Texas A&M College of Dentistry

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  • Dr. David Carlson

    Carlson retires from TAMBCD

    Dr. David Carlson has dedicated more than 40 years to research on craniofacial growth and development. Half of that career has been spent at Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry, where, in addition to research, Carlson served in several ...

  • Hidalgo County Featured Image

    Operation Lone Star: Students aid Hidalgo County

    The need for medical and dental care in South Texas is great. According to area news reports, just five minutes after doors opened on July 27, Operation Lone Star hit capacity for its dental and vision services provided for free ...

  • This photo illustration depicts the connection between basic science and clinical practice

    Center for Craniofacial Research and Diagnosis

    With an eye on translating discoveries from research bench to patient, the reinvigorated Center for Craniofacial Research and Diagnosis at Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry is the home for integration of basic and clinical research within the college and affiliated health centers.

  • Dr. Claude Williams stands in front of the Dallas skyline.

    NDA Trailblazer Award for Williams

    Dr. Claude Williams has never been one to shy away from a challenge. After 40 years as a faculty member at Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry, Williams retired in 2013, concluding a career dedicated to progress and forged ...

  • Omni Hotel the destination for alumni reception, dental hygiene luncheon 

    Dental and dental hygiene alumni of Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry are invited to join their classmates for a homecoming reception at the Omni Dallas Hotel on Aug. 7. The annual reception occurs later this year to coincide ...

  • ThIllustration of a person divided by various health care disciplines

    Meeting the demand for patient-centered care

    The advent of new health care delivery models calls for professionals to focus on the total health needs of patients, and TAMBCD has responded with plans for community training expansion and a revamped postdoctoral degree program. The U.S. Department of ...

  • World Cup Soccer - Alina Garciamendez-Rowold

    Eye on the mark

    Striking a winning balance between World Cup soccer and the challenges of dental school The plane can make for a suitable study spot. That is, until the drowsiness sets in. On weekend flights to Mexico, Alina Garciamendez-Rowold finds any time ...

  • Dr. Bill Hanson, '61, plays a theater organ in his Dallas home.

    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 ...

  • Third-year dental student Katie Freeman with patient Martha Seeber in the clinic

    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 ...

  • Dr. Dean Hudson during his June 30 retirement reception

     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