding education

January 19, 2024

The School of Dentistry introduced the first Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene program in Laredo. The two-year hybrid program, based at the UT Education and Research Center at Laredo, addresses a projected shortage of dental hygienists in South Texas through 2030 by training dental hygienists locally.




Breaking records and building futures

January 19, 2024

From ranking No. 1 in Texas, 7th nationally, for National Institutes of Health funding to launching Laredo’s first Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene degree program, the School of Dentistry made unprecedented strides in 2023, and looks to build on those achievements in the coming years.



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A leading model

January 19, 2024

With a flexible curriculum and a focus on diverse research areas, The Craniofacial Oral-Biology Student Training in Academic Research program is shaping a cadre of versatile researchers. The program’s recent renewal signifies a promising future for advancing oral health.




Part of something bigger than himself

January 19, 2024

Gone are the days of transparencies, slides and overhead projectors thanks to Gary Guest, DDS, who played a key role in adopting technological advancements in dental education and patient care at the School of Dentistry.



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2023 Dean’s Report

January 19, 2024

The No. 1 dental school in Texas for NIH funding, UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry continued to raise the bar while supporting its missions in 2023.



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International dentists in pursuit of the American dream

January 19, 2024

The School of Dentistry is able to support the dreams of foreign-trained dentists who wish to pursue dentistry in the U.S. through an array of specialized training and mentorship programs.