Dental Hygiene
Two dental hygiene students earn scholarships
Two students in Texas A&M College of Dentistry's dental hygiene program received scholarships this month. First-year dental hygiene student Kleesha Bevans received the IDEA Student RDH Scholarship from Texas Dental Hygienist's Association, while second-year student Megan Fletcher won the 2025 Dr. Janice DeWald Scholarship from Dallas Dental Hygienists' Association, the final year the scholarship will be given. Read More
College of Dentistry shares ways to avoid bad breath
Proper brushing twice a day and thorough flossing at least once daily are known to help keep the mouth clean and prevent bad breath. In recognition of National Dental Hygiene Month in October, Eric Fox, clinical assistant professor in the dental hygiene program at Texas A&M University College of Dentistry in Dallas, offered these additional tips to ward off bad breath: Read More
Promoting good oral health in the community
Students from Texas A&M College of Dentistry in Dallas screened 49 people for oral health problems Aug. 23 at the annual Community Health & Wellness Fair at the Islamic Association of Lewisville & Flower Mound. Dental and dental hygiene students screened attendees of all ages for oral health issues Read More
Mallonee honored for her service
Professor Lisa Mallonee, associate dean for faculty affairs at Texas A&M College of Dentistry in Dallas, was honored recently with a Chair of the ADEA Board of Directors Citation for her service to the American Dental Education Association. Mallonee, dually registered as a dental hygienist and a dietitian, was one of 10 members recognized at the annual meeting in National Harbor, Maryland. Read More
Back to school with good oral health
Texas A&M College of Dentistry was at Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District's annual back-to-school event Aug. 2. Four dental students and two dental hygiene students provided oral health education and information to 133 children and 165 adults. Read More
Learning to preserve smiles never ends
Jane C. Cotter, associate professor in the dental hygiene program, and (left to right) Rocio Estrada, Joanne Martinez, Thao C. Kim and Amanda McNiel, all clinical faculty members in the program, attended the RDH Under One Roof Conference. The dental hygiene event was July 18-20 at Gaylord Texan & Convention Center in Grapevine. Read More
17 dental hygiene grads awarded licenses at event
Seventeen recent graduates of Texas A&M College of Dentistry's dental hygiene program gathered June 30 in Austin to receive licenses from the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners. Commonly referred to as Dental Hygiene Expo, the 2025 Licensing Expo event celebrated the final step for most dental hygiene graduates before they embark on their careers. Read More
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