Dr. Shelley Canada

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Shelley Canada is an adjunct assistant professor at the UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry, specializing in clinical education and part-time faculty roles. She completed her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) at the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry and has a General Practice Residency from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Hermann Hospital. Additionally, she has undergone a Cosmetic Dentistry Fellowship with Reality Publishing. Shelley has been actively involved in organized dentistry, holding leadership positions such as Past President of the Ninth District Dental Society and Chair of the Star South Dental Meeting in 2024. She is a member of various professional organizations, including the American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, and the Pierre Fauchard Academy, and is recognized as a Fellow of both the International College of Dentists and the American College of Dentists. In 2009, she was nominated for the Texas Academy of General Dentistry Dentist of the Year award, showcasing her dedication to the dental profession.

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.