Results: 48 news stories
Staying power
With most UT San Antonio Health Science Center graduates choosing to remain in Texas, the university helps close critical workforce gaps in medicine, nursing, dentistry and allied health, ensuring high-quality care for communities across the state.
Dental care during pregnancy is safe but remains overlooked, data shows
Many expectant parents are unaware that oral health plays a critical role for moms and babies. Shilpi Mistry, BDS, MPH, explained the risks of untreated gum disease, misconceptions about safety and how patients and providers can protect maternal and infant health through proper prenatal dental care.
UT Health San Antonio participates in 2025 Spurs x Frost Back to School Bash
UT Health San Antonio participates in 2025 Spurs x Frost Back to School Bash
LifeTechnology: Study Reveals Body’s Sensation Detection Mechanisms
LifeTechnology: Study Reveals Body’s Sensation Detection Mechanisms
Today Headline: Neuronal imaging system shows sensory activity in real time, study finds
Today Headline: Neuronal imaging system shows sensory activity in real time, study finds
GeneOnline: Neuronal Imaging System Developed to Visualize Sensory Activity in Real Time
GeneOnline: Neuronal Imaging System Developed to Visualize Sensory Activity in Real Time
Medical Xpress: Neuronal imaging system shows sensory activity in real time, study finds
Medical Xpress: Neuronal imaging system shows sensory activity in real time, study finds
Neuronal imaging system shows sensory activity in real time
A new study from UT Health San Antonio and Stanford University scientists brings greater understanding about how the body detects different sensations such as pain, itch and touch.
Ask the Dentist: What should I expect when I get my wisdom teeth removed?
Wisdom teeth removal is one of the most common types of oral surgery, but it can feel intimidating for many patients.
UT Health San Antonio, UTSA scientists use AI to reimagine personalized dental care
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 […]
TMJ pain explained: How new research could lead to relief
Facial pain and discomfort related to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the second-leading musculoskeletal disorder, after chronic back pain, affecting 8% to 12% of Americans. Current treatments for TMJ disorders are not always sufficient, leading researchers to further explore the vast nerve and vessel network connected to this joint — the second largest in the human body.
Meet orofacial pain expert, Sovna Shivani Mishra, BDS, MDS, joining UT Dentistry’s Oral Medicine Clinic
Patients with chronic orofacial pain can now find expert care at the UT Dentistry Oral Medicine Clinic.
Crowned by perseverance
Pushing past initial setbacks and refusing to listen to the naysayers, Victoria “Tori” Garza is proud to graduate this May with her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree through the School of Dentistry’s Teaching Honors Program.
UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry promotes lifesaving with Oral Cancer Awareness Month
Nina Murray admits she was “one of those people” who rarely went to the dentist. But going, when she did, might have saved her life. Last September, she detected what she first thought was an ulcer inside her right cheek, but it quickly turned into a hard lump and started hurting. “Something’s not right,” she […]
Magnesium channel key to immune cell shift offers new hope for oral cancer prevention, treatment
The ability of macrophages, a type of white blood cell, to transition into one of two forms, is critical for immune system functionality. These cells can morph into fighter cells (M1) that cause inflammation and attack invading pathogens, or nurse cells (M2) that soothe the inflammation and promote tissue repair after the battle. While researchers […]
Kenneth Hargreaves named dean of UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry
Kenneth M. Hargreaves, DDS, PhD, has been named dean of the School of Dentistry, effective May 1, 2025. A renowned researcher and educator, Hargreaves succeeds Peter M. Loomer, DDS, PhD, MBA, who led the school to new heights in research, rankings and community care during his tenure.
2025 Presidential Ambassador Scholars recognized
UT Health San Antonio’s 2025 Presidential Ambassador Scholars were officially recognized by Francisco Cigarroa, MD, senior executive vice president for health affairs and health system, during an awards ceremony at the Academic and Administration Building April 15. Since 1988, the Presidential Ambassador Scholar Awards have been provided to outstanding students from each of the five schools […]
Overcoming dental anxiety: Your path to a healthier smile
Dental visits can be a source of anxiety for many individuals. According to a 2021 study, dental anxiety is one of the most common conditions present among the masses globally. If the thought of sitting in the dentist's chair makes you uneasy, you are not alone.
UT Dentistry celebrates the Readers' Choice Award for Best Dental Practice in San Antonio for a third consecutive year
UT Dentistry, the clinical practice of the School of Dentistry at UT Health San Antonio, has been recognized as the Best Dental Practice in San Antonio for the third consecutive year in the San Antonio Express-News Readers' Choice Awards.