Class Notes
Dr. Colin Bell, Class of 1979, 1984
On Oct. 3, Dr. Colin Bell was inducted as president of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, which oversees the certification of specialists in oral and maxillofacial surgery. The leadership role marks Bell’s seventh year on the eight-member ... Read More
Dental Class of 1985 reunion
Thirty years after graduating from dental school, the Class of 1985 is still strong, as evidenced by the several dozen class members who gathered on Sept. 19 to commemorate the milestone. Approximately 100 people attended the Highland Park, Texas, fete, ... Read More
Dr. Diane Flint, Class of 1986
Dr. Diane Flint has assumed duties as program director of the oral and maxillofacial radiology advanced education program at Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry. The 24-month certificate program received accreditation from the Commission on Dental Accreditation in July ... Read More
Class of 1968, Dental Hygiene
There’s just something special about the Caruth Class of 1968. For several years now, alumni have traveled to a set destination for an annual reunion. In July, eleven members of the class convened in Taos, N.M. While they are scattered ... Read More
Dr. James Fischer, Class of 2015, Prosthodontics
Dr. James Fischer received the 2015 Dr. Robert Staffanou Memorial Prosthodontic Award during the graduate prosthodontic program’s annual recognition dinner this summer. As part of the honor, Fischer received a plaque and cash award, given to defray the costs of ... Read More
TAMBCD alumni recognized for volunteer work, contributions to pediatric dental clinic
Since the Richardson Rotary/Network Dental Clinic opened more than five years ago, there are several dentists — three of whom are alumni of Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry — who have gone above and beyond in their volunteer ... Read More
Dr. Larry Tadlock, Class of 1984
Dr. Larry Tadlock, a 1984 alumnus and program director in orthodontics, recently provided an online lecture on behalf of the American Association of Orthodontists. The presentation, “Short of the Mark: An In-Depth Look at Finishing,” appears on the association’s website ... Read More
Dr. David Witherspoon, Class of ’96, ’97, Endodontics
The American Association of Endodontists honored Dr. David Witherspoon with its President’s Award, given only 10 times in the past 70 years. Since Witherspoon joined the organization in 1994 as an endodontic resident at Texas A&M University Baylor College of ... Read More
Dr. Steven Bender, Class of 1986
Dr. Steven Bender assumed the presidency of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain during the organization’s annual meeting, which was May 7-10 in Denver, Colo. Bender will serve one year in this role for the academy, which was formed in ... Read More
Dr. Gayle Doores, Class of 1980
Dr. Gayle Doores passed away on April 19. A graduate of the Class of 1980, she enjoyed a career in private practice until retirement due to illness. Her family has asked that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made ... Read More