Academics
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.
A Message from the Dean
December 1, 2020
Peter Michael Loomer, B.Sc., D.D.S., Ph.D., MRCD(C), FACD, welcomes readers to the special 50th anniversary issue of Salute, the official magazine of the School of Dentistry at UT Health San Antonio.
50 Years of Excellence: An Introduction to School’s History
December 1, 2020
Responding to a dire need in Texas for dentists, the 61st Legislature passed HB 79 in 1969 establishing The University of Texas Dental School at San Antonio. The School of Dentistry is now one of the country’s top schools.
50 Years of Excellence in Education
December 1, 2020
The School of Dentistry at UT Health San Antonio is celebrating 50 years of educating compassionate, highly trained general dentists, dental hygienists and dental specialties experts.
50 Years of Excellence in Patient Care
December 1, 2020
For 50 years, the School of Dentistry at UT Health San Antonio has provided the most advanced, comprehensive patient care to area residents. While treating patients, students and residents have received invaluable experience.
Celebrating Excellence in Dental Hygiene
December 1, 2020
From its modest beginnings in 1976 with a two-year certificate program, the Dental Hygiene Division has grown into an outstanding program with undergraduate and graduates degrees.
Just the Facts: Infographics on Graduates
December 1, 2020
Infographics detail the UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry’s graduates from 1974 through 2020.
A Legacy of Leadership: Our Dental Deans
December 1, 2020
Seven individuals have helped shape the School of Dentistry by serving as dean. Each has led during a unique time with special challenges and accomplishments.
Graduates Share Experiences 50 Years Apart
December 1, 2020
First dental and dental hygiene graduates explain challenges and benefits of being in historic classes. The 2020 graduates describe their unique experience of finishing their studies and graduating during a global pandemic.
School Adapts Immediately to COVID-19 Pandemic
December 1, 2020
As the world shut down because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the School of Dentistry’s academic leadership team figured out how to offer virtual classes and exams while the clinical team implemented new PPE and safety procedures.