A typical Western high-fat diet can increase the risk of painful disorders common in people with conditions such as diabetes or obesity, according to a groundbreaking paper authored by a team led by The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.

Dakota Miller, DDS, and Cynthia Uzoukwu, DDS, both graduated with the Class of 2021 and within two weeks were seen back on campus volunteering with the Hispanic Center of Excellence's summer LEAD program.

Anibal Diogenes, DDS, MS, PhD, and Nasser Barghi, DDS, MA, were recognized as awardees of the 2021 Faculty Research and Master Clinician Awards for their individual, outstanding achievements.

Olivia Birkelbach and Veronica Gonzalez have been elected to represent dental non-faculty employees on the Staff Advisory Council.

UT Health San Antonio’s float in the Texas Cavaliers River Parade, June 21, celebrated the School of Dentistry’s 50th anniversary.

For more than 40 years, Sylvia Canales Ballinger was that special dental hygienist whose patients looked forward to seeing for their dental cleanings.

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