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UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry Archives March 31, 2025 
 
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Center for Health Promotion rings in one year of services

UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry’s Center for Health Promotion celebrated the first anniversary of services in a ribbon-cutting ceremony in February. The first-of-its-kind clinic is a hub where dentistry, medicine, and behavioral health come together to prevent disease and promote the oral and overall health of patients.

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Students, residents exhibit findings at 2025 Scientific Table Clinic

Students and residents of UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry shared research findings and practiced their oral presentations on an assortment of topics at the 2025 Scientific Table Clinic in March.

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School of Dentistry retains No. 1 in Texas, top-10 national ranking in NIH funding

UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry, for a second straight year, ranked first in Texas and 10th nationally among dental schools that received research funding from the National Institutes of Health in 2024.

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Younan, Periodontics win at 2025 SWSP Meeting

Second-year resident Mary Younan, DDS, won the 2025 John F. Prichard Graduate Research Competition, while the periodontics department was recognized with the award for Outstanding Scientific Article at the Southwest Society of Periodontics Business Meeting.

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UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry announces new International Dentist Education Program

UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry has announced its new International Dentist Education Program, an innovative program offering a 27-month pathway to a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree.

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Floss n' Fenders car show to support veterans April 12

Rev your engines and join the UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry’s inaugural Floss n’ Fenders Car Show from 9 a.m. to noon April 12. Car enthusiasts, alumni, and the community are invited to the day of fun and charitable giving. Proceeds will support the Give Vets a Smile initiative.

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School of Dentistry’s 120th Commencement Ceremony set for May 14 at NRG Arena

UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry will see over 170 doctorate of dental surgery, dental hygiene, and advanced education students cross the stage during its 120th Commencement Ceremony at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, May 14, at NRG Arena.

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