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Periodontics residency graduates earn national honors
Two recent graduates of the periodontics residency program at The University of Texas at San Antonio School of Dentistry have earned national recognition this year, adding to the program’s record of residents who stand out in the specialty.
The School of Dentistry golf tournament raises funds for students
Faculty, students, alumni and sponsors teed off for the UT San Antonio School of Dentistry Scholarship Golf Tournament held on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort. Together, they raised funds for dental student scholarships and spent the day on the course, showing what camaraderie and community support look like.
Division of Dental Hygiene celebrates 50 years during National Dental Hygiene Month
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) School of Dentistry’s Department of Periodontics, Division of Dental Hygiene, is celebrating 50 years of educating dental hygienists, a milestone that falls during National Dental Hygiene Month in October. The first class began in 1976, training for a two-year certificate through what was then the School of Allied Health Sciences with 43 students graduating in 1978. Today the division offers a bachelor’s degree and educates students in San Antonio and Laredo.
Dean’s Welcome
Welcome to our October Newsletter! This issue spotlights the 50th anniversary celebration of our Dental Hygiene Program, led by Magda de la Torre, RDH, MPH, Director of the Division of Dental Hygiene. This program has training sites in both San Antonio and Laredo, contributing to its broad impact across South Texas. A distinctive hallmark of our Dental Hygiene Program is the incredible long-term record of performance of our students on national examinations.
School of Dentistry gives a big welcome to Japanese exchange students
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) School of Dentistry recently hosted dental students and faculty from Japan’s Asahi University and Meikai University.
Teaching excellence honored: Dentistry associate dean to receive UT System Regents’ award
Whether Anibal Diogenes, DDS, PhD, is sharing wisdom in the classroom, guiding postdoctoral researchers toward new discoveries in the laboratory or mentoring students at the UT Dental Clinic, he brings the same passion to helping the next generation of scholars and clinicians thrive. “From a mentoring perspective, it’s not just about transmitting information; it’s […]
Commentary: The Longs’ greatest legacy is a lesson for us all
By Francisco G. Cigarroa, MD There are people whose generosity changes institutions. And there are those whose generosity changes lives, families and entire communities for generations. Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long did both. With Joe’s passing, we have lost not only one of Texas’ most extraordinary philanthropists, but a man whose life reflected a […]
In Memoriam: Joe R. Long, transformational benefactor whose legacy lives on in generations
The University of Texas at San Antonio mourns the passing of Joe R. Long, an extraordinary philanthropic leader whose generosity, together with that of his beloved wife, Teresa Lozano Long, transformed opportunity for generations of students at the UT Health Science Center San Antonio and strengthened health professional education in Texas.
UTSA Athletics to host ESPN ‘SportsCenter on Campus’ at Alamodome Oct. 8
ESPN’s SportsCenter on Campus returns to UTSA on Oct. 8 ahead of the Roadrunners’ nationally televised matchup against South Florida. Fans can join the live broadcast at Rowdy Town Live outside the Alamodome and enjoy free food, entertainment and family-friendly activities before kickoff.
A closer look at the DDS Class of 2030
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) School of Dentistry welcomed 100 students to its Doctor of Dental Surgery Class of 2030 this summer, selected from 1,489 applications in one of the school’s most competitive admissions cycles. Of those applicants, 318 were invited to interview.
School of Dentistry appoints Christine Meiners, DDS, as associate dean for community engagement
The University of Texas at San Antonio School of Dentistry has appointed Christine Meiners, DDS, FICD, as associate dean for community engagement, effective Sept. 1.
Sara Gaiser receives 2026 Robles Leadership Award for service and science outreach
The COSTAR DDS/PhD student and Lab RATS founder was recognized by the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences for leadership in the university and San Antonio communities.
Benjamin J. Gantt, DMD, joins Department of Predoctoral Dental Education as vice chair
Benjamin J. Gantt, DMD, MS, FAGD, ABGD, joined The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) School of Dentistry as vice chair of the Department of Predoctoral Dental Education on July 27.
Juanita Lozano-Pineda, DDS, retires, leaving a legacy of access and mentorship
After 30 years, the founder of the LEAD program passes the school's outreach mission to Christine Meiners
UT San Antonio School of Dentistry co-leads NIH-funded center that may provide an alternative to root canal procedures
Collaboration with University of Alabama at Birmingham, University of Rochester and others will accelerate evidence-based dental care Which would you rather have: a root canal or a pulpotomy? Even if you’re not familiar with a pulpotomy, you might be inclined to learn more. That is what a new national center has started to explore, funded […]
School of Dentistry celebrates newly renovated clinical and simulation laboratories with ribbon-cutting ceremony
On Wednesday, Sept. 9, the UT San Antonio School of Dentistry held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of a comprehensive renovation of its simulation laboratories and clinical labs.
UT Health San Antonio connects families with resources at Spurs Back to School Bash
Through its partnership with the San Antonio Spurs, UT Health San Antonio joined programs from across the university to provide local families with health screenings, school supplies, wellness education and enrollment resources at the annual Spurs Sports & Entertainment Back to School Bash.
A message from the Dean
Dean’s Welcome
For many people, the dog days of summer indicate a time of heat and lethargy. Well, we have the heat. But not much in the way of lethargy. After a wonderful graduation send-off to the class of ’26, your faculty and colleagues immediately began implementing several new initiatives, including rolling out digital dentistry across all four years of dental school. We have completed the renovation of the SimLab on the 3rd floor of the main campus, which provides an outstanding environment for preclinical digital education.
In case you missed it: 2026 commencement highlights
The University of Texas at San Antonio School of Dentistry celebrated its graduates on May 18 at St. Mary’s University, awarding 198 degrees to the next generation of oral health professionals.
School of Dentistry announces leadership transitions to advance clinical growth, partnerships and alumni engagement
The UT San Antonio School of Dentistry recently announced two key leadership transitions designed to support the school's vision for continued clinical growth, expanded partnerships, alumni affairs and excellence in patient care, education and research.