Study shows toothpaste with ‘artificial enamel’ ingredient restores enamel, is more effective than fluoride

May 30, 2023

  An “artificial enamel” ingredient in toothpaste has been shown to help restore enamel in teeth, more effectively relieving sensitivity than fluoride while fighting cavities, according to an internationally published study led by a UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry professor and researcher. The ingredient, a synthetic version of the natural mineral hydroxyapatite that […]

Summer dental checkups can prevent school absence, lower grades

May 23, 2023

When school resumes in the fall, children will be three times more likely to miss school days and four times more likely to have a low grade point average due to dental-related pain than any other illness.

Construction alert: Rerouted access to UT Dentistry Center for Oral Health Care and Research

May 19, 2023

  From June 19–Aug. 9 the main road/Floyd Curl Drive entry for UT Dentistry at the Center for Oral Health Care and Research — located at 8210 Floyd Curl Drive — will be closed due to construction. As a result, the entry and exit for UT Dentistry will be rerouted with access off Charles Katz […]

2023 Presidential Ambassador Scholars recognized

May 4, 2023

  UT Health San Antonio’s 2023 Presidential Ambassador Scholars were officially recognized by President William L. Henrich, MD, MACP, on April 24. Dr. Henrich presented each student with their medals and recognized their achievements, with each ambassador awarded a $5,000 scholarship. The ambassadors represent the student body and the university at numerous events throughout the […]

Sinusitis, dental infection or both

May 2, 2023

More than 40% of sinusitis infections in the maxillary sinuses originate as a dental infection, a condition referred to as maxillary sinusitis of dental origin (MSDO).