Research to advance surgical safety, regenerative medicine, and support the next generation of oral and maxillofacial surgeons earned national recognition at the AAOMS annual meeting.
An endowment established by alumnus Charles Hoopingarner, DDS ’73, honors Fred “Old Dog” Simmons, Jr., DDS ’58, and will help prepare faculty to inspire future dental educators.
Alumnus Jonathan Vogel, DDS ’18, received the American Dental Association’s 2026 10 Under 10 Award, recognizing his leadership, advocacy, and contributions to the profession.
Alumnus Harold A. Henson, RDH, MEd, PhD, is the first dental hygiene faculty member from the school appointed to the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations.
Professor Joe C. Ontiveros, DDS, MS, brings more than 25 years of experience at the dental school to his new role as chair of the Department of Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontics.
As National Dental Hygiene Month comes to a close, we celebrate the dental hygiene community at UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry. Thank you for helping patients achieve healthier smiles through your expertise and compassion.
