KENS 5 Medical Minute: Is Vaping Harmful?

April 17, 2023

Dr. Micaela Gibbs, Chief Dental Officer at UT Dentistry, describes the effects of vaping on oral health, including tooth decay, cavities and gum disease.  This KENS 5 Medical Minute is a collaboration between UT Health San Antonio and KENS 5. Watch here


KENS 5 Medical Minute: In Case of An Emergency…

April 17, 2023

Dr. Ken O. Kenneth-Nwosa, Sports Medicine, explains the importance of response in case of an emergency, and the benefits of knowing CPR. This KENS 5 Medical Minute is a collaboration between UT Health San Antonio and KENS 5. Watch here


2023 Presidential Awards recipients recognized at ceremony

April 14, 2023

  The Presidential Awards ceremony, held April 17 at the Betty Kelso Center at the San Antonio Botanical Garden, recognized 15 individuals with awards given in the areas of distinguished research scholar, clinical excellence, teaching excellence (emerging and sustained) and employee excellence. An award for team excellence was also given in recognition of exemplary contributions […]




KENS 5 Medical Minute: Innovation in Adult Orthodontics Care

April 13, 2023

Dr. Ravikumar Anthony, director of Postdoctoral Program in Orthodontics at UT Dentistry, shares the latest in adult orthodontics care. Dr. Anthony reminds us about the benefits of treatment, the current options in improving your smile, and that age is not a barrier. This KENS 5 Medical Minute is a collaboration between UT Health San Antonio […]


Dental graduate embraces life’s redirection

April 12, 2023

Adrian Alanis, a senior dental student, subscribes to the notion that the path to success is never a smooth, straight line. Instead, the journey is full of peaks and valleys that take persistence, determination and maybe even a bit of serendipity to navigate.


Community members invited to attend Women’s Health Conference May 6

April 6, 2023

    UT Health San Antonio Women’s Health Conference slated for May 6. The annual Heart to Heart Women’s Health Conference, presented by UT Health San Antonio takes place May 6 at the San Antonio Botanical Gardens. The half-day event is from 8 a.m. to noon and tickets are $25. The event is dedicated to […]