Prof. Bennett T.
Amaechi, BDS, MSc, PhD, FADI, Professor of
Dentistry and Director of Cariology in the Department of Comprehensive
Dentistry of the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
(UTHSCSA), specializes
in three areas of dentistry, prosthodontics, preventive dentistry and cariology
(caries management). He received his dental
degree at the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University), Nigeria. Dr.
Amaechi began his career as a dentist with specialist training and Master’s
degree in prosthodontics and dental implantology at Guy’s Hospital, University
of London, UK, and he later gained a PhD degree in Cariology and Preventive
Dentistry at the University of Liverpool, UK. He has authored several journal
articles, book and book chapters, and conference proceedings. He is a highly accomplished
dentist, scholar, educator and a dedicated mentor, who touches the careers of
many faculty and students within and outside his institution, and at internationallevel in more than 12 countries. He has been invited as guest
speaker at local, national and international levels. Dr.
Amaechi was honored with Faculty Leadership award (2014) by the UTHSCSA Faculty
Senate in recognition of his leadership qualities and accomplishments, teaching
excellence award (2015) by UTHSCSA dental school, and Humanitarian/community
service award (2015) by his local community. He is an active member and officer
of various national and international professional and scientific
organizations.