On Campus
Dr. Reuben awarded for excellence in teaching
Texas A&M School of Dentistry prides itself on the quality of its faculty. This quality was exemplified earlier this year by Dr. Jayne S. Reuben, who received the 2022 ADEA/Colgate-Palmolive Co. Excellence in Teaching Award. “It’s really quite surprising and ... Read More
Of innovation, leadership and persistence
When Dr. R. Gilbert “Gil” Triplett’s name surfaces, the term “first” is rarely far behind. He was one of the first to participate in the first Branemark Implant course in the United States, one of the first to study clinical ... Read More
Dr. Garcia named new dean
After an extensive search, new leadership for Texas A&M School of Dentistry has been selected. Dr. Lily T. Garcia will assume her new role as dean of the school this October. Garcia comes to the dental school from the University ... Read More
Orientation week
First-year dental and dental hygiene students got their first taste of Texas A&M School of Dentistry during orientation the second week of August. As the new year begins, these students will begin their journey to graduation and careers in dental ... Read More
Academic realignment
Effective Sept. 1, the Texas A&M University College of Dentistry’s name will officially change to Texas A&M University School of Dentistry. The college’s mission to educate future oral health care providers and researchers, improve lives through basic science and translational ... Read More
Dr. Jacqueline Plemons honored with TDA gold medal
The Texas Dental Association was chartered in 1871, its goal to organize and improve the dental profession around the state. Today, it is the third largest organization of its kind in the country with thousands of members across 26 component ... Read More
A day in their scrubs
What did you do before dental school? I did the first two years at a community college here in Dallas, and then I finished my undergrad at UTD majoring in Molecular Biology. What were your plans before dental school? I ... Read More
Ice cream social
Texas A&M College of Dentistry celebrated something sweet Wednesday, July 20. With July being National Ice Cream Month, and to beat the heat, the staff advisory council organized a staff ice cream social. The event was held in the atrium ... Read More
Getting a head start
Summer camps are a staple of many childhoods: Scouts, science camp, sports, there’s a summer camp for almost any interest. Texas A&M College of Dentistry also offers summer programs to those interested in a future in dentistry. The Summer Pre-Dental ... Read More
Pediatric selective course offers more hands-on experience
Dr. Kerin L. Burdette, clinical assistant professor in public health sciences and board certified pediatric dentist, thought that the college’s students could benefit from additional hands-on opportunities when it came to pediatric dentistry. While students already receive experience in the ... Read More