About school of dentistry

Located in the heart of the South Texas Medical Center, the UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry (UTHSCSA SOD) is one of five Health Science Center schools. A leader in research, UTHSCSA SOD has strong clinical and didactic programs. Numerous research opportunities are available to students, and the interdisciplinary aspect of many research programs is one of the institution’s strengths. UTHSCSA SOD offers clinical training opportunities in the school’s clinics and at various extramural sites in San Antonio and southern Texas. UTHSCSA SOD also offers advanced education in all of the dental specialties and general dentistry. Located in northwest San Antonio, UTHSCA SOD benefits from a large selection of excellent nearby housing.

Mission

The mission of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is to make lives better through excellence in education, research, health care and community engagement. Strategies for achieving this mission are: • Educating a diverse student body to become excellent health care providers and scientists. • Engaging in research to understand health and disease. • Commercializing discoveries, as appropriate, to benefit the public. • Providing compassionate and culturally proficient health care. • Engaging our community to improve health. • Influencing thoughtful advances in health policy.

Dean

Peter M. Loomer, B.Sc., D.D.S., Ph.D., MRCD(C)

Vision

To be a world-class academic health center transforming health and health care for a diverse society.

Core values

Accountability—We are committed to responsible and transparent stewardship of university resources. Diversity—We strive for inclusivity across the university. Excellence—We continue to strive for excellence through creativity, innovation and dedication. Innovation—We discover, create, develop and measure new, exciting and effective methods of education or pedagogy, research and clinical care. Integrity—We are truthful, equitable, and committed to intellectual honesty. Professionalism—We will maintain the highest standards of professionalism through ethical behavior, life-long learning, and respect for all members of the university. Teamwork & Collaboration—We support each other and promote interprofessional collaboration. Tradition—We learn from our history, create an optimistic future and promote the unique nature of the health science center environment.

Location

Texas, United States