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David R. Cox, B.S., D.D.S.
Dental School
Comprehensive Dentistry
210-450-3358
coxd@uthscsa.edu
Education
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| Year | Degree | Discipline | Institution |
| 1980 | DDS | Dentistry (Omicron Kappa Upsilon) | University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Dental School San Antonio , TX |
| 1976 | BS | Zoology (Summa Cum Laude) | Texas A&M University College Station , TX |
Appointments
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| 9/2016 - Present | Associate Professor with Tenure and General Practice Group Leader | UT Health, Comprehensive Dentistry, San Antonio, TX |
Expertise
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Clinical Teaching and Clinic Administration - As GPG 8 Group Leader I am the primary clinical evaluator for 25-29 DS3 and DS4 students in direct patient contact each year. I coordinate a staff of 3 auxiliaries for clinic operation and a 4-member faculty core for student instruction and assessment. I completed the UTHSCSA Academic Center for Excellence in Teaching University Teaching Excellence Course (Certificate) in April, 2012. I have been recognized by the Faculty Assembly with their Teaching Excellence Award in May, 2014, and selected by the Western Regional Examination Board as a Grading Examiner in October, 2014. |
Publications
Journal Article |
| Jackson, R., Philip JA, Cox DR. Gluma versus Dentin Bonding Agents to Treat Dentin Hypersensitivity Texas Dental Journal 2011 Nov;128(11):1189-1189. |
Other |
| Hermann RH, Cox DR, Lavin DP. Gutta-Percha on a Plastic or Metal Carrier Lowers Success of Post Space Preparation UTHSCSA CATs Library 2017 May;. |
| Schuchart CB, Cox DR. Implant Restorations Have a Probability of Developing an Open Mesial and Distal Contact That Can Be Detected 1 Month to 12 Years After Placement UTHSCSA CATs Library 2016 Mar;. |
| Patel JP, Cox DR. All-ceramic crowns can serve as removable partial denture abutments in certain clinical situations UT Health Science Center CATs Library 2015 Apr;CAT. |
| Rathke B, Cox DR. Unclear if Administration of Amifostine Reduces the Symptoms of Xerostomia Following Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer UTHSCSA CAT Library 2013 Mar;. |
Teaching
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| Date | Description | Institution | # Students |
| 7/2014 - 5/2019 | General Dentistry Clinic | The University of Texas Health Science Center | 100 students |
| Co-Course Director - GPG8 Group Leader for 26-29 students and Co-course Director for 100-113 students. Six half-days per week attending Senior Clinic with 14 students in direct patient contact. Prepare for one hour Seminar presentation weekly. Coordinate clinical staff of three. Perform patient chart auditing and assess case presentations for 26-29 students. Coordinate student clinical and professional assessment for 26-29 students with Core Faculty of four. Evaluate and modify course requirements annually. | |||