Academics

Bennett T. Amaechi, B.D.S., Ph.D., M.Sc., MFDS RCPS (Glasg), FADI

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.



Jeffery Hicks, D.D.S.

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.



Brian Chase with scholarship recipients Patricia Mendiola and Zeki Abdulaali.

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 ceremony

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.



Daniel K. Miller, D.D.S., Dakota Miller, Cheyenne Miller, first-year dental student Diane Miller.

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.



A Lifelong Dedication

November 10, 2017

Birgit Junfin Glass, D.D.S., M.S., was one of the first female graduates of the dental school. She then spent the next 42 years at her alma mater dedicated to students, colleagues and academia.



Barry W. Holleron, D.D.S., clinical professor of comprehensive dentistry, enjoys teaching junior and senior dental students.

Part-Time Professor Enjoying "Retirement"

November 10, 2017

Barry W. Holleron, D.D.S., has spent the last 24 years teaching junior and senior dental students. Now in his “retirement” from his private practice, he calls teaching three days a week fun and not a job.



Glenn Walters, D.D.S., associate professor of endodontics, is in his 46th year of teaching endodontics at the School of Dentistry.

Part-Time Faculty Member Teaching Here Since 1971

November 10, 2017

In 1971, Glenn R. Walters, D.D.S., taught endodontics to the first sophomores at the School of Dentistry. Since then, he has taught many generations of students with the same enthusiasm and expertise.



Student leaders (front from left) Krishna Patel, Marinee Cabrera, Nancy Wong, Kristan Rodriguez, (back from left) Stephanie Lomeli, Madiha Khanani, Kim Do and Gaby Aranda enjoy one of the many events hosted by the San Antonio student chapter of the American Association of Women Dentists.

Revived Women Dentists Group Garners National Awards

November 10, 2017

Dental students revive dormant student chapter of the American Association of Women Dentists. Student leaders organize myriad events and garner national awards for their efforts.




Oral Surgeon Continues Facial Artistry with Clay

November 10, 2017

James Duncan, D.D.S., adjunct professor of oral and maxillofacial surgery, now uses his skilled hands to create facial artistry with clay.