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Bennett Tochukwu Amaechi, B.D.S., M.Sc., Ph.D., FADI
Dental School
Comprehensive Dentistry
210-567-3185
amaechi@uthscsa.edu
Cariology research program consists of clinical trials, laboratory and epidemiological studies, that are centered mainly in areas of development and evaluation of oral health care products tailored for management of dental caries, dental erosion, dentin hypersensitivity, tooth-whitening, tooth restoration, tooth-brushing and saliva stimulation. We perform studies on demineralization & remineralization of enamel and root surfaces, early caries detection and management, biofilm studies and plaque acidity measurement, salivary studies, and community-based studies. Our program is supported by state-of-the-art seven-operatory clinical research facility, university core facilities, and a wide range of other clinical and laboratory devices, including facility for in vivo Plaque/Saliva pH and Fluoride Measurements.
Related diseases: Dental caries, Dental erosion, Dentin hypersensitivity
Techniques: In situ models (Fixed & removable appliances), Microbial Caries Models (Artificial mouth), pH Cycling Models, Demineralization-Remineralization techniques, Minerals uptake quantification device, Transverse microradiography, Microhardness testing, Microcomputed tomography, Non-contact laser profilometry, Scanning Electron Microscopy, Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy, Quantitative Light-induced Fluorescence, Clinical trials.
Cariology and Preventive Dentistry
Cariology research program consists of clinical trials, laboratory and epidemiological studies, that are centered mainly in areas of development and evaluation of oral health care products tailored for management of dental caries, dental erosion, dentin hypersensitivity, tooth-whitening, tooth restoration, tooth-brushing and saliva stimulation. We perform studies on demineralization & remineralization of enamel and root surfaces, early caries detection and management, biofilm studies and plaque acidity measurement, salivary studies, and community-based studies. Our program is supported by state-of-the-art seven-operatory clinical research facility, university core facilities, and a wide range of other clinical and laboratory devices, including facility for in vivo Plaque/Saliva pH and Fluoride Measurements.
Diseases Associated: Dental caries, Dental erosion, Dentin hypersensitivity
Techniques Used: In situ models (Fixed & removable appliances), Microbial Caries Models (Artificial mouth), pH Cycling Models, Demineralization-Remineralization techniques, Minerals uptake quantification device, Transverse microradiography, Microhardness testing, Microcomputed tomography, Non-contact laser profilometry, Scanning Electron Microscopy, Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy, Quantitative Light-induced Fluorescence, Clinical trials.
Education
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| Year | Degree | Discipline | Institution |
| 1999 | PhD | Cariology | University of Liverpool United Kingdom |
| 1993 | MS | Prosthetic Dentistry | Guy`s Hospital, University of London London , United Kingdom |
| 1993 | Clinical Fellowship | Dental Implantology | Branemark Clinic & Guy`s Dental Hospital Gothenburg & London , Sweden & United Kingdom |
