UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry

UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry students and faculty offered screenings, fluoride varnish, oral hygiene education, and more for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities at Noah’s House. Read more at Go.uth.edu/NoahsHouse. #WeAreUTSD #UTHealthHouston

#UTHealthHoustonGivingDay is here! Support the new Finals Feast to bring students together for meals and community during final exams as they focus on learning to care for their future patients. Help us reach our 600 donor goal by making your gift at go.uth.edu/GD26SOD!

Only one day to go until #UTHealthHoustonGivingDay! Join our community on April 7 for a powerful day of giving to advance oral care. With a goal of 600 donors, every gift — big or small — makes a difference. Join us for something BIG at go.uth.edu/GD26SOD!

Twenty years later, the UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry Class of 2005 gathered in Austin to celebrate two decades of milestones — and the lasting bonds formed in dental school. Read more at Go.uth.edu/DDS2005. #WeAreUTSD #UTHealthHouston

To celebrate #DoctorsDay, faculty at UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry enjoyed a catered breakfast, courtesy of Dean John A. Valenza, DDS ’81. Thank you for your dedication to education, patient care, research, and service. #WeAreUTSD #UTHealthHouston

Something powerful happens when we come together. Join us on April 7 for #UTHealthHoustonGivingDay — 24 hours to support students, research, and patient care. Our goal: 600 donors. Will you be one of them? Explore opportunities to make an early impact at go.uth.edu/GD26SOD!

Noriaki Ono, DDS, PhD, professor at UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry, has been named a 2025 fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science — a lifetime honor. Read more at Go.uth.edu/OnoAAAS. #WeAreUTSD #UTHealthHouston

UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry students and residents came together for the 2026 Scientific Table Clinic, showcasing research and practicing presentation skills across a wide range of oral health topics. Read more at Go.uth.edu/STC2026. #WeAreUTSD #UTHealthHouston

UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry volunteered at the annual Nigerian Cultural Parade and Festival, providing free oral health screenings, education, and resources to attendees in downtown Houston. Read more at Go.uth.edu/NigerianParade. #WeAreUTSD #UTHealthHouston

More than 250 UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry dental and dental hygiene students explored clinical tools at the annual Loupes Fair, learning how ergonomic loupes support posture and long-term career health. Read more at Go.uth.edu/LoupesFair. #WeAreUTSD #UTHealthHouston

UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry students made a strong showing at the 30th Annual Hinman Student Research Symposium, joining peers to present innovative oral health research. Read more at Go.uth.edu/Hinman. #WeAreUTSD #UTHealthHouston

Connecting through smiles. UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry and UT Dentists volunteers provided oral health screenings in the Mobile Dental Van while sharing education, games, and giveaways with families. Read more at Go.uth.edu/MarathonFair. #WeAreUTSD #UTHealthHouston

Happy #DentistsDay! We celebrate the dentists of UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry — our students, residents, faculty, and alumni — who advance oral health to improve overall health through patient care, education, research, and service. #WeAreUTSD #UTHealthHouston

UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry students presented 60 posters and oral presentations at the 15th Annual Student Research Showcase. Wenyuan Shi, PhD, delivered the Butler Distinguished Lecture. Read more at Go.uth.edu/SRShowcase. #WeAreUTSD #UTHealthHouston

Professor Cristiane S. Fonteles, DDS, MS, PhD, has been named head of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry. Read more at Go.uth.edu/FontelesPeds. #WeAreUTSD #UTHealthHouston

A proven academic leader, Emily Falls, RDH, BSDH, MAEd, has been appointed director of dental hygiene at UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry. Read more at Go.uth.edu/FallsDH. #WeAreUTSD #UTHealthHouston

As National Children’s Dental Health Month comes to a close, join UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry dental hygiene students and faculty in promoting the importance of healthy smiles for kids. #WeAreUTSD #UTHealthHouston #NCDHM

Western flair meets school spirit. The UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry community is celebrating #GoTexanDay in true Texas style. See more photos at Go.uth.edu/Flickr. #WeAreUTSD #UTHealthHouston

UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry students gathered for a Black History Month celebration hosted by the Zeb Poindexter Chapter of the Student National Dental Association. See more photos at Go.uth.edu/Flickr. #WeAreUTSD #UTHealthHouston #BHM

UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry students marked the start of #LunarNewYear by creating lucky knot keychains — a hands‑on tradition symbolizing good fortune and connection for the year ahead. See more photos at Go.uth.edu/Flickr. #WeAreUTSD #UTHealthHouston