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Smiles we remember
An amazing mentor. A relatable friend. A father figure. This is how colleagues remember Dr. Stephen Crane, retired clinical associate professor in public health sciences. “Dr. Crane was one of the best human beings I've ever known, and it's very ...
A new beginning
Retirement is a new segue for Dr. Larry Bellinger, whose impactful career leaves ripples of influence on Texas A&M College of Dentistry. He is a force in research, noteworthy as the world’s leading expert on the role of the dorsomedial ...
One size doesn’t fit all
Masking up for dental patient appointments is a lot more complicated these days. With undetectable COVID-19 germs floating around, there’s no margin for error. Perfectly fitting hundreds of students, faculty and staff with N95 respirators has taken a small group ...
The new normal
When COVID-19 shut down campus after spring break, Texas A&M College of Dentistry students Kelsi Thompson and Claire McMahon figured the unexpected hiatus would be short-lived. “I tried to see the positive—to have time for personal reflection and have a ...
Rethinking COVID-19
Allowing COVID-19 to derail their summer research wasn’t an option. Instead, these dental students and their mentors turned the tables on the new coronavirus and made it their research focus. Students Andrea Carrizales and Jordan Chen delved into COVID-related public ...
One door closes, another opens
For nine years, Texas A&M College of Dentistry faculty have overseen care for oral cancer patients at Sammons Dental Clinic within Baylor University Medical Center. That commitment to patients continues despite two major changes that occurred this spring: COVID-19 and ...
Chalking up another win
Texas A&M College of Dentistry's Bridge to Dentistry pipeline program was announced as a recipient of the 2020 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award on Aug. 18. Presented by INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the award honors colleges and universities that encourage ...
A day in their scrubs
Hometown: Fort Worth, Texas Undergrad institution: University of Arkansas Why Texas A&M College of Dentistry: I chose Texas A&M College of Dentistry for a handful of reasons. First, our college has an incredible reputation within the dental community and prides ...
Congrats, 2020 honors students
Congrats to our honors students, including dental hygiene grad Alexandra Politz.
Dr. Radina (Petkova) Mucha, Class of 2012
The Academy of General Dentistry recently awarded Dr. Radina (Petkova) Mucha with the Mastership Award, its highest honor. The 2012 alumna was recognized for her commitment to excellence in dental education. She completed 1,100 hours of continuing education, including 400 ...
Allies for all
As educators and advocates, Dr. Matthew Kesterke and Dr. Faizan Kabani feel obligated to address LGBTIQ+ health disparities in the classroom, community and beyond. In 2018, Kabani and Kesterke joined forces to research and advocate for a new interprofessional LGBTIQ+ ...
A day in their scrubs
Hometown: I grew up in Rockwall, Texas. Undergrad institution: I attended Texas A&M University for my undergrad and graduated with my Bachelor of Science in Health. Why Texas A&M College of Dentistry: While searching for dental hygiene schools, Texas A&M ...