Recent Posts
Root canals: Are they as scary as they seem?
Dr. Poorya Jalali said root canals "get a bad rap," when it's actually a straightforward, almost painless, procedure.
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.
2024 Teachers of the Year
Congratulations to Dr. Victoria Woo and Professor Martha Alicia Estrada, BSDH, RDH! They were selected as the 2024 Teachers of the Year by the student body of Texas A&M School of Dentistry.
10 honored at 2nd annual student awards ceremony
Ten students were honored at the 2nd annual Exemplary Student Awards April 24. The winners of this year’s awards each received a commemorative trophy and $1,000.
Commencement 2024
Congratulations, graduates! This year's commencement celebrated 103 students who earned DDS certificates, 29 students with dental hygiene degrees and 45 graduate students.
Pantry eases strain on students
The Mental Health and Wellness Committee at Texas A&M School of Dentistry opened a pocket pantry in fall 2023 to provide groceries and personal hygiene items to students in need.
Learning to smile again
Aimee Anderson used drugs for almost two decades, but when she became sober in 2006, she restored her relationship with her children, regained the trust of her family and friends and started cleaning houses in her hometown. Despite these victories, there was still one thing she wanted back – her smile.
Honors bestowed on graduating students
More than 80 dental and dental hygiene graduates were recognized at the 2024 Texas A&M School of Dentistry Awards Ceremony, held the day before commencement.
Looking for the light
The odds were stacked against dental hygiene graduate Kaitlin Jarman from day one, but fueled by faith and boundless energy, she has focused on the positive as she set out to build her own life.
Forging his own path
Jorge Morillo's bright smile and positive attitude might lead some people to think dental school is easy, but there was a time he questioned his future in the field.
Cue the wedding bells
Graduating dental students Erik Hager and Cara Coffman first met while interviewing at another dental school. Although it was not love at first sight, fate brought them both to Texas A&M School of Dentistry where friendship bloomed into romance.
Commencement 2024: What you should know
Ahead of the big day, here are the details for those planning to attend!