More than 70 U.S. military veterans received free dental care worth an estimated $42,200 at the fifth annual “Give Vets a Smile” event Nov. 8 at UTSD.
High blood pressure. Irregular heartbeat. Shortness of breath. Patients found to have these symptoms often have to postpone dental care to seek services of a medical professional. At UTHealth School of Dentistry, they now have an option of visiting a primary care medical clinic inside the school.
The UTSD Alumni Association has chosen Glen D. Hall, DDS ’75, of Abilene as Distinguished Alumnus of 2019. Hall received the award from the 2018 winner, Rita Cammarata, DDS '96, '99, at the association's annual gala at the Petroleum Club in Houston. He was one of eight nominees from around the state.
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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