Research and Innovations
Ensuring X-ray safety
Dr. Hui Liang on protective measures, radiograph quality and “the village” that helps ensure both Read More
Prepping for the national stage
Twelve Texas A&M College of Dentistry students are presenting research projects at the American Association for Dental, Oral and Craniofacial Research meeting March 22-23. Read More
A&M leads nation in orthodontic research awards
The Department of Orthodontics at Texas A&M College of Dentistry has led the nation in orthodontic research over the past two decades, tying with the University of Michigan at 20 awards. Read More
Researching dental solutions to sleep apnea
The fallout from sleep apnea was severely affecting Jim Elliott’s life, but 10 years on a bulky CPAP breathing device wasn’t the answer. Thanks to a Texas A&M College of Dentistry study, a simple plastic dental appliance has changed his life. Read More
Researching the “educated guess”
Oral and maxillofacial surgery faculty member Dr. Andrew Read-Fuller is leading a study to investigate the potential of predictive analytics in improving treatment of a common type of fracture. Read More
Researching silver fluoride for cancer patients
For patients with head and neck cancer, dental problems caused by oncology treatments compound an already physically and emotionally challenging time. A new study will test silver diamine fluoride to protect their teeth. Read More
Quality sleep reduces dementia risk, dental researchers find
Study investigates the possible link between sleep apnea and the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Read More
Cold case: A&M professor helps determine 1,300-year-old murder victim
"It’s a case of homicide, that’s for sure,” says Dr. Qian Wang, professor in biomedical sciences, of a crime he recently helped solve. Read More
Dental injuries and athletes
Athletic trainers want more info on managing dental trauma, these dental students found. Read More
Same but different
As though a virtual Research Scholars Day wasn’t already next level. Now dental hygiene students have traded out the traditional trifold posters for bulletin board and onscreen presentations. And the results are in. Read More