The Office of Professional Development at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Dental Branch was established to provide leadership, advocacy, support and assistance to administration and faculty in improving the quality of teaching and developing or enhancing leadership, communication, professional, research, academic skills, cultural diversity, and interdisciplinary activities. Some of the classes offered are:

• Improving Your Teaching Effectiveness
  
• Curricular Design and Course Development
  
• Conducting Focus Groups
  
• Using Collaborative Learning in Dental Education.