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14th Annual Student Research Showcase set for Oct. 29

The Office of Research at UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry is excited to present the 14th Annual Student Research Showcase on Tuesday, Oct. 29.

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UT Dentists, School of Dentistry participate at Half Marathon Health Fair at Bellaire Station

Volunteers from UT Dentists and UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry provided individuals with free oral and dental screenings along with oral hygiene education as part of the 2024 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon & 10K..

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School of Dentistry ranks No. 1 in Texas, top 10 nationally in NIH funding

UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry is ranked first in Texas and 10th nationally among dental schools that received research funding from the National Institutes of Health in 2023, according to the annual Blue Ridge rankings.

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UTHealth Houston
School of Dentistry

Since its founding in 1905, The University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston has graduated more than 10,000 dentists, dental hygienists and postgraduate generalists and specialists. The dental school is part of UTHealth Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston), joining schools of medicine, nursing, public health, biomedical sciences, and biomedical informatics.

The School of Dentistry offers 11 accredited programs: DDS, dental hygiene, two primary care general residency programs, and advanced education programs in endodontics, oral and maxillofacial pathology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, and prosthodontics, plus dual-degree programs in partnership with the UTHealth School of Public Health and McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston and a joint certificate program with MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. Preceptor programs are also available.

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Patients


Known by several names throughout its history, UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry has served Southeast Texas since 1905, providing a broad range of services, from fillings to reconstructive surgery. Patients are cared for by students and residents under faculty supervision.

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Students


Each year, we enroll 100 DDS and 40 dental hygiene students. UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry students gain clinical skills at on-site clinics, hospitals, and through community outreach projects. Advanced and continuing education programs are offered as well.

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Research


UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry excels in several areas of research, including the biomedical and clinical sciences, education, dental informatics, and much more. Our research programs benefit from state-of-the-art equipment and world-renowned faculty.


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DDS Class of 1984 reunites after 40 years

October 07, 2024
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UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry welcomed back the DDS Class of 1984 as they celebrated the ruby anniversary of their commencement. Former classmates reconnected during an afternoon of camaraderie and fellowship.

 

World-Class Facilities

305,000

Square feet of clinical simulation
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20,000

Square feet of lab & research space

14,000

Square feet of conference
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October 30, 2024

Not to spoil your fun, but…what type of candy should you avoid this Halloween? UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry faculty, staff, and students share which ones they think are the worst for your teeth!