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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.

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Patel honored with UT System 2025 Regents Outstanding Teaching Award

Shalizeh A. “Shelly” Patel, DDS, MEd, distinguished teaching professor and associate dean for patient care at UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry, has been named a recipient of The University of Texas System 2025 Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award.

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Neumann named ASFHG Mentor of the Year

Ana Neumann, DDS, PhD, MPH, director of Dental Public Health at UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry, has been named The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship Houston Galveston 2025 Academic Mentor of the Year. Neumann was honored during the organization’s annual Celebration of Service.

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Women in Dentistry luncheon inspires faculty, alumni

UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry faculty and alumni came together in early October for Women in Dentistry: Leading with Purpose, a luncheon celebrating mentorship, collaboration, and the impact of women in the profession while inspiring attendees to reflect on purposeful practice.

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Prosthodontics alums reconnect at ACP Houston Chapter event

More than 30 alumni, residents, faculty, and local prosthodontists gathered for the Prosthodontic Advanced Education Alumni Reunion and ACP Houston Chapter Affinity Continuing Dental Education Program, hosted by UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry in late September at The ‘401.

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School of Dentistry represents at ADHA Annual Conference

Representatives from the UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry Department of Periodontics and Dental Hygiene participated in the American Dental Hygienists’ Association 2025 Annual Conference in early October.

UT Dentists expands access to care through CareCredit

UT Dentists, the clinical practice of UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry, has expanded its payment options by accepting CareCredit, a health care credit card designed to help patients manage out-of-pocket health care expenses.