Dr. Nailah Tillman

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Nailah R. Tillman is an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston's School of Dentistry, specializing in Pediatric Dentistry. She obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from the University of Florida in 2008. Dr. Tillman then pursued her Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences at Barry University in 2012. She graduated with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Howard University College of Dentistry in 2017, where she was recognized with the Division Community Dentistry Award and for her focus on Jurisprudence Ethics. Dr. Tillman continued her education with a post-doctoral residency at Harvard University School of Dental Medicine, completing specialty training in Dental Public Health and Oral Biology Epidemiology in 2020. Furthermore, she completed a Pediatric Dental Residency Program at Maimonides Medical Center in 2022. Currently, she enjoys practicing in a private office while serving as a faculty member at UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry, where she incorporates a unique skill set in educating and working with pediatric dental residents.

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.