The race to outsmart oral cancer
March 28, 2025
UT Health San Antonio researcher is racing to bring hope for oral cancer patients. Cara Gonzales, DDS, PhD, discusses the signs, risks and why early detection is more important than ever.
Groundbreaking in vivo imaging uncovers pain pathways, paving way for new TMJ treatments
February 11, 2025
In a study published in December 2024 in the journal Pain, a research team led by Yu Shin Kim, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, The University of Health Science Center at San Antonio, observed for the first time the simultaneous activity of more than 3,000 trigeminal ganglion (TG) neurons.
San Antonio scientists investigate impact of violence on rates of dental care use
January 29, 2025
Our understanding of the interconnectedness between dental and medical health has grown immensely in recent years and is paving the way for new research. Dental care is an essential part of both oral health and overall physical health, but nearly two in five American adults report not having a dental care visit in the past […]