In the Community
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A call to duty
For 22 years, Dr. Karl Woodmansey, clinical assistant professor, endodontics, envisioned performing dental work somewhere fascinating overseas in his Texas Air National Guard role. But all roads led to West Texas. Read More
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For our front-line heroes
Texas A&M College of Dentistry’s community outreach kicked into high gear as calls for protective gear came from the front lines of those battling COVID-19. When Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in College Station queried Texas A&M Health Science ... Read More
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Double-duty day
It was a Saturday for service as not one but two events, Miles for Smiles and Cleaning & Sealant Day, occurred simultaneously on Nov. 2. Starting bright and early at Dallas’ Exall Park, the annual Miles for Smiles fun run ... Read More
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Cessation program expands
A $1.5 million grant from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas will help more Texans kick the habit over the next three years. The additional funding—awarded to Co-Principle Investigators Dr. Daniel Jones and Dr. Crystal Stinson—will allow Texas ... Read More
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Destination inspiration
Guatemala isn’t your typical spring break destination. But a magical week of esprit de corps with Dr. T. Bob (aka Dr. Thomas Bobby Davis of Dallas) often tops dental students’ checklist of must-repeat experiences. “Sometimes I am at a loss ... Read More
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On the radio
Dr. Amal Noureldin, clinical associate professor in Public Health Sciences, touted the benefits of fluoride during her guest spot on KVGI Radio’s “Common Ground” talk radio show in Frisco. Read More
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Miles for Smiles: the 10th one
For the last decade, the DFW dental community has participated in this annual student-led runathon, which has generated more than $100,000 for the Social Services Dental Care Fund at Texas A&M College of Dentistry. Read More
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The good run
Miles for Smiles in its 10th year Read More
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Dental students at the State Fair
Fried food, rides and a crash course in oral health Read More
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Triple play
Texas dental schools team up on $1.6 million workforce grant Read More