The race to outsmart oral cancer

March 28, 2025

UT Health San Antonio 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.

Dr. Gonzales is wearing a white coat in her lab while smiling.



Sharper images that lead to smarter dental care

March 17, 2025

UT Health San Antonio’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.

A patient stands while receiving advanced imaging and a specialist operates the equipment.



UT Health San Antonio’s accelerated rise: Advancing innovation, research and national impact

March 3, 2025

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) 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 […]


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

February 11, 2025

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, The University of Health Science Center at San Antonio, observed for the first time the simultaneous activity of more than 3,000 trigeminal ganglion (TG) neurons.