Comprehensive Dentistry
Cheers: Best and worst beverages for teeth
The beverages we choose quietly shape the health of our smiles. Some drinks strengthen and protect teeth, while others slowly wear away enamel – the outer white part that keeps teeth strong, bright and resistant to cavities. Many popular beverages contain high acidity, said Dr. John Safar, clinical faculty at Texas A&M University College of Dentistry in Dallas. When acidity lowers the pH in the mouth, enamel begins to dissolve. “Research shows that enamel starts to weaken below pH 5.5, and many commercial drinks fall between pH 2 and pH 4 – a range where erosion accelerates rapidly,” Safar said. Read More
Bits and Bites – June 2026
Welcome to the inaugural Bits and Bites, a collection of some recent news items around Texas A&M College of Dentistry. Read More
McDonald and Graham named Teachers of the Year
Dr. Stephen McDonald, clinical associate professor in the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry at Texas A&M College of Dentistry, and Chelsi Graham, clinical assistant professor, in the dental hygiene program, were named 2026 Teachers of the Year by students. McDonald was named Dental Teacher of the Year, while Graham earned Dental Hygiene Teacher of the Year. Read More
End of an era: Miller will retire May 31 after more than 50 years at Texas A&M College of Dentistry
If anyone needs a new smile or a history lesson about Texas A&M College of Dentistry in Dallas, Dr. Amp W. Miller III, professor and director of comprehensive dentistry, can provide both. The prosthodontist spent decades restoring and replacing missing and damaged teeth, and even longer studying and teaching dentistry. Now, after 53 years as an A&M Dentistry faculty member and four years before that as a dental student at then-Baylor College of Dentistry, Miller will say goodbye to everyone on the Gaston Avenue campus. Miller will officially retire effective May 31 – his 79th birthday. Read More
Showing their prowess
Students and faculty represented Texas A&M College of Dentistry March 4 through March 7 at the annual Academy of Osseointegration Meeting in Washington, D.C. The academy is a global dental implant organization of more than 5,000 members from 70 countries. Read More
La Facultad de Odontología elimina las tarifas de depósito para atención dental en adultos
El precursor de lo que hoy es la Facultad de Odontología de la Universidad Texas A&M abrió sus puertas hace 120 años en Dallas con la misión de formar dentistas para ofrecer atención de calidad a pacientes en el norte de Texas y más allá. Esto incluye ofrecer una variedad de servicios dentales a la comunidad con tarifas reducidas. Para retribuir a la comunidad del norte de Texas que ha apoyado a la facultad de odontología, con efecto inmediato, A&M Dentistry ha eliminado las tarifas iniciales de depósito que se cobraban a los posibles pacientes adultos, lo que representa un ahorro de $194 para la atención de salud oral que ya se ofrecía a precios descontados. Una persona que desee convertirse en nuevo paciente ahora paga una tarifa fija de $120 por el registro, la cita de evaluación y las radiografías. Si una persona no es aceptada como paciente, no se cobrará ninguna tarifa. Read More
College drops dental care deposit fees for adults
The forerunner of what’s now Texas A&M College of Dentistry opened 120 years ago in Dallas with the mission of educating dentists to provide quality care to patients in North Texas and beyond. That includes providing an array of dental services to the community at reduced fees. To give back to North Texas community that’s supported the dental college, effective immediately, A&M Dentistry has eliminated initial deposit fees charged to potential adult patients – a $194 savings to oral health care already offered at discounted rates. A person seeking to become a new patient is now charged a flat $120 for registration, the screening appointment and X-rays. If a person is not accepted as a patient, no fee will be charged. Read More
Tips for a teeth-friendly holiday season
Texas A&M College of Dentistry in Dallas offers tips to help you survive the holiday season with your healthy smile intact, even if you eat a little treat here and there. Read More
Compassionate care close to home
At Garland Free Dental and Medical Clinic, third- and fourth-year dental students volunteered Sept. 27, providing dental services to about 100 patients in need. From oral health education, prophy and extractions, students delivered care from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., under the supervision of Dr. Jonathan Clemetson, clinical faculty member in comprehensive dentistry. Read More
Texas A&M College of Dentistry names two leaders
Drs. Erica and Fabricio Teixeira joined Texas A&M College of Dentistry in July in leadership roles. Erica Teixeira takes the leadership reins of comprehensive dentistry and Fabricio Teixeira is the dental college’s new head of endodontics. Read More