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Luis C. Yepes, D.D.S.

Dental School
Comprehensive Dentistry
210-567-3275
yepes@uthscsa.edu

UT Health Science Center dentist Dr. Luis Yepes
  • Education
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  • Teaching

Education

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Year Degree Discipline Institution
2010 Clinical Fellowship Endodontics University of Kentucky
Lexington , KY
2009 Residency General Practice University of Kentucky, College of Dentistry
Lexington , KY
1999 Postdoctoral Training Endodontics Pontificia Universidad Javerianan, School of Dentistry
Bogota , Colombia
1995 DDS Dentistry Pontificia Universidad Javerianan, School of Dentistry
Bogota , Colombia

Appointments

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7/2015 - Present Director, Advanced Education in General Dentistry Program University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, School of Dentistry, San Antonio, TX
7/2015 - Present Assistant Director, Advanced General Dentistry Practice University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, School of Dentistry, San Antonio, TX
7/2012 - Present Assistant Professor/Clinical University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, Comprehensive Dentistry, San Antonio, TX

Expertise

Publications

Dissertation/Thesis

Yepes LC. Study between M4 and Endogripper
Yepes LC. Clinical Management of the Papillary Hiperplasia with Soft Tissue Reliner

Not Specified

Yepes LC, Fort R. Near Infrared Light Transillumination (NILT) and Bitewing Radiographs Display Similar Accuracy in Diagnosing Interproximal Lesions. Critical Appreciate Topics International Journal of Evidence-Based Practice for the Dental Hygienist.
Yepes LC, Faltys D. The Interaction of Sodium Hypochlorite and Chlorhexidine Gluconate, Two Commonly Used Endodontic Irrigants, Forms a Potentially Harmful Precipitate that Causes Obliteration of the Dentinal Tubules and Discoloration of the Root Canal System. Critical Appr.
Yepes LC, Henderson L. Irrigation Devices Used in Endodontics such as EndoVac and EndoActivator Result in more Efficient Removal of the Smear Layer in the Root Canal System. Critical Appreciate Topics, UTHSCSA.

Teaching

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Date Description Institution # Students
- Present Masters' Thesis Directed
- Present Masters' Thesis Directed
7/2017 - Present GEND7011 17 students
Course Director - AEGD Resident Orientation Week:

Lectures to AEGD residents during orientation week. Introduction to AEGD Program, Call Overview, AEGD Program Policy Review, Axium Orientation and Clinical Orientation.

7/2016 - Present GEND7011 17 students
Course Director - AEGD Resident Orientation Week:

Lectures to AEGD residents during orientation week. Introduction to AEGD Program, Call Overview, AEGD Program Policy Review, Axium Orientation and Clinical Orientation.

7/2015 - Present GEND7011 17 students
Course Director - Advanced General Dentistry Clinic:

Supervise restorative, surgical, endodontic, prosthodontic and periodontal procedures as well as oral and moderate sedation procedures.

7/2015 - Present GEND7011 17 students
Course Director - Comprehensive Treatment Plan Conferences:

Developed program for AEGD residents to present a comprehensive treatment plan. Each resident will present a 1 hour presentation to faculty and other residents and lead discussion.

7/2015 - Present GEND7011 17 students
Course Director - AEGD Endodontic Lecture Series:

"Obturation Techniques" presentation

7/2015 - Present GEND7011 17 students
Course Director - AEGD Endodontic Hands On Case Presentation:

Each resident will complete 10 root canal treatments.

7/2015 - Present GEND7011 17 students
Course Director - AEGD Endodontic Lecture Series:

"Crack Teeth" presentation

7/2015 - Present GEND7011 17 students
Course Director - AEGD Endodontic Lecture Series:

"Instrumentation" presentation

7/2015 - Present GEND7011 17 students
Course Director - AEGD Endodontic Lecture Series:

"Teeth for Life" presentation

7/2015 - Present GEND7011 17 students
Course Director - AEGD End of the Year Presentations:

Residents present all cases completed during the year. 1 hour presentation to faculty and other residents.

7/2015 - Present GEND7011 17 students
Course Director - AEGD Clinical Case Presentations:

Residents research a topic related to clinical case and present a 1 hour presentation to faculty and other residents. Mentor resident through process and evaluate each presentation.

7/2015 - Present GEND7011 17 students
Course Director - AEGD Resident Presentations:

Research approved topics of their choice and develop 1 hour presentations. Mentored residents through the process and graded each presentation.

7/2015 - Present GEND7011 17 students
Course Director - AEGD Literature Review:

Schedule faculty and residents. Research appropriate topics for monthly literature reviews. Schedule participating faculty with topics.

7/2015 - Present GEND7011 17 students
Course Director - AEGD Resident Orientation Week:

Lectures to AEGD residents during orientation week. Introduction to AEGD Program, Call Overview, AEGD Program Policy Review, Axium Orientation and Clinical Orientation.

7/2015 - Present GEND7011 17 students
Course Director - AEGD Resident Meetings:

Monthly AEGD resident meeting.

7/2014 - Present Fixed Prosthodontics The University of Texas Health Science Center
Junior Fixed Prosthodontics Lecture Seminar:

"Restoration of Root-Canal Treated Teeth" presentation given to junior dental students.

7/2013 - Present General Practice Clinic The University of Texas Health Science Center
General Dentistry Seminar Lecture:

"Cracked Tooth" presentation given to senior dental students.

7/2012 - Present Pre-Doctoral Student Supervision University of Texas Health Science center at San Antonio

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