Texas A&M College of Dentistry

Clinic and Education Building

Click, and then hover your mouse over the picture for some facts and figures about the construction of the College of Dentistry’s new teaching and patient care facility. Read More

Texas A&M College of Dentistry Clinic and Education Building Rendering

Texas A&M College of Dentistry dedicates building site

Construction of clinical facility signals a new era in patient care, dental education delivery models Read More

Bethany Wright

Our people

A few minutes with Bethany Wright, anatomical laboratory assistant Read More

Dr. Lynne Opperman and Dr. Ernie Lacy

Change in the air: New leadership roles for two longtime faculty members

Dr. Ernie Lacy’s work as executive director of student development and director of Texas A&M College of Dentistry’s Center of Excellence has given her a unique perspective when it comes to attracting the brightest dental minds to the school and ... Read More

Dr. Nancy Burkhart

A rare disease, a targeted mission and unexpected recognition

On average, patients with pemphigus and pemphigoid — two rare autoimmune blistering diseases — see as many as five doctors in a 10-month span before they receive a correct diagnosis. These disorders span multiple health disciplines, including dentistry, as two-thirds ... Read More

Jack-o-Lantern

Pumpkin carving, costume contests, bake sales and more

It’s all this October, and all in the spirit of charitable giving Read More

Dental floss

A primer on fibers

Devout flossers tend to gravitate toward certain types of floss depending on thickness, texture and taste. There haven’t always been so many options. In its earliest form dating back to the 1800s, floss was made from silk. Nowadays, most floss ... Read More