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College drops dental care deposit fees for adults  

The forerunner of what’s now Texas A&M College of Dentistry opened 120 years ago in Dallas with the mission of educating dentists to provide quality care to patients in North Texas and beyond. That includes providing an array of dental services to the community at reduced fees.  To give back to North Texas community that’s supported the dental college, effective immediately, A&M Dentistry has eliminated initial deposit fees charged to potential adult patients – a $194 savings to oral health care already offered at discounted rates. A person seeking to become a new patient is now charged a flat $120 for registration, the screening appointment and X-rays. If a person is not accepted as a patient, no fee will be charged.

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  • Woman’s skull likely proof of ancient nose amputation, says College of Dentistry professor

    Dr. Qian Wang, professor in biomedical sciences at Texas A&M College of Dentistry in Dallas, identified what he and other researchers believe is likely one of the first examples of an ancient nose amputation. It’s from the skull of a woman who lived in central China about 700 years ago.  Ancient legal texts describe nose and limb amputations as forms of criminal punishment, along with decapitation, facial inking/tattooing and castration, according to Wang.

  • Plemons named 2026 Texas Dentist of the Year

    Dr. Jacqueline M. Plemons, clinical professor in periodontics and the inaugural executive director of external affairs at Texas A&M College of Dentistry, was named 2026 Texas Dentist of the Year by the Texas Academy of General Dentistry. She was chosen from among 16 nominees, and the award is considered among the most prestigious honors a Texas dentist can earn. Plemons and other honorees were recognized Friday at the Texas Academy Awards ceremony during the Lone Star Dental Conference in Austin.

  • Dental student Tyler LeBaron provides care to to provide care to their patient Graciela Platas while faculty member Dr. Ashley Alavizadeh, fourth-year dental student Adriana Beruvides, and second-year dental student Kylie Jackman observe at Texas A&M University College of Dentistry

    Deadline to apply for the next dental class is Oct. 1 

    Students recently headed back to class for the current academic year, but Texas A&M College of Dentistry is looking ahead as deadlines approach for the dental Class of 2031 and the dental hygiene Class of 2029.  Texas Medical and Dental Schools Application Service’s admissions portal for dental students closes Oct. 1, meaning all applicants for the dental Class of 2031 must submit all materials to be considered. Interviews began earlier this month.

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  • Woman’s skull likely proof of ancient nose amputation, says College of Dentistry professor

    Dr. Qian Wang, professor in biomedical sciences at Texas A&M College of Dentistry in Dallas, identified what he and other researchers believe is likely one of the first examples of an ancient nose amputation. It’s from the skull of a woman who lived in central China about 700 years ago.  Ancient legal texts describe nose and limb amputations as forms of criminal punishment, along with decapitation, facial inking/tattooing and castration, according to Wang.

  • Spiced, yet not so nice: Put down that pumpkin latte

    Temperatures in Dallas-Fort Worth and other places are in the 90s, but many Texans are cozying up to their annual cold-weather treat – lattes with pumpkin spices.   Hold up before you take that next sip, said Briana “Breezy” Bonney, clinical assistant professor in the dental hygiene program at Texas A&M College of Dentistry in Dallas. Your favorite seasonal drink damages your teeth and gums.  “Lattes with pumpkin spices are like candy, and they are loaded with sugar – about 25 to 30 grams of sugar in an eight-ounce cup with syrup and whipped cream,” Bonney said. “Most lattes served in restaurants and coffee shops are served in amounts much more than eight ounces.”  Some seasonal concoctions contain a whopping 82 grams of sugar, she said.

  • Plemons named 2026 Texas Dentist of the Year

    Dr. Jacqueline M. Plemons, clinical professor in periodontics and the inaugural executive director of external affairs at Texas A&M College of Dentistry, was named 2026 Texas Dentist of the Year by the Texas Academy of General Dentistry. She was chosen from among 16 nominees, and the award is considered among the most prestigious honors a Texas dentist can earn. Plemons and other honorees were recognized Friday at the Texas Academy Awards ceremony during the Lone Star Dental Conference in Austin.