Getting back in the swing of things
Getting children back-to-school ready was the focus of a health fair at Church of the Incarnation in Dallas, and Texas A&M College of Dentistry students were on hand to help with the cause.
In-person start for new class
Campus livened up Aug. 9 with the arrival of 136 incoming dental and dental hygiene students.
LIGHT shines at Vogel Alcove
Members of LIGHT, a student organization at Texas A&M University College of Dentistry, volunteered at Dallas nonprofit Vogel Alcove on July 22 to bring oral health education and school supplies to children of families experiencing homelessness.
Interim dean gets to work
Dr. Lynne Opperman plunged into her interim dean role at Texas A&M College of Dentistry.
Dental Hygiene Teacher of the Year
Maureen Brown, clinical assistant professor in the Caruth School of Dental Hygiene, remembers how her own teachers inspired her, which she now applies in her own classroom.
Dental Teacher of the Year
Dr. Sarah Parker Allen relishes the creative aspects of her role in teaching removable prosthetics—from creating curriculum to making demo videos—which combines her love for art with science.
Ribbons for research
For the first time in Caruth School of Dental Hygiene history, select students donned research medallions as part of their official graduation regalia.
AEGD wishes granted
A ripple effect of positive change is afoot in the Advanced Education in General Dentistry program, thanks to five-year grant funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration.
