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Starting earlier for better clinical training and care
Texas A&M College of Dentistry is expanding its popular sealant program in five independent school districts - Dallas, Carrollton-Farmers Branch, Garland, Richardson and Irving - to include more dental students. Previously, only third- and fourth-year dental students could participate in the community outreach program; however, beginning today, second-year students will provide sealant care too.
Showing gratitude
The Community Outreach Office in public health sciences at Texas A&M College of Dentistry hosted its Annual Preceptor Appreciation Luncheon Aug. 22 during the 2025 Southwest Dental Conference at Hilton Anatole in Dallas.
Exclusive interview with Tooth Fairy Tammy
By special request and because it's National Tooth Fairy Day, Tooth Fairy Tammy sat down with Texas A&M College of Dentistry in Dallas to answer children's questions about oral health care and reveal some of the behind-the-scenes, never-before-revealed inner workings of the tooth fairy world. Tammy only speaks Fairy, as all fairies do, so Jane C. Cotter, associate professor in Texas A&M's dental hygiene program, was her interpreter.
Mallonee honored for her service
Professor Lisa Mallonee, associate dean for faculty affairs at Texas A&M College of Dentistry in Dallas, was honored recently with a Chair of the ADEA Board of Directors Citation for her service to the American Dental Education Association. Mallonee, dually registered as a dental hygienist and a dietitian, was one of 10 members recognized at the annual meeting in National Harbor, Maryland.
An oral health homerun
Texas A&M College of Dentistry dental students participated in Mission Arlington’s Texas Ranger Day Aug. 9, a community outreach event blending dental care and fan appreciation. Under the supervision and guidance of Dr. Dax Sinn, adjunct professor in public health sciences ...
Providing a healthy start to the new school year
Texas A&M College of Dentistry dental students Sofia Ferguson and Molly Keller provided oral health education Aug. 9 at T.R. Hoover CDC's Back-to-School Jam! Stomp the Violence Event. The dental college has participated for several years.
Ringing in the new school year with healthy smiles
Texas A&M College of Dentistry dental students provided dental screenings and oral health education Aug. 9 at Lancaster Independent School District's Back-to-School Bash at Lancaster High School. Students James Tran, Jose Torres, Juliet Pridgen and Ethan Chang were supervised by Dr. Ioana Demeter, clinical assistant professor in public health services.
The journey begins
One hundred thirty-five of Texas A&M College of Dentistry's new students donned white coats today, marking their entry into the clinical phase of dental education and assuming the responsibilities associated with patient care. The white coat is a symbol of the commitment each is making to the dental profession and their pledge to provide the highest standards of oral health and patient care.
Back to school with good oral health
Texas A&M College of Dentistry was at Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District's annual back-to-school event Aug. 2. Four dental students and two dental hygiene students provided oral health education and information to 133 children and 165 adults.
Starting the school year with healthy smiles
Nonprofit Union Gospel Mission hosted The Timothy Project on July 25, a community-wide back-to-school event to benefit women and children in UGM’s The Center of Hope shelter. Dallas County Dental Society Foundation provided 200 oral health kits and educational materials, and Elizabeth Pan, a third-year dental student at Texas A&M College of Dentistry, helped distribute them.
College of Dentistry receives $210,000 grant from Metrocrest Hospital Authority
Texas A&M College of Dentistry’s Department of Public Health Sciences recently received a $210,000 grant from Carrollton-based Metrocrest Hospital Authority to continue the Empowering Smiles Oral Health Initiative Program, which launched last year. The dental college received $120,000 in 2024.
Providing outreach and education
Third-year dental students Michelle Wu, Nidhi Tanwar and Juliet Pridgen distributed 288 oral hygiene kits and shared information about Texas A&M College of Dentistry and its services and clinics during Rep. Jasmine Crockett's 3rd Annual Back-to-School Resource Fair on July 26 at The Shops at RedBird in southern Dallas. Crockett, D-Texas, didn't attend, but between 500 and 600 people were there, said Dana Acton of A&M's Federal Relations Office.