Diagnostic Sciences and Surgical Dentistry Faculty
Catherine Flaitz DDS, MS
Professor (C/T)
Chair, Division of Diagnostic Sciences
- Diagnostic Sciences and Surgical Dentistry
Education, Licensure & Certifications
- DDS, Creighton University, Omaha, NE
- MS in Pediatric Dentistry, University of Iowa, Iowa City
- Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry, University of Iowa
- Certificate in Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, University of Iowa
- BA in Psychology, Creighton University
Awards
- Diplomate, American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology
- Director, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, 2017 - present
- Commissioner for the Commission on Dental Accreditation, Pediatric Dentistry Consultant, 2014-2019
- Board of Trustees, Academic at Large Position, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, 2012-2015
- Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award, the University of Texas, 2014
- International College of Dentists Golden Pen, Division 1 Award, American Association of Dental Editors, 2012
- Arthur J. Nowak Pediatric Dentistry Distinguished Visiting Professor, 2012
- Distinguished Teaching Professor of the University of Texas System, 2012
- President’s Service Recognition Award for Commitment to Dental Education, Texas Dental Association, 2010
- President’s Service Recognition Award, American Academy of Oral Medicine, 2010
- William N. Finnegan III Professorship in the Dental Sciences, 2005 - 2010
- Texas Dentist of the Year, Texas Academy of General Dentistry, 2005
- President’s Scholar Award for Excellence in Teaching, University of Texas Health Science Center-Houston, 2004
Affiliations
- Department of Diagnostic & Biological Sciences
- Center for Bioethics and Humanities, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus