Dr. Rita M. Cammarata

Dr. Rita Cammarata is a native Texan, born and raised in Port Arthur ,Texas. She is a graduate of Lamar University and practiced pediatric dental hygiene for 12 years before returning to dental school in 1992. Dr. Cammarata received her dental degree as well as specialty training in Pediatric Dentistry from the University of Texas Health Science Center Houston Dental Branch. Dr. Cammarata has received numerous awards for her professional accomplishments. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.  She is currently the Past-President of the Greater Houston Dental Society.  Dr. Cammarata has been honored with the President's Award of the Greater Houston Dental Society for Dedicated service to the society, the Award of Excellence from the American Student Dental Association and has received special recognition from the American Society of Dentistry for Children for her outstanding proficiency in Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Cammarata has been active in organized …dentistry for many years. She has served as chairperson of the Greater Houston Dental Society Dental Health Committee, a member of the GHDS Peer Review Committee, and has served as Delegate to the Texas Dental Association House of Delegates. She is currently a Director on the Texas Dental Association Board of Directors.  She is also Past Secretary Treasurer of GHDS, Past-President of the Houston Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, a member of the University Of Texas Dental Branch Alumni Association Board Of Directors, a member of the AmericanAcademy of Pediatric Dentistry and is active in her community supporting numerous youth activities and academics. Dr. Cammarata is an active advocate for children’s dental issues. She actively pursues continuing educational opportunities with a special focus in caries prevention, and growth and development of the jaws and facial structures. When Dr. Cammarata is not in the office she enjoys photography, art, crafts and travel.