Dr. Marilia Sly

Associate Professor

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Biography

Marilia Sly earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree in Brazil in 1995 and completed a Master of Science in Dental Materials at Indiana University in 2006. She began her academic career immediately thereafter and has dedicated decades to dental education. Currently, Dr. Sly is actively involved in preclinical, clinical, and digital dentistry instruction and was appointed as the Director of the International Dentist Education Program at UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry. Her research interests include preclinical education, digital dentistry, and dental biomaterials. Dr. Sly has contributed to various scholarly publications focusing on topics such as the optical properties of flowable composites and methods for improving assessment in dental education. She is recognized for her ongoing efforts to enhance dental training and education through innovative approaches and technology.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2006-01-01 — Present

UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry • Houston, TX

Instructor of preclinical and clinical digital dentistry, focusing on the International Dentist Education Program.

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.