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The School of Dentistry helps rodeo athletes stay in the saddle

The School of Dentistry provided free screenings and custom mouthguards at the 2026 San Antonio rodeo, highlighting tobacco and nicotine’s impact on oral health and healing.


Science Magazine: NIH Grant Renewal Propels Advanced Chronic Pain Research at UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry

Science Magazine: NIH Grant Renewal Propels Advanced Chronic Pain Research at UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry


Chronic pain research receives major NIH grant

A five-year, $9 million National Institutes of Health National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke study that began in 2022 recently received approval at the three-year mark, allowing investigators to continue their work examining the biological mechanisms of TMJ disorders. The project is part of a national consortium of five institutions conducting complementary studies across the country.


Major NIH grant renewal fuels next phase of chronic pain research at UT San Antonio

A five-year, $9 million National Institutes of Health National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke study that began in 2022 recently received approval at the three-year mark, allowing investigators to continue their work examining the biological mechanisms of TMJ disorders.


WOAI TV: Almost 200 elementary students spent the day at the School of Dentistry

WOAI TV: Almost 200 elementary students spent the day at the School of Dentistry


KABB TV: Almost 200 elementary students spent the day at the School of Dentistry

KABB TV: Almost 200 elementary students spent the day at the School of Dentistry


KENS 5: Almost 200 elementary students spent the day at UT Health SA School of Dentistry

The School of Dentistry hosted about 200 Edgewood ISD elementary school students for a Sealant Day in observance of National Children’s Dental Health Month.   Watch Now (KENS 5 ) Watch Now (KENS 5: YouTube) 


Mitchell Moczygemba named associate director for finance and administration, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Mitchell Moczygemba, MS, joined the School of Dentistry at UT San Antonio as associate director, finance and administration, and department administrator for the department of oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMS) last month.


Sohini Dhar, DDS, MPH, FICD, assumes chair role with ADEA special interest group

Sohini Dhar, DDS, MPH, FICD, has transitioned into the role of chair of the American Dental Education Association’s (ADEA) Special Interest Group on Internationally Educated Oral Health Professionals, continuing a progression of leadership that began with her election as secretary in 2024 and chair-elect in 2025.


Noorpreet Kaur, BDS, MPH, FACD, inducted as a fellow of the American College of Dentists

At the end of last year, Noorpreet Kaur, BDS, MPH, FACD, was inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Dentists (FACD) in recognition of her exemplary leadership, service and contributions to the dental profession. 


Celebrating excellence: School of Dentistry leaders, faculty and alumni named 2026 Top Dentists

The University of Texas at San Antonio School of Dentistry is proud to announce that a distinguished group of our faculty, clinicians and alumni have been recognized among San Antonio Magazine’s 2026 Top Dentists. This honor highlights dental professionals in San Antonio whose clinical expertise, professional integrity and commitment to patient care set them apart.


Research Mentoring Academy provides faculty mentors opportunities to hone their skills

The Research Mentoring Academy at the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences provides faculty members from across the university’s health professional schools an opportunity to hone their mentorship skills to give research trainees the best possible learning experience.


Advanced Financial Network: New TRC4 grant at UT Health San Antonio aims to reduce opioid treatment for burn victims by 90%

Advanced Financial Network: New TRC4 grant at UT Health San Antonio aims to reduce opioid treatment for burn victims by 90%


Benzinga: New TRC4 grant at UT Health San Antonio aims to reduce opioid treatment for burn victims by 90%

Benzinga: New TRC4 grant at UT Health San Antonio aims to reduce opioid treatment for burn victims by 90%


Investors Hangout: Innovative Grant from TRC4 Aims to Transform Burn Treatment for Patients

Investors Hangout: Innovative Grant from TRC4 Aims to Transform Burn Treatment for Patients


Yahoo! Finance: New TRC4 grant at UT Health San Antonio aims to reduce opioid treatment for burn victims by 90%

Yahoo! Finance: New TRC4 grant at UT Health San Antonio aims to reduce opioid treatment for burn victims by 90%


The connection between dementia and oral health

School of Dentistry clinician Vinaya Kundapur, BDS, MDS, explains the hidden connection between oral health and brain health and offers guidance for families caring for loved ones with dementia.


New TRC4 grant at UT Health San Antonio aims to reduce opioid treatment for burn victims by 90%

New TRC4 grant at UT Health San Antonio aims to reduce opioid treatment for burn victims by 90%


Modern esthetic dentistry ‘restores both confidence and function’

Esthetic dentistry is often misunderstood as purely cosmetic. At UT Dentistry, advanced treatments restore confidence, improve function and protect long-term oral health through personalized care and digital technology.


USA Today: Will Jake Paul follow doctor’s orders? Return to boxing at issue

USA Today: Will Jake Paul follow doctor’s orders? Return to boxing at issue