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Cultivating resilience
Instead of being told to “grind through it,” students are learning how to take better care of themselves through the school’s new Mental Health and Wellness Committee - a collaborative effort between faculty, alumni and students.
Pantry eases strain on students
The Mental Health and Wellness Committee at Texas A&M School of Dentistry opened a pocket pantry in fall 2023 to provide groceries and personal hygiene items to students in need.
Learning to smile again
For the last 18 years, Aimee Anderson has worked to regain her life. She used drugs for almost two decades, but when she became sober in 2006, she restored her relationship with her children, regained the trust of her family and friends and started cleaning houses in her hometown. Despite these victories, there was still one thing she wanted back – her smile.
Honors bestowed on graduating students
More than 80 dental and dental hygiene graduates were recognized at the 2024 Texas A&M School of Dentistry Awards Ceremony, held the day before commencement.
Looking for the light
The odds were stacked against dental hygiene graduate Kaitlin Jarman from day one, but fueled by faith and boundless energy, she has focused on the positive as she set out to build her own life.
Forging his own path
Jorge Morillo's bright smile and positive attitude might lead some people to think dental school is easy, but there was a time he questioned his future in the field.
Cue the wedding bells
Graduating dental students Erik Hager and Cara Coffman first met while interviewing at another dental school. Although it was not love at first sight, fate brought them both to Texas A&M School of Dentistry where friendship bloomed into romance.
Commencement 2024: What you should know
Ahead of the big day, here are the details for those planning to attend!
Finishing strong
Oral pathology resident Dr. Allison Lee was awarded two significant honors - the Shafer Award from the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and the dental school's Clinical Graduate Research Award.
Decades of dazzling smiles celebrated at luncheon
The Texas A&M School of Dentistry dental hygiene program, and its students past and present, were celebrated at a luncheon April 26 at the Arts District Mansion in downtown Dallas. The theme for this year’s event was Decades of Dazzling Smiles, and members of the class of 1974 were the guests of honor.
Talent show back with a bang
A longtime tradition was brought back April 10 with the revival of the School of Dentistry talent show. TAMSOD’s Got Talent brought together 13 acts and 23 performers for a night of entertainment at Beasley Auditorium.
Home again
Texas A&M School of Dentistry hosted the class of 1974 for their 50th reunion April 19. The alumni toured campus, met current students and were treated to lunch.