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Hispanic Dental Association
Understanding that a strong dental education system is imperative for building the future of dentistry, Dr. Juan D. Villarreal has dedicated much of his professional career to ensure others are afforded the opportunities he has experienced. For more than a decade, Dr. Villarreal has been a philanthropic leader in Texas, working with the Hispanic Dental Association (HDA) to develop scholarship funds for dental and/or dental hygiene students during their undergraduate program.
As a practicing dentist for more than 27 years, Dr. Villarreal is committed to the dental profession and building a prosperous system across the state. He is a vocal champion for dental education and has addressed some of the key challenges Dental Education: Our Legacy – Our Future is striving to overcome.
Through his work with the HDA Foundation, Dr. Villarreal helps fund scholarships of $1,000 and $500 for deserving students throughout Texas. The HDA Foundation Scholarship Program supports promising student members of the HDA who have been accepted into or are currently enrolled in an accredited dental school or dental hygiene program in Texas. By aiding students with their academic training, Dr. Villarreal and the HDA are fueling the growth of a healthy Hispanic dental community.
Dr. Villarreal attributes the positive impact from his dental education experience as the primary motivator for his desire to give back to others. He is committed to assisting worthy individuals, many of whom may otherwise not be able to afford dental education, enter the field.
In addition to his generosity in investing in the future of dental education through the HDA, Dr. Villarreal is actively involved in a number of national, state and local dental organizations. He is currently a member of the American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry and Rio Grande Valley Dental Society, and serves as the co-chair of the Texas State Technical Colleges' Dental Hygiene Advisory Committee.
Dr. Villarreal is a native of South Texas, and practices at the Harlingen Family Dentistry in Harlingen, TX, which he founded in 1983. He graduated from Corpus Christi State University with a B.S. in Biology, and later completed his doctorate at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
Dental Education: Our Legacy – Our Future applauds Dr. Villarreal and all those across the country who so generously support the advancement of dental education because it is our legacy ... and our future.
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Dr. Juan D. Villarreal