New name and new dental dean for the University of Texas Health Science Center
Houston—The dental school formerly known as the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Dental Branch has a new dean and a new name.
The university May 20 appointed Dr. John A. Valenza dean, effective June 1. Dr. Valenza has served as interim dean since 2009.
University officials are crediting him with leading the successful drive to change the name of the school to “The University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston,” a change also effective June 1.
