Month: December 2014
Dr. David Hale, Class of 1972, 1975
Dr. David Hale, assistant professor in pediatric dentistry, passed away Dec. 26, 2014. After obtaining his dental degree at Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry in 1972 and completing a pediatric dentistry residency at the college in 1975, Hale ... Read More
Dr. H. Eldon Attaway, Class of 1954
Dr. H. Eldon Attaway, an alumnus and clinical associate professor who served the Department of Orthodontics for more than 50 years, passed away Dec. 19. Recently colleagues recognized Attaway’s contributions with the H. Eldon Attaway Award for Excellence in Teaching. ... Read More
Emphasis on personalized care: Calming anxieties benefits dental patients and providers alike
An unspoken interaction takes place at the start of nearly every dental appointment. The dental hygienist or assistant brings the patient to the chair, and before it has reclined has already assessed if the patient is feeling talkative, tired or ... Read More
Dean’s Holiday Coffee Break
Students, faculty and staff are invited to the 2014 Dean’s Holiday Coffee Break, an annual event at Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry. Share some holiday cheer over refreshments and conversation. Details Date & Time: 9:30-10:30 a.m., Thursday, Dec. ... Read More
Diekwisch returns to TAMBCD
Dr. Thomas Diekwisch rejoined the faculty at Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry this month as director of the Center for Craniofacial Research and Diagnosis. Diekwisch, a former biomedical sciences faculty member, will also oversee the periodontics department. Most ... Read More
A day in their scrubs
Meet first-year dental student Talon Davis. Four years ago, Talon Davis embarked on a career as a professional musician. A double bassist, he played for the Fort Worth and Plano symphonies and taught private lessons. He and his wife, Kristin, ... Read More
Spears to assume role as associate dean for academic affairs at UTHealth School of Dentistry
Dr. Robert Spears will depart from his role as professor of biomedical sciences at Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry in January to assume leadership as the associate dean for academic affairs at The University of Texas Health Science ... Read More
TAMBCD Resource Team now taking RSVPs for 2015 Staff Development Day
The 2015 Staff Development Day is scheduled for Jan. 7, 2015. Expect a day full of motivating and edifying topics, featuring keynote speaker Cathy Fyock, who will talk with staff about the power of connection and engagement. Other topics include: ... Read More
Comorbidities associated with Sjögren's syndrome: results from the Nationwide Inpatient Sample
Sjögren’s syndrome, a chronic autoimmune disease that causes a patient’s white blood cells to attack glands that produce moisture, affects 4 million Americans. This collaborative study, including Salivary Dysfunction Clinic Director Dr. Ibtisam Al-Hashimi, utilizes the Health Cost and Utilization ... Read More
TAMBCD planting seeds early to address access to dental care
If Project Dental Awareness had been available to Aja Walker when she was in early elementary school, she probably would have soaked up the hands-on activities delivered right to her campus. This initiative of Texas A&M University Baylor College of ... Read More