On Campus
Finishing strong
Oral pathology resident Dr. Allison Lee has a lot to celebrate. Her upcoming graduation from Texas A&M School of Dentistry is a pinnacle moment in her academic career, and she was recently awarded two significant honors – the Shafer Award ... Read More
Talent show back with a bang
A longtime tradition was brought back April 10 with the revival of the School of Dentistry talent show. TAMSOD’s Got Talent brought together 13 acts and 23 performers for a night of entertainment at Beasley Auditorium. The talent show was ... Read More
Singing a new song
Third-year dental student Emily Vu said dental school can give you tunnel vision. All the work, classes and tests can become overwhelming. She said hobbies are often dropped, and it’s easy to forget there’s more to life than school. That ... Read More
Chasing a dream
Third-year dental student Madeline Lynn was recently awarded the 2024 ADEA/Crest Oral-B Scholarship for Predoctoral Dental Students Pursuing Academic Careers. The $5,500 scholarship is presented annually to two dental students who intend to pursue teaching careers following graduation. “Not a ... Read More
Sinkford speaks on leadership, trailblazing
Dr. Jeanne Sinkford has been a trailblazer most of her life. Invited by Dean Lily T. García and the Student National Dental Association, Sinkford shared stories and advice in a webinar Feb. 27 for students, staff and faculty. Born in ... Read More
Dr. Jagadeesh recognized by AAOMR
Dr. Yashaswini Jagadeesh, a second-year OMR resident, was recognized late last year by the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology at its annual conference in Atlanta, Georgia. She received a clinical poster award for her presentation on a clinical ... Read More
Going digital
Thanks to a new software, developed through a collaboration between Texas A&M School of Dentistry and the College of Engineering, the school’s sealant program will soon be able to serve the Dallas community more efficiently and with greater effectiveness. The ... Read More
A day in their scrubs
Hometown: I grew up in San Angelo, Texas. I wasn’t born there, but I was raised there. It’s basically your Western town. Rodeos are big there, but it has a military influence and a little bit of college life, as ... Read More
Sam McDonald retires after 33 years
Security Chief Sam McDonald is retiring Feb. 28 after 33 years with Texas A&M School of Dentistry. He has been a staple of the school, admired by faculty, staff and students alike as someone who could always be counted on ... Read More
Dr. Barbara Miller granted emerita status
Texas A&M University recently granted emerita status to Dr. Barbara Miller, retired Texas A&M School of Dentistry faculty member. She was named associate professor emerita of comprehensive dentistry for significant contributions throughout her long and distinguished service to the school. ... Read More