What started as bleeding gums for Barbara Smith turned out to be early tongue cancer. A biopsy at UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry revealed the diagnosis, and thanks to the quick action of UT Dentists, the cancer was removed. Her story shows why oral health matters: go.uth.edu/BarbaraSmith

Finding time for scholarly writing can be tough, but UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry faculty, residents, and trainees turned ideas into publications, proposals, and collaborations through the Writing Club. Read more at Go.uth.edu/WritingClub. #WeAreUTSD #UTHealthHouston

On Sept. 1, 1987, John A. Valenza, DDS ’81, joined the UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry faculty. Thanks for your continued service, dedication, and leadership! #WeAreUTSD #UTHealthHouston

Assistant Professor Sahar Dowlatshahi, DDS, MMSc, has been named a 2025 recipient of the Excellence in Teaching and Mentoring Award from the American Academy of Periodontology. Read more at Go.uth.edu/AAPExcellence. #WeAreUTSD #UTHealthHouston

Francesca Scalise, a member of UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry’s DDS Class of 2026, has been named one of six winners in the Colgate Power of a Smile Challenge, selected from applicants across North America. Read more at Go.uth.edu/SmileChallenge. #WeAreUTSD #UTHealthHouston

UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry alumna Terri L. Alani, DDS ’81, the “Texas Tooth Lady,” will appear as one of 23 women vying for love on Season 2 of ABC’s #TheGoldenBachelor, premiering Wednesday, Sept. 24. Read more at Go.uth.edu/GoldenBachelor. #WeAreUTSD #UTHealthHouston

As winning bidder of “Topgolf with the Dean” at the 2nd Annual Alumni Dental Prom, Joetta Bellar Yates ’89, retired dental hygienist, enjoyed a Saturday outing with her family, Dean John A. Valenza, DDS ’81, & Associate Dean Robert D. Spears, PhD, MS. #WeAreUTSD #UTHealthHouston

The CCR-PRC Annual Joint Retreat hosted 91 attendees across disciplines to showcase the latest research from their respective UTHealth Houston labs, hear from renowned keynote speakers, and present posters. Read more at Go.uth.edu/CCRPRCRetreat. #WeAreUTSD #UTHealthHouston

Best of luck to our six UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry alumni at the Texas Academy of General Dentistry’s 2025 Texas Academy Awards up for Texas Dentist of the Year™ and Texas New Dentist of the Year. Read more at Go.uth.edu/TAANom. #WeAreUTSD #UTHealthHouston

It’s a tie! Congratulations to co-winners of the 2025 Texas Dentist of the Year™, Victor Rodriguez, DDS ’95, and Partha Mukherji, DDS, General Practice Residency ’02. #WeAreUTSD #UTHealthHouston

UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry alumni Victor Rodriguez, DDS ’95, and Partha Mukherji, DDS, General Practice Residency ’02, have been named the co-recipients of the 2025 Texas Dentist of the Year™. Read more at Go.uth.edu/TXDentist2025. #WeAreUTSD #UTHealthHouston

One year after a landmark rule change expanded dental hygienists’ scope in Texas, UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry is celebrating the success of its local infiltration anesthesia certification course. Read more at Go.uth.edu/DHLIAYear1. #WeAreUTSD #UTHealthHouston

UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry marks Global Dental and Oral Trauma Day (Sept. 21) to raise awareness on prevention, treatment, and management of dental injuries. #WeAreUTSD #UTHealthHouston #GDOTD

Severe migraines, brain fog, and fatigue once made daily life daunting for Carolina Yguerabide. Now, with scholarship support at UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry, she is turning her experience into compassion for future patients. Watch her story: go.uth.edu/CarolinaYguera…

One-hundred twenty-eight UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry staff volunteered at the Houston Food Bank over the summer, sorting and repacking 12,706 pounds of food that will providing an estimated 10,589 meals. Read more at Go.uth.edu/FoodBank. #WeAreUTSD #UTHealthHouston

The rooms are ready for UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry’s Generations Conference 2025. Five distinguished speakers. Two days of insight, connection, and growth. Fresh perspectives. Meaningful relationships. A stronger dental community. #WeAreUTSD #UTHealthHouston

Introducing UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry Many F.A.C.E.S. — a new initiative designed to Foster, Affirm, Create, Empower, and Strive toward well-being, productivity, and engagement at the dental school. Read more at Go.uth.edu/FACES. #WeAreUTSD #UTHealthHouston

Throughout October, UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry proudly celebrates National Dental Hygiene Month as we honor our incredible dental hygiene community! #WeAreUTSD #UTHealthHouston #NDHM

Oct. 2, 1905: Classes officially began at UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry, then called Texas Dental College, in rented quarters at the corner of Congress and Travis streets in downtown Houston. #WeAreUTSD #UTHealthHouston

This week, #UTHealthHouston President Melina Kibbe, MD, led her first University Leadership Council meeting, hearing from student, faculty, and staff leadership on goals and activities for the new academic year.