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Holiday Closure - 

UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 24, through Friday, Jan. 2, in observance of winter break. The School of Dentistry will reopen Monday, Jan. 5, and clinical operations will resume that afternoon. The Urgent Care Clinic is by appointment only.

Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontics Research

Innovating the Future of Restorative Dentistry

Research initiatives focus on advanced materials, emerging technologies, and clinical outcomes, expanding the scientific foundation of restorative and prosthodontic care.

  • Key Focus Areas
    • Oral biomaterials and biomimetics
    • Esthetic and implant dentistry
    • Digital workflows and prosthodontic innovations
  • Research Output
    • Faculty and residents publish in peer-reviewed journals, contribute book chapters, and present findings nationally and internationally. 
  • Collaborations
    • Partnerships with institutions such as The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center enhance research opportunities and interdisciplinary care models.
  • Leadership in Discovery
    • Faculty serve in leadership roles in national and international organizations. Residents consistently excel in research competitions, including multiple top placements at the American College of Prosthodontists John J. Sharry Research Competition.