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Department of Periodontics

Dental Hygiene

Our students learn from highly respected leaders in the fields of periodontics and dental hygiene. Our passion is patient care, so we're training periodontists and dental hygienists who know that their training on the treatment of gums, teeth, and soft oral tissue will benefit real people.

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We educate future health care providers and scientists. Our faculty members conduct biomedical research that will assist in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease. Our clinicians provide competent oral care and promote health awareness, education, and practices in order to improve the wellness of our South Texas community.

Research

The research division carries out basic and applied research in aspects of bone biology, inflammation research and extracellular matrix biology, related to regenerating new bone, controlling the loss of bone under a variety of conditions and bone, and ridge augmentation in periodontal patients.

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Our Top Research Focus

We explore bone morphogenetic protein 2 or BMP2, a potent cytokine/growth factor that can stimulate the entire cascade of bone formation, and osteocyte biology.

  • Rough titanium alloys regulate osteoblast production of angiogenic factors
  • Estimating mineral changes in enamel formation by ashing/BSE and microCT
  • Diabetes effects on long-term implant survival and success
  • Bone bioengineering: scaffolds, growth factors, and stem cells

Faculty

Our faculty are internationally recognized as authorities in the field, with research into the link between oral health and diabetes. They are editors of textbooks, authors of scientific publications, leaders of national and international dental organizations, and researchers who continuously contribute to the body of knowledge in periodontics and dental hygiene.

Faculty & Staff

“Periodontal disease is a disease of the gums and bone that support the teeth. It is very important that physicians and dentists work together for the overall health of their patients.” Dr. Angela Palaiologou Gallis
Dr. Angela Palaiologou Gallis

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