Dr. Hoda Abdellatif is a Clinical Associate Professor and Community Outreach Director at Texas A&M College of Dentistry, where she plays a key role in integrating community engagement into dental education. She began her academic career following graduate training in the United States, earning both her master’s and doctorate degrees in Dental Public Health/Oral Epidemiology from the University of Michigan, along with additional training in evidence-based health care from Oxford University in the United Kingdom.
Dr. Abdellatif has contributed extensively to both predoctoral and graduate education. She has developed and taught numerous courses in dental public health and was instrumental in introducing and integrating Evidence-Based Dentistry (EBD) into the curriculum at Texas A&M College of Dentistry. Her leadership has helped shape innovative curricula that prepare students to deliver high-quality, evidence-informed care.
As Community Outreach Director, she has established impactful partnerships with community clinics and organizations to expand access to care for underserved populations. These collaborations provide meaningful clinical rotation opportunities for third- and fourth-year dental students, allowing them to gain hands-on experience while serving patients facing significant barriers to oral health care.
Dr. Abdellatif is deeply committed to advancing access to care and promoting community-based dental education, ensuring that students graduate as both skilled clinicians and compassionate professionals. Her research focuses on preventive dentistry, underserved populations, innovative care delivery systems, and public health policy. Over her 30+ year career, she has held numerous leadership roles and built strong collaborations across dental education, research, private practice, and community service.