Since its founding in 1905, the UT Dental Branch at Houston has graduated more than 6,000 dentists, 1,850 dental hygienists and nearly 1,500 post-graduate specialists.
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- Houston, TX, 77030
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The University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston
Forty-six enthusiastic volunteers from the University of Texas Dental Branch helped screen 98 athletes at the Special Olympics Special Smiles Program Nov. 14, held in conjunction with the Greater Houston Area Special Olympics Volleyball Tournament at the Willowbrook Sports Complex in Houston. Dental Branch faculty, sta...ff and dental and dental hygiene students provided 98 Special Olympics athletes with dental screenings, oral hygiene instructions and goody bags filled with electric toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss and sugarless gum. Sanford J. Fenton, D.D.S., chair of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at the Dental Branch, is a global clinical advisor for Special Olympics Special Smiles and coordinates the Texas Special Olympics dental screening program. He is involved in planning a two-day Special Olympics MedFest Program scheduled for March 26-27, 2010 at the University of Houston.Read More
The University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston
The Dental Branch was well represented at the Houston Heart Walk on Nov. 7 in Sam Houston Park with at least two teams (and maybe more) participating. The “Hearty Smile Walkers” led by Inga Leon and Anita Rodriguez had 70 members, and the team “Mamie Ellis and Friends” had 11 members, including Development Director J...ohn Greer, who was co-chair of the UT Health Science Center effort along with President Larry R. Kaiser, M.D. All proceeds from the event will benefit the American Heart Association.Read More
The University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston
Welcome to UTDB V-flash!, a podcast by Interim Dean John A. Valenza, D.D.S., discussing issues of interest to the faculty, staff, students and friends of The University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston.
In this episode, Dr. Valenza takes viewers inside the faculty practice, UT*Dentists, for a look at the Dental Branch’...s state-of-the-art dental clinic where faculty members treat patients. The practice is unique in Houston because it brings dental generalists, specialists and hygienists together in one setting, making referrals and consultations especially convenient. Patients benefit from the latest techniques and clinical technology at UT*Dentists, and faculty members – many of whom are involved in research as well as teaching – enjoy the many rewards of practicing dentistry. Faculty members featured include Stephen Laman, DDS; Sudarat Kiat-amnuay, DDS, and Donna Warren-Morris, RDH, MEd. (Running time 3:55).
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In this episode, Dr. Valenza takes viewers inside the faculty practice, UT*Dentists, for a look at the Dental Branch’...s state-of-the-art dental clinic where faculty members treat patients. The practice is unique in Houston because it brings dental generalists, specialists and hygienists together in one setting, making referrals and consultations especially convenient. Patients benefit from the latest techniques and clinical technology at UT*Dentists, and faculty members – many of whom are involved in research as well as teaching – enjoy the many rewards of practicing dentistry. Faculty members featured include Stephen Laman, DDS; Sudarat Kiat-amnuay, DDS, and Donna Warren-Morris, RDH, MEd. (Running time 3:55).
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Fatigue … nausea … chest pain. Dental Branch Development
Director John Greer had them all and now has a survivor story to tell.
Along with UT Health Science Center at Houston President Larry R.
Kaiser, M.D., Greer is co-chair of the university’s participation in
Heart Walk Houston, beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 at ...Sam Houston
Park.
To read his personal story, visit http://www.db.uth.tmc.edu/UTDB_eflash/em
To sign up or learn more about Heart Walk, go to http://heartwalk.kintera.org/faf/home/de
Director John Greer had them all and now has a survivor story to tell.
Along with UT Health Science Center at Houston President Larry R.
Kaiser, M.D., Greer is co-chair of the university’s participation in
Heart Walk Houston, beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 at ...Sam Houston
Park.
To read his personal story, visit http://www.db.uth.tmc.edu/UTDB_eflash/em
To sign up or learn more about Heart Walk, go to http://heartwalk.kintera.org/faf/home/de
The University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston Photos of The University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston
The University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston
Welcome to UTDB V-flash!, a podcast by Interim Dean John A. Valenza, D.D.S., discussing issues of interest to the faculty, staff, students and friends of The University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston.
In this episode, Dental Branch students “hijack” V-flash to tell the world about the student experience at UTDB. Two ...student hosts ask classmates and faculty a variety of questions, such as how they would describe their best and worst days in dental school, and what they would do if they could be dean for a day. Faculty members featured include Dr. Jerry Bouquot, Dr. C.D. Johnson and Dr. Nadarajah Vigneswaran. (Running time 5:31).Read More
In this episode, Dental Branch students “hijack” V-flash to tell the world about the student experience at UTDB. Two ...student hosts ask classmates and faculty a variety of questions, such as how they would describe their best and worst days in dental school, and what they would do if they could be dean for a day. Faculty members featured include Dr. Jerry Bouquot, Dr. C.D. Johnson and Dr. Nadarajah Vigneswaran. (Running time 5:31).Read More
The University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston
Welcome to UTDB V-flash!, a podcast by Interim Dean John A. Valenza, D.D.S., discussing issues of interest to the faculty, staff, students and friends of The University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston.
In this first episode, Dr. Valenza introduces himself and discusses personnel changes, the Dental Branch building pro...ject, and the mission to define and become the best dental school in the world.
If you'd like to get in touch with Dr. Valenza about something you heard in the podcast feel free to leave a comment or send a message via YouTube.Read More
In this first episode, Dr. Valenza introduces himself and discusses personnel changes, the Dental Branch building pro...ject, and the mission to define and become the best dental school in the world.
If you'd like to get in touch with Dr. Valenza about something you heard in the podcast feel free to leave a comment or send a message via YouTube.Read More
The University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston
Welcome to UTDB V-flash!, a podcast by Interim Dean John A. Valenza, D.D.S., discussing issues of interest to the faculty, staff, students and friends of The University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston.
In this episode, Dr. Valenza takes viewers to the roof of the Dental Branch for an up-close look at the granite cladd...ing that broke loose earlier this year, leading to the construction of safety covers at all entrances. And he looks at UTDB from a fresh perspective, discussing the future and a vision for innovations and growth in patient care, research and education. (Running time 4:39). Read More
In this episode, Dr. Valenza takes viewers to the roof of the Dental Branch for an up-close look at the granite cladd...ing that broke loose earlier this year, leading to the construction of safety covers at all entrances. And he looks at UTDB from a fresh perspective, discussing the future and a vision for innovations and growth in patient care, research and education. (Running time 4:39). Read More
The University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston
Welcome to UTDB V-flash!, a podcast by Interim Dean John A. Valenza, D.D.S., discussing issues of interest to the faculty, staff, students and friends of The University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston.
In this episode, Dr. Valenza takes viewers to the schools Clinical Simulation Clinic — the first in the world to inco...rporate electronic patient records, multi-media and mannequins in an actual clinic setting.
While dental education has used simulation (mannequins with mechanical jaws and plastic teeth) for many years, the contemporary version of simulation has become high tech, and instructors also use a variety of electronic tools to deliver content to students.
Meet three UTDB faculty members who discuss how they use the Clinical Simulation Clinic and how their students benefit from being able to hone skills in a realistic setting. (Running time 4:34).Read More
In this episode, Dr. Valenza takes viewers to the schools Clinical Simulation Clinic — the first in the world to inco...rporate electronic patient records, multi-media and mannequins in an actual clinic setting.
While dental education has used simulation (mannequins with mechanical jaws and plastic teeth) for many years, the contemporary version of simulation has become high tech, and instructors also use a variety of electronic tools to deliver content to students.
Meet three UTDB faculty members who discuss how they use the Clinical Simulation Clinic and how their students benefit from being able to hone skills in a realistic setting. (Running time 4:34).Read More
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