Faculty and Staff
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
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