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Poornima Mensinkai honored with dual inductions into prestigious dental societies
This year has been exceptionally rewarding for , BDS, MS, PhD, clinical associate professor, assistant director of the International Dentist Education Program and director for South Asian Academic Initiatives at the ĢƵ School of Dentistry. She has been recognized for her exemplary contributions to dentistry with two of the profession’s most distinguished honors.
School of Dentistry at UT Health San Antonio awarded $6 million total to study treatment, pain management for oral cancer
With one of the lowest dentist-to-patient ratios in the U.S., and some of the nation’s highest childhood cavity rates, the research team is launching a school-centered program to promote prevention and build lifelong healthy habits.
School of Dentistry alumni and faculty honored by ĢƵ Academy of General Dentistry
Each year, the ĢƵ Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) selects one dentist to honor as the ĢƵ Dentist of the Year and one as the ĢƵ New Dentist of the Year. Both awards are considered the highest honors a ĢƵ dentist can receive. Nominees are chosen throughout the state from local societies and components of the ĢƵ Dental Association and ĢƵ AGD.
Dental Student wins ICD-WUDAA award
Gabby Ward, a fourth-year dental student at the School of Dentistry, has been named one of 18 recipients of the 2025 International College of Dentists–Washington University Dental Alumni Association (ICD-WUDAA) Scholarship. This marks the fifth consecutive year that a School of Dentistry dental student has received the prestigious award.
School of Dentistry hosts third annual Fall Festival
The School of Dentistry recently hosted its third annual Fall Festival, bringing together students, residents, faculty, staff and their families for an evening of fellowship and friendly competition to kick off the new academic year.
Predental students help the School of Dentistry in serving South ĢƵ
Across South ĢƵ, predental students are finding inspiration and hands-on experience long before they enter dental school, thanks to a unique community-based initiative led by , and , faculty in the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry
Enas Bsoul, DDS, MSc, MS, inducted as a Fellow of The International College of Dentists
, FICD, associate professor/clinical in the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry at The ĢƵ School of Dentistry, was recently inducted as a Fellow of The International College of Dentists (ICD), one of the oldest and most prestigious honorary dental societies in the world.
University researchers have developed a promising compound that targets tumor cells while sparing healthy tissue. Their collaboration shows the power of multidisciplinary science that bridges dentistry, chemistry and commercialization to bring hope to patients.
Gum health and inflammatory diseases: Why it matters more than you think
By , assistant professor clinical, ĢƵ School of Dentistry
With most ĢƵ Health Science Center graduates choosing to remain in ĢƵ, the university helps close critical workforce gaps in medicine, nursing, dentistry and allied health, ensuring high-quality care for communities across the state.
School of Dentistry welcomes students and faculty from Japan for annual exchange program
ĢƵ recently welcomed dental students and faculty from Japan’s and for the 28th year of the annual Japanese Student Exchange Program (JSEP). The weeklong visit, which ran from August 16 to August 25, combined ĢƵ culture with immersive academic experiences at the School of Dentistry, strengthening the bond between the institutions.
Ellen Piehl Pearce, DMD, MS, earns American Board of Periodontology Leslie M. Salkin Award
This year’s winner of the Leslie M. Salkin Award is Ellen Piehl Pearce, DMD, MS, a resident in the Periodontics Program at ĢƵ School of Dentistry.
School of Dentistry students bring care and compassion to nursing home residents
Wrinkles are among the common signs of aging, but as Mark Twain wisely said, “Wrinkles should merely indicate where smiles have been.” While wrinkles and gray hair are inevitable, tooth loss does not have to be. Maintaining a healthy smile becomes increasingly important as the population of older adults continues to grow.
The start of a new fiscal year and the future is bright: A message from the Dean
Greetings!
Welcome to the start of our School of Dentistry’s new fiscal year. A lot is happening at the school as we continue our journey to excellence.
Dental students help protect UTSA football players with preseason evaluations and custom mouthguards
Preventive dental evaluations are not a standard part of preseason physicals for athletic teams, but UT Dentistry, the clinical practice of ĢƵ School of Dentistry, has made them part of the annual preseason preparations for the and the S
Shehabeldin awarded prestigious AAP Foundation Fellowship
ĢƵ is proud to recognize , diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, assistant professor in the Department of Periodontics, for being selected as one of only three recipients nationwide of the Amer
Many expectant parents are unaware that oral health plays a critical role for moms and babies. Shilpi Mistry, BDS, MPH, explained the risks of untreated gum disease, misconceptions about safety and how patients and providers can protect maternal and infant health through proper prenatal dental care.
Many expectant parents are unaware that oral health plays a critical role for moms and babies. Shilpi Mistry, BDS, MPH, explained the risks of untreated gum disease, misconceptions about safety and how patients and providers can protect maternal and infant health through proper prenatal dental care.
Summer Research Program cultivates future dental scientists
This summer marked the launch of the first School of Dentistry Summer Research Program for undergraduate students, funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) R25 Education Projects program. This grant supports the development of innovative research education initiatives that enhance the training of future scientists.