| 1986 | BDS | Dentistry | University of Ife Nigeria |
| 1983 | BS | Health Sciences | University of Ife Nigeria |
Appointments
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| 11/2013 - Present | Graduate Faculty of the Master of Science in Dental Science Program | University of Texas Health Sciences at San Antonio, Comprehensive Dentistry |
| 9/2013 - Present | Professor with Tenure | University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Comprehensive Dentistry, San Antonio, TX |
| 4/2012 - Present | Graduate Faculty in Biomedical Engineering | University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX |
| 4/2008 - Present | Graduate Faculty for Master of Science in Clinical Investigation | Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Texas Health science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX |
| 9/2004 - Present | Faculty Member | Honor College of the University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX |
| 11/2001 - Present | Director of Cariology | University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Comprehensive Dentistry, San Antonio, TX |
Expertise
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Caries diagnostics: - Development and evaluation of technologies for diagnosis and management of dental caries; Collaboration with industry in development of caries diagnostic devices. |
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Clinical Trials: - clinical trials of anti-caries/antimicrobial agents and other oral health care products. |
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Dental Caries: - Development and evaluation of anti-caries agents: fluorides, xylitol, antimicrobials, etc. |
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Dental Erosion: - Evaluation of the erosive potential of food; Development of strategies for prevention and control of dental erosion. |
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Dental Materials: - Evaluation of caries preventive dental materials; Evaluation of tooothwhitening agents. |
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Preventive Dentistry: - Caries Management by Risk Assessment; Clinical and laboratory studies of diet and dental health; Collaboration with industry for development and evaluation of oral health care products. |
Publications
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| B.T. AMAECHI, S.M. MATHEWS, P.K. MENSINKAI, and L.O. OKOYE. CLINICAL EVALUATION OF THEOBROMINE-CONTAINING TOOTHPASTE FOR DENTIN TUBULE OCCLUSION; 2014 Jun. (JOURNAL OF DENTAL RESEARCH, VOL. 93, SP. ISS B; Abs 235). |
| B.T. AMAECHI, S.M. MATHEWS, K. RAMALINGAM, and P.K. MENSINKAI. OCCLUSION OF DENTIN TUBULES BY NANOHYDROXYAPATITE-CONTAINING DENTIFRICES; 2014 Jun. (JOURNAL OF DENTAL RESEARCH, VOL. 93, SP. ISS B; Abst. 1348). |
| M. El Banna, *, J. Collette, P. Gakunga, I.M.G. El Zayat,B.T. Amaechi. Antimicrobial Effect of Selenium-Containing Demineralization Inhibition Primer and Surface Sealant; 2014 Jun. (Caries Res 2014;48:384?450 (abst.13). |
| B. Wong, J. Silvertown, *, S. Abrams, K. Sivagurunathan,D.A. Lysek, B.T. Amaechi. In Vitro Detection of Remineralisation of Early Caries Using Curodont(?) Repair with The Canary System; 2014 Jun. (Caries Res 2014;48:384?450; Abst. 52). |
