Salute Magazine
2023 issue
Expanding education
The School of Dentistry introduced the first Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene program in Laredo. The two-year hybrid program, based at the UT Education and Research Center at Laredo, addresses a projected shortage of dental hygienists in South Texas through 2030 by training dental hygienists locally.
Breaking records and building futures
From ranking No. 1 in Texas, 7th nationally, for National Institutes of Health funding to launching Laredo’s first Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene degree program, the School of Dentistry made unprecedented strides in 2023, and looks to build on those achievements in the coming years.
Rising from a foundation of knowledge
A School of Dentistry outreach program in Kenya is creating oral health advocates through an all-girls boarding school. The students' efforts in the community aim to rebuild wellness by reducing disease through the spread of knowledge.
2023 Accolades
School of Dentistry faculty, staff and students were recognized in 2023 for clinical excellence, leadership, research and so much more.
Fall Festival and a Halloween costume parade
The School of Dentistry hosted its first Fall Festival and Halloween costume parade and contest. Dental students, residents, staff, faculty and their families participated in an afternoon filled with activities.
A leading model
With a flexible curriculum and a focus on diverse research areas, The Craniofacial Oral-Biology Student Training in Academic Research program is shaping a cadre of versatile researchers. The program's recent renewal signifies a promising future for advancing oral health.
Part of something bigger than himself
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 Center for Global and Community Oral Health
The School of Dentistry has officially launched the Center for Global and Community Oral Health, consolidating programs that generate data on oral diseases. The center aims to unite dental professionals and investigators to address oral health needs in underserved communities globally.
Class of 2023 commencement
The School of Dentistry conferred a total of 134 degrees to its class of 2023 during the university-wide commencement ceremony at the Alamodome.
A lifelong commitment to accessible care
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.
Welcome to the profession
Dental and dental hygiene students from four classes celebrated their educational accomplishments during the 2023 Welcome to the Profession event.