Recent Articles
Neubert takes the leadership reins of biomedical sciences
Texas A&M College of Dentistry welcomed John K. Neubert Feb. 1 as the new department head of biomedical sciences. Neubert joined the dental college after more than 20 years on the University of Florida faculty, including several years as the director of predoctoral orthodontic education. A translational researcher, his work is recognized worldwide. Read More
Dean leads mission to Aggieland
Dr. Lily T. García, dean of Texas A&M College of Dentistry, led a team at the Texas Mission of Mercy's Brazos Valley free dental clinic this weekend in College Station. Students and faculty from the dental college in Dallas helped treat more than 700 patients and performed many of the 5,200 treatments during the two-day event. Read More
Texas A&M College of Dentistry in Dallas is accepting patients for lower cost orthodontic care
Getting braces is a rite of passage for many children and some adults, but it also can strain families’ budgets. Texas A&M University College of Dentistry in Dallas offers lower cost orthodontic treatment for children, teens and adults, and spots are available now. Potential patients may schedule screening/examination appointments by calling 214-828-8121 or by filling out an online form. More information about the process is available here. Read More
Partnership to improve oral thrush treatment
Texas A&M College of Dentistry recently entered into an agreement with Shear Kershman Laboratories and medical device company Innovative MedTech Inc. to study BioViscid, a pharmaceutical delivery mechanism for anti-fungal medication designed to treat oral thrush more effectively and enhance patient compliance. Read More
A new text to help practitioners address a prevalent concern
Early treatment can be a controversial topic in orthodontics, and a recently published textbook by Dr. Peter Buschang, Regents Professor in orthodontics, together with Dr. Eustáquio Araújo, a professor at the St. Louis University Center for Advanced Dental Education, provides ... Read More
Reliability and validity of intraoral and extraoral scanners
Since the late 1990s, digital models have been the predominant method for orthodontists to evaluate a patient’s occlusal status. While this method has several advantages over using plaster models, the intraoral and extraoral scanners used to produce these digital models ... Read More
Clinical Research Methodology and Design for Dentists: Practical Guidelines and Applications
In today’s world of evidence-based dentistry, research conducted in the clinical setting can have immediate relevance to practitioners. This 170-page text, “Clinical Research Methodology and Design for Dentists: Practical Guidelines and Applications,” co-authored by Dr. Peter Buschang, Regents professor at ... Read More
What is the level of evidence of what you are reading?
In today’s era of evidence-based dentistry, it is crucial to make informed decisions to best benefit patients. In this paper, co-author Dr. Peter Buschang, Regents professor in orthodontics, outlines a checklist for clinicians to systematically compare studies and literature within ... Read More
Chondrocytes Directly Transform into Bone Cells in Mandibular Condyle Growth
The current school of thought on bone formation in the mandibular condyle, the rounded knob where the mandible and upper jaw meet, is that cartilage cells — called chondrocytes — must form and then experience cell death before bone cells ... Read More
Cyclic stretch and compression forces alter microRNA-29 expression of human periodontal ligament cells
Chen Y, Mohammed A, Oubaidin M, Evans CA, Zhou X, Luan X, Diekwisch TG, and Atsawasuwan P. Cyclic stretch and compression forces alter microRNA-29 expression of human periodontal ligament cells. Gene 2015; 566(1): 13-7. Read More