Dr. Partha Mukherji, assistant professor in comprehensive dentistry at Texas A&M University College of Dentistry in Dallas, teaches dental students treatment fundamentals. However, his passion is advocating for the needs and interests of present and future general dentists. That dedication was saluted Sept. 12 in Austin as Mukherji and his longtime friend, Dr. Victor Rodriguez of Houston, owner of Clear Lake Dental Associates in Houston and an adjunct professor at UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry, were named co-recipients of 2025 Texas Dentist of the Year at Texas Academy Awards, Texas Academy of General Dentistry’s celebratory event. Each was honored for service to his community and the dental profession, commitment to continuing education, leadership and professional excellence.
Mukherji and Rodriguez were chosen from 13 nominees. Dr. Hanna Lindskog, Texas AGD president, praised them for dedication to patient care, mentorship and innovation. “Drs. Mukherji and Rodriguez motivate us all to reach higher and continue advancing the future of dentistry,” Lindskog shared in a written statement. Mukherji, a 2001 A&M Dental graduate and a Bay City native, was nominated by Fort Worth Academy of General Dentistry, where he’s a past president and former secretary/treasurer of Texas AGD. He serves as Region 18 director of the Academy of General Dentistry, the national organization.
Source: Texas A&M dentistry professor shares Texas Dentist of the Year honor / The Business Press