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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 ...
Dr. Reuben awarded for excellence in teaching
Texas A&M School of Dentistry prides itself on the quality of its faculty. This quality was exemplified earlier this year by Dr. Jayne S. Reuben, who received the 2022 ADEA/Colgate-Palmolive Co. Excellence in Teaching Award. “It’s really quite surprising and ...
Of innovation, leadership and persistence
When Dr. R. Gilbert “Gil” Triplett’s name surfaces, the term “first” is rarely far behind. He was one of the first to participate in the first Branemark Implant course in the United States, one of the first to study clinical ...
Dr. Garcia named new dean
After an extensive search, new leadership for Texas A&M School of Dentistry has been selected. Dr. Lily T. Garcia will assume her new role as dean of the school this October. Garcia comes to the dental school from the University ...
Orientation week
First-year dental and dental hygiene students got their first taste of Texas A&M School of Dentistry during orientation the second week of August. As the new year begins, these students will begin their journey to graduation and careers in dental ...
College of Dentistry to aid in rural health care access
To assist in providing additional health care opportunities for rural counties, Texas A&M College of Dentistry will be collaborating with the university’s School of Nursing and various school districts with the $4 million Texas A&M School of Nursing Mobile Care Access through Rural Engagement and Education grant.
New diplomates of the American Board of Dental Public Health
Texas A&M College of Dentistry celebrates the board certification of two dental public health graduates. Dr. Aparna Biradar, ’18, and Dr. Raghad Obeidat, '20, both achieved certification with the American Board of Dental Public Health in May. This certification shows ...