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  • Express-News: San Antonio researchers check synthetic version of capsaicin — the heat in chile peppers — for cancer-killing effects

    Monday, June 10, 2019

    By Lauren Caruba, San Antonio Express-News It’s known for giving chile peppers their spice, causing a burning sensation in any tissue it comes in contact with. But the properties of capsaicin could have a deeper significance. The relationship between pain and capsazepine, a synthetic version of the naturally occurring compound, was what led San Antonio researchers to study whether it could be used to combat oral and other types of cancer. view more

  • Dr. Hicks named vice-chair of dental accreditation commission

    Tuesday, February 26, 2019

    Jeffery Hicks, D.D.S. Jeffery Hicks, D.D.S., professor of comprehensive dentistry, has been appointed as vice-chair of the Commission on Dental Accreditation for 2019. view more

  • Dental students provide free care to Edgewood second-graders

    Friday, February 1, 2019

    About 250 Edgewood Independent School District second-graders received preventive care Feb. 1 from dental students from UT Health San Antonio’s School of Dentistry during a free dental clinic held in conjunction with National Children’s Dental Health Month. Another 250 Edgewood second-graders are expected to receive the same dental care this month. This is the 16th year that dental students, supervised by UT Health San Antonio faculty dentists, have provided preventive oral health care for Edgewood ISD students. view more

  • School of Dentistry acquires advanced, multiple 3D printer

    Thursday, September 27, 2018

    Advanced technology at UT Health San Antonio took a huge step forward with the acquisition by the School of Dentistry of an automated, multiple 3D printer. The Department of Comprehensive Dentistry and the university have partnered with Formlabs, a 3D printing technology developer and manufacturer. The printer, dubbed Formcells, is one of the first models of its kind, and the School of Dentistry is the only dental school in the country to have one, said Richard L. Zimmermann, D.D.S., assistant professor and the department’s director for digital application. view more

  • Dr. Hargreaves honored with Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Dental Research

    Tuesday, September 18, 2018

    Kenneth Hargreaves, D.D.S., Ph.D. Kenneth M. Hargreaves, D.D.S., Ph.D., professor and chair of the Department of Endodontics was named the 2018 recipient of the ADA Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Dental Research. view more

  • Researchers study herbal rinse to treat oral cancer

    Wednesday, September 12, 2018

    Mother Nature has a way of hiding cures for diseases in plants and minerals, awaiting human discovery. This may be the case with thymol, a compound found in several plants, including thyme, oregano, rosemary and bay leaves. “Thymol is already known to have anti-microbial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties,” said Cara Gonzales, D.D.S., Ph.D., associate professor in the School of Dentistry at UT Health San Antonio. Due to its medicinal properties, thymol is already an ingredient in a leading mouthwash, cosmetics and other products. view more

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