Faculty and Staff
Showing gratitude
The Community Outreach Office in public health sciences at Texas A&M College of Dentistry hosted its Annual Preceptor Appreciation Luncheon Aug. 22 during the 2025 Southwest Dental Conference at Hilton Anatole in Dallas. Read More
Mallonee honored for her service
Professor Lisa Mallonee, associate dean for faculty affairs at Texas A&M College of Dentistry in Dallas, was honored recently with a Chair of the ADEA Board of Directors Citation for her service to the American Dental Education Association. Mallonee, dually registered as a dental hygienist and a dietitian, was one of 10 members recognized at the annual meeting in National Harbor, Maryland. Read More
Inspiring the next generation
The Community Outreach Office of Texas A&M College of Dentistry hosted the second session of the Future Dentist Summer Camp on July 26, welcoming 13 high school students from Dallas-Fort Worth. The session, led by Dr. Matthew Kesterke, assistant professor in orthodontics, focused on forensic dentistry. Read More
Head of public health services shares insights about oral health in rural America
Dr. Liang Hong, head of public health sciences at Texas A&M College of Dentistry, recently shared his knowledge and insights about why there are poor oral health outcomes in rural America. Read his white paper. Read More
Miller and Cowen named Teachers of the Year
The Class of 2025 at Texas A&M University College of Dentistry in Dallas named Dr. Amp W. Miller III and Professor Brandy S. Cowen Teachers of the Year. The two led the procession at graduation May 25. Read More
Learning to preserve smiles never ends
Jane C. Cotter, associate professor in the dental hygiene program, and (left to right) Rocio Estrada, Joanne Martinez, Thao C. Kim and Amanda McNiel, all clinical faculty members in the program, attended the RDH Under One Roof Conference. The dental hygiene event was July 18-20 at Gaylord Texan & Convention Center in Grapevine. Read More
Liu elected to council
Dr. Sufang Liu, research assistant professor in biomedical sciences at Texas A&M College of Dentistry, was elected to Texas A&M University Council of Principal Investigators as the newest representative for the College of Dentistry. Read More
Hennessy retires after 12 years
Texas A&M College of Dentistry bid goodbye this week to Dr. Bernard J. Hennessy, who retired after 12 years at the dental college. He was the leader of comprehensive dentistry for three years and joined the dental college in 2013 after a 27-year career in the U.S. Army Dental Corps. Read More
5 hot tips for summer smiles when wearing braces
Whether spending time by the pool or heading off to camp, good dental care should always be a priority for those with braces. Dr. Shivam Mehta, assistant professor of orthodontics at Texas A&M College of Dentistry in Dallas, offers five tips for healthy summer smiles: Read More
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