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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.

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UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry selected as national kickoff site for Give Kids A Smile 2026

UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry has been selected by the American Dental Association as the 2026 national kickoff site for the Give Kids A Smile® program — marking the first time the school will host the nationwide launch of this celebrated outreach initiative.

October 30, 2025

Two dental professionals attend to a patient in a dental chair. In the foreground, a computer monitor displays the Give Kids A Smile logo from the American Dental Association, featuring cartoon illustrations of a smiling boy and girl.

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A large group dental hygiene students in their white coats stand with faculty on the front steps of a building exterior.

Dental Hygiene Class of 2027 celebrates milestone with white coat ceremony

December 15, 2025
Dental care providers wearing scrubs pose for a group photo around an event table.

School of Dentistry volunteers serve adults with IDD at Noah’s House

December 1, 2025
Six students stand together on a grassy field, all wearing bright yellow-green sports pinnies with black numbers, hoisting a large gold trophy with two handles and a wooden base.

Dental school claims UTHealth Houston Sports Day crown

November 24, 2025
A group of adults poses in front of a large illuminated sign reading “Welcome UTDB CLASS OF 2005,” indicating a reunion event.

Dental Class of 2005 celebrates 20-year reunion

November 20, 2025
Three dental students stand outdoors in Houston wearing dental-themed costumes.

School of Dentistry volunteers at 2025 Nigerian Cultural Parade and Festival

November 19, 2025
Students gathered indoors during the Loupes Fair event, with several attendees standing in line and holding items.

ASDA hosts annual Loupes Fair for students

November 17, 2025
A woman with long dark hair, wearing a black blazer with gold buttons, sits beside a black Baldwin grand piano in front of a chalkboard filled with musical notation.

Faculty Spotlight: Grace Huang, DMD, MMSc

November 13, 2025
Two dental students wearing masks and protective gowns pose with a smiling patient in a dental chair during the Give Vets a Smile event at UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry.

Give Vets a Smile honors 90 veterans with free dental care

November 11, 2025
People gathered in a hallway near poster boards, engaged in conversation during an indoor event.

15th Annual Student Research Showcase highlights findings

November 10, 2025
Group standing behind a table with dental products and brochures at an indoor event.

UT Dentists, School of Dentistry promote oral health at half marathon health fair

November 7, 2025
A man wearing glasses, a tan suit, and a patterned tie smiles while standing in front of a black-and-white portrait of himself on display.

A Message from Dean John A. Valenza, DDS ’81

November 6, 2025
A woman with long black hair stands in a dental office, smiling and wearing a white lab coat over a turquoise top. Behind her, a window reveals a cityscape with buildings.

Alumna Le appointed to CODA Review Committee on Oral Medicine Education

November 6, 2025
Five individuals stand together indoors, dressed in formal business attire. The central figure, an older man, is joined by four students in a conference setting.

Dental students represent School of Dentistry at SPEA Annual Session

November 4, 2025
Three researchers in lab coats and scrubs stand in a research lab at UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry.

UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry joins $17M national effort to transform jaw pain treatment

November 4, 2025
Blue coach bus sits parked in front of a building.

School of Dentistry to host Dec. 2 blood drive

November 3, 2025
Two dental professionals attend to a patient in a dental chair. In the foreground, a computer monitor displays the Give Kids A Smile logo from the American Dental Association, featuring cartoon illustrations of a smiling boy and girl.

UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry selected as national kickoff site for Give Kids A Smile 2026

October 30, 2025
Dental hygiene students in scrubs kneel in front of an exterior building sign. Three students shape their hands together to make a tooth.

DH students hold National Dental Hygiene Month outreach events

October 24, 2025
Window sign for the Department of Periodontics and Dental Hygiene.

Dental hygienists, students recognized during National Dental Hygiene Month

October 24, 2025
Dental students pose with a faculty member in pink scrubs in front of a clinical alcove.

Dental school shows support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in pink

October 22, 2025

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