Students
Story behind the smile
Shimirimana Eliya’s childhood was plagued with pain. By age 3, his mouth was riddled with tooth decay, but with little knowledge of oral healthcare and no access to dental treatment in his home country – Tanzania – he was facing ... Read More
A decade in the making
As Courtney Williams graduates with the class of 2023 May 26, she will have reached a milestone on a journey that began almost 10 years ago with Texas A&M School of Dentistry’s Summer Pre-Dental Enrichment Program (SPEP). “By the time ... Read More
Ten students honored at inaugural award luncheon
Texas A&M School of Dentistry celebrated the quality of its student body with the inaugural student awards ceremony April 26. Ten students, chosen from more than 60 faculty nominations, were recognized in four categories. “All students are eligible for these ... Read More
Al-Sayyad wins ADEA scholarship
Reem Al-Sayyad was one of only 12 predoctoral dental students across the United States and Canada to win a 2023 ADEA/Haleon Preventive Dentistry Scholarship. The $2,500 prize was announced at the 2023 ADEA Annual Session and Exhibition in Portland, Oregon, ... Read More
A day in their scrubs
Hometown: I grew up in Richardson, Texas, and did my undergrad at Richland College where I got an associate’s degree in science. Why did you decide to attend Texas A&M School of Dentistry? I knew the school offered opportunities for ... Read More
Local organization wins AGD Student Chapter of the Year
Texas A&M School of Dentistry’s student chapter of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) was recently named Student Chapter of the Year. It was presented on the AGD website and newsletter back in November of 2022. Founded in 1952, AGD ... Read More
A day in their scrubs
Hometown: I’m from Corpus Christi, born and raised. K-12 in the same school district. Went to college at Texas A&M Corpus Christi where I majored in Biomedical Science with a Minor in Chemistry. Moved up to Dallas during the summer ... Read More
It’s a match!
Several students in Texas A&M School of Dentistry’s Class of 2023 have been accepted into postdoctoral programs around the country. They gathered between class and clinics for a celebratory photo Jan. 25. All are dedicated to their respective specialties and ... Read More
Drs. Arora, Shahmirzadi recognized with awards
Two graduate students of Texas A&M School of Dentistry’s oral and maxillofacial radiology program were recognized with prestigious awards from the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology in 2022. Dr. Pallak Arora received the Howard Raper Award, and Dr. ... Read More
SNDA chapter and members win national awards
The Student National Dental Association at Texas A&M School of Dentistry was recognized as one of the best chapters in the nation for 2022. The chapter was awarded second place Medium Chapter of the Year at SNDA’s 50th anniversary celebration ... Read More