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More than just teeth and gums, proper oral health can have a dramatic effect on the body—from preventing dangerous bacterial infections to detecting oral cancer. At UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry, we recognize that the mouth serves as the gateway to the body, playing a crucial role in overall health.

Each year, roughly 20,000 patients come to our clinics for screenings, preventive care, and treatment. Our experts provide the highest standard of care to patients of all socioeconomic backgrounds, train the future dentists and hygienists who will serve our communities, and make discoveries that lead to better oral health for patients everywhere.  

With your gift of any size, you can help us continue the excellence in oral health education, research, and community outreach that changes lives for the better. 


Our Top Priorities


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Who Will Be The First Donor?
The very first donor on UTHealth Houston Giving Day will unlock $250 in additional funds for their chosen program!
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250th Donor Of The Day Milestone Award
To celebrate specific milestones in the campaign, the 250th donor of the day will receive an additional $100 towards their chosen program!
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Dean Valenza's Kickstart Donor Participation Challenge
The first 25 donors to any School of Dentistry fund will unlock a $750 gift thanks to Dean Valenza.
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LaTanya J. Love, MD Student Challenge
Current students, this one's for you! All gifts made by current UTHealth Houston students will be matched dollar for dollar up to $500 thanks to Dr. Love!
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School of Dentistry Dean's Excellence Fund Match
Dean Valenza has generously made a personal matching gift commitment of $1,000! All gifts to the School of Dentistry Dean’s Excellence Fund will be matched dollar for dollar!
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School of Dentistry Faculty Support Challenge
A gift of $2,500 from Dr. Kimberly Ruona will be unlocked when 25 School of Dentistry faculty members make a gift supporting any School of Dentistry fund.
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Power Hour Challenge: Night Owls
Calling all night owls! All donations from 9pm - 10pm CST on April 4 will be matched dollar for dollar up to $250 thanks to a generous donor.
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Power Hour Challenge: Early Birds
The early bird gets the worm! All donations from 6am - 7am CST on April 4 will be matched dollar for dollar up to $250 thanks to Fanny Brown.
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Dean Valenza's Education and Research Centers Match
Dean Valenza has generously made a personal matching gift commitment of $1,000! All gifts to Education and Research Centers at School of Dentistry will be matched dollar for dollar!
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Give Kids A Smile Challenge
Once 20 donors make a gift to the Give Kids a Smile program, a gift of $1,000 will be unlocked from a generous donor!
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Power Hour Challenge: Lunchtime
Hungry for more? All donations from noon to 1pm CST on April 4 will be matched dollar for dollar up to $500 thanks to a group of generous donors.
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School of Dentistry Department Participation Leaderboard
Dean Valenza will donate $1,000 to the department in the School of Dentistry with the greatest number of donors on Giving Day, $750 to the department with the second greatest number, and $500 to the department in third place. Awards will be designated to each of the winning department's Chair Fund once the event is completed.
Rank Prize Fund Designation Donors
1 $1,000 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Chair Fund 12
2 $750 General Practice and Dental Public Health Chair Fund 11
3 $500 Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontics Chair Fund 9
4 Diagnostic and Biomedical Sciences Chair Fund 9
5 Rodney F. Beetar, DDS, MS Award 4
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Power Hour Challenge: Happy Hour
It's happy hour! All donations from 5pm - 6pm CST on April 4 will be matched dollar for dollar up to $250 thanks to Fanny Brown.
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Last Gift Of The Day Challenge
Last isn't always the worst! The final donation of UTHealth Houston Giving Day will unlock $250 in additional funds for their chosen program.
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