Faculty and Staff
Three inducted into Hall of Fame
Texas A&M College of Dentistry in Dallas honored three new Hall of Fame inductees on April 30. Drs. Amp W. Miller III, Ernestine S. Lacy, and John S. Findley each continue to serve and build the dental profession. Read More
Noureldin earns double honors
Dr. Amal Noureldin, clinical professor in public health sciences at Texas A&M College of Dentistry, will assume the vice presidency of the cariology research section of the International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research in June. She also was elected to serve on the American Academy of Cariology’s board of directors. Read More
Smiles we remember: Dr. Tommy W. Gage
It is with deep sorrow that we share the news of the passing of Dr. Tommy W. Gage, who died May 23, 2025. Dr. Gage began his distinguished career at the dental school in 1969 as associate professor and chair of the Department of Pharmacology. He later served as vice chair and professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/Pharmacology and held a clinical faculty appointment in the college’s Stomatology Center. He retired in 2000 as professor emeritus. Following his initial retirement, Dr. Gage returned to serve as director of curriculum, retiring a second time in 2002 after 33 years of dedicated service. Read More
Shaping the future of health care: Making dentistry safe for service animals
Graduation Day at Texas A&M College of Dentistry in Dallas is May 25, and participating in all the pomp and circumstance with the 27 graduates of the dental hygiene program is one who has been with the class since the beginning. Fozzie, a 5-year-old standard goldendoodle and full-time service dog, will accompany owner Cora Owens as she receives her bachelor’s degree. Yet it’s Fozzie who provided professors with a valuable education on maintaining a learning environment for students while also creating a safe situation for the dog. Read More
Spence named head of recruitment and admissions
Dr. Alicia Spence was named director of recruitment and admissions at Texas A&M University College of Dentistry March 17, after more than a decade in various teaching and administrative roles at her alma mater. Spence was tapped as interim director in 2024 and served on the admissions committee for several years. Dr. Ernestine Lacy, associate dean of student ... Read More
College of Dentistry professor honored with teaching award
Dr. Shaun M. Logan, instructional associate professor in the biomedical sciences department at Texas A&M University College of Dentistry in Dallas, is one of 10 recipients of the 2024-25 Texas A&M System’s Provost Academic Professional Track Faculty Teaching Excellence Award. The award was bestowed March 5 at a ceremony in College Station. Read More
Welcome to Dallas, President Welsh
Texas A&M University President Mark A. Welsh III made a visit to Texas A&M College of Dentistry, learning about the 120-year-old institution and its people. In separate meetings with dentistry students, faculty and staff, he shared growth plans for both the university and the Dallas-Fort Worth area and answered questions. Read More
Neubert takes the leadership reins of biomedical sciences
Texas A&M College of Dentistry welcomed Dr. John K. Neubert Feb. 1 as the new department head of biomedical sciences. Neubert joined the dental college after more than 20 years on the University of Florida faculty, including several years as the director of predoctoral orthodontic education. A translational researcher, his work is recognized worldwide. Read More
2024 faculty award winners honored
Faculty awards were presented at the 2024 Texas A&M College of Dentistry Faculty Retreat in December. Read More
Standing alongside students
Licensed Professional Counselor Anita Ofori joined Texas A&M’s Office of University Health Services in September and works full time at Texas A&M College of Dentistry. Read More