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Reliability and validity of intraoral and extraoral scanners
Since the late 1990s, digital models have been the predominant method for orthodontists to evaluate a patient’s occlusal status. While this method has several advantages over using plaster models, the intraoral and extraoral scanners used to produce these digital models ...
Dental hygiene graduate endows scholarship
Not long after earning her degree, Patsy Whalley, a 1966 Caruth School of Dental Hygiene graduate, decided it might be nice to live and work in California. It meant becoming licensed in that state, but that didn’t daunt her. She ...
Progress notes
The intersection of clinical research with coordination of patient care: It’s all in a day’s work for implant dentistry director Dr. Elias Kontogiorgos. Dr. Elias Kontogiorgos has been at Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry since 2004. As part ...
Clinical Research Methodology and Design for Dentists: Practical Guidelines and Applications
In today’s world of evidence-based dentistry, research conducted in the clinical setting can have immediate relevance to practitioners. This 170-page text, “Clinical Research Methodology and Design for Dentists: Practical Guidelines and Applications,” co-authored by Dr. Peter Buschang, Regents professor at ...
Parrigin-Clark talks Resource Team during ADEA conference
Gail Parrigin-Clark, director of financial services at Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry, presented at the 2015 American Dental Education Association Sections on Business and Financial Administration and Clinic Administration meeting on Oct. 3 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In ...
Know before you bite: Halloween candy guide
Eating too many Halloween treats can lead to a scary-looking mouth because sugary sweets can increase the likelihood of cavities in little witches and goblins. Here’s a look at some common candy culprits. Chocolate: Who whoo doesn’t like chocolate? While ...
A day in their scrubs
Meet Anika Rodgers, fourth-year dental student The D.D.S/Ph.D. program at Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry is a viable option for prospective dental students eager to dive into the academic research realm. What isn’t altogether common, however, is a ...
Infographic: TAMBCD School-Based Sealant Program
Infographic Description TAMBCD School-Based Sealant Program The Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry School-Based Sealant Program is off to a running start. In existence since 2000, TAMBCD's sealant program is staffed by Dr. Stephen Crane and a team of ...
2015 Center of Excellence conference: Coordinated health care to combat diabetes
Despite advances in health care, diabetes — according to the Centers for Disease Control’s 2014 Diabetes Report Card — remains the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S., and the rate continues to increase among some groups based on ...
Many great debates
Dental students at Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry are invited to a “Mock Congress” debate on Oct. 21. The event, hosted by the TAMBCD chapter of the American Student Dental Association, is intended to build an awareness about ...
TAMBCD Sweets and Heats
As part of the 2015 State Employee Charitable Campaign, Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry will host a chili cook-off and baked goods sale from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Oct. 23. All students, faculty and staff are invited to ...
What is the level of evidence of what you are reading?
In today’s era of evidence-based dentistry, it is crucial to make informed decisions to best benefit patients. In this paper, co-author Dr. Peter Buschang, Regents professor in orthodontics, outlines a checklist for clinicians to systematically compare studies and literature within ...