Dr. Thomas Harrison

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Thomas C. Harrison is an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Dentistry, where he contributes as Course Director for the third-year dental students' Practice Management Course. He holds a Doctor of Dental Surgery from Baylor College of Dentistry, obtained in 1979, and an MBA from the Rawls School of Business at Texas Tech University, completed in 2009. Dr. Harrison has a rich background in organized dentistry, having served in several leadership roles, including President of the Greater Houston Dental Society and the Texas Dental Association. He has also been actively involved in the American Dental Association's Dental Political Action Committee. Over his 39-year career, he owned a private dental practice, where he has been recognized for his distinguished service, earning the Texas Dental Association Gold Medal Award in 2017. He remains engaged in the dental community and has been recognized multiple times for his contributions to the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry • Houston, Texas

Course Director for the third-year dental students' Practice Management Course.

Awards

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Texas Dental Association Gold Medal Award

2017-05-01
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Texas Academy of General Dentistry Dentist of the Year

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.