On Campus
Dean’s Holiday Coffee Break
Students, faculty and staff are invited to the 2014 Dean’s Holiday Coffee Break, an annual event at Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry. Share some holiday cheer over refreshments and conversation. Details Date & Time: 9:30-10:30 a.m., Thursday, Dec. ... Read More
Diekwisch returns to TAMBCD
Dr. Thomas Diekwisch rejoined the faculty at Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry this month as director of the Center for Craniofacial Research and Diagnosis. Diekwisch, a former biomedical sciences faculty member, will also oversee the periodontics department. Most ... Read More
A day in their scrubs
Meet first-year dental student Talon Davis. Four years ago, Talon Davis embarked on a career as a professional musician. A double bassist, he played for the Fort Worth and Plano symphonies and taught private lessons. He and his wife, Kristin, ... Read More
Spears to assume role as associate dean for academic affairs at UTHealth School of Dentistry
Dr. Robert Spears will depart from his role as professor of biomedical sciences at Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry in January to assume leadership as the associate dean for academic affairs at The University of Texas Health Science ... Read More
TAMBCD Resource Team now taking RSVPs for 2015 Staff Development Day
The 2015 Staff Development Day is scheduled for Jan. 7, 2015. Expect a day full of motivating and edifying topics, featuring keynote speaker Cathy Fyock, who will talk with staff about the power of connection and engagement. Other topics include: ... Read More
Staff professional development
A Dec. 9 professional development opportunity is in the works for staff members at Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry interested in learning more about organizational tips and tricks. Here are the details: Getting Organized Seminar 1-2 p.m., Tuesday, ... Read More
The great debate
In order for professional dentistry organizations to have a voice in regulations that affect them, it helps to know a bit about how laws come into effect. On Dec. 2, members of the college's American Student Dental Association made the process ... Read More
Full disclosure
The first time in clinic can be an intimidating experience. Adjusting the dental chair, stool and operatory light takes practice. Figuring out the technique for holding the dental mirror takes even more time. Luckily, first-year dental students have each other. ... Read More
Want to learn more about how federal legislation impacts dentistry?
A “Mock Congress” debate scheduled for Dec. 2 will help shed light on the legislative process by illustrating how a bill is passed through Congress. The Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry chapter of the American Student Dental Association ... Read More
Silent auction generates more than $800 for Texas charities
The 2014 State Employee Charitable Campaign has come to an end, and totals are in for the Oct. 31 silent auction at Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry. Proceeds from the event generated $803.50 and were donated to the ... Read More