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This graphic lists statistics relating to the growing geriatric population in the U.S. with regards to dental needs.

Removing aging barriers in patient care

As much of the baby boomer generation approaches 65, the need for oral health care providers to be aware of the concerns of an aging population becomes paramount. While much of this population is active and healthy, barriers to care ... Read More

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Niessen Symposium to address dental care for geriatric patients

The burgeoning retirement-age population in the U.S. and its ever-increasing impact on dental care will be highlighted during the third annual Linda C. Niessen Geriatric Dentistry Symposium at Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry. This year’s May 15 event ... Read More

11th Annual Jesse T. Bullard Lectureship in Prosthodontics to feature Mayo Clinic speaker

Dr. Steven Eckert, program director for prosthodontics at the Mayo Graduate School and professor emeritus at the Mayo Medical School, will discuss issues related to the future of implant dentistry during the 11th Annual Jesse T. Bullard Lectureship in Prosthodontics and ... Read More

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Step into spring with health and wellness initiative

The Resource Team at Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry will host a kickoff on March 17 for its “Stepping into Spring” initiative. This competition, which requires participants to track their steps with a pedometer from March 23 to ... Read More

Factors such as disability, gender, income, race, geographic location, language and education all affect oral health care. This ripped piece of paper with these factors serves as an illustration for this public health concern.

Center of Excellence Conference 2015

There is no question that a health care gap exists in the U.S., but what exactly determines effective ways to deal with oral health disparities? During the March 28 Center of Excellence Conference at Texas A&M University Baylor College of ... Read More

Jan. 22, 2015 Blood Drive Flier

TAMBCD to host blood drive on Jan. 22

Students, faculty, staff and members of the Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry community are invited to participate in a Carter BloodCare blood drive. Details When: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 22 Where: Sixth Floor Foyer, TAMBCD ... Read More

Dean's Holiday Coffee Break

Dean’s Holiday Coffee Break

Students, faculty and staff are invited to the 2014 Dean’s Holiday Coffee Break, an annual event at Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry. Share some holiday cheer over refreshments and conversation. Details Date & Time: 9:30-10:30 a.m., Thursday, Dec. ... Read More

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The great debate

In order for professional dentistry organizations to have a voice in regulations that affect them, it helps to know a bit about how laws come into effect. On Dec. 2, members of the college's American Student Dental Association made the process ... Read More

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Want to learn more about how federal legislation impacts dentistry?

A “Mock Congress” debate scheduled for Dec. 2 will help shed light on the legislative process by illustrating how a bill is passed through Congress. The Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry chapter of the American Student Dental Association ... Read More

Silent auction generates more than $800 for Texas charities

The 2014 State Employee Charitable Campaign has come to an end, and totals are in for the Oct. 31 silent auction at Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry. Proceeds from the event generated $803.50 and were donated to the ... Read More