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Clinic and Education Building
Click, and then hover your mouse over the picture for some facts and figures about the construction of the College of Dentistry’s new teaching and patient care facility.
Texas A&M College of Dentistry dedicates building site
Construction of clinical facility signals a new era in patient care, dental education delivery models
Our people
A few minutes with Bethany Wright, anatomical laboratory assistant
Change in the air: New leadership roles for two longtime faculty members
Dr. Ernie Lacy’s work as executive director of student development and director of Texas A&M College of Dentistry’s Center of Excellence has given her a unique perspective when it comes to attracting the brightest dental minds to the school and ...
A rare disease, a targeted mission and unexpected recognition
On average, patients with pemphigus and pemphigoid — two rare autoimmune blistering diseases — see as many as five doctors in a 10-month span before they receive a correct diagnosis. These disorders span multiple health disciplines, including dentistry, as two-thirds ...
Pumpkin carving, costume contests, bake sales and more
It’s all this October, and all in the spirit of charitable giving
A primer on fibers
Devout flossers tend to gravitate toward certain types of floss depending on thickness, texture and taste. There haven’t always been so many options. In its earliest form dating back to the 1800s, floss was made from silk. Nowadays, most floss ...
Bond still strong after 66 years
Commonalities of war, dental school, brought this class together — and kept them close through the decades
50 years and more than a few stories later
Long after their dinner’s scheduled start time, members of the Dental Class of 1967 lingered in the Royal Oaks Country Club lobby, too excited to see friends making their way up the staircase for their 50th reunion to ponder the ...
Prepared for the journey
The 2017 Distinguished Alumnus Award recipient’s uncommon career path from dental hygiene to health care administration
Where it all began
Returning to the place where you gained the skills necessary to forge a career can evoke a wellspring of memories — some humorous, some eyebrow-raising, and others downright inspirational. Just ask the Caruth Class of 1967.
Flossing alternatives
Traditional dental floss isn't the only way to clean between teeth. Here's a look at just a few alternatives: Water flossers - These appliances use a pressurized stream of water to clear food debris, plaque and bacteria from between teeth ...