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Dean’s Holiday Coffee Break
Students, faculty and staff are invited to the 2014 Dean’s Holiday Coffee Break, an annual event at Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry. Share some holiday cheer over refreshments and conversation. Details Date & Time: 9:30-10:30 a.m., Thursday, Dec. ...
Diekwisch returns to TAMBCD
Dr. Thomas Diekwisch rejoined the faculty at Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry this month as director of the Center for Craniofacial Research and Diagnosis. Diekwisch, a former biomedical sciences faculty member, will also oversee the periodontics department. Most ...
A day in their scrubs
Meet first-year dental student Talon Davis. Four years ago, Talon Davis embarked on a career as a professional musician. A double bassist, he played for the Fort Worth and Plano symphonies and taught private lessons. He and his wife, Kristin, ...
Spears to assume role as associate dean for academic affairs at UTHealth School of Dentistry
Dr. Robert Spears will depart from his role as professor of biomedical sciences at Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry in January to assume leadership as the associate dean for academic affairs at The University of Texas Health Science ...
TAMBCD Resource Team now taking RSVPs for 2015 Staff Development Day
The 2015 Staff Development Day is scheduled for Jan. 7, 2015. Expect a day full of motivating and edifying topics, featuring keynote speaker Cathy Fyock, who will talk with staff about the power of connection and engagement. Other topics include: ...
Comorbidities associated with Sjögren's syndrome: results from the Nationwide Inpatient Sample
Sjögren’s syndrome, a chronic autoimmune disease that causes a patient’s white blood cells to attack glands that produce moisture, affects 4 million Americans. This collaborative study, including Salivary Dysfunction Clinic Director Dr. Ibtisam Al-Hashimi, utilizes the Health Cost and Utilization ...
TAMBCD planting seeds early to address access to dental care
If Project Dental Awareness had been available to Aja Walker when she was in early elementary school, she probably would have soaked up the hands-on activities delivered right to her campus. This initiative of Texas A&M University Baylor College of ...
Staff professional development
A Dec. 9 professional development opportunity is in the works for staff members at Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry interested in learning more about organizational tips and tricks. Here are the details: Getting Organized Seminar 1-2 p.m., Tuesday, ...
The great debate
In order for professional dentistry organizations to have a voice in regulations that affect them, it helps to know a bit about how laws come into effect. On Dec. 2, members of the college's American Student Dental Association made the process ...
Full disclosure
The first time in clinic can be an intimidating experience. Adjusting the dental chair, stool and operatory light takes practice. Figuring out the technique for holding the dental mirror takes even more time. Luckily, first-year dental students have each other. ...
Want to learn more about how federal legislation impacts dentistry?
A “Mock Congress” debate scheduled for Dec. 2 will help shed light on the legislative process by illustrating how a bill is passed through Congress. The Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry chapter of the American Student Dental Association ...
A holiday feast that’s good for your teeth
There’s another thing to be grateful for this Thanksgiving: Many elements of the traditional Turkey Day fare nourish your health and smile. Thanksgiving — that tried-and-true American holiday with origins tracing back to autumn 1621 — is unique in that ...