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Sleepers wanted: Obstructive sleep apnea study enrolling patients
For patients diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, effective treatment is vital for overall health. Texas A&M College of Dentistry’s new sleep research program is enrolling patients for a clinical study to compare two commonly used oral appliances designed to treat ...
Emeritus professor honored
When you spend the majority of your waking hours with your co-workers, you become family. At least that’s how Betty Hagins, executive assistant in the Office of Finance at Texas A&M College of Dentistry, sees it. Considering she has spent ...
Doing the ‘Loco-motion’ for a good cause
It’s not uncommon for faculty, staff and students to work together toward a common goal. It’s just that at Texas A&M College of Dentistry, teamwork typically transpires in the school’s clinics or classrooms, not on a stage. Then again, this ...
ACP honors for Woody
Dr. Ronald Woody was recently recognized with the Major General Bill B. Lefler Federal Services Award during the American College of Prosthodontists 47th Annual Session. The award, named for the late Maj. Gen. Lefler, a 34-year military serviceman, recognizes leadership, ...
Dr. Irad Cochran Jr., Class of 1942
Dr. Irad Cochran Jr. passed away on Sept. 27 at the age of 99. This 1942 alumnus achieved a professional milestone in 2008 of which few can boast: He retired after 66 years of practicing dentistry, precisely on his 90th ...
Dentapalooza ’17
These Texas A&M College of Dentistry musicians ‘amp it up’ to benefit clinic
Smiles we remember
Dr. Stan Ashworth
ADA Education and Licensure term for Glickman
After a year serving as vice chair of the American Dental Association’s Council on Dental Education and Licensure, Dr. Gerald Glickman, department head and program director of endodontics, recently was elected as chair of the committee, which oversees critical issues ...
Dr. Pat Blanton, Class of 1967, 1974, 1976
Dr. Pat Blanton’s latest accolade could well eclipse her remarkable collection of previous honors. The American Dental Association presented Blanton its 2017 Distinguished Service Award Oct. 19 during the ADA’s annual session in Atlanta. This distinguished alumna, professor emeritus and ...
Video: Giving seniors a reason to smile
In addition to city partnerships, volunteer initiatives make the difference for this patient population
Progress notes
This dentist, academician and 1977 alumna has spent her career nurturing diversity and inclusion initiatives.