Respect, kindness, and hope. These are just a few of the words written on a mask designed by Ana M. Ibarra-Noriega, DDS, MS, MPH, who won a contest sponsored by UTSD's Diversity, Inclusion, and Wellness Council.
At the invitation of UTHealth School of Dentistry at Houston, six alumnae of varying generations and ethnic backgrounds logged in at noon Sept. 30 to serve as panelists in a discussion of “Women in Dentistry: Reflections of the Past and Present.” The event was timed to coincide with September as “Women in Medicine Month” as part of Dean John Valenza’s recognition of women in dental medicine.
Take a look at the UT OMS advanced education program with aspects of the surgical experience, how residents and attendings work together, and living in a vibrant, diverse city with the largest medical center in the world.
Our dental school has served Southeast Texas since 1905, providing a broad range of services, from fillings to reconstructive surgery. Patients are cared for by students and residents under faculty supervision.
Each year, we enroll 100 DDS and 40 dental hygiene students. UTSD students gain clinical skills at on-site clinics, hospitals, and through community outreach projects. Advanced and continuing education programs are offered as well.
UTSD excels in several areas of research, including the biomedical and clinical sciences, education, dental informatics, and much more. Our research programs benefit from state-of-the-art equipment and world-renowned faculty.
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