UTHSC In the Media


Here’s Why Your Teeth Might Feel More Sensitive in Cold Weather, According to a Dentist

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“We do have more patients report tooth sensitivity in colder months, especially in younger 18 to 44-year-olds that show gingival recession (a breakdown of gums),” says Ammar H. Abidi, DDS, PhD, associate professor in the college of dentistry and department of bioscience research at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center.


Statewide tour tells the story of UT Health Science Center’s reach, mission | Opinion

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In a small dental clinic at a community center in Chattanooga, we saw firsthand the statewide reach and amazing impact of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.


UTHSC College of Dentistry Alumna Tapped as Host for National Dental Conference

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The stage at the American Dental Association’s 2022 SmileCon in Houston was a long way from the North Memphis neighborhood where UT Health Science Center alumna Christina Rosenthal, DDS, MPH, grew up. The national spotlight as a host of the prestigious dental convention did not come for Dr. Rosenthal without a lot of hard work,… Read More


2022 CFO of the Year finalists and winner in the nonprofit category

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University Clinical Health’s (UCH) Mike Jackson is a licensed CPA and holds an MBA from Loyola Marymount University. In April 2021, he joined UCH, which is a University of Tennessee Health Science Center-affiliated practice and the largest non-hospital physician group in Memphis. – Jason Bolton


Statewide tour tells the story of UT Health Science Center’s reach, mission | Opinion

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It was Nov. 1, the second day of our three-day “Everywhere you Look, UTHSC” tour across Tennessee to raise awareness of UTHSC’s contributions to the health of all Tennesseans. We set out to visit with UTHSC’s hospital partners, team members, faculty, staff, students, alumni, friends and community leaders to show that UTHSC reaches far beyond… Read More


UTHSC partnership helps relieve financial barriers in nursing program

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Just within 25 miles of Memphis, there are over 2,300 registered nursing jobs listed on Indeed. However, a new partnership between Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare and UTHSC could help address it by focusing on covering the tuition and fees students face in the Accelerated Nursing Program.


Skipping Meals Could Shave Years Off Your Life

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A new study published online in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics suggests that people who skipped meals, fasted or ate their meals too closely together overall had higher risks of premature death. “At a time when intermittent fasting is widely touted as a solution for weight loss, metabolic health and disease prevention, our… Read More


Arkansas allows nurse practitioners full practice authority

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“To have full practice authority as a nurse practitioner means that we will be able to give better access to healthcare,” said Dr. Emma Murray, a Nurse Practitioner. When there is a need, Dr. Emma Murray answers. “I had a brother when I was about 35-years-old that was injured in a motor vehicle accident. He… Read More