Smiles We Remember
Smiles we remember: Dr. Hilton Israelson
Dr. Hilton Israelson, a well-known periodontist and longtime faculty member at Texas A&M University School of Dentistry, passed away May 19, 2023, at the age of 73. Read More
Smiles we remember: Dr. Antolino Colon Camacho
Dr. Antolino Colon Camacho, adjunct assistant professor in comprehensive dentistry, was known for a life of service in the U.S. Army, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and higher education. The 74-year-old passed away Feb. 28 and was described as a ... Read More
Lasting legacy
Dr. Claude Williams, an icon at Texas A&M School of Dentistry, recently passed away at the age of 93. He will be remembered as a determined advocate for students. Read More
In memoriam: Dr. David G. Genecov
Dr. David G. Genecov, 59, adjunct associate professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at Texas A&M University School of Dentistry, passed away Nov. 12, 2022. Read More
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
Smiles we remember
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
Smiles we remember
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