Year: 2017
Dr. Pat Blanton, Class of 1967, 1974, 1976
Dr. Pat Blanton’s latest accolade could well eclipse her remarkable collection of previous honors. The American Dental Association presented Blanton its 2017 Distinguished Service Award Oct. 19 during the ADA’s annual session in Atlanta. This distinguished alumna, professor emeritus and ... Read More
Video: Giving seniors a reason to smile
In addition to city partnerships, volunteer initiatives make the difference for this patient population Read More
Progress notes
This dentist, academician and 1977 alumna has spent her career nurturing diversity and inclusion initiatives. Read More
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 dedicates building site
Construction of clinical facility signals a new era in patient care, dental education delivery models Read More
Our people
A few minutes with Bethany Wright, anatomical laboratory assistant Read More
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
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
Pumpkin carving, costume contests, bake sales and more
It’s all this October, and all in the spirit of charitable giving Read More
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