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UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry Archives August 30, 2024 
 
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DH Class of 2026 recognized in white coat ceremony

UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry welcomed 30 students from the Dental Hygiene Class of 2026 to the dental profession during a special white coat ceremony held Aug. 17 in the Denton A. Cooley, MD and Ralph C. Cooley, DDS University Life Center.

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Olson named associate dean for technology services, informatics

Gregory W. Olson, DDS, MSc, has been named the new associate dean for Technology Services and Informatics, effective Sept. 1. He has served as the pediatric dentistry chair since 2018.

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DDS Class of 2028 recognized at Horwitz Lecture & Luncheon

UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry welcomed 106 students from the Dental Class of 2028 to the profession at The W. Kenneth Horwitz Professionalism and Ethics Lecture and Luncheon.

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SNDA recognized as 2024 National Small Chapter of the Year

The Student National Dental Association chapter has been recognized as the 2024 National Small Chapter of the Year at the 52nd Annual SNDA National Convention, a first for UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry.

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Cleft & Craniofacial Club participates in WONDERKids Workshop

Students in the Cleft and Craniofacial Club at UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry participated in a day of fun and fellowship for children with facial differences over the summer at the annual WONDERKids Workshop.

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By the numbers: DDS Class of 2028, DH Class of 2026

UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry officially welcomed the Doctorate of Dental Surgery Class of 2028 and Dental Hygiene Class of 2026 with the start of the 2024-25 academic year.

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Students, faculty volunteer at back-to-school events

During August, UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry representatives participated in several back-to-school health and wellness fairs to help children and adults prepare for the new school year.

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Student Ice Cream Social 2024
Student Ice Cream Social 2024
First Day of 2024-25 Academic Year
First Day of 2024-25 Academic Year
Student Groups Showcase 2024-25
Student Groups Showcase 2024-25

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