On Campus
Dr. Given Kachepa: From dark past to bright future
Three words — perseverance, focus and determination — handwritten on a dry erase board in Given Kachepa’s bedroom at his foster parents’ Colleyville, Texas, home characterize his successful transformation from victim to dentist. The future did not always look promising ... Read More
Muzzin and Mash share Teacher of the Year honor a second time
It may have seemed like a case of déjà vu for some attending commencement on May 27. At the midpoint of the academic procession, Dr. Kay Mash and Kathy Muzzin strode down the aisle of the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony ... Read More
Commencement 2015
Each year students and residents at Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry complete more than 100,000 patient appointments as part of their professional preparation. At the culmination of their education, they embark on the next stage of their careers to impact the future of dentistry. Read More
Altruism with ripple effects
Class gift to benefit patients and students In a move that benefits patients and future students simultaneously, the Class of 2015 collected donations from class members to fund a gift to Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry’s Social Services ... Read More
National honors for Schweitzer
Not long after Dr. Jordan Schweitzer began working as a faculty member in the dental school’s endodontic department, he had a vision in mind. He wondered if he might ever receive the Edward M. Osetek Educator Award. Given by the ... Read More
Removing aging barriers in patient care
As much of the baby boomer generation approaches 65, the need for oral health care providers to be aware of the concerns of an aging population becomes paramount. While much of this population is active and healthy, barriers to care ... Read More
Legacy of Bush Jones-Sprenger Scholarship continues with 2015 recipient awards
The tradition of leadership and academic excellence at Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry continues as more than a dozen first-year dental students received news that they will receive the Bush Jones-Sprenger Scholarship, a $1,000 award, for the 2015-2016 ... Read More
Niessen Symposium to address dental care for geriatric patients
The burgeoning retirement-age population in the U.S. and its ever-increasing impact on dental care will be highlighted during the third annual Linda C. Niessen Geriatric Dentistry Symposium at Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry. This year’s May 15 event ... Read More
Taking action now to influence the future of dentistry
TAMBCD students discuss school loan debt with lawmakers during national lobby day As dental student loan debt continues to climb, concerns regarding repayment rank high among the priorities of soon-to-be graduates, who owe on average more than $247,000 upon completing ... Read More
Upton and Frederick discuss live webcast technology during conference presentation
Art Upton, website administrator in advancement, communications and alumni relations, and Scott Frederick, director of media resources, presented “Live Webcast: On-Demand Recording Technology” at the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Region IV conference in Austin, Texas, on April ... Read More