Dr. Rita Cammarata is a pediatric dentist in Houston who specializes in caring for children's teeth and treating tongue ties and lip ties. With over 20 years of experience and advanced training from the University of Texas School of Dentistry, Dr. Cammarata is board-certified and recognized as a leader in her field—she currently serves as President of the Texas Dental Association. A native Texan, she brings a genuine passion for children's health and has been twice honored with the President's Award from the Greater Houston Dental Society for her dedication. Dr. Cammarata is accepting new patients and looks forward to helping your child develop healthy teeth and a bright smile.

Specialties

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Pediatric DentistryPrimary
Dental care for children and adolescents

Education & Training

Lamar UniversityUndergraduate School, 1980
University Of Texas Health Sciences Center At Houston Mcgovern Medical SchoolMedical School
University of Texas School of Dentistry in Houston (DDS with specialty training in Pediatric Dentistry)
Lamar University (undergraduate)

Board Certifications

Fellow in the College of Diplomates
Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry

Credential: D.D.S.

NPI registered: 10/04/2006

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Areas of Focus

Pediatric dentistryTongue tie and lip tie release

Professional Memberships

International College of Dentists
American College of Dentists
Greater Houston Dental Society (former President)
Texas Dental Association (current President)
American Dental Association (Texas representative to Board of Trustees)

Awards & Recognition

President's Award of the Greater Houston Dental Society (awarded twice)

Beyond the Office

Support of youth activities including sports, theater arts, and academics

Advocate for children's dental issues

President of the Greater Houston Dental Society

Director on the Texas Dental Association Board of Directors

President of the Texas Dental Association

Texas representative to the American Dental Association Board of Trustees

Native Texan, born and raised in Port Arthur, Texas

Practiced dental hygiene for 12 years before returning to dental school in 1992

Enjoys photography and travel

Loves sharing life with family, friends, and pets

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