Texas A&M College of Dentistry

$40,000 granted to study orthodontic expanders

Dr. Shivam Mehta, clinical assistant professor and program director in orthodontics at Texas A&M College of Dentistry, recently received a $40,000 grant to study jaw expander types and techniques in teens and young adults undergoing orthodontic treatment.  The American Association of Orthodontists Foundation grant will enable Mehta to evaluate two standard mini-screw-assisted rapid palatal expander protocols for reshaping narrow jaws to determine which treatment design is most effective. Studying patients ages 15 to 25 in both A&M Dentistry’s clinic and in private practices in Dallas-Fort Worth, he will research bone-anchored MARPE against hybrid MARPE that anchor expanders to bone and teeth. Read More

Texas A&M College of Dentistry in Dallas is accepting patients for lower cost orthodontic care

Getting braces is a rite of passage for many children and some adults, but it also can strain families’ budgets. Texas A&M University College of Dentistry in Dallas offers lower cost orthodontic treatment for children, teens and adults, and spots are available now. Potential patients may schedule screening/examination appointments by calling 214-828-8121 or by filling out an online form. More information about the process is available here. Read More