On Campus
Moving out and onward
If moving a family seems overwhelming, try moving much of a dental school. Read More
Bolouri cherishes warm welcome
When Dr. Ali Bolouri, professor, in the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry, reached a professional fork in the road, he couldn’t picture himself braving bitter Chicago winters. A friend invited him to the Windy City to try to entice him to ... Read More
Opperman named AAAS Fellow
Dr. Lynne Opperman, department head of biomedical sciences, has earned the prestigious honor of being named an American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellow in the oral health sciences section. A Texas A&M University System Regents Professor, Opperman is ... Read More
Periodontics for the win
Dr. Carlos Parra, clinical assistant professor in periodontics, recently received the Bud and Linda Tarrson Fellowship at the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation’s annual meeting in Chicago. The $30,000 award, distributed evenly over three years, is given annually to one ... Read More
Our behind-the-scenes heroes
Every weekday, students queue up to a clinic dispensary, relying on the folks behind the counter to provide vital tools for their next extraction or root canal. Read More
Buttoning up a new tradition
Donning the prestigious white coat is a rite of passage for dental students. This year, however, the school’s new accelerated clinic curriculum added a twist. On Friday, Nov. 8, D1s pulled on the prestigious threads a year earlier than usual. ... Read More
Svoboda, Nair assume new roles
With the new Clinic & Education Building comes a new way of life, including job titles, at Texas A&M College of Dentistry. Dr. Kathy Svoboda and Dr. M.K. Nair were recently named assistant dean for the oral biology graduate program ... Read More
Chili, costumes, charity
It wouldn’t be Halloween without crazy costumes and warm bowls of chili. Read More
Smiles we remember
After news of Drucilla “Dru” Lewis’ passing started to sink in, former colleagues’ funny anecdotes and cherished memories soon followed. Lewis joined the college as a staff member in 1994, making scores of friends over the years before retiring as ... Read More
Pumpkins – Halloween 2019
Sure, we’re professionals around here. But when offered a chance to decorate pumpkins and carve jack-o-lanterns, eat popcorn and share some laughs, we’re all over it. Read More