Dr. Cody Hughes, ’07 DMD, returned to his hometown of Mesquite to establish a dental practice with offices in Mesquite, Logandale, and Las Vegas. He has obtained Diplomat status with the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and is now the program director of pediatric dentistry at the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ School of Dental Medicine.
Why I’m a proud graduate of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ â€¦
There are a number of reasons why I’m a proud 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ graduate. It started as a dental student, when I was able to learn from knowledgeable faculty who treated me more as a colleague than a student. I established relationships with my fellow students, faculty, and staff which I still treasure today. When I graduated from 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ and began my pediatric dentistry residency program at another institution, it became apparent the quality of education and training 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ had provided. I worked alongside residents from other dental schools and quickly realized I had been well taught and prepared.
It has since been an honor to be a faculty member at the School of Dental Medicine. It’s exciting to witness and be a part of the progress that has occurred since I first began as a dental student. The 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ School of Dental Medicine continues to increase its standing and notoriety among the nation’s dental schools. I’m grateful for the opportunities afforded me as a dental student, and now as faculty. I look forward to what the future holds for 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ School of Dental Medicine and embrace my role in helping it to become an even greater institution.
