Research and Innovations
![A school of barracudas](https://insights.dentistry.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/school-of-fish-600x300.jpg)
Order in chaos
Exploring the role of stigmergy in biofilm Read More
![Dental tray, instruments and gloved hand](https://insights.dentistry.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dental-shortage-1-600x300.jpg)
Not enough dentists?
Study analyzes characteristics of dental underserved areas, outlines potential solutions Read More
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Jawbreaker
Sure, you can bite down on that pecan or walnut, shell and all. But it will cost you. Read More
![Dr. Chunlin Qin](https://insights.dentistry.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Qin2c-Chunlin-600x300.jpg)
Distinguished Scientist Award for Qin
A fascination with dentin has been a constant throughout Dr. Chunlin Qin’s career. For nearly three decades, he’s researched this dense, bony tissue under the enamel that houses pulp — a tooth’s living connective tissues and cells. Over the years, his ... Read More
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Artistic accolades
Research from Texas A&M University College of Dentistry has not only begun to unravel the dogma on bone formation in the temporomandibular joint. It’s also created a beautiful work of art in the process. Read More
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Dental implants
Going beyond esthetics with this technology, a part of the dental landscape for decades. Read More
![Dr. Ye Tian](https://insights.dentistry.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Tian_Ye_BMS_2014-600x300.jpg)
Second time’s a charm
Attention on FAM20B reaches global scale with IADR award Read More
![Dr. Azhar Ilyas](https://insights.dentistry.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Ilyas_AzharPort1-600x300.jpg)
Young Scientist Award for Ilyas
Accepting the position as a postdoctoral research associate in the lab of Dr. Venu Varanasi, assistant professor in biomedical sciences at Texas A&M University College of Dentistry, has proven a fruitful venture for Dr. Azhar Ilyas. In late May, Ilyas, ... Read More
![Left to right: Dr. Peter Buschang, Dr. Lauren Van Gemert and Dr. Phillip Campbell with Van Gemert's research poster](https://insights.dentistry.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/DSC_8836-600x300.jpg)
AAO honors for orthodontic resident
Dr. Lauren Van Gemert, a 2016 graduate of the orthodontic residency program at the dental school, received national honors from the American Association of Orthodontists for research conducted during her advanced education. Van Gemert received second place in the Charley ... Read More
![Dr. Xiaohua Liu](https://insights.dentistry.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/26790253081_f864e8af87_z-600x300.jpg)
Revolutionizing the root canal
Dental pulp regeneration is the end goal of this $1.8 million NIH grant awarded to TAMBCD researchers More than 15 million root canals are performed in the U.S. every year. The underlying reasons are many and varied: deep decay, trauma, ... Read More