Year: 2016
Unlocking mysteries of the past with the materials of today
Prehuman fossils, diet and the surprising correlation with craniofacial development There’s been a lively debate floating among biological anthropology circles in recent years, and at the center of it is Australopithecus sediba, a prehuman species that lived two million years ... Read More
In touch with alumni: Q&A with LeeAnn Winkler
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. During their respective presidencies for the Texas Dental Hygienists’ Association and the Dallas County ... Read More
TAMBCD researchers awarded AAE grant for retrospective case-control study
The obturation material used in initial root canals could possibly make a difference in the treatment’s ultimate success or failure, say Department of Endodontics researchers Dr. Gerald Glickman, department chair and graduate program director, Associate Professor Dr. Jenny He and ... Read More
Progress notes
Clinical challenges and technological innovations: the perfect mix for this residency director Dr. Amirali Zandinejad has one of those minds that strives to understand concepts in great detail. It’s what led him to seek a cumulative eight years of training ... Read More
Helping bone heal faster
Where science, engineering and medicine converge: Findings result in merit-based travel award for this TAMBCD postdoctoral research associate. What if the healing process for a dental implant could take, on average, just five weeks? It’s a far cry from the ... Read More
Diabetes and your mouth
The implications of this metabolic disorder — and how dentists can help Because diabetes impacts blood sugar levels, it has the potential to touch every system in your body, your mouth included. When left uncontrolled, diabetes can cause myriad oral ... Read More
Masterful connections
In 1955, Caruth School of Dental Hygiene’s first class of 32 students began a journey that would lead to their distinction as the first dental hygiene graduates in the state of Texas. Six decades later, clinical care is still a ... Read More
AAO honors for 2015 orthodontic graduates
A trip to the American Association of Orthodontists 2016 annual session in Orlando is in order for two recent graduates of the orthodontic program at Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry. Dr. Britney Bare and Dr. Kelly Martinez Owen ... Read More
A new text to help practitioners address a prevalent concern
Early treatment can be a controversial topic in orthodontics, and a recently published textbook by Dr. Peter Buschang, Regents Professor in orthodontics, together with Dr. Eustáquio Araújo, a professor at the St. Louis University Center for Advanced Dental Education, provides ... Read More
A new way to regenerate bone
Injectable biomaterials may be on the horizon. Patients in need of dental implants often face a shared dilemma: lack of sufficient bone to support their implants. Current options to regenerate bone range from the invasive — using surgery to graft ... Read More