Year: 2014
Solomon serves as principal speaker at Lucy Hobbs conference
Dr. Eric Solomon, executive director of institutional research, presented “Projecting the Future of Dentistry” during the Lucy Hobbs Project 2014 Annual Celebration on June 6 in Orlando, Fla. Solomon’s presentation detailed the latest trends in dentistry including demographic shifts, dental ... Read More
A day in their scrubs
Second-year dental student Olivia Santillan shares how she got into dentistry, survived her D1 year and what gets her moving each morning — an excitable little canine may have something to do with it. [...] Read More
Regenerating bone to anchor dental implants
A new method for producing localized bone growth is a promising option for patients with bone loss who are considering dental implant surgery. For patients who need dental implants, the process can seem especially daunting if they also need additional ... Read More
Advocating for fluoridated water
Millions of Americans improve their oral health simply by turning on the tap. [...] Read More
Dr. Connie Hastings Drisko, Class of 1961
Dr. Connie Hastings Drisko, a graduate of Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry’s Caruth School of Dental Hygiene, passed away June 22, 2014, in Augusta, Ga. Drisko was a highly regarded dental educator who retired in 2013 after serving ... Read More
Lopez receives Community Health Charities volunteer award
Pat Lopez, regional human resources director, was presented with the 2014 Volunteer of the Year Award from Community Health Charities, which unites workplace donors with health charities by coordinating employee giving programs. Lopez received the award during the organization’s annual ... Read More
Osteonecrosis
When prescription drugs cause adverse effects in the jaw [...] Read More
Getting to the root of pain
This recent graduate’s postdoctoral plans keep her anchored at Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry, where she’ll further the dental school’s research on estrogen and TMJ disorders. [...] Read More
Qin selected for IADR leadership position
Dr. Chunlin Qin, professor in biomedical sciences, was elected vice president of the Mineralized Tissue Scientific Group of the International Association for Dental Research/American Association for Dental Research. The vice president progresses through an additional three years of leadership: one ... Read More
Orthodontic publication
Cuairán C, Campbell P, Kontogiorgos E, Taylor R, Melo A, Buschang P. Local application of zoledronate enhances miniscrew implant stability in dogs. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics 2014 June; 145(6): 737-749. Read More