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Inspiring the next generation
The Community Outreach Office of Texas A&M College of Dentistry hosted the second session of the Future Dentist Summer Camp on July 26, welcoming 13 high school students from Dallas-Fort Worth. The session, led by Dr. Matthew Kesterke, assistant professor in orthodontics, focused on forensic dentistry.
Compassionate care in action
At Allan Saxe Dental Clinic of nonprofit Mission Arlington, fourth-year dental students of Texas A&M College of Dentistry in Dallas volunteered July 26 to provide free tooth extractions for underserved patients. Under the supervision of Dr. Dax Sinn, adjunct professor in public health sciences, students gained hands-on clinical experience while delivering essential care.
Texas A&M College of Dentistry to participate in Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD’s back-to-school event Aug. 2
As students and parents grab backpacks and pencils before the 2025-26 school year, Texas A&M University College of Dentistry in Dallas wants everyone to start with healthy smiles. Dental and dental hygiene students will be at Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District’s Back-to-School Fest on Saturday, Aug. 2, providing oral health education and information to all ages.
Head of public health sciences shares insights about oral health in rural America
Dr. Liang Hong, head of public health sciences at Texas A&M College of Dentistry, recently shared his knowledge and insights about why there are poor oral health outcomes in rural America. Read his white paper.
Serving smiles in Abilene
Texas A&M College of Dentistry dental students participated in the Texas Mission of Mercy event July 18–19 in Abilene, working under the supervision of Dr. Jon Williamson, adjunct professor in public health sciences. They provided care at no charge to underserved residents. Drs. Partha Mukherji, clinical assistant professor in public health sciences, and Susan Jolliff, adjunct professor in public health sciences, also provided support to students.
Miller and Cowen named Teachers of the Year
The Class of 2025 at Texas A&M University College of Dentistry in Dallas named Dr. Amp W. Miller III and Professor Brandy S. Cowen Teachers of the Year. The two led the procession at graduation May 25.
Learning to preserve smiles never ends
Jane C. Cotter, associate professor in the dental hygiene program, and (left to right) Rocio Estrada, Joanne Martinez, Thao C. Kim and Amanda McNiel, all clinical faculty members in the program, attended the RDH Under One Roof Conference. The dental hygiene event was July 18-20 at Gaylord Texan & Convention Center in Grapevine.
Providing an education in healthy teeth
Dental students Jordan Batagower and David Qin provided dental health information and education July 12 at the United Juntos Health Fair at Bachman Recreation Center in Dallas.
Education with a smile
Dental students Byung Joo Park and Kevin Ho provided education and information June 14 at Children on the Mend’s health fair at Duncanville High School in Duncanville. COTM, a nonprofit, advocates for youth and young adults who face challenges such as social influences and emotional volatility, often exacerbated by incarceration and high-risk environments, its website stated.
Liu elected to council
Dr. Sufang Liu, research assistant professor in biomedical sciences at Texas A&M College of Dentistry, was elected to Texas A&M University Council of Principal Investigators as the newest representative for the College of Dentistry.
Hennessy retires after 12 years
Texas A&M College of Dentistry bid goodbye this week to Dr. Bernard J. Hennessy, who retired after 12 years at the dental college. He was the leader of comprehensive dentistry for three years and joined the dental college in 2013 after a 27-year career in the U.S. Army Dental Corps.
Smiles we remember: Dr. Scott A. Ervin
Dr. Scott A. Ervin of Rockwall, 60, an alumnus of Texas A&M College of Dentistry when it was Baylor College of Dentistry and a part-time clinical instructor from 1992-2005, died May 3. He earned his dental degree in 1990 and owned a private practice in Terrell.