UTSD has begun phased reopening, although clinics remain closed, except to treat emergencies for patients of record. Read more ...
Securing enough personal protective equipment to keep health care workers safe during the COVID-19 pandemic has been a problem everywhere, but it has inspired some successful outside-the-box thinking. When Dr. Scott Makins learned of an unusual new source for face shields, he bought hundreds for use by UT Dentists while providing emergency care during the pandemic.
For Kristen Valenzuela, a dental hygiene student at UTHealth, finding ways to give back to the Houston community during the COVID-19 stay-at-home mandate was a no-brainer. When she discovered her old sewing machine in the garage, the idea of making masks took off.
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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