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UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry’s Simon Young, DDS, MD, PhD, has been named the 2026 Graham Family Scholar. His $450K award will advance a novel immunotherapy approach to help prevent oral cancer recurrence. Read more at Go.uth.edu/YoungGFS. #WeAreUTSD #UTHealthHouston
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Alumna Rena N. D’Souza, DDS, MS, PhD, returned to UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry to encourage interdisciplinary collaboration that translates research into patient and community impact. Read more at Go.uth.edu/DSouzaLecture. #WeAreUTSD #UTHealthHouston
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Cool for the summer. Polaroids and smiles. #WeAreUTSD #UTHealthHouston
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More than 1,000 graduates. One unforgettable milestone. 🎓💙 The UTHealth Houston Class of 2026 is ready to lead in health care, science, research, and service. Congratulations to our newest alumni as they begin the next chapter of their journey. 🎥 go.uth.edu/Commencement2026.
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On June 1, 2011, John A. Valenza, DDS ’81, was appointed dean of UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry after serving as interim dean for two years. As he prepares to retire on Aug. 31, we honor his years of leadership and decades of service on faculty. #WeAreUTSD #UTHealthHouston
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More than 120 students and residents at UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry receive scholarship support during the 2025-26 academic year, with donor generosity contributing more than $375,000 in gifts. Read more at Go.uth.edu/Scholarship2026. #WeAreUTSD #UTHealthHouston
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On this #MemorialDay, we remember those who laid down their lives for our freedom.
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Research from UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry is aboard the International Space Station as part of VIBES — a project studying how low-intensity vibration may help preserve bone health in microgravity. Read more at Go.uth.edu/VIBES. #WeAreUTSD #UTHealthHouston
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Still as special. On May 21, 2012, UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry opened its home at 7500 Cambridge St. on the South Campus of the Texas Medical Center — a place where education, patient care, research, and community come together every day. #WeAreUTSD #UTHealthHouston
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UTHealth Houston has been named to LinkedIn’s inaugural Top Companies: City Edition list for Houston, recognizing employers that create strong opportunities for career growth, professional development, and long-term success.
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UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry orthodontics faculty and residents are proud to recognize World Orthodontic Health Day, highlighting the impact of orthodontic care on oral health, function, confidence, and quality of life. #WeAreUTSD #UTHealthHouston #Orthodontics #WOHD
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Congratulations, #ClassOf2026! From crossing the stage to celebrating alongside family and friends, commencement marked an unforgettable milestone for the newest graduates of UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry. #WeAreUTSD #UTHealthHouston #HoustonsHealthUniversity
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The stage is set! Join us for UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry’s 121st Commencement Ceremony, as we celebrate the #ClassOf2026 starting at 2 p.m. from NRG Arena. Tune in at Go.uth.edu/Grad2026. #WeAreUTSD #UTHealthHouston #HoustonsHealthUniversity
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Over 170 #ClassOf2026 students will cross the stage during UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry’s 121st Commencement Ceremony at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13, at NRG Arena. Read more at Go.uth.edu/Grad2026. #WeAreUTSD #UTHealthHouston #HoustonsHealthUniversity
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UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry retweeted
Next stop: the stage 🎓🧡 Commencement is almost here at UTHealth Houston. #UTHealthHouston #HoustonsHealthUniversity #UTHealthHoustonMade #ClassOf2026
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Thank you to our UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry community for joining us at the Alumni and Friends Reception during the TDA Meeting and celebrating the connections and memories that continue to bring us together. #WeAreUTSD #UTHealthHouston #TDAMeeting2026
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Professor David E. Jaramillo, DDS, represented UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry on the international stage with invited lectures at major endodontic conferences in Poland and Egypt. Read more at Go.uth.edu/JaramilloEndo. #WeAreUTSD #UTHealthHouston
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Averaging 3 restorations per student, the Red Practice earned UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry’s Digital Dentistry Practice of the Year honors for the most CAD/CAM cases completed with the lowest remake rate. Read more at Go.uth.edu/DDPY-2025. #WeAreUTSD #UTHealthHouston
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Students at UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry took a “paws” from studying to spend time with a few four-legged companions. Between exams and practicals, tail wags, treats, and quiet moments offered a welcome reset. #WeAreUTSD #UTHealthHouston
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