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School of Dentistry introduces Many F.A.C.E.S. program at summer retreat

UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry officially introduced its Many F.A.C.E.S. program during the annual summer retreat on July 28. The initiative is designed to support the well-being, productivity, and engagement of faculty, staff, students, and residents while reflecting, as a public professional school, the culture of Texas.

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Annual Horwitz Lecture welcomes DDS Class of 2029 to dental profession

UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry’s Dental Class of 2029 was formally welcomed to the profession during the W. Kenneth Horwitz Professionalism and Ethics Lecture and Luncheon.

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DH Class of 2027 takes first step toward financial, career success

UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry’s Dental Hygiene Class of 2027 began their journey with a foundational lecture on financial strategy and professional presence, presented by PACE Center Practice Consulting.

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By the numbers: DDS Class of 2029, DH Class of 2027

UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry officially welcomed the Doctor of Dental Surgery Class of 2029 and Dental Hygiene Class of 2027 with the start of the 2025-26 academic year.

Faculty and staff cheer during the Marshmallow Challenge, a team-building activity using spaghetti, tape, and a marshmallow. One person measures their leaning tower as others laugh and react around the table.

Faculty test collaboration with Marshmallow Challenge

UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry faculty put their teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving skills to the test during the Marshmallow Challenge at the annual summer retreat.

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SNDA named 2025 National Small Chapter of the Year

For the second straight year, the Zeb F. Poindexter Chapter of the Student National Dental Association at UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry has been recognized as the National Small Chapter of the Year.

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Generations Conference 2025 set for Sept. 26-27

The PACE Center at UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry has announced the speaker lineup for Generations Conference 2025, featuring five exclusive presentations from distinguished dental professionals.