Rita M. Cammarata, DDS

Founder, Pediatric Dentist

 

Dr. Rita Cammarata is a native Texan, born and raised in Port Arthur, Texas. She is a graduate of Lamar University, and she practiced adult and pediatric dental hygiene for 12 years before returning to dental school in 1992. Dr. Cammarata received her dental degree and completed her specialty training in Pediatric Dentistry from the University of Texas School of Dentistry in Houston.

 

Dr. Cammarata has received numerous awards for her professional accomplishments. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, and a Fellow in the College of Diplomates. She has been selected to the International College of Dentists and the American College of Dentists, both of which have a selective membership limited to 2-3% of dentists worldwide. Dr. Cammarata has been honored twice with the President's Award of the Greater Houston Dental Society (GHDS) for her dedicated service to the society.

 

Dr. Cammarata has been active in organized dentistry for many years and has held numerous positions on the local, state, and national level. She has served as the President of the Greater Houston Dental Society, a Director on the Texas Dental Association Board of Directors, and is currently serving as as President of the Texas Dental Association (TDA).  She is currently serving the American Dental Association as the Texas representative to the Board of Trustees in Chicago, IL.

 

Dr. Cammarata is involved in her community, supporting numerous youth activities, including sports, theater arts and academics. Dr. Cammarata is a committed advocate for children's dental issues.

 

When Dr. Cammarata is not in the office, she enjoys photography and travel.  She loves sharing life with family, friends, and her pets.