| J. Jan, W.Z. Wan Bakar, S.M. Mathews, B.R. Ehler, C. Louden, B.T. Amaechi. In Vitro Study of the Canary System for Proximal Caries Detection; 2014 Jun. (Caries Res 2014;48:384?450; Abst. 102). |
| B. Wong, S. Abrams, K. Sivagurunathan, J. Silvertown, W.M. Hellen, G.I. Elman, B.T. Amaechi. In Vitro Detection of Caries Around Composite-Resin Restorations with The Canary System; 2014 Jun. (Caries Res 2014;48:384?450; Abst. 127). |
| B. WONG, S. ABRAMS, T. ABRAMS, K. SIVAGURUNATHAN, R.J. JEON, J. SILVERTOWN, A. HELLEN, A. MANDELIS, W.M. HELLEN, G. ELMAN, P.K. MENSINKAI, S.M. MATHEWS, and B.T. AMAECHI. Accuracy of The Canary System with opaque dental sealants; 2013 Mar. (J Dent Res, Vol. 92, Sp. Iss A; abs #7). |
| J. Gudkina, B.T. Amaechi, S.H. Abrams, A. Brinkmane,I. Rogovska. Sensitivity and Specificity of dmfs/DMFS to ICDAS II in Riga?s Children with Baseline Age 6 and 12 Years:A Follow-Up Study; 2013 Mar. (Caries Res 2013;47; 433?531:Abs#120). |
| M. El Banna, A. F. B. Oliveira,Wagner B, R. A. Ccahuana-Vasquez,I.M.G. El Zayata, B.T Amaechi. Effects of Acidic Beverages on Human Teeth: An In Vitro Study; 2013 Mar. (Caries Res 2013;47; 433?531. Abs.#185). |
| B. Wong, S. H. Abrams, J. D. Silvertown, K. Sivagurunathan, R. Klausze, A. Mandelis, B. T. Amaechi. Detection of caries around ceramic crown restorations with The Canary System and DIAGNOdent; 2013 Mar. (Caries Res 2013;47; 433?531:Abs#86). |
| I.M.G. El Zayaa,D. A. Vo , M. El Banna , and B.T Amaechi. Evaluation of a Selenium-containing Antimicrobial Pit and Fissures Sealant; 2013 Mar. (Caries Res 2013;47;433?531; Abs #42). |
| M. El Banna, A. F. B. Oliveira, B.Wagner, R. A. Ccahuana-Vasquez,I.M.G. El Zayata, B.T Amaechi. Clinical Trial of an Antimicrobial Pit and Fissure Sealant; 2013 Mar. (Caries Res 2013;47; 433?531Abs..#185). |
| B. Wong, S. H. Abrams, K. Sivagurunathan, J. D. Silvertown, A. Hellen, A. Mandelis, W. M. P. Hellen, G. I. Elman, S. M. Mathew, P. K. Mensinkai, B. T. Amaechi. Correlation with Caries Lesion Depth of the Canary System, DIAGNOdent and ICDAS II; 2013 Mar. (Caries Res 2013;47; 433?531: Abs #77). |
| K. SIVAGURUNATHAN, A. HELLEN, J.D. SILVERTOWN, B. WONG, R.J. JEON, B.T. AMAECHI, and S.H. ABRAMS. Detection, Monitoring and Imaging Dental Erosion with The Canary Lab System; 2013 Mar. (J. Dent Res, Vol. 92, Sp. Iss A; abs #2901). |
| A. RITTER, J.D. BADER, M.C. LEO, J.S. PREISSER, D. SHUGARS, W.M. VOLLMER, B.T. AMAECHI, and J.C. HOLLAND. Does Xylitol Have a Tooth Surface-specific Caries Preventive Effect?; 2013 Mar. (J. Dent Res, Vol. 92, Sp. Iss A; abs #2896). |
| J.C. OLIVER, P.K. MENSINKAI, S.M. MATHEWS, P.T. GAKUNGA, and B.T. AMAECHI. Effect of Varnish XT on Demineralization around Orthodontic Brackets; 2013 Mar. (J. Dent Res, Vol. 92, Sp. Iss A; abs# 2558). |
| J.D. SILVERTOWN, K. SIVAGURUNATHAN, A. HELLEN, J. KENNEDY, W.M. HELLEN, G.I. ELMAN, R. CHOULJIAN, R. EHRLICH, B.T. AMAECHI, Y. FINER, and S.H. ABRAMS. Clinical Detection and Monitoring of Caries Using The Canary System; 2013 Mar. (J Dent Res, Vol. 92, Sp. Iss A; abs #2026). |
| J.P. BROWN, B.T. AMAECHI, J.D. BADER, D. SHUGARS, W.M. VOLLMER, C. CHEN, G.H. GILBERT, and E.J. ESTERBERG. Longitudinal Transitional Patterns of Non-cavitated Caries Lesions; 2013 Mar. (J Dent Res, Vol. 92, Sp. Iss A; abs #2020). |
