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Celebrating fall together again
With a chill in the air and plenty of popcorn to go around, the Staff Advisory Council hosted Texas A&M College of Dentistry’s fall festival.
‘Inspirational leader’ retires
After 35 years at Texas A&M University College of Dentistry, Dr. Paul Dechow said farewell to his role as associate dean for academic affairs and hello to retirement on Sept. 1. He will continue his research in an adjunct capacity. ...
‘Together we can do more’
It’s that wonderful time of the year, when North Texans have the opportunity to support their favorite charities and nonprofit organizations through a one-stop-giving experience known as North Texas Giving Day. On Sept. 23, Baylor Oral Health Foundation, which was ...
Dental injuries and athletes
Athletic trainers want more info on managing dental trauma, these dental students found.
Getting back in the swing of things
Getting children back-to-school ready was the focus of a health fair at Church of the Incarnation in Dallas, and Texas A&M College of Dentistry students were on hand to help with the cause.
In-person start for new class
Campus livened up Aug. 9 with the arrival of 136 incoming dental and dental hygiene students.
Front-line ready
Selective course prepared dental students to administer the COVID-19 vaccine.
LIGHT shines at Vogel Alcove
Members of LIGHT, a student organization at Texas A&M University College of Dentistry, volunteered at Dallas nonprofit Vogel Alcove on July 22 to bring oral health education and school supplies to children of families experiencing homelessness.
Dr. Mickey Vaclav, Class of 1974
Dr. Michael “Mickey” Don Vaclav of Amarillo passed away on July 23. Vaclav, a past president of the Texas Dental Association and Panhandle District Dental Society, has practiced dentistry in Amarillo since 1975. He is a Fellow of the American ...
Smiles we remember
Dr. Franklin K. Eggleston of Houston was a devoted and impactful leader who positively influenced both his profession and Texas A&M University College of Dentistry. Eggleston, who earned his dental degree in 1970 from what was then known as Baylor ...
The Way I See It: Dr. Danette McNew ’88
Dr. Danette McNew has given freely of her time and expertise in multiple dentistry-related roles for three decades, including endeavors that have been fulfilling beyond compare, she says. Now it’s time to focus on sharing her time with another group ...
Interim dean gets to work
Dr. Lynne Opperman plunged into her interim dean role at Texas A&M College of Dentistry.