Center of Excellence grant renewed

July 19, 2023

The funding, provided by the Health Resources and Services Administration, comes just as updated information from the U.S. Census Bureau officially confirmed that Hispanic Texans are the largest demographic group in the state at 40.2%.

A dental faculty member guides a dental student with a procedure conducted on a manikin.


Myth or fact? Are you in the know about teeth? Test your knowledge!

June 20, 2023

  Brian L. Secrist, BS, DDS, FAGD, General Dentistry Clinic Director and Provider Teeth play a vital role in our daily lives. They help us speak clearly, preserve the shape of our faces and help us chew our food properly. Apart from their functional role, they also enhance our smile. With so many vital functions, […]




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 […]