On 31 October 2026 the dentist, university lecturer and vice-president of the Czech Dental Chamber, Robert Houba, died at the age of 67. His death was announced on the social network X by the chamber's president, Roman Šmucler.[1]

Career

Robert Houba was born in 1959 in Plzeň. He was associated with the chamber from its founding, worked at all levels beginning with the regional chamber, and held the post of vice-president from 2013.[1]

Tribute

Šmucler called Houba one of the most prominent figures of modern Czech dentistry. According to him, over the previous eight years Houba had become one of the main creators of the modern system of dental procedures and their reimbursement. On behalf of the chamber's leadership he expressed condolences to the family and loved ones.[1]

Sources

  1. Blesk.cz — 31 October 2026