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Celebrating research
Dr. Hongjiao Ouyang, associate professor in endodontics, seized the moment recently to represent Texas A&M College of Dentistry among the national craniofacial research community. The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)’s craniofacial research symposium in May in Bethesda, ...
On the radio
Dr. Amal Noureldin, clinical associate professor in Public Health Sciences, touted the benefits of fluoride during her guest spot on KVGI Radio’s “Common Ground” talk radio show in Frisco.
National recognition
A trip to the American Dental Hygienists’ Association’s annual conference in June proved lucrative for three recent Texas A&M College of Dentistry graduates, marking two consecutive years of national recognition for the college in ADHA research poster session presentations. Master’s ...
Archaeological awe
Associate professor Qian Wang's work at an archaeological site in China has led to the discovery of more than two dozen elongated skulls dating back between 5,000 and 12,000 years.
Digging his discovery
Dr. Qian Wang, an associate professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences, is not only the college’s Teacher of the Year, but his work at an archaeological site in China has led to the discovery of more than two dozen ...
A dose of empathy
In times of tragedy, Texas A&M College of Dentistry’s “family” doesn’t hesitate to pull together. When D3s Lianna Pulliam and Washington Akharamen heard that a D4 student and her spouse lost everything in the aftermath of a crane collapse caused by ...
Right at home
As Dr. Yi-Shing Lisa Cheng steps into Dr. John M. Wright’s role as diagnostic sciences department head, she knows he’s a tough act to follow. Her peers, it seems, have no doubt the transition will be a smooth one. Cheng, ...
Pending patents
Dr. Lynne Opperman pauses to reflect on her colleagues’ recent recognition for securing two patents last year, which she describes as “very unusual.” She has spent years laying the groundwork for this day. “Prior to 2006, we actually didn’t have ...
Progress notes
Prioritizing and planning. That’s what keeps Dr. L. Bruno Ruest above the fray as he juggles his role as Predoctoral Student Research Program director with his own research and time in the classroom. Ruest, associate professor in biomedical sciences, is ...
Women Who STEAM
Dr. Ernie Lacy, associate dean for student affairs, recently was honored with a Women Who STEAM award for her leadership in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. Lacy was one of nine women celebrated by the Dallas Chapter of The ...
Congrats to our honors students
Academic Honors and Awards Dental Class of 2019 First Scholastic Honors Gold Medal Winner and Alpha Omega Award Kyle Maxwell Baird Second Scholastic Honors David Luke Chastain Third Scholastic Honors John William Ratliff Fourth Scholastic Honors George Derrick Pylant ...
Teachers of the Year
Faculty members Dr. Qian Wang and Mary Vu recently received the 2019 Teacher of the Year awards, presented annually by the Texas A&M College of Dentistry Alumni Association and selected by the college’s student body.