Community
Accolades
December 16, 2022
School of Dentistry faculty, staff and students were recognized in 2022 for clinical excellence, leadership, research and so much more.
A head start in public health
December 16, 2022
Dental and dental hygiene students support access to oral health care through a required rotation with the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District’s Oral Health Program, which provides a glimpse at a career in public health.
Broader connections for border care
December 16, 2022
Faculty and students will be providing community health workers with oral health education tailored to the individuals they serve along the Texas border.
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.
Researcher Leading Effort to Improve Health of Vulnerable Populations
December 15, 2021
Suman Challa, BDS, MSPH, associate dean for advanced education programs and strategic initiatives for the School of Dentistry, has received multiple million dollar grants to bring advanced dental care to the underserved in nursing homes in and around San Antonio.
Kevin J. Donly, DDS, MS, Receives 2021 Ann Page Griffin Humanitarian Award
December 15, 2021
Kevin J. Donly, DDS, MS, was presented the 2021 Ann Page Griffin Humanitarian Award by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. He was recognized for his outstanding commitment to improving the oral health of underserved populations.
Graduate Leads Initiative To Create Face Shields
December 1, 2020
Kyle King, D.D.S. Class of 2015, in Lufkin, Texas, decided to take action when he saw the PPE crisis at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. He created face shields and organized his community to support the project with money and time.
Serving San Antonio and South Texas
October 29, 2019
For almost five decades, the School of Dentistry has made community outreach part of its educational curriculum. Students learn while helping patients who most need dental care.
Street Medicine
October 29, 2019
Dental and dental hygiene faculty and students are providing dental care to homeless residents who take shelter at the outdoor Courtyard at Haven for Hope.
Refugee Clinic
October 29, 2019
While providing oral health care to recent immigrants, dental and dental hygiene students gain knowledge of global health issues.
Laredo Outreach
October 29, 2019
For more than 30 years, students have gained invaluable experience while caring for underserved patients in the border town of Laredo, Texas.
Improving Oral Health in Africa
October 29, 2019
Dean Peter Loomer is dedicating his research to improving oral health care in Sub-Saharan Africa through preventive education programs.