Dental Hygiene Archives

Class of 2025’s memories and final thoughts

Another graduation has come and gone at Texas A&M College of Dentistry in Dallas, and students are embarking on their next chapters. We asked a handful of students about their expectations of dental college before they started and what they know now. "Before dental school, I thought it would mainly be an academic grind—just tougher classes and lots of lab time. I didn’t expect how deeply it would challenge my resilience, humility, and ability to grow through failure. Now I’ve learned that dental school is as much about becoming a better teammate and leader as it is about becoming a skilled clinician." Read More

Aggie triple crown: Mom’s degree dreams come true

Cristina Flores-Villarreal sent her sons, Gueriel and Eduardo Mendes-Flores, to Texas A&M University in College Station, like many proud Aggie parents, full of hopes and dreams for their futures. And she celebrated when each received a bachelor’s degree and went to law school. “From a young age, I made sure they understood that college wasn’t optional; it was the next step,” she said. “I couldn’t give them everything financially, but I could give them vision, discipline and belief in themselves.” Now it’s her turn. Read More

Shaping the future of health care: Making dentistry safe for service animals

Graduation Day at Texas A&M College of Dentistry in Dallas is May 25, and participating in all the pomp and circumstance with the 27 graduates of the dental hygiene program is one who has been with the class since the beginning. Fozzie, a 5-year-old standard goldendoodle and full-time service dog, will accompany owner Cora Owens as she receives her bachelor’s degree. Yet it’s Fozzie who provided professors with a valuable education on maintaining a learning environment for students while also creating a safe situation for the dog. Read More

Full of honors

Soon-to-be graduates of Texas A&M College of Dentistry's dental hygiene program were honored recently for their accomplishments. The received pins and awards, marking the end of their courses and the beginning of their careers. They are entering the profession at a time when there's strong job security and competitive compensation. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that demand for dental hygienists will grow 9% from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all professions. Read More

Putting dental health first

Dental hygiene students Cristina Flores and Cora Owens provided dental health information to residents this past weekend at the T.R. Hoover Community Development Center in South Dallas. Read More

Dental Hygiene students at Spanish Schoolhouse in Allen (2025)

Good dental hygiene starts young

Dental hygiene students from Texas A&M University College of Dentistry gave an oral health presentation recently to 40 children aged 1 to 6 at Spanish Schoolhouse in Allen. In both English and Spanish, the students shared how to hold a toothbrush and for how long. Read More

Texas A&M College of Dentistry will offer screenings April 5 at the third annual Health & Safety Fair in Carrollton

Texas A&M University College of Dentistry faculty, dental students and dental hygiene students will offer oral screenings and dental kits to adults and children from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 5, at the city of Carrollton’s third-annual Health & Safety Fair at Standridge Stadium. There’s no charge for the screenings. Read More