Dr. Partha Mukherji
Goodbye, 2025. Welcome, healthy smiles in 2026
As we say goodbye to 2025, here's a roundup of some advice from Texas A&M College of Dentistry's dental professionals to take you into the new year with good oral health habits. 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
Pies for a cause: Students take aim for patients’ dental needs
Students came from all over campus Nov. 20 to throw pies in the faces of some of Texas A&M College of Dentistry's popular professors. A bit of sweet fun during a semester full of tests and long study sessions, and all for a good cause. Read More
Dr. Marc J. Worob, alumnus, named AGD president
Dr. Marc J. Worob (Class of 1979, then-Baylor College of Dentistry) of Austin was installed as president of The Academy of General Dentistry Nov. 16, during its annual meeting in Chicago. Worob, who has been actively involved in AGD on multiple levels for more than 40 years, is an advocate for continuous dental education, aiming to enhance the skills of general dentists and improve the oral health of the public, AGD's press release stated. Read More
Candy lover’s regret? Save your smile
Admit it. You spent much of the last few days secretly rummaging through your children’s remaining Halloween candy, searching for your favorite chocolate bars, caramels and lollipops. Some of you even stocked up on discounted candy after Halloween and ate an entire bag of mixed candy while watching TV. Read More
College of Dentistry celebrates its 120th anniversary
More than 100 faculty, staff, students and alumni in cowboy boots and finery gathered Oct. 3 to mark Texas A&M University College of Dentistry’s 120th anniversary with a Boots and Burs celebration. The name is a nod to the college’s Texas roots and recognition of the dental profession – a bur being a dental tool. Proceeds from the event support expanding access to adult and pediatric dental care for underserved communities, scholarships and other initiatives. Read More
Mukherji shares Texas Dentist of the Year honor
Dr. Partha Mukherji, clinical assistant professor in comprehensive dentistry at Texas A&M College of Dentistry in Dallas, teaches dental students treatment fundamentals. However, his passion is advocating for the needs and interests of present and future general dentists. That dedication was saluted Sept. 12 in Austin as Mukherji and his longtime friend, Dr. Victor Rodriguez of Houston, owner of Clear Lake Dental Associates in Houston and an adjunct professor at UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry, were named co-recipients of 2025 Texas Dentist of the Year at Texas Academy Awards, Texas Academy of General Dentistry’s celebratory event. Each was honored for service to his community and the dental profession, commitment to continuing education, leadership and professional excellence. Read More