Small device helps sleep apnea sufferers in a big way
January 14, 2009
UT Health Science Center study confirms dental appliance successful in treating patients suffering from severe sleep apnea
Zapata native to become UT Health Science Center’s first distinguished university chair for Laredo campus
April 21, 2008
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio will announce its first distinguished university chair for the Laredo Campus Extension.
Dr. Minerva Garcia to hold UT Health Science Center’s first distinguished university chair in Laredo
April 21, 2008
Minerva Garcia, D.D.S., a Zapata native, will be named the holder of the first distinguished university chair of the Laredo Campus Extension of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. UT Health Science Center President Francisco G. Cigarroa, M.D., will make the announcement during a luncheon at 12:30 p.m. today at the Laredo Campus Extension, 1937 Bustamante Street.
Department of Dental Hygiene celebrates 30th anniversary of first graduating class, honors outstanding alumnus
April 10, 2008
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio’s Department of Dental Hygiene celebrated the 30th anniversary of the first graduating class at the annual Alumni Day Continuing Education Course on April 4.
More U.S. teeth susceptible to silent enamel-eating syndrome
March 5, 2008
Cavities or not, your teeth could be in more trouble than you know because of a silent and destructive phenomenon called dental erosion.
New resources developed at UT Health Science Center prompt dentists, physicians to work together to fight pediatric tooth decay epidemic
December 4, 2007
Children’s teeth are in more danger of tooth decay today than they were just 20 years ago, according to a report released this year by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Local experts say children in San Antonio are among the most vulnerable.