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One dentist’s enduring gift
Dr. Bill Hanson ’61 has gifted hands to be sure, but not just in the way you might think. Since 1960, these dexterous hands have guided the footsteps of thousands at one of Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry’s ...
A day in their scrubs
Meet fourth-year dental student Katie Freeman. Katie Freeman had not been working in the clinic long when she spotted something suspicious. As a third-year dental student, she had only just entered the clinical portion of her dental education and didn’t ...
TAMBCD retirements: Dr. Dean Hudson
It’s not easy overseeing a dental school’s clinical operations. Take, for instance, Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry, with 15 clinics boasting more than 300 chairs, which throughout the year seat more than 20,000 patients. For the past 10 ...
TAMBCD alumni recognized for volunteer work, contributions to pediatric dental clinic
Since the Richardson Rotary/Network Dental Clinic opened more than five years ago, there are several dentists — three of whom are alumni of Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry — who have gone above and beyond in their volunteer ...
Miles For Smiles 2015
Join the fun at the 2015 Miles for Smiles event
Going the extra mile to help patients
When University of North Texas senior Leslie Powell learned about Miles for Smiles at a UNT Predental Association meeting, she joined the planning committee and got to work seeking potential sponsors. Elsewhere in Dallas, University of Texas at Dallas predental ...
Opening the door to international collaboration
Clinical experiences are a highlight for participants from Princess Noura bint Abdulrahman University dental school during a monthlong enrichment program in Dallas Meet Hessa. There’s not a whole lot this young girl doesn’t do: She’s just as likely to cough ...
Cutting-edge clinical education: Isolite and CAD/CAM technology for TAMBCD
At Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry, more than 200 third- and fourth-year dental students provide clinical care. One thing often not available to these students, though, is the presence of dental assistants to aid with procedures. This means ...
Promoting leadership through Great Expectations: Q&A with Dr. Niekia Franklin ’15
At its core, the Great Expectations program forges connections to help new students embrace the sense of purpose and pride associated with the dental profession. For some mentors, it also works as a conduit to mobilize new student leaders within ...
How to use a dental mirror and explorer: A lighthearted look into the details of dentistry
It’s a basic yet crucial component of dentistry. Learning how to use a dental mirror and explorer is essential for performing patient exams, and mastery of the mirror comes into play when the high-speed handpiece portion of the curriculum begins. ...
Dr. Larry Tadlock, Class of 1984
Dr. Larry Tadlock, a 1984 alumnus and program director in orthodontics, recently provided an online lecture on behalf of the American Association of Orthodontists. The presentation, “Short of the Mark: An In-Depth Look at Finishing,” appears on the association’s website ...
Regenerative medicine in dentistry: Making strides toward a 'bio-tooth'
NIH funding begins for TAMBCD researchers to unlock mysteries of tooth root formation When it comes to regenerative medicine within dentistry, studies aimed toward whole tooth regeneration stand to revolutionize the future of dental treatment. There’s just one problem: In ...