Dr. Joshua Austin is a native San Antonian. After attending Health Careers High School and the University of Texas as an undergrad student, Dr. Austin graduated from the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Dental School. UTHSCSA Dental School has been one of the top ranked dental schools in the nation since 1993. Dr. Austin excelled in dental school and was voted president of his graduating class. He capped off a successful senior year by being awarded the Texas Dental Association Outstanding Senior Dental Student award.Dr. Austin is a member of the prestigious Seattle Study Club, which is a network of professional dental study groups dedicated to ideal comprehensive dental care. Dr. Austin’s other professional memberships include the Academy of General Dentistry, the Texas Dental Association, American Dental Association, and American Dental Education Association.Dr. Austin serves as a faculty member in the Department of Restorative Dentistry at UTHSCSA Dental School. He also serves on the board of directors for the San Antonio District Dental Society, the San Antonio chapter of the Academy of General Dentistry, and the UTHSCSA Dental School Alumni Association. In addition, Dr. Austin is the chairman of the San Antonio District Dental Society Committee for the New Dentist and the Texas Dental Association Committee for the New Dentist. In 2009, the Texas Dental Association honored Dr. Austin by naming him Young Dentist of the Year.Continuing education and political involvement in dentistry are amongst Dr. Austin’s passions.