The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) School of Dentistry is ranked ninth nationally and first in Texas among all dental schools in the United States, according to the 2025 Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research rankings. Based on National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding, the rankings are widely considered one of the most objective measures of biomedical […]
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Chronic pain is one of the most common health conditions worldwide. Back pain is the most frequently reported type, followed closely by head and face pain linked to temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder. While not life-threatening like cancer or infectious disease, chronic pain can dramatically diminish quality of life and functional lifespan. As mobility declines, people […]
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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.
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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.
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With one of the lowest dentist-to-patient ratios in the U.S., and some of the nation’s highest childhood cavity rates, the research team is launching a school-centered program to promote prevention and build lifelong healthy habits.
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University researchers have developed a promising compound that targets tumor cells while sparing healthy tissue. Their collaboration shows the power of multidisciplinary science that bridges dentistry, chemistry and commercialization to bring hope to patients.
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Every dental patient is different and even small improvements in dental materials can have a big impact on their care. But selecting the best products to ensure long-term, reliable results can involve time-intensive trial and error. A collaboration between The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) and The […]
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Our understanding of the interconnectedness between dental and medical health has grown immensely in recent years and is paving the way for new research. Dental care is an essential part of both oral health and overall physical health, but nearly two in five American adults report not having a dental care visit in the past […]
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