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Silva begins as dean of UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry

Renato M. Silva, DDS, MS, PhD, returned to UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry on Sept. 30 as its ninth dean, bringing his career in academic dentistry back to the school where he spent more than a decade as a faculty member and department chair.

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A group of five people stand in a clinical setting, with one wearing a dark suit and the others in medical scrubs, gathered near office partitions and equipment while talking together.

Silva begins as dean of UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry

September 30, 2026
A person in a white lab coat stands in a well-equipped research laboratory with shelves of supplies, pipette tip boxes, test tube racks, and other scientific equipment in the background.

Fakhouri awarded grant to investigate craniofacial birth defects

September 29, 2026
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Family establishes two endowments in Wong’s name

September 28, 2026
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16th Annual Student Research Showcase set for Oct. 27

September 25, 2026
A multi-story brick building with the U.S. and Texas flags flying in front under a clear blue sky.

Dental school recognizes 2027 endowed faculty holders

September 24, 2026
A group of 10 people in scrubs and red lanyards stand behind a UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry table displaying pamphlets, dental models, and educational materials. A wall poster is visible behind them.

MOSAIC outreach brings dental care to health fair

September 23, 2026
Four people in scrubs and a T-shirt stand in front of an IADT Global Dental and Oral Trauma Day logo, with shelves of medical and dental textbooks behind them.

Dental students raise awareness for Global Dental and Oral Trauma Day

September 22, 2026
A hallway display titled Endowed Lectureships features multiple framed posters mounted on a white wall with a blue header, each highlighting a different named lectureship.

School of Dentistry refreshes endowed lecture series displays

September 21, 2026
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Meet the 2026-27 student-elected class officers, representatives

September 18, 2026
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UT Dentists to provide dental care at Houston Food Bank CORE

September 15, 2026
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ASDA Chapter hosts Annual Career and Vendor Fair

September 9, 2026
Four individuals in formal attire stand together in front of a stage as one holds a framed certificate recognizing John A. Valenza, DDS, as dean emeritus.

Valenza’s legacy celebrated with dean emeritus appointment

September 3, 2026
A person stands indoors holding a framed UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry certificate recognizing Karen F. Novak, DDS, MS, PhD, as professor emerita, with large windows behind them showing trees and outdoor seating.

14 faculty receive tenure, promotions, emeritae appointments

August 31, 2026
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School of Dentistry to host Sept. 15 blood drive

August 31, 2026
A man in a dark suit raises his hand while a group of people in white lab coats applaud around him in an auditorium setting.

Leave a message for Dean John A. Valenza, DDS ’81

August 27, 2026
Four individuals stand indoors holding framed Honorary Alumni certificates from UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry .

School of Dentistry honors four as 2026 honorary alumni

August 27, 2026
Two individuals stand indoors in front of a brick wall and a UNICA banner; one holds a certificate while both pose for a formal recognition photo.

Jaramillo shares expertise with endodontic residents in Honduras

August 26, 2026
A modern dental operatory features a reclining dental chair, attached equipment, a dentist’s stool, a countertop with cabinetry, and a computer monitor, all within a bright space accented by wood paneling and frosted glass partitions.

Meet the clinical leadership teams in student clinics

August 24, 2026
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School of Dentistry, UT Dentists support families through summer outreach

August 20, 2026
A group of students sit at desks facing a projected Dental Anatomy slide during a classroom lecture.

By the numbers: DDS Class of 2030, DH Class of 2028

August 17, 2026

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