Patient Care
A better condition of care
February 7, 2025
Jennifer Farrell, DDS, and the Phil and Karen Hunke Special Care Clinic are changing lives by providing compassionate dental care for patients with disabilities and complex conditions. Through her own inspiring journey in special education, Farrell is supporting families and addressing a critical need for access to care.
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.
A lifelong commitment to accessible care
January 19, 2024
A variety of dental public health initiatives have launched that bring oral health education, preventative dental care and comprehensive dental treatment to thousands of South Texans, including those living in rural communities and nursing homes.
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.
Veterans, we’ve got your six
January 19, 2024
Veterans face unique challenges due to exposures from hazardous substances during military service. With over 4,000 new diagnoses of blood cancers in veterans annually, UT Dentistry is poised to assist with dental needs before, during and after cancer treatment.
Oral medicine: Two disciplines, one purpose
December 16, 2022
In 2020, the American Dental Association officially recognized oral medicine as the 11th dental specialty, but for more than 75 years, oral medicinists like David Ojeda Diaz, DDS, have been bridging the practice of medicine and dentistry.
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.