Patient Care
Craniomaxillofacial Surgeon, Multidisciplinary Team Provide Best Care
December 15, 2021
When Alessia was born, she was diagnosed with Apert syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that causes premature fusion of the bones of the skull, hands and feet. Mark A. Miller, DMD,
MD, FACS, pediatric craniomaxillofacial surgeon with the School of Dentistry, worked with a multidisciplinary team to perform an invasive surgery when she was 2 years old.
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.
In-Kind Gift from Zyris Helps School Provide Treatment
December 15, 2021
A very timely gift from Zyris, Inc.’s Dental Education Partnership Program allowed the School of Dentistry to take advantage of Zyris’ aerosol isolation system to assist in fully opening the school’s clinical practices during the COVID-19 pandemic. The gift was made in honor of David M. Bonner, DDS Class of 1980.
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.
Kenneth M. Hargreaves, DDS, PhD, Presented 2020 President’s Award by AAE
December 15, 2021
Kenneth M. Hargreaves, DDS, PhD, professor and chair of endodontics, was awarded the esteemed 2020 President’s Award by the American Association of Endodontists.
Pediatric Dentistry Practice for Birth through Teen Years
December 15, 2021
The School of Dentistry at UT Health San Antonio offers a pediatric dentistry practice for children, including special needs patients, from birth through teen years.