Texas A&M College of Dentistry

Say Cheese

We often use the phrase “say cheese” when prompting people to smile for the camera. But cheese is more than a catchy phrase. It really does help your smile—or at least your teeth. Read More

Oral health and the heart

It’s American Heart Month, but keeping a healthy ticker also means minding your mouth. Read More

Allergies can blur diagnosis

Tooth pain or sinus pain? Knowing the difference can be perplexing for both patients and professionals. Read More

Ibuprofen

Meds and COVID-19

To get an expert opinion on some trending questions, we consulted Dr. Jayne S. Reuben, pharmacologist and instructional associate professor in biomedical sciences. Read More

Dental emergency…or not?

As dentists switch over to emergency-only appointments during the COVID-19 pandemic, patients want to know what exactly qualifies as an emergency and where to go first. Read More

High school student Camille Green hardly notices her mouthguard while playing on the field hockey team for The Hockaday School in Dallas.

A mouthguard for all seasons

We’ve all seen them in, and sometimes out of, the mouths of scores of athletes. Clear varieties are a staple, but it’s the bright greens, blues, team colors and logos that catch our glance. Even when players are on the ... Read More

Vaping and oral health

Parents aren’t the only ones scrambling to get in front of the sudden popularity of e-cigarettes. Vaping is yet one more factor that dentists must consider as they strive to keep patients’ mouths healthy. Although the e-cig industry often claims ... Read More

Fighting a strong-willed jaw

Center for Facial Pain and Sleep Medicine: Lucy Barnett's story Read More

Ashley Lamb

Finding a way to sing again

Center for Facial Pain and Sleep Medicine: Ashley Lamb's story Read More

The difference one little orthotic can make

Center for Facial Pain and Sleep Medicine: Jon Terman's story Read More