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UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry kicks off Give Kids A Smile

UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry served as the national kickoff site for the American Dental Association’s Give Kids A Smile® program on Feb. 6, during National Children’s Dental Health Month, providing more than $111,000 in free dental care to 212 uninsured children from across the Greater Houston and Galveston areas.

February 06, 2026

Two dental students stand behind a trio of kid sisters inside a dental operatory in a clinical setting.

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Two individuals pose indoors during a formal ceremony, displaying an open certificate and a plaque.

Wong honored with Canadian Forces Medallion for decades of service to military dental surgery

April 29, 2026
A person in a blue suit, tie, and sunglasses sits on a stage playing a cello. Pink balloon letters spelling “CINDERFELLA” hang against a black curtain behind them. A violin rests on the floor nearby.

12th Annual Cinderfella raises more than $15,000 while honoring Mina Rosenthal-Eames

April 22, 2026
Exterior view of an orange brick building with signage reading “The University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston” against a blue sky.

Students named to national ASDA leadership roles

April 22, 2026
Five individuals stand in front of a wall labeled “Mahidol University Faculty of Dentistry.” Four participants in pink scrubs hold certificates from a student exchange program, while a person in a white coat stands centered with them.

Global perspective: Dental students complete inaugural international externship in Thailand

April 21, 2026
Three people sit at a lab station working with dental instruments, examining and adjusting a wax dental model while others work in the background.

UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry hosts Family Day for DDS Class of 2029

April 20, 2026
A professional portrait of a man in a dark pinstripe suit, white shirt, and orange patterned tie beside text reading “Beyond the CV — John A. Valenza, DDS, Dean, School of Dentistry,” with the UTHealth Houston logo below.

Beyond the CV: John A. Valenza, DDS

April 17, 2026
A female dental student wearing a light headscarf, silver outfit, and a blue OKU stole stands in front of an orange “Houston School of Dentistry” backdrop while holding several certificates and awards.

2026 class celebrated at DDS Senior Awards

April 17, 2026
Three people stand in front of a UTHealth Houston Giving Day backdrop decorated with colorful balloons, each holding a large sign promoting the event, including “it’s GIVING!,” “#UTHealthHoustonGivingDay,” and “UTHealth Houston Giving Day.”

Dental school community rallies for Giving Day 2026

April 14, 2026
Exterior view of an orange brick building with signage reading “The University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston” against a blue sky.

School of Dentistry receives national recognition at 2026 AADOCR meeting

April 14, 2026
A group of people pose under a large white tent behind a table with an orange UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry tablecloth. Most wear “Special Olympics Healthy Athletes.”

School of Dentistry volunteers support athletes at Special Olympics Texas soccer competition

April 13, 2026
Silver commemorative medallions with engraved designs hang from blue ribbons and are displayed in clear stands on a dark tabletop.

DDS Class of 1976 alumni honored at Half Century Society celebration

April 13, 2026
A woman wearing glasses and a patterned shirt stands in a library holding a framed award plaque. Large windows behind her show trees and nearby buildings.

Farach-Carson honored as IADR distinguished scientist in salivary research

April 10, 2026
A woman wearing glasses and a black shirt stands outdoors in a landscaped area holding a clear award plaque.

Patrounova receives TDHA Lifetime Achievement Award

March 31, 2026
A woman in blue scrubs stands in a hallway beside a glass display case filled with dental articulators. She holds a clear, house?shaped award plaque engraved with logo and award information.

School of Dentistry faculty recognized at 2026 ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition

March 30, 2026
A podium with a microphone stands in front of dark blue stage curtains lit by overhead lighting. A sign on the front of the podium displays the ADEA logo and the words “The Voice of Dental Education,” indicating a formal event or conference setting.

Dental school community presents at 2026 ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition

March 30, 2026
A woman sits on rocks outdoors with a gray labradoodle wearing a vest.

Therapy dog supports student well-being at School of Dentistry

March 30, 2026
People pose for a selfie at an indoor event with display boards behind them.

Emerging dental research shines at 2026 Scientific Table Clinic

March 26, 2026
A man wearing glasses and a light blue checkered shirt sits at a desk in a laboratory. A large computer monitor beside them displays a brightly colored microscopic image with fluorescent markers. Behind the desk is a high-end microscope.

Noriaki Ono honored as 2025 AAAS fellow

March 26, 2026
Volunteers, most wearing white “Special Olympics Healthy Athletes” shirts, pose behind a UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry table filled with dental?themed items.

School of Dentistry volunteers serve athletes at Special Olympics Texas Winter Games

March 25, 2026
Decorated arena stage with empty chairs, floral arrangements, and hanging banners.

School of Dentistry’s 121st Commencement Ceremony set for May 13 at NRG Arena

March 24, 2026

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