Dr. John Powers

Professor

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Biography

John M. Powers is a Professor Emeritus at The University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston, known for his extensive contributions to dental materials and education. He graduated with a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Michigan in 1967 and obtained a Ph.D. in Dental Materials and Mechanical Engineering in 1972. Powers has received an honorary Ph.D. from Nippon Dental University in 2011 and has been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the E.B. Clark Award from the Society of Color Appearance in Dentistry in 2012 and the IADR Distinguished Scientist – Wilmer Souder Award in 2013. With over 1,000 scientific articles and books to his name, he has co-authored key texts in the field, including 'Dental Materials - Properties and Manipulation'. As a Senior Editor for Dental Advisor and a Clinical Professor in Oral Biomaterials, he has also been an influential figure on editorial boards for various dental journals, frequently presenting at professional conferences worldwide.

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.