Founded in 1905, The University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston was the first dental school in Texas and was a founding institution of the world-renowned Texas Medical Center. The school continues to lead dental education today as part of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth).

The University of Texas School of Dentistry, a part of UT Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), educates dentists, dental hygienists, and dental specialists, including oral and maxillofacial surgeons, orthodontists, endodontists, periodontists, prosthodontists, and pediatric dentists. The school also offers a general practice residency and advanced education in general dentistry.

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University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Dentistry

The Dental Hygiene Program at UTHealth School of Dentistry (UTSD) at Houston prepares students for careers at every professional level. Our students learn from nationally recognized faculty and study in state-of-the-art facilities in the world-renowned Texas Medical Center, working side-by-side with other dental team members.

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BS in Dental Hygiene

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UTHealth School of Dentistry (UTSD) is located in the Texas Medical Center (TMC), the world's largest medical complex with 48 member institutions dedicated to the highest quality in patient care, research, and education. The most advanced equipment and educational technology are available in UTSD.

Doctor of Dental Surgery

UTHealth School of Dentistry at Houston offers a new master of science degree in dental hygiene (MSDH), opening new doors for those who already have a bachelor’s degree, even in another field. A master’s degree gives a dental hygienist the education and credentials to direct a dental hygiene program or assume other administrative roles. It broadens opportunities to work in sales or oral health research.

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Dentistry

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