Patient Care
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 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.
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.
Dental Graduates on Front Line of World Health Crisis
December 1, 2020
Graduates of the UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry are on the front line of the global pandemic. Alumni from all of the school’s program have helped in myriad ways to battle COVID-19.
Recognizing Fabulous Founding and Current Faculty
December 1, 2020
In honor of its 50th anniversary, the School of Dentistry recognizes the founding faculty and current faculty members who have all contributed to educating generations of dental, dental hygiene and advanced dentistry students and residents.
Honoring Founding and Current Staff Members
December 1, 2020
For 50 years, the School of Dentistry has been fortunate to have extraordinary staff members supporting the school’s missions. Their loyalty and perseverance has contributed to the school’s success.
Bien Air Gift Advancing Education, Patient Care
December 1, 2020
Through its David Mosimann Foundation, Bien Air Dental USA donated and installed more than 500 control panels and electric power sources in the School of Dentistry’s clinics and simulation labs.
Announcing the Phil and Karen Hunke Special Care Clinic
December 1, 2020
The Phil and Karen Hunke Special Care Clinic at the School of Dentistry’s Center for Oral Health Care and Research will be able to meet the needs of people with cognitive and physical disabilities in a custom-designed clinic.
Creating a Clinic for People with Special Needs
October 29, 2019
Join the School of Dentistry as it creates a a new clinic for people with cognitive and physical disabilities in the Center for Oral Health Care and Research.
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.