| J.Y. HAN, T. QUINTANILLA, A.E. ALKAN, B.T. AMAECHI, E. TEIXEIRA, C.E. SMITH, and Y.P. CHUN. Ameloblastin Concentration Impacts Enamel Thickness and Hardness; 2013 Mar. (J Dent Res, Vol. 92, Sp. Iss A; abs 835). |
| S.S. KHIMANI, H.A. KHAN, M. NWOHA, R. GEORGE, P. SUREJA, W. ODUNTAN, S.M. MATHEWS, P.T. GAKUNGA, and B.T. AMAECHI. Durability of Sealants Used for Preventing Demineralization around Orthodontic Brackets; 2013 Mar. (J Dent Res, Vol. 92, Sp. Iss A; abs 646). |
| A. GHAZVINI, A.F.B. OLIVEIRA, R.A. CCAHUANA VASQUEZ, L.O. OKOYE, and B.T. AMAECHI. The Erosive Potential of Acidic Candies in Human Saliva; 2013 Mar. (J Dent Res, Vol. 92, Sp. Iss A; abs #10). |
| Najibfard, I. Chedjieu, I. Gakunga, P.T Amaechi B.T. Do products preventing demineralization around brackets affect adhesive bond strength?; 2011 Jan. (Journal of Dental Research; vol. 90, no. B). |
| Patel, A.R, Mugisa, I.S, Gakunga PT, Hatch JP, Amaechi BT. Light-cured filled sealant prevented enamel demineralization around orthodontic brackets; 2008 Jan. (Journal of Dental Research; vol. 87, no. A). |
Book Chapter |
| M. Fontana, H. Ngo, L. Walsh, BT Amaechi. Aids to remineralization. In: G. Mount, WR Hume, H. Ngo, M. Wolff. Preservation and Restoration of Tooth Structure. Oxford: Wylie-Blackwell; 2013. |
| Amaechi BT. Caries management by modifying diet. In: Ekstrand, K., Meyer-luckel H., Paris S. Caries management ? science and clinical practice. Chapter 11;. New York: Thieme; 2013. p. 162-175. |
| Amaechi BT, van Loveren, C. Fluorides and Non-fluoride Remineralization Systems. In: van Loveren, C. Toothpastes. Monogr Oral Sci. Basel: Karger; 2013. p. 15-26. |
| Amaechi BT, van Amerongen JP, van Loveren Cor, Kidd EAM. Caries Management: Diagnosis and Treatment Strategies. In: Hilton et al. Summitt?s Fundamentals of Operative Dentistry: A Contemporary Approach. Chapter 5;. Chicago: Quintessence Int; 2013. p. 93-130. |
| Clarkson JE, Amaechi BT, Ngo H, Bonetti D. Recall, reassessment and monitoring. In: Pitts N. Detection, Assessment, Diagnosis and Monitoring of Caries. Basel: Karger; 2009. p. 188-198. |
Book/Monograph |
| Amaechi BT. DENTAL EROSION and ITS CLINICAL MANAGEMENT Berlin, Germany: Springer; 2014. 240 p. |
| Amaechi BT. HANDBOOK OF CLINICAL CARIES MANAGEMENT Ames, IA;: WILEY-BLACKWELL; 2014. 200 p. |
| Amaechi BT. Using Technology to Aid in Early Detection and Diagnosis of Caries Lesions MetLife? Quality Resource Guide. 1st Edition; Bridgewater, NJ: MetLife Dental; 2012. 12 p. |
Electronic/Web Publication |
| Amaechi BT. Chocolate better for your teeth than fluoride 2013 Nov. Available from: http://bionews-tx.com/news/2013/11/07/chocolate-better-for-your-teeth-th... . |
| Amaechi BT. Halloween candy giving you cavities? Breaking human clinical trial reveals that an extract from chocolate is actually more effective than fluoride for treating dental hypersensitivity 2013 Oct. Available from: http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/1558612 . |
| Amaechi BT. Warning issued over energy drinks 2012 May. |
Journal Article |
| Brown JP, Amaechi BT, Bader JD, Shugars D, Vollmer WM, Chen C, Gilbert GH, Esterberg EJ; the X-ACT Collaborative Research Group. The dynamic behavior of the early dental caries lesion in caries-active adults and implications Community Dent Oral Epidemiol 2015 Feb;43:208-216. |
| BENNETT T. AMAECHI, SAPNA M. MATHEWS, KARTHIKEYAN RAMALINGAM, POORNIMA K. MENSINKAI. Evaluation of nanohydroxyapatite-containing toothpaste for occluding dentin tubules Am J Dent 2015 Feb;28:33-39. |
| Amaechi BT, Ramalingam K. Evaluation of Fluorescence Imaging with Reflectance Enhancement for Caries Detection American Journal of Dentistry 2014 Apr;27:112-116. |
| Amaechi BT, Mathews SM, Mensinkai PK. Effect of theobromine-containing toothpaste on dentin tubule occlusion in situ Clin Oral Investig 2014 Mar;. |
| Kaiplavil S, Mandelis A, Amaechi BT. Truncated-correlation photothermal coherence tomography of artificially demineralized animal bones: two- and three-dimensional markers for mineral loss monitoring Journal of Biomedical Optics 2014 Feb;19(2). |
| Park JH, Gakunga PT, Vishwanat L, Amaechi BT. Influence of Ligation Methods on Plaque Accumulation and White Spots Formation around Orthodontic Brackets Journal of Dentistry, Oral Disorders 2014 Feb;2(1). |
| Amaechi BT, Porteous NB, Ramalingam K, Mensinkai, P.K., Ccahuana Vasquez, R.A., Sadeghpour, A, Nakamoto, T. Remineralization of artificial enamel lesions by theobromine Caries Research 2013 Apr;47:399-405. |
| Amaechi BT, Chedjieu I, Lozano-Pineda J. Clinical Evaluation of an Enhanced White Light and Fluorescence Device for Early Detection of Caries Lesions Journal of Clinical Dentistry 2013 Apr;24(2):43-48. |
| Samec T, Amaechi BT, Battelino T, Krivec U, Jan J. Influence of anti-asthmatic medications on dental caries in children in Slovenia International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry 2012; doi: 10.1111/j.1365-263X.2012.01243.x 2013 Jan;23(3):188-196. |
| James D. Bader, William M. Vollmer, Daniel A. Shugars D., Gregg H. Gilbert, Bennett T. Amaechi, John P. Brown, Reesa L. Laws, Kimberly A. Funkhouser, Sonia K. Makhija, Andre V.Ritter, Michael C. Leo. Results from the Xylitol for Adult Caries Trial (X-ACT) Journal of the American Dental Association-accepted 2013 Jan;144(1):21-30. |
| Amaechi BT, Porteous N, Ramalingam K, Mensinkai PK, Ccahuana-Vasquez RA, Sadeghpour A, Nakamoto T. Remineralization of Artificial Enamel lesions by Theobromine Caries Research 2013 Jan;47:399-405. |
| P. Tran, A. Hamood, T. Mosley, T. Gray, C. Jarvis, D. Webster, B. Amaechi, T. Enos and T. Reid. Organo-Selenium-containing Dental Sealant Inhibits Bacterial Biofilm Journal of Dental Research 2013 Jan;92(5):461-466. |
| Ritter AV, Preisser JS, Chung Y, Bader JD, Shugars DA, Amaechi BT, Makhija SK, Funkhouser KA, Vollmer WM. Risk Indicators for the Presence and Extent of Root Caries Among Caries-Active Adults Enrolled in the Xylitol for Adult Caries Trial (X-ACT) Clin Oral Investig 2012 Dec;16(6):1647-1657. |
| J. Kim, A. Mandelis, A. Matvienko, S. Abrams and B. T. Amaechi. Detection of Dental Secondary Caries using Frequency-Domain Infrared Photothermal Radiometry (PTR) and Modulated Luminescence (LUM) International Journal of Thermophysics 2012 Dec;33:1778-1786. |
| Kim J, Mandelis A, Abrams SH, Vu JT, Amaechi BT. In-vitro detection of artificial caries on vertical dental cavity walls using infrared photothermal radiometry and modulated luminescence Journal of Biomedical Optics 2012 Dec;17(12):127001-127009. |
| Amaechi BT, Ramalingam K, Mensinkai PK, Chedjieu I.
. In situ remineralization of early caries by a new high-fluoride dentifrice General Dentistry 2012 Jul;60(4):186-192. |
| Najibfard K, Ramalingam K, Chedjieu I, Amaechi BT. Remineralization of Early Caries by Nano-Hydroxyapatite Dentifrice Journal of Clinical Dentistry 2011 Nov;22(05):139-143. |
| Banting DW, Amaechi BT, Bader JD, Blanchard P, Gilbert GH, Gullion GM, Holland JC, Makhija SK, Papas A, Ritter AV, Singh ML, Vollmer MV. Examiner Training and Reliability in Two Randomized Clinical Trials of Adult Dental Caries Journal of Public Health Dentistry 2011 Oct;71:335-344. |
| Pitts N, Amaechi BT, Niederman R, Acevedo A-M, Vianna R, Ganss C, Ismail A, Honkala E. Global Oral Health Inequalities: Dental Caries Task Group?Research Agenda Advances Dental Research 2011 May;23:211-220. |
| Tabatabaei N, Mandelis A, Amaechi BT. Thermophotonic radar imaging: An emissivity-normalized modality with advantages over phase lock-in thermography Appl. Phys. Lett 2011 Apr;98(16):163706-163709. |
| Anderson P., Beeley J., Manarte Monteiro P., De Soet H., Andrian S., Amaechi B., Huysmans M.-C.D.N.J.M. Huysmans. A European Core Curriculum in Cariology: the knowledge base European J Dent Educ 2011 Jan;15:18-22. |
| Hellen A, Matvienko A, Mandelis A, Finer Y, Amaechi BT. Optothermophysical properties of demineralized human dental enamel determined using photothermally generated diffuse photon density and thermal-wave fields Appl Opt 2010 Dec;49(36):6938-6951. |
| Zhang Xu, Koon Gee Neoh, Amaechi BT, Anil Kishen. Monitoring bacterial-demineralization of human dentine by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy Journal of Dentistry 2010 Jan;38:138-148. |
| R Daly R Wirdatul, Wan Bakar WZ, Husein A, Ismail NM, Amaechi BT. The study of tooth wear patterns and their associated aetiologies in adults in Kelantan, Malaysia Archives of Orofacial Sciences 2010 Jan;5:47-52. |
| R.J. Jeon, A. Matvienko, A. Mandelis, S.H. Abrams, B.T. Amaechi, and G. Kulkarni. Interproximal dental caries detection using Photothermal Radiometry (PTR) and Modulated Luminescence (LUM) Eur. Phys. J. Special Topics 2008 May;153:467-469. |
Review Article |
| Amaechi BT. Remineralization Therapies for Initial Caries Lesions Current Oral Health Reports 2015 Apr;2. |
| N.X. West, M. Davies, Amaechi BT. In vitro and in situ Erosion Models for Evaluating Tooth Substance Loss Caries Research 2011 Jan;45:43-52. |
Teaching
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| Date | Description | Institution | # Students |
| 7/2014 - Present | Preclinical Operative Dentistry | The University of Texas Health Science Center | |
| 7/2014 - Present | Preclin Fixed Prosthodont | The University of Texas Health Science Center | 103 students |
| 7/2013 - Present | Preclin Remov Partial Lab | The University of Texas Health Science Center | 103 students |
| 7/2013 - Present | Preclin Complete Prosthodontics | The University of Texas Health Science Center | 103 students |
| 7/2013 - Present | Preclinical Implantology | The University of Texas Health Science Center | 103 students |
| 3/2009 - Present | Pre-Doctoral Student Supervision | UTHSCSA - Dental School | |
| 1/2006 - Present | Clinic Introduction | The University of Texas Health Science Center | 96 students |
| Course Director - Caries Detection Clinic; Here students are taught to diagnose early caries using (1) visual examination with application of the new International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS), and (2) various modern technologies. | |||
| 9/2004 - Present | Clinic Introduction | The University of Texas Health Science Center | 96 students |
| Co-Course Director - Second year Clinic (combined preventive dentistry, periodontic and oral diagnosis clinic), Preventive Dentistry teaches the students `Caries Diagnosis and Management By Risk Assessment`. I`m the Director of Preventive Dentistry module. |
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| 9/2002 - Present | Dental Biomed Core I | The University of Texas Health Science Center | 33 students |
| Section Leader for Oral Infection I. This course is given to first year dental residents in Periodontics, prosthodontics, Orthodontics, Endodontics, and radiology. |
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| 9/2002 - Present | Dental Public Health Residency Program | 3 students | |
| 1/2002 - Present | Cariology | The University of Texas Health Science Center | 96 students |
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| 11/2001 - Present | Preventive Dentistry Clinic | The University of Texas Health Science Center | 90 students |