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Luis C. Yepes, D.D.S.
Dental School
Comprehensive Dentistry
210-567-3275
yepes@uthscsa.edu
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 | Assistant Director, Advanced General Dentistry Practice | University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, School of Dentistry, San Antonio, TX |
| 7/2015 - Present | Director, Advanced Education in General Dentistry Program | University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, School of Dentistry, San Antonio, TX |
| 7/2012 - Present | Assistant Professor/Clinical | University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, Comprehensive Dentistry, San Antonio, TX |
Expertise
Publications
Dissertation/Thesis |
| Yepes LC. Clinical Management of the Papillary Hiperplasia with Soft Tissue Reliner |
| Yepes LC. Study between M4 and Endogripper |
Not Specified |
| 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. |
| 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, 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. |
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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 7/2015 - Present | GEND7011 | 17 students | |
| Course Director - AEGD Endodontic Lecture Series:
"Obturation Techniques" presentation |
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| 7/2015 - Present | GEND7011 | 17 students | |
| Course Director - AEGD Endodontic Hands On Case Presentation:
Each resident will complete 10 root canal treatments. |
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| 7/2015 - Present | GEND7011 | 17 students | |
| Course Director - AEGD Endodontic Lecture Series:
"Crack Teeth" presentation |
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| 7/2015 - Present | GEND7011 | 17 students | |
| Course Director - AEGD Endodontic Lecture Series:
"Instrumentation" presentation |
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| 7/2015 - Present | GEND7011 | 17 students | |
| Course Director - AEGD Endodontic Lecture Series:
"Teeth for Life" presentation |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 7/2015 - Present | GEND7011 | 17 students | |
| Course Director - AEGD Resident Meetings:
Monthly AEGD resident meeting. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 7/2012 - Present | Pre-Doctoral Student Supervision | University of Texas Health Science center at San Antonio | |