Fray recognized as SOTX featured clinical director

Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, promoting physical fitness, courage, joy, and community through shared experiences.

David Fray, DDS ’79, MBA, professor in the Department of General Practice and Dental Public Health at UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry, was featured in the August edition of the Special Olympics Texas newsletter, Health Happenings, in the Clinical Director Spotlight.

Fray has served as a Special Smiles Clinical Director for Special Olympics Texas for more than 25 years, dedicating his career to improving oral health care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. His longstanding commitment to adult special needs populations has shaped both his clinical practice and academic leadership.

Throughout his decades in dentistry, Fray has championed inclusive care models and advocated for increased access to dental services for underserved communities. His recognition by Special Olympics Texas highlights his enduring impact on public health and his dedication to service through education and outreach.