Research and Innovations

Sharing their work
Two Texas A&M College of Dentistry dental students who participated in a 10-week summer research internship in 2024 had the opportunity to present their research projects at last week’s American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research conference in New York. 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

Expanding student scholarship
Texas A&M School of Dentistry prides itself as a leading research institution, and to better support this mission, the Office of Academic Affairs has revived its Educational Research Grant Program. Read More

Undergrad research program doubles in second year
In only its second year, Texas A&M School of Dentistry’s Biomedical Informatics and Behavioral Sciences Program has almost doubled in size. Read More

49th annual Research Scholars Day
Dental and dental hygiene students showcased their latest research at the 49th annual Research Scholars Day April 3. Read More

Oral Pathology Services provides world-class insight and support
Texas A&M Dentistry Oral Pathology Services - one of the larger biopsy services in the United States - boasts a history of providing exemplary service to the practicing community. Read More

New undergraduate research program emphasizes health inequities
Undergradate students from across the country dove into oral health data this summer in a new research program - Biomedical Informatics and Behaviorial Sciences - at Texas A&M School of Dentistry. Read More

Progress Notes: Dr. Shirley Lewis
Dr. Shirley Lewis first discovered the field of forensics in the pages of popular fiction and nonfiction, but her curiosity evolved into a professional pursuit. Today, the clinical assistant professor at Texas A&M School of Dentistry is a leading voice in the field of forensic dentistry. Read More

A&M leadership spotlighted at SCDA meeting
With several faculty members in attendance, the dean serving as keynote speaker and a pediatric resident honored with a leadership award, Texas A&M School of Dentistry was well represented at the Special Care Dentistry Association’s annual meeting in April. Read More

It takes a village
For many years, Texas A&M School of Dentistry has partnered with Baylor University Medical Center on collaborative treatments for oral, head and neck cancer patients. Read More