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UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry Archives May 31, 2024 
 
Scott R. Makins, DDS ’80, MS, makes a heart shape with his hands while delivering the inspirational message at UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry’s 119th Commencement Ceremony.

Classes of 2024 honored at School of Dentistry’s 119th graduation

UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry welcomed 179 graduates — 102 doctorate of dental surgery, 45 advanced education, 21 bachelor of science in dental hygiene, eight registered dental hygienists, and three master of science in dental hygiene — of the Classes of 2024 to its alumni base during the 119th Commencement Ceremony on May 10 inside NRG Arena.

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Dr. Dan Bentley holds his framed certificate for the John P. McGovern Outstanding Teaching Award inside his Red Practice.

Bentley receives McGovern Outstanding Teaching Award

Associate Professor Dan A. Bentley, DDS, has been named the 2024 recipient of the John P. McGovern Outstanding Teaching Award at UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry.

Dr. Vuvi Nguyen with her framed certificate for the John H. Freeman Award for Faculty Teaching.

Nguyen wins Freeman Award for Faculty Teaching

Assistant Professor Vuvi Nguyen, MS, PhD, has been named the 2024 recipient of the John H. Freeman Award for Faculty Teaching at UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry.

Associate Professor Leanna Nguyen, RDH, BSDH, MS, holds her certificate for the Lorna J. Bruning Award for Outstanding Teaching.

Nguyen garners Bruning Award for Outstanding Teaching

Associate Professor Leanna Nguyen, RDH, BSDH, MS, has been named the 2024 recipient of the Lorna J. Bruning Award for Outstanding Teaching at UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry.

Decorations in the Denton A. Cooley, MD and Ralph C. Cooley, DDS University Life Center for the Dental Hygiene Class of 2024 Awards.

Class of 2024 celebrated at Dental Hygiene Awards

Students from the DH Class of 2024 were recognized at UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry’s annual awards ceremony. Sixteen awards were given to members of the soon-to-be graduating class.

Andrew Roberts, DDS ’24 (center), presented his Global Clinical Case Contest for the North America Region certificate. Pictured with faculty mentor Dr. Magda Eldiwany (left) and Katelyn Higgs of Dentsply Sirona.

Roberts wins Global Clinical Case Contest for North America Region

Andrew Roberts, DDS, of the Dental Class of 2024 at UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry has been recognized as the winner of the Dentsply Sirona Global Clinical Case Contest for the North America Region.

People dancing at alumni dental prom

Inaugural Alumni Dental Prom raises funds for student scholarships

UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry successfully held the inaugural Alumni Dental Prom in the spring. The event saw attendees gather to share memories, connect with colleagues, and raise $7,000 towards student scholarships.

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Graduation 2024
Graduation 2024
Dental Hygiene Class of 2024 Awards
Dental Hygiene Class of 2024 Awards
Alumni Dental Prom
Alumni Dental Prom

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