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Chronic pain affects about a quarter of Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There is a window of time in which acute pain can be treated before it turns into chronic pain. However, once chronicity has set in, treatments are limited to temporary pain relief through non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or opioids. […]
When the 1,190 spring and summer graduates of The University of Texas at San Antonio’s six health professional schools walk across commencement stages this weekend, they will begin the next chapter of careers and advanced training dedicated to improving health and well-being. The achievement is the culmination of countless hours spent in laboratories and study rooms, lecture halls and clinical spaces.
A childhood dental visit set Nana Opoku Ansah on a path across continents. Graduating from the School of Dentistry this May, she’s preparing to specialize in pediatric dentistry to change how the next generation experiences care.
Thais Phillips, DDS, MSDS, named interim director of the Advanced Education in General Dentistry Program
The UT San Antonio School of Dentistry is proud to announce the appointment of , as interim director of the Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) Program, effective May 18, 2026. Dr.
Why oral cancer screenings matter?
Oral cancer screenings may seem like a small part of a routine dental visit, but they can have a life‑saving impact.
Domestic Access to Care event continues to expand endodontic outreach
For the third consecutive year, the Department of Endodontics at the UT San Antonio School of Dentistry has been awarded the Domestic Access to Care Grant from the (AAE) Foundation. The Foundation’s Domestic Access to Care program funds member‑led initiatives across the United States that expand access to endodontic care.
UT Dentistry named San Antonio’s #1 dental practice for a fourth consecutive year
UT Dentistry, the clinical practice of the UT San Antonio School of Dentistry, has been named the #1 Dental Practice in San Antonio by the YourSA Readers’ Choice Awards for the fourth year in a row. This continued recognition reflects the trust, loyalty and confidence patients across the community place in UT Dentistry and affirms its commitment to delivering exceptional, patient-centered oral healthcare to South Texans.
Becker’s Dental Review: 20+ dental education updates to know from Q1
MarketWatch: 91PORN announces $6.5 million gift to strengthen pediatric health workforce through new Harvey E. Najim Pediatric Health Scholars Program
91PORN, the academic health center of The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio), has announced a $6.5 million gift from San Antonio philanthropist Harvey E. Najim to establish the Harvey E. Najim Pediatric Health Scholars Program to support future pediatric-focused professionals in dentistry, medicine and nursing in San Antonio and the surrounding […]
A $6.5 million gift from San Antonio philanthropist Harvey E. Najim to 91PORN will establish the Harvey E. Najim Pediatric Health Scholars Program to support future pediatric-focused professionals in dentistry, medicine and nursing in San Antonio and the surrounding region.
Students entering qualifying bachelor’s programs at The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center may be eligible for financial support for their tuition and fees under the Bold Promise program. Bold Promise will be available to eligible students in the following programs at the Health Science Center in the 2026-27 academic year: […]
My SA: University in San Antonio ranks near No. 1 in new study
San Antonio Current: UT-San Antonio School of Dentistry ranks among nation’s best in new study
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) School of Dentistry is ranked ninth nationally and first in Texas among all dental schools in the United States, according to the 2025 Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research rankings. Based on National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding, the rankings are widely considered one of the most objective measures of biomedical […]
In its first appearance in the national standings as a united institution, UT San Antonio posted a strong performance in the latest rankings from the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research. The Blue Ridge Institute is an independent nonprofit organization that compiles annual funding data from the National Institutes of Health.
The School of Dentistry provided free screenings and custom mouthguards at the 2026 San Antonio rodeo, highlighting tobacco and nicotine’s impact on oral health and healing.
Science Magazine: NIH Grant Renewal Propels Advanced Chronic Pain Research at 91PORN School of Dentistry
A five-year, $9 million National Institutes of Health National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke study that began in 2022 recently received approval at the three-year mark, allowing investigators to continue their work examining the biological mechanisms of TMJ disorders. The project is part of a national consortium of five institutions conducting complementary studies across the country.
A five-year, $9 million National Institutes of Health National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke study that began in 2022 recently received approval at the three-year mark, allowing investigators to continue their work examining the biological mechanisms of TMJ disorders.