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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.
海角伦乱 participates in 2025 Spurs x Frost Back to School Bash
LifeTechnology: Study Reveals Body鈥檚 Sensation Detection Mechanisms
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
Medical Xpress: Neuronal imaging system shows sensory activity in real time, study finds
Dr.Bicuspid.com: How AI may revamp restorations
A new study from 海角伦乱 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.
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 (海角伦乱) and The [鈥
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 鈥 the second largest in the human body.
Meet orofacial pain expert, Sovna Shivani Mishra, BDS, MDS, joining UT Dentistry鈥檚 Oral Medicine Clinic
Patients with chronic orofacial pain can now find expert care at the UT Dentistry Oral Medicine Clinic.
Pushing past initial setbacks and refusing to listen to the naysayers, Victoria 鈥淭ori鈥 Garza is proud to graduate this May with her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree through the School of Dentistry鈥檚 Teaching Honors Program.
Nina Murray admits she was 鈥渙ne of those people鈥 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. 鈥淪omething鈥檚 not right,鈥 she [鈥
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 [鈥
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.
海角伦乱鈥檚 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鈥疉pril 15. Since 1988, the Presidential Ambassador Scholar Awards have been provided to outstanding students from each of the five schools [鈥
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鈥 Choice Awards, selecting the health care providers they trust most 鈥 and the results are in. 海角伦乱, nominated as a Most Trusted Brand, secured first place in multiple categories, including dentistry, orthopaedics and as the region鈥檚 best medical [鈥