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Maria Minerva Garcia, B.S., D.D.S.
Dental School
Developmental Dentistry
956-523-7500
garzamm@uthscsa.edu
Education
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| Year | Degree | Discipline | Institution |
| 2006 | Postdoctoral Training | Pediatric Dentistry | University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio San Antonio , TX |
| 2001 | Residency | Advanced Education General Dentistry | University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Dental Branch Houston , TX |
| 2000 | DDS | General Dentistry (Cum Laude) | University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Dental School San Antonio , TX |
| 1996 | BS | Biology | University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio , TX |
Appointments
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| 7/2006 - Present | Assistant Professor | University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX |
Expertise
| A Study of the Fluoride Content in Elementary Scho - Resident research project with Christian Cabello resident 2011 |
| Cancer Screening with OralCD - Oral Cancer Screening |
| Competition for Pediatric between Private and Safe - Resident project with Jantzen Anderson resident 2012 |
| Dental Knowledge of WIC Participants - Research project completed with Carol Pina-resident 2011 |
| Dentin Bonding Agents - Biomaterials |
| In Vitro Enamel Demineralization - Inhibition of Fluoridated Resin and Varnish |
| Prevalence of ECC: A Chart Review of Two Texas Cli - Resident research with Zach Ellis-resident 2012 |
Publications
Review Article |
| Lopez-Loveridge A, Garcia MM, Donly, KJ. Retrospective Study of Retention of Stainless Steel Crowns and Pre-veneered crowns on Primary Anterior Teeth AAPD 2015 Nov;37(7):530-535. |
Teaching
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| Date | Description | Institution | # Students |
| - Present | Ortho in Pedi Dentistry | The University of Texas Health Science Center | |
| 7/2006 - Present | Pedi/Ortho Clinic I | The University of Texas Health Science Center | 7 students |
| 7/2006 - Present | Pedi & Ortho Clinic II | The University of Texas Health Science Center | 7 students |
| 7/2006 - Present | Pedi/Ortho Clinic III | The University of Texas Health Science Center | 7 students |
| 7/2006 - Present | Pediatric Dentistry I | The University of Texas Health Science Center | 7 students |
| 7/2006 - Present | Ped Dent/Ortho Clinic IV | The University of Texas Health Science Center | |
| 7/2006 - Present | Pedi & Ortho Clinic V | The University of Texas Health Science Center | |
| 7/2006 - Present | Pedi/Orth Clinic V | The University of Texas Health Science Center | |