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Leading dental education in Texas

Preparing the next generation of dental professionals with innovative programs, leading-edge research, and compassionate clinical care in the heart of the Texas Medical Center.

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Shaping the future of dentistry

Compassionate patient care, groundbreaking research, and a culture of giving come together to advance oral health and improve lives across communities.

Education

Education at UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry blends academic excellence with advanced clinical training in a state-of-the-art facility located in the Texas Medical Center. With accredited programs in dental surgery, dental hygiene, advanced education, and international training, the school prepares students to become skilled, compassionate professionals ready to lead in oral health care.

Patient care

UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry offers compassionate, high-quality dental care for patients of all ages. Choose from Student Clinics, where dental students provide care under close faculty supervision; Advanced Clinics, staffed by dentists completing specialty training; or Faculty Clinics, where expert faculty practitioners deliver comprehensive treatment through UT Dentists.

Research

Researchers at UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry explore a broad spectrum of scientific disciplines that impact oral and overall health. Areas of expertise include biomaterials and dental materials, craniofacial biology, dental informatics, dental public health, immunology, oral cancers and cancer therapy, the oral microbiome, and tissue regeneration. 

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First dental school
in Texas

The first dental school in Texas and a founding force behind the world-renowned Texas Medical Center.

Homegrown dentists, statewide impact

Building the future of oral health in Texas, with more than 85% of graduates staying in-state.

Leading Texas in dental research

No. 1 in NIH funding statewide — driving discoveries that advance oral and overall health.

School of Dentistry marks 121st commencement ceremony, honors 2026 classes

UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry welcomed graduates of the Class of 2026 to its alumni base during its 121st Commencement Ceremony on May 13 inside NRG Arena. 

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