Smiles We Remember
Smiles we remember
Professor Emeritus Dr. Terry Rees, a 1968 periodontics alumnus, was dogged in prioritizing stomatology care on behalf of the estimated 3 to 4 percent of Americans suffering from unusual and debilitating diseases of the mouth. He directed the Stomatology Center ... Read More
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If alumni were involved, Assistant Dean Emeritus Paul Anderson was “always around,” offering warm conversation or helpful connections. He nurtured development, alumni, and public relations at what was then known as Baylor College of Dentistry. Anderson, 85, passed away Oct. ... Read More
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Dr. Franklin K. Eggleston of Houston was a devoted and impactful leader who positively influenced both his profession and Texas A&M University College of Dentistry. Eggleston, who earned his dental degree in 1970 from what was then known as Baylor ... Read More
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Art Upton, who launched the College of Dentistry’s website in the early 1990s, died unexpectedly on April 22. He retired in December 2020 after 28 years at the college, most recently as website administrator. The news was met with disbelief ... Read More
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Dr. Bettye Whiteaker ’68, ’70 (Perio) was an esteemed alumna who left an indelible mark on the periodontics graduate program at Texas A&M College of Dentistry, distinguishing herself as an alumni leader and steadfast supporter of clinical care and professional ... Read More
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An amazing mentor. A relatable friend. A father figure. This is how colleagues remember Dr. Stephen Crane, retired clinical associate professor in public health sciences. “Dr. Crane was one of the best human beings I've ever known, and it's very ... Read More
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After news of Drucilla “Dru” Lewis’ passing started to sink in, former colleagues’ funny anecdotes and cherished memories soon followed. Lewis joined the college as a staff member in 1994, making scores of friends over the years before retiring as ... Read More
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Dr. Ronald Woody, professor emeritus and retired director of Texas A&M College of Dentistry’s prosthodontic residency program, died on Monday, Aug. 26 at Baylor University Medical Center. Dr. Woody, who formally retired in 2013 after a 30-year career at the college, ... Read More
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Smiles we remember: Dr. Suzi Seale
Dr. Suzi Seale has made an enduring difference in the professional paths of pediatric dentistry graduate students for more than four decades. With 23 years of leadership as department head, plus 17 as graduate program director, it’s safe to say ... Read More