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WREB gift funds endowed scholarships
Students are the future beneficiaries of a $2 million gift to Texas A&M College of Dentistry by the Western Regional Examining Board in honor of its decades-long partnership with the dental school. This legacy gift was prompted by WREB’s merger ...
Researching dental solutions to sleep apnea
The fallout from sleep apnea was severely affecting Jim Elliott’s life, but 10 years on a bulky CPAP breathing device wasn’t the answer. Thanks to a Texas A&M College of Dentistry study, a simple plastic dental appliance has changed his life.
Patients welcome!
Texas A&M College of Dentistry’s predoctoral clinics are active these days. Despite the pandemic, patient care has been available at full capacity since mid-2021.
Researching the “educated guess”
Oral and maxillofacial surgery faculty member Dr. Andrew Read-Fuller is leading a study to investigate the potential of predictive analytics in improving treatment of a common type of fracture.
Say Cheese
We often use the phrase “say cheese” when prompting people to smile for the camera. But cheese is more than a catchy phrase. It really does help your smile—or at least your teeth.
Appointment notes
Acting Dean Dr. José Bermúdez recently announced leadership changes in Texas A&M College of Dentistry’s Department of Comprehensive Dentistry and Doctor of Dental Surgery programs. Dr. Bernard Hennessy is serving as interim head of comprehensive dentistry. A diplomate of the ...
Four professors granted emeritus status
The granting of emeritus status is a high honor for those working in academia, a sign of gratitude from a university to its distinguished, longtime professors.
‘Mom away from home’ for students
The sense of community is something that Arlene Jackson, dental dispensing technician in clinical affairs, says she’ll miss when she retires Dec. 31 after 37 years.
Grad student wins radiology award
Dr. Solaleh Shahmirzadi, the senior graduate student in the Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology program, won the prestigious Howard R. Raper Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Award for 2021 from the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology. The award was given ...
Researching silver fluoride for cancer patients
For patients with head and neck cancer, dental problems caused by oncology treatments compound an already physically and emotionally challenging time. A new study will test silver diamine fluoride to protect their teeth.
Season’s Greetings
Happy holidays from everyone at the College of Dentistry! We wish you all a joyful and relaxed time with family and friends.
Quality sleep reduces dementia risk, dental researchers find
Study investigates the possible link between sleep apnea and the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.