Dr. Asneiry Aponte

Professor

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Biography

Asneiry Aponte is a Professor at the UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry, specializing in Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontics. Joining the faculty in 2010, she focuses on teaching predoctoral students, drawing on her extensive background in dentistry. Aponte earned her dental degree from Los Andes University in Mérida, Venezuela, and has advanced training including a Master of Science from the University of Alabama School of Dentistry. She holds multiple certificates in prosthodontics and has completed a postdoctoral fellowship in maxillofacial prosthodontics. Prior to her position at UTHealth, she served as an Associate Professor at the University of Alabama School of Dentistry. With a career starting in 1972, Aponte has significantly contributed to the field of esthetic dentistry and has a keen interest in fixed and restorative implants. She is trilingual, speaking English, Spanish, and Italian.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
DDS or DMD degree from an ADA-accredited dental school Eligibility for Texas dental licensure
Application Checklist
  • ADEA PASS Application
  • Official Dental School Transcripts
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Match Program Registration
  • Institutional Evaluation Form
Specialization Notes

Department of Orthodontics; involves a 26-month certificate and Master of Science in Dentistry (MSD) track.