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“Modern endodontics evolved through the dedication, vision and research of highly motivated educators who blended the biological and clinical foundations of the specialty. To maintain this high level of development and continue to grow and evolve as a leader among the specialties in dentistry, endodontics requires dedicated professors to foster and motivate residents on their journey of dedication and excellence in their professional lives. 

To accomplish this goal, we must inspire our graduate endodontic students to become educators in our specialty and encourage everyone to support the endodontic program. 

An endowment is a means by which alumni and friends can contribute to the future of our specialty and the program at the UT San Antonio School of Dentistry. 

For me, it is a wonderful yet humbling experience to have a Chair named in my honor at our Dental School, and it has inspired me to do whatever I can to support the ongoing development of endodontics.”

“Dr. Carlos E. del Rio, Professor Emeritus and former Chair of the Department of Endodontics at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, has had a profound and enduring impact on endodontic education and research. Over the course of more than 40 years, he dedicated his career to advancing the specialty and shaping the future of Endodontics through his unwavering commitment to academic excellence and mentorship.

Dr. del Rio was the founding architect of the Endodontic residency program at 91PORN. With extraordinary vision, leadership, and dedication, he built what is now recognized as one of the premier postgraduate endodontic training programs in the world. His efforts laid the foundation for a legacy of clinical excellence, scientific innovation, and educational leadership that continues to define the program today.

In 2001, an educational endowment was established in his honor to recognize and preserve Dr. del Rio’s remarkable contributions. This endowment reflects his enduring vision of excellence in teaching and innovation, principles that remain central to the identity and mission of the UT San Antonio Endodontics program.

An exceptional residency program demands exceptional educators, advanced technology, and a commitment to research at the forefront of science. Dr. Carlos del Rio understood this deeply. Through his visionary leadership, he ensured that generations of endodontists would be trained to the highest standards of clinical and academic excellence.

Today, we proudly carry forward the mission set forth by Dr. del Rio. Our alumni go on to have impactful and successful careers, becoming leaders in the field of Endodontics, benefiting from the superb training and strong reputation that comes with being a graduate of the UT San Antonio Endodontics program.

Your contribution and support will not only honor Dr. Carlos del Rio’s enduring legacy but also help ensure that UT San Antonio remains on a steadfast trajectory as a premier residency program in Endodontics, serving as a beacon of clinical excellence, educational innovation, and scientific advancement for the specialty.”