Year: 2022
Furry friends at the library
They’re called man’s best friend for a reason! Three weeks into the new semester, Texas A&M School of Dentistry and next-door neighbor Baylor University Medical Center organized a special treat for students: Dogs! A trio of the hospital’s therapy dogs ... Read More
Health equity hero
In just the Dallas area alone, according to Texas A&M School of Dentistry faculty member Dr. Dan Burch, there are 300,000 people with intellectual disabilities who struggle to access dental care. It can be difficult for them to find dentists ... Read More
Dr. Reuben awarded for excellence in teaching
Texas A&M School of Dentistry prides itself on the quality of its faculty. This quality was exemplified earlier this year by Dr. Jayne S. Reuben, who received the 2022 ADEA/Colgate-Palmolive Co. Excellence in Teaching Award. “It’s really quite surprising and ... Read More
Of innovation, leadership and persistence
When Dr. R. Gilbert “Gil” Triplett’s name surfaces, the term “first” is rarely far behind. He was one of the first to participate in the first Branemark Implant course in the United States, one of the first to study clinical ... Read More
Dr. Garcia named new dean
After an extensive search, new leadership for Texas A&M School of Dentistry has been selected. Dr. Lily T. Garcia will assume her new role as dean of the school this October. Garcia comes to the dental school from the University ... Read More
Orientation week
First-year dental and dental hygiene students got their first taste of Texas A&M School of Dentistry during orientation the second week of August. As the new year begins, these students will begin their journey to graduation and careers in dental ... Read More
College of Dentistry to aid in rural health care access
To assist in providing additional health care opportunities for rural counties, Texas A&M College of Dentistry will be collaborating with the university’s School of Nursing and various school districts with the $4 million Texas A&M School of Nursing Mobile Care Access through Rural Engagement and Education grant. Read More
New diplomates of the American Board of Dental Public Health
Texas A&M College of Dentistry celebrates the board certification of two dental public health graduates. Dr. Aparna Biradar, ’18, and Dr. Raghad Obeidat, '20, both achieved certification with the American Board of Dental Public Health in May. This certification shows ... Read More
Academic realignment
Effective Sept. 1, the Texas A&M University College of Dentistry’s name will officially change to Texas A&M University School of Dentistry. The college’s mission to educate future oral health care providers and researchers, improve lives through basic science and translational ... Read More
Dr. Jacqueline Plemons honored with TDA gold medal
The Texas Dental Association was chartered in 1871, its goal to organize and improve the dental profession around the state. Today, it is the third largest organization of its kind in the country with thousands of members across 26 component ... Read More