In the Community
Miles for Smiles raises $16,000
With a turnout of almost 100 people, and numerous donations from people and organizations across Dallas, this year’s Miles for Smiles event raised more than $16,000 to provide dental care to patients in need. Read More
City council boosts funding for senior care
Dallas City Council recently agreed to continue its partnership with Texas A&M School of Dentistry, funding dental care for eligible senior citizens. Read More
Miles for Smiles April 1
It’s no April Fool’s joke! The 2023 Miles for Smiles event is Saturday, April 1, at Exall Park. In addition to the traditional partnership between Texas A&M School of Dentistry and UT Dallas, this year’s walk-a-thon will also feature an Easter egg hunt hosted by Dallas Parks & Recreation. Read More
Dental health clinics return after two-year hiatus
After a two-year pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Texas A&M School of Dentistry restarted its screening clinics at Dallas County elementary schools. Read More
College of Dentistry to aid in rural health care access
To assist in providing additional health care opportunities for rural counties, Texas A&M College of Dentistry will be collaborating with the university’s School of Nursing and various school districts with the $4 million Texas A&M School of Nursing Mobile Care Access through Rural Engagement and Education grant. Read More
Public Health receives $300,000 HIV treatment grant
For more than 30 years, Texas A&M College of Dentistry has led efforts in Dallas County to ensure patients living with HIV have access to affordable, comprehensive dental care. An endorsement of the college’s commitment to this patient population came ... Read More
Miles for Smiles raises $9,500
Despite the famous rivalry between the two universities, Texas A&M and the University of Texas also have a history of collaboration for good causes. One such example took place at Dallas’ Exall Park on April 9 with Miles for Smiles. ... Read More
Increasing access to care for South Dallas communities
Dr. M.C. Cooper Dental Clinic connects student clinicians and supervising faculty with local residents. Read More
First-in-Texas fellowship
The Compromised Care and Hospital Dentistry Fellowship at Texas A&M College of Dentistry is expanding treatment options for a unique population as the first special-needs-focused postdoctoral program in the state. Read More
Getting back in the swing of things
Getting children back-to-school ready was the focus of a health fair at Church of the Incarnation in Dallas, and Texas A&M College of Dentistry students were on hand to help with the cause. Read More