BCD in the News

Baylor College of Dentistry's nationally syndicated television oral health news report, "Dental Health Check," airs locally each Monday during WFAA-TV's 6 a.m. and noon newscasts. In addition, "Dental Health Check" segments are now rebroadcast several times a day on the Texas Cable News Network.

"Dental Health Check is available on BCD's Web site as well. Visit the site for scripts and information about the latest segments. Hosted by Dr. Linda Niessen (BCD), the report's recent topics include:

• "Cosmetic Disaster" featuring Dr. Hedley Rakusin (BCD '85). If you're thinking about major cosmetic work on your smile, dentists warn against covering up unhealthy teeth.
• "Endoscopic Surgery" featuring Dr. Tom Wilson. The endoscope has been used for years in general surgery. Now it's being used in dental surgery to see things that dentists otherwise would miss. For the patient, the scope means less pain and quicker recovery.
• "New Gum Tissue Study" featuring Wilson. Every year, half a million Americans undergo gum surgery using tissue grafts to treat a receding gum line. Scientists and dentists are conducting a research study of an innovative and less painful way to treat this common problem that can lead to tooth loss.
• "New Smile" featuring Dr. Mary Swift (BCD '94). In a recent survey, 90 percent of American adults believed an attractive smile was an important social asset. Dentists report that many single adults undergo cosmetic dentistry to make a better first impression in social and professional situations.
• "Unhappy Smiles" featuring Swift. Are you interested in cosmetic dentistry? A series of questions at the website, cosmeticdentistfinder.