Day in Their Scrubs
A day in their scrubs
Hometown: Fort Worth, Texas Undergrad institution: University of Arkansas Why Texas A&M College of Dentistry: I chose Texas A&M College of Dentistry for a handful of reasons. First, our college has an incredible reputation within the dental community and prides ... Read More
A day in their scrubs
Hometown: I grew up in Rockwall, Texas. Undergrad institution: I attended Texas A&M University for my undergrad and graduated with my Bachelor of Science in Health. Why Texas A&M College of Dentistry: While searching for dental hygiene schools, Texas A&M ... Read More
A day in their scrubs
Hometown: Houston, Texas Undergrad institution: University of Houston Why Texas A&M College of Dentistry: Impressions Day with my undergrad predental club was the experience I had been waiting for. I remember asking multiple students if they were all truly as ... Read More
A day in their scrubs
Hometown: I was born and raised in Odessa, Texas, which can be summarized by Friday Night Lights, oil and tumbleweeds. However, my parents moved to San Antonio six years ago, and wherever they are is what I call home. Undergrad ... Read More
A day in their scrubs
Hometown: I was born in Tehran, Iran, and my family immigrated to Singapore when I was 4 years old. After graduating junior college in 12th grade, I immigrated to the United States and moved to Frisco, Texas. I then lived ... Read More
A day in their scrubs
Hometown: I was born in Houma, Louisiana, but I spent most of my childhood in Ashland, Massachusetts. The summer after high school, my family moved to Austin, Texas, to be closer to extended family. I still consider Massachusetts my home ... Read More
A day in their scrubs
Hometown: McAllen, Texas Undergrad institution: The University of Texas at Austin Why Texas A&M College of Dentistry: I chose this dental school because of the experience I had with the staff, faculty and students when I visited for the first ... Read More
A day in their scrubs
From the moment her sneakers hit the floor each morning, D4 Emily Watson is all in. While dental school can be all-consuming, you won’t find her catching extra winks when she could be outdoors at fitness boot camp. Camp Gladiator ... Read More
A day in their scrubs
Chad Packard inherited his passion for dentistry from his dad’s side. His knack for swing dancing? That’s all mom. When Packard graduates from dental school next spring, he’ll join a long line of Texas A&M College of Dentistry alumni, including ... Read More
A day in their scrubs
Second-year dental student Ashly Okoli has found her voice, both as a writer and a former introvert. “The first person who told me I was gifted in writing was my eighth-grade English teacher,” she says. Her essay, “Cavities: What Are ... Read More