Recent Posts
2022 white coat ceremonies
A total of 136 dental and dental hygiene students at Texas A&M School of Dentistry reached an important milestone in their education as they received their white coats in separate ceremonies held Nov. 18 at nearby Criswell College. The white ...
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. “Dr. Genecov was a longtime, significant collaborator within our department,” said Dr. Bruno Ruest, ...
Message from Dean García
A quick but genuine note of thanks! The past few weeks have been amazing, and I have enjoyed meeting with many colleagues, with many more meetings planned. The timing was meant to be when I had the opportunity and privilege to ...
Fall Festival 2022
With lots of laughter and the smell of chili in the air, students, faculty and staff of Texas A&M School of Dentistry came together to celebrate their annual fall festival. This year’s festival took place on the 6th floor of ...
Dr. Daniels named head of NDA Foundation
Dr. John T. Daniels II, a clinical professor at Texas A&M School of Dentistry, was elected president of the National Dental Association Foundation. The foundation is the charitable arm of the National Dental Association, one of the nation’s leading nonprofit ...
A day in their scrubs
Before dental school: I studied at Baylor University in Waco for a year, but then I got homesick. I’m really close to my family and wanted to move back closer to them, so I ended up going to University of ...
Keep your teeth happy this Halloween
Everybody loves Halloween candy, but it is important to remember that oral health care is year-round. You can’t take a break from taking care of your teeth.
Events in honor of National Medical Librarians Month
October is National Medical Librarians Month. Texas A&M School of Dentistry is fortunate to share a library with its next-door neighbor, Baylor University Medical Center. Students, staff, residents and faculty of both institutions use its resources regularly. To celebrate the ...
Tao receives High Impact High Risk Award
The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas – commonly known as CPRIT – presented its High Impact High Risk Award last month to Dr. Feng Tao, professor in biomedical sciences at Texas A&M School of Dentistry. The $237,500 grant, ...
Fostering growth
The Office of Student Development manages a wide array of pre-dental programs at Texas A&M School of Dentistry to increase awareness of the dental profession, recruit qualified candidates, and retain dental students. Dr. Kerin L. Burdette, clinical assistant professor in ...
Culture fest reflects diversity of school
Texas A&M School of Dentistry community came together Thursday, Oct. 6, to enjoy an afternoon filled with food, dancing and to showcase its rich cultural diversity. “Culture Fest 2022 was a great success,” Prof. Lisa Mallonee, interim dean of academic ...
Building resiliency
College can be stressful, especially for those preparing for careers in health professions such as dentistry and medicine. Stress, among many other factors, can take a toll on students and impede their ability to learn. Staff and faculty at Texas ...