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Honored for excellence in community service
Fourth-year dental students Austin Bond and Youngju Oh at Texas A&M College of Dentistry in Dallas recently received Texas Mission of Mercy Awards. Each student was recognized for active participation in Texas Mission of Mercy's oral health events and for their commitment to community engagement and service.
College of Dentistry alum puts veterans first
It started as a small gesture of kindness. Dr. Stan Lowrance (Baylor College of Dentistry, Class of 1981), longtime owner of Lowrance Dental in Rockwall, was treating a veteran who was also undergoing chemotherapy treatments. He told Lowrance that a nurse in his physician's office was also a veteran going through chemotherapy, and all her teeth were ruined; she was devastated and didn't qualify for extensive dental care through the Department of Veterans Affairs.
College of Dentistry alum puts veterans first
It started as a small gesture of kindness. Dr. Stan Lowrance (Baylor College of Dentistry, Class of 1981), longtime owner of Lowrance Dental in Rockwall, was treating a veteran who was also undergoing chemotherapy treatments. He told Lowrance that a nurse in his physician's office was also a veteran going through chemotherapy, and all her teeth were ruined; she was devastated and didn't qualify for extensive dental care through the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Helping create healthier smiles
Texas A&M College of Dentistry participated in the Third Annual Agape Clinic Health Fair, a community outreach event Oct. 25 dedicated to serving the predominantly uninsured, low-income and Hispanic population in Dallas-Fort Worth. It was at East Dallas Christian Church.
College of Dentistry continues to support healthy smiles with MHA grant
More than 600 students in Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District and some in the surrounding communities have been seen this semester, thanks to a $210,000 grant that allows Texas A&M College of Dentistry faculty and students to provide dental health education, screenings, oral health kits and oral health care, including sealants, on 10 campuses during the 2025-26 school year. That includes students in eight elementary schools and two middle schools.
Pies for a cause: Students take aim for patients’ dental needs
Students came from all over campus Nov. 20 to throw pies in the faces of some of Texas A&M College of Dentistry's popular professors. A bit of sweet fun during a semester full of tests and long study sessions, and all for a good cause.
Tips for a teeth-friendly Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving traditions include family, fun and food. However, don’t forget your oral health when indulging in the tempting dishes. Turkey, the centerpiece of most tables, is a smart choice for your plate, said Maureen Brown, interim executive director of the dental hygiene program at Texas A&M University College of Dentistry in Dallas and assistant clinical professor. It’s a lean protein rich in phosphorus, which works together with calcium and vitamin D to keep teeth strong and gums healthy.
Dehghanian wins People’s Choice honor
Dr. Paria Dehghanian, a fourth-year graduate student in the oral and craniofacial biomedical sciences program at Texas A&M College of Dentistry, received the People's Choice honor at the Three Minute Thesis competition Nov. 14 at Texas A&M University Graduate and Professional School in College Station. She's one of three awardees among 85 competitors. Dehghanian competed in the doctoral division.
Dr. Marc J. Worob, alumnus, named AGD president
Dr. Marc J. Worob (Class of 1979, then-Baylor College of Dentistry) of Austin was installed as president of The Academy of General Dentistry Nov. 16, during its annual meeting in Chicago. Worob, who has been actively involved in AGD on multiple levels for more than 40 years, is an advocate for continuous dental education, aiming to enhance the skills of general dentists and improve the oral health of the public, AGD's press release stated.
Crump named secretary/treasurer of American Academy of Periodontology
Dr. Brad Crump, an adjunct clinical assistant professor at Texas A&M College of Dentistry’s periodontics department, was recently elected secretary/treasurer of the American Academy of Periodontology, a one-year term, ascending to the role of president over the next four years. The organization represents nearly 7,500 periodontists.
Expanding their skills
Several area dental assistants were on Texas A&M College of Dentistry's campus Nov. 15 for the hands-on portion and final day of continuing education to learn applications of pit and fissure sealants. It was the first time Texas A&M College of Dentistry offered the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners-approved course, and the first two sessions were interactive webinars earlier in the week.
Retired and remaining important to the profession
Texas A&M College of Dentistry hosted retired dentists - including College of Dentistry alumni and past presidents of the Dallas County Dental Society - this week for a tour of our clinics and labs. They shared their stories with the students - the next generation of dentists.