Faculty and Staff
Crump named secretary/treasurer of American Academy of Periodontology
Dr. Brad Crump, an adjunct clinical assistant professor at Texas A&M College of Dentistry’s periodontics department, was recently elected secretary/treasurer of the American Academy of Periodontology, a one-year term, ascending to the role of president over the next four years. The organization represents nearly 7,500 periodontists. Read More
Three College of Dentistry faculty members honored for promotions
In a special ceremony this week at Texas A&M University College of Dentistry, Drs. Jayne Reuben, Nina Ray and Simmi Patel received recognition for their faculty promotions. Read More
Henderson tapped to chair the state’s dental board
Dr. Bryan Henderson II, a dentist anesthesiologist and adjunct professor in Texas A&M College of Dentistry’s Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, was recently appointed chair of the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners by Gov. Greg Abbott. The board regulates the practice of dentistry, dental hygiene and other dental-related professions. Read More
Mukherji shares Texas Dentist of the Year honor
Dr. Partha Mukherji, assistant professor in comprehensive dentistry at Texas A&M College of Dentistry in Dallas, teaches dental students treatment fundamentals. However, his passion is advocating for the needs and interests of present and future general dentists. That dedication was saluted Sept. 12 in Austin as Mukherji and his longtime friend, Dr. Victor Rodriguez of Houston, owner of Clear Lake Dental Associates in Houston and an adjunct professor at UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry, were named co-recipients of 2025 Texas Dentist of the Year at Texas Academy Awards, Texas Academy of General Dentistry’s celebratory event. Each was honored for service to his community and the dental profession, commitment to continuing education, leadership and professional excellence. Read More
Tooth & Turf brings friendly competition
The inaugural Tooth & Turf for Texas A&M College of Dentistry event launched Sept. 27, blending philanthropy and sportsmanship. Dental college classes competed in turf-based games, raising funds to support future outreach initiatives. Read More
College of Dentistry honors staff with awards
Texas A&M College of Dentistry hosted a staff awards ceremony Sept. 25 to honor several employees who not only work hard, but who also are dedicated to the school’s mission of providing academic excellence, trailblazing research and community-centered care and service. “Sometimes it is easy to forget how well offices and programs run until you lose someone…,” said Dr. Lily T. García, dean. “We want to spend time to celebrate, thank you and show our appreciation.” Read More
A trio of Fellows
Texas A&M College of Dentistry faculty members Drs. Nina Ray (left), Lara Coseo (center) and Elham Ighani (right), were inducted as Fellows into the International College of Dentists at a ceremony Sept. 13 in San Diego, California. Read More
García named to Women in Business list
Dr. Lily T. García, dean of Texas A&M University College of Dentistry in Dallas, was celebrated Aug. 21 as one of Dallas Business Journal’s Women in Business honorees this year. García, who’s also a prosthodontist, was among 30 North Texas women chosen from more than 280 nominees. Read More
Texas A&M College of Dentistry names two leaders
Drs. Erica and Fabricio Teixeira joined Texas A&M College of Dentistry in July in leadership roles. Erica Teixeira takes the leadership reins of comprehensive dentistry and Fabricio Teixeira is the dental college’s new head of endodontics. Read More
End of an era: Longtime library associate turns a page
Cheryl Howell had a plan when she started working as a library clerk at what's now Texas A&M College of Dentistry. “I was only going to be here for a little while, and then I was going to go back to get my bachelor's (degree) in nutrition,” she said. Luckily, Howell stayed. And after 44 years of cataloging, researching and providing either academic or emotional support - often both at the same time - to anyone who entered the library, "Ms. Cheryl" is closing this chapter and retiring today. The library associate who earned a President's Meritorious Service Award from the Texas A&M system in 2019 and is known for her warm smile won't be forgotten. Read More