Gum inflammation raises risk of chronic health conditions

January 10, 2023

Researchers worldwide have linked oral health to overall health, especially in relation to the development of gum disease, which develops when bacteria in the mouth are not properly managed through a good oral health care routine.

Woman bares teeth pointing to her inflammed gumline.


School of Dentistry’s Office of the Dean has moved!

October 24, 2022

After years in the making, the School of Dentistry’s Office of the Dean has officially moved to its new location after an extensive renovation project. The new space occupies just over 9,500 square feet of the R corridor on the dental building’s third floor.







UT Health San Antonio receives award for innovation in interprofessional education and collaboration

June 27, 2022

In December 2018, UT Health San Antonio received approval from its accrediting organization, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, to develop institutional infrastructure through which to advance interprofessional education (IPE) and collaboration across all five schools. The university’s accelerated progress in this domain has led to a national award from the […]