Meet Houston Oral Surgeon Dr. Porras

Dr. Porras attended the University Of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in Philadelphia where she completed her doctoral training. Dr. Porras completed her post-doctoral training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and its affiliated hospitals including Memorial Hermann, Harris County Hospitals, The Methodist Hospital and the VA Hospital at Houston Medical Center. Dr. Porras interests include oral and facial surgery, facial aesthetics and injectables, bone regeneration procedures, dental implants, pathology and trauma.

Dr. Porras lives in Houston, with her husband and two children. She is involved in community service and several medical and dental outreach programs. She enjoys cooking, photography and spending time with her family. She is fluent in English and Spanish.

Education

Universidad Central de Venezuela. Caracas-Venezuela
General Dentistry

University of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia, PA
Doctor in Dental Medicine (DMD)

New York University. New York, NY
Advanced Program in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (Cert)

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Specialty

Professional Affiliations

• American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (AAOMS)

• American Dental Association

• Greater Houston Dental Association

• Texas Dental Association

• Hispanic Dental Association

• Certified in Basic Life Support

• Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support

• Certified in Pediatric Advanced Life Support

• Certified in Advanced Trauma Life Support

• Certified in Advanced Facial Aesthetic and Injectables