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School of Dentistry Alumni

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With more than 12,000 UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry graduates working as dentists and dental hygienists, our alumni community has a significant impact on the oral and overall health of our families, friends, and neighbors.

12,381
Alumni (1943 - Present)
553
Full-time Students
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Join fellow alumni in guiding students who dream of walking a path like the one you’ve paved while helping shape the future of this critical health field.

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Our school offers many opportunities to stay in touch with former classmates and make new connections. You won’t want to miss any of these fun events!

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Your fellow alumni are improving oral health and overall health every day. Read about some of the amazing things they are doing to improve lives.

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Support students dedicated to following in your footsteps, advance critical research in your field, or propel outreach initiatives that serve people in our communities.

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Alumni Lifetime Achievement Award

With the Alumni Lifetime Achievement Award, the School of Dentistry celebrates the accomplishments of graduates who have had extraordinary success in their professional careers, dedicated themselves to community involvement, or advanced the school's mission. The inaugural award was presented to Rena N. D'Souza, DDS `85, PhD `87, in 2022.

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Dr. Rena D'Souza (middle) is presented her UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry Alumni Lifetime Achievement Award by Dr. John Valenza (left), dean, and Dr. Mary (Cindy) Farach-Carson, associate dean of research

UTHealth Houston Alumni Community

Your connection to UTHealth Houston extends beyond your education. Stay in touch with fellow graduates, expand your professional network, and mentor current students by joining the UTHealth Houston Alumni Community, the official networking platform for alumni and students. Get started in less than two minutes by registering here.

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PACE Center

Our PACE Center offers resources and continuing education programs to help you advance professionally. Accredited by the American Dental Association Continuing Education Recognition Program, we offer more than 60 continuing dental education courses every year to keep you up to date on the latest techniques and help you progress in your chosen specialty. We also have a consulting team to provide guidance to new graduates on career development.

About the PACE Center

School of Dentistry alumni S. Jerry Long, DDS and Joe M. Piazza, DDS

Alumni Spotlight

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    “My experience at UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry was unforgettable. The skills gained and the relationships formed will last me a lifetime—as a dentist and a human being. I am so grateful for the scholarships I received during dental school and how they helped me along my journey. All of these awards were a gratefully received encouragement in this chapter of my life.”

    Raven-Deneice Grant Carouthers, DDS ’19

    General Dentist

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    “The scholarships I had the privilege of receiving during my educational journey were an incredible blessing, helping in alleviating some of the financial costs of pursuing higher education. The path to obtaining a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree and then further specializing was long and arduous, but seeing my efforts recognized by institutions and entities that generously provided scholarships made the journey even more worthwhile.”

    Ali Al Hatem, DDS ’23

    Resident in the Department of Periodontics and Dental Hygiene

    UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry

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Alumni and Volunteer Engagement

Contact the Alumni and Volunteer Engagement team to learn more about alumni programs and engagement opportunities.

7000 Fannin Street, Suite 1200
Houston, Texas 77030