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Meet and greet with Dean Garcia
Students, faculty and staff all gave a warm welcome to Dr. Lily T. Garcia, Texas A&M School of Dentistry's new dean, during her first day at work on Oct. 3. Below are a few photos from the meet and greet.
Alumni Association names new officers
The Texas A&M School of Dentistry’s Alumni Association has new board leadership in place and is gearing up this fall to continue their mission of enhancing the academic and professional careers and experiences of current and future alumni of the ...
Eight staff members recognized at inaugural celebration
Faculty and staff at Texas A&M School of Dentistry took time out of their day Sept. 28 to attend the inaugural Staff Awards Celebration. The event, held on the 6th floor of the Main Building, was established to recognize staff ...
Dr. Alicia Spence to lead DEI initiatives at dental school
Dr. Alicia Spence has been named director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Office of Academic Affairs at Texas A&M School of Dentistry effective Oct. 1. “I am very honored to serve my alma mater in this capacity,” Spence ...
Lucky No. 17
When alumna Dr. Lily T. Garcia returns to the campus of Texas A&M School of Dentistry on Oct. 3, it is not as a student, but as its newest dean. She brings with her more than 35 years of experience ...
Message from the acting dean
As I end my term as acting dean for the Texas A&M School of Dentistry and everyone prepares to welcome Dr. Lily T. Garcia as the new dean, I would like to recognize the hard work and determination of our ...
Two R01 grants for one researcher
Determination to understand the central mechanism of chronic pain, including different types of orofacial pain, led to two National Institutes of Health R01grants for Texas A&M School of Dentistry researcher Dr. Feng Tao. R01 grants are the oldest and most ...
Howdy Week ends with a visit from ‘First Lady’
Texas A&M School of Dentistry was full of bright smiles last Friday, more so than usual, as Reveille X stopped by for a special visit to wrap up Howdy Week. Reveille is the mascot of Texas A&M University, as well ...
Stepping in
Texas A&M School of Dentistry has undergone leadership changes in several departments recently. Fortunately, the school has many faculty willing to step in to keep things steady during a time of transition. Dr. Deborah Foyle was appointed interim department head ...
Game night
Dental and dental hygiene school, like the pursuit of any degree in the health profession, is a challenging process. Stress management is just as key for students to learn as actual dentistry. To help students take some time off and ...
Furry friends at the library
They’re called man’s best friend for a reason! Three weeks into the new semester, Texas A&M School of Dentistry and next-door neighbor Baylor University Medical Center organized a special treat for students: Dogs! A trio of the hospital’s therapy dogs ...
Health equity hero
In just the Dallas area alone, according to Texas A&M School of Dentistry faculty member Dr. Dan Burch, there are 300,000 people with intellectual disabilities who struggle to access dental care. It can be difficult for them to find dentists ...