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In the Community
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 ...
Research and Innovations
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.
On Campus
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 ...
In the Community
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 ...
On Campus
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 ...
Alumni Impact
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 ...
On Campus
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 ...
On Campus
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 ...
Alumni Impact
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 ...
In the Community
Miles For Smiles 2015
Join the fun at the 2015 Miles for Smiles event
In the Community
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 ...
On Campus
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 ...