Groundbreaking in vivo imaging uncovers pain pathways, paving way for new TMJ treatments  

February 11, 2025

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 […]


UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry researcher and her company earn Small Business Technology Transfer grant

January 30, 2025

Will partner with the school to speed oral cancer drug to market A UT Health San Antonio 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 […]




San Antonio scientists investigate impact of violence on rates of dental care use

January 29, 2025

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 […]