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Overcoming dental anxiety: Your path to a healthier smile
Dental visits can be a source of anxiety for many individuals. According to a , 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
, the clinical practice of the at , 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.
Every year, South Texans cast their votes in the YourSA San Antonio Express-News Readers’ Choice Awards, selecting the health care providers they trust most — and the results are in. ºÚÁÏÍø, nominated as a Most Trusted Brand, secured first place in multiple categories, including dentistry, orthopaedics and as the region’s best medical […]
ºÚÁÏÍø researcher is racing to bring hope for oral cancer patients. Cara Gonzales, DDS, PhD, discusses the signs, risks and why early detection is more important than ever.
Yu Shin Kim, PhD, associate professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, was quoted in this article. Read More
ºÚÁÏÍø’s Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Clinic is using advanced technologies to deliver precise diagnoses, improve treatment and help dental providers and their patients make informed decisions.
Breaking bad habits that damage your smile
Maintaining good oral health is essential to overall well-being, but some habits can put teeth and gums at risk. For example, nail-biting, teeth grinding and improper brushing techniques may seem harmless, but they can lead to cavities, gum disease and even damaged teeth or tooth loss over time.
Along the Compassion Path that hugs the front of the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long Campus, a nascent, 15-foot live oak’s leaves sway gently, creating a symphony of swooshing greenery ebbing and flowing at the whim of a soft breeze.
ºÚÁÏÍø of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (ºÚÁÏÍø) has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade, marked by growth across every facet of its mission. This momentum is reflected in the latest rankings from the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research, an independent nonprofit that compiles annual National […]
Domestic Access to Care Grant allows delivery of endodontic services for underserved San Antonio patients
For a second year, the department of endodontics at ºÚÁÏÍø School of Dentistry was awarded the Domestic Access to Care Grant from the .
Sovna Shivani Mishra, BDS, MDS: An expert in orofacial pain joins UT Dentistry’s Oral Medicine Clinic
We are pleased to welcome , to the ºÚÁÏÍø faculty. As a clinical assistant professor specializing in orofacial pain and dental sleep medicine, Mishra brings nearly a decade of experience in patient care, teaching, and research. Her expertise strengthens the academic training provided to students and enhances the services offered at .
Why should I take my child to the dentist?
Good oral health is about more than just having a beautiful smile. It is about preventing cavities, maintaining a healthy mouth and safeguarding overall well-being from childhood onward. Dental caries (cavities) is the number one chronic infectious disease in children, affecting them four times more frequently than asthma.
In a study published in December 2024 in the journal Pain, a research team led by Yu Shin Kim, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, ºÚÁÏÍø of Health Science Center at San Antonio, observed for the first time the simultaneous activity of more than 3,000 trigeminal ganglion (TG) neurons.
Will partner with the school to speed oral cancer drug to market A ºÚÁÏÍø School of Dentistry researcher and her pioneering biotechnology company partnered with the school to earn a prestigious $400,000 Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant from the National Institutes of Health to speed development of a breakthrough oral cancer drug. Cara […]
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 […]
Is there a connection between diabetes and gum disease?
We talked with one of our oral health care experts, Peter M. Loomer, DDS, PhD, MBA, School of Dentistry dean, professor of periodontology, researcher and Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, to discuss the connection between diabetes and gum disease.
Soon-to-be merged schools lauded for creative collaboration On the eve of a historic merger between ºÚÁÏÍø of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and ºÚÁÏÍø of Texas at San Antonio, researchers from the two institutions have been honored with highly prestigious 2025 Hill Prizes, in medicine and technology. The prizes are awarded by the Texas […]
Bennett Amaechi, BDS, professor of cariology, Department of Comprehensive Dentistry, was interviewed for this news segment. Watch Now
Now is the perfect time to prioritize your dental health and work towards a smile as bright as the year ahead. Making simple changes to your daily routine and seeking professional dental services can create noticeable differences to elevate your smile and improve your oral health. UT Dentistry’s cosmetic dentistry experts share tips and advice […]
ºÚÁÏÍø School of Dentistry adopted Epic Wisdom, a leading electronic health record system, to streamline patient records, improve coordinated care and ensure providers are better equipped to address overall health needs while enhancing the patient experience.