Faculty and Staff
Making the machine work
During the second annual Staff Awards Luncheon, eight Texas A&M School of Dentistry employees were honored for their work ethic, team spirit and for going the extra mile in their roles. The awards are organized by the Texas A&M School ... Read More
Mallonee publishes new edition of dental hygiene ‘bible’
The field of dentistry is constantly evolving, creating new standards of care, and Professor Lisa Mallonee, co-author of the latest edition of “Wilkins’ Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist,” is ensuring that information makes its way into the classroom. “It’s ... Read More
39 years of change
After 39 years with Texas A&M School of Dentistry (43, if you count her time as a student) Dr. Barbara Miller celebrated her retirement July 27. Miller has spent nearly four decades with the school, first as a teacher, and ... Read More
Administrative update
Three interim department heads at Texas A&M School of Dentistry were recently named to those positions permanently. Each faculty member brings years of experience and insight to their respective departments. Dr. Madhu Nair was named head of diagnostic sciences after ... Read More
Faculty offer final tips to class of 2023
Faculty from across Texas A&M School of Dentistry gathered to offer congratulatory messages, words of wisdom and continued support for the newest members of the dental community. Congratulations to the Class of 2023! We wish you well as you embark ... Read More
Sones concludes term as president of Academy of Osseointegration
Dr. Amerian Sones, director of dental oncology in the Center for Maxillofacial Prosthodontics and director of Continuing Education at Texas A&M School of Dentistry, recently completed her term as president of the Academy of Osseointegration, an international organization dedicated to ... Read More
Meet the 2023 Teachers of the Year
The votes are in, and the students have spoken! Dr. Matthew Kesterke was named Dental Teacher of the Year, and Professor Leah Spittle was named Dental Hygiene Teacher of the Year. The awards are presented annually by the Texas A&M ... Read More
Liang elected to national board
Dr. Hui Liang has been elected as the director of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology. Liang is interim director of radiology and interim director of the oral and maxillofacial radiology resident program at Texas A&M School of ... Read More
Our People
When executive assistant Christi Neal isn’t behind the desk in the dean’s office, she’s wielding a gavel as mayor of Kemp, Texas, population 1,357. Utilizing leadership and communication skills acquired through years in professional office settings, Neal is working to ... Read More
Three professors granted emeritus status
Texas A&M University recently granted emeritus status to three former Texas A&M School of Dentistry faculty members: Dr. Stephen J. Griffin, Dr. Mohsen Taleghani and Dr. R. Gilbert Triplett. Emeritus titles are awarded to those who have made significant contributions ... Read More