Salute Magazine
2021 issue
Endowed Professorship Honors Beloved Pediatric Dentistry Professor
The Dr. Timothy B. Henson Endowed Professorship in Pediatric Dentistry in the School of Dentistry at UT Health San Antonio honors the memory of a special pediatric dentistry professor who is remembered for being a gifted educator, innovative pediatric dentist, and a true friend to the school's faculty, residents and students.
In-Kind Gift from Zyris Helps School Provide Treatment
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.
Canseco Family Continues Legacy of Student Support
Laredo natives Francisco “Quico” Canseco, and his wife, Gloria Canseco, have a tradition of supporting the School of Dentistry at UT Health San Antonio. In honor of their father, Quico Canseco and his seven siblings created the Canseco Foundation President’s Endowed Scholarship in Oral Health for students from the Mid Rio Grande area.
Alumni Share Professional Accomplishments
Read about professional accomplishments by graduates of the School of Dentistry at UT Health San Antonio. Our graduates are leaders in general and specialty dentistry across the state and the country.
School of Dentistry: In Memoriam
The School of Dentistry at UT Health San Antonio mourns the loss of Paul E. McLerran, DDS Class of 1974, of San Antonio and Todd R. Ehrlich, DDS Class of 1998, FACD, of Spicewood.
Amber Ather, DMD, Named 2021 10 Under 10 Award Winner
Amber Ather, DMD, was named one of the 2021 10 Under 10 Award winners by the American Dental Association. He graduated from the School of Dentistry's Advanced Education in Endodontics program in 2020 and completed his Master of Science in Dental Science in 2021.
Anibal R. Diogenes, DDS, MS, PhD, Receives Prestigious Osetek Educator Award
Anibal R. Diogenes, DDS, MS, PhD, was presented the prestigious Edward M. Osetek Educator Award by the American Association of Endodontists during its 2021 virtual annual meeting.
Kevin J. Donly, DDS, MS, Receives 2021 Ann Page Griffin Humanitarian Award
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.
Lea El Hachem, DDS, MS, Elected Vice Chair of AAP’s Pre-doctoral Group
Lea El Hachem, DDS, MS, pre-doctoral program director in the Department of Periodontics, has been elected as vice chair of the American Academy of Periodontology’s Pre-doctoral Directors Organization.
Kenneth M. Hargreaves, DDS, PhD, Presented 2020 President’s Award by AAE
Kenneth M. Hargreaves, DDS, PhD, professor and chair of endodontics, was awarded the esteemed 2020 President’s Award by the American Association of Endodontists.
Asma A. Khan, BDS, PhD, FICD, Earns a 2020 IADR Distinguished Scientist Award
Asma A. Khan, BDS, PhD, FICD, was awarded the 2020 IADR Distinguished Scientist Award in Pharmacology/Therapeutics/Toxicology Research by the International Association for Dental Research.