Year: 2014
Staff professional development
A Dec. 9 professional development opportunity is in the works for staff members at Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry interested in learning more about organizational tips and tricks. Here are the details: Getting Organized Seminar 1-2 p.m., Tuesday, ... Read More
The great debate
In order for professional dentistry organizations to have a voice in regulations that affect them, it helps to know a bit about how laws come into effect. On Dec. 2, members of the college's American Student Dental Association made the process ... Read More
Full disclosure
The first time in clinic can be an intimidating experience. Adjusting the dental chair, stool and operatory light takes practice. Figuring out the technique for holding the dental mirror takes even more time. Luckily, first-year dental students have each other. ... Read More
Want to learn more about how federal legislation impacts dentistry?
A “Mock Congress” debate scheduled for Dec. 2 will help shed light on the legislative process by illustrating how a bill is passed through Congress. The Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry chapter of the American Student Dental Association ... Read More
A holiday feast that’s good for your teeth
There’s another thing to be grateful for this Thanksgiving: Many elements of the traditional Turkey Day fare nourish your health and smile. Thanksgiving — that tried-and-true American holiday with origins tracing back to autumn 1621 — is unique in that ... Read More
In touch with alumni: Q&A with Dr. Celeste Latham
This Dentistry Insider quick-read offers a glimpse into the lives of Texas A&M Baylor College of Dentistry alums, each with a different approach to the dental profession. In this inaugural edition, meet Dr. Celeste Latham ’97, who tackles family life, career ... Read More
Silent auction generates more than $800 for Texas charities
The 2014 State Employee Charitable Campaign has come to an end, and totals are in for the Oct. 31 silent auction at Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry. Proceeds from the event generated $803.50 and were donated to the ... Read More
Dr. Jon Williamson, Class of 1988
Dr. Jon Williamson, Class of 1988, was inducted into the American College of Dentists at the 2014 American Dental Association meeting in San Antonio. Founded in 1920, The American College of Dentists is the oldest major honorary organization for dentists ... Read More
Orthodontic alums win coveted award two years in a row
The Martin E. Dewey Memorial Award is the highest honor the Southwestern Society of Orthodontists can bestow upon one of its members, and alumni of the orthodontic program at Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry have now clenched this ... Read More
Dr. Clifford Ochsenbein, Class of 1945
Dr. Clifford Ochsenbein, who earned his dental degree at the college in 1945 and went on to become an internationally known periodontist, passed away Nov. 3. Early in Ochsenbein’s career he served as a Navy dentist. After meeting Dr. John ... Read More