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

UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry welcomed 177 graduates of the Class of 2026 to its alumni base during its 121st Commencement Ceremony on May 13 inside NRG Arena.

May 14, 2026

A graduate in black doctoral regalia with purple and orange accents hugs a family member on stage during a commencement ceremony. Behind them are university banners, the Texas and U.S. flags, and a large screen showing a live feed of the event.

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A group of 10 people in white lab coats stands together in a cleanroom setting. The person in the center holds a rectangular device with blue handles. Behind them is a large backdrop showing the interior of a spacecraft.

School of Dentistry research launches to International Space Station aboard SpaceX CRS-34 mission

May 21, 2026
A graduate in black doctoral regalia with purple and orange accents hugs a family member on stage during a commencement ceremony. Behind them are university banners, the Texas and U.S. flags, and a large screen showing a live feed of the event.

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

May 14, 2026
A group of people stand indoors holding certificates during a recognition event associated with UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry. They are dressed in formal attire and pose in front of wooden double doors and a projection screen.

OKU Mu Mu Chapter welcomes 2026 inductees, celebrates excellence in scholarship and character

May 4, 2026
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
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
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
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 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
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

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