Victoria Patrounova is an Associate Professor at the UT School of Dentistry in Houston. She published several articles in dental and dental hygiene journals. She presents continuing education courses on local and national levels. Victoria is a recipient of several awards including 2018 Procter & Gamble Teaching Excellence Award. Victoria served as a President of Greater Houston Dental Hygienists’ Association, committee chair for TDHA and as Chair for ADEA Section on Addictions Education.