Ryan L. Quock, DDS, is an associate professor of restorative dentistry and vice chair of the Department of Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontics at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHSCH) School of Dentistry, where he teaches both dental hygiene and dental students. His scholarly interests comprise practical aspects of dental caries management, including fluoride therapies, sealants, and conservative surgical treatment strategies. Quock serves in faculty governance at the UTHSCH and nationally with the American Dental Education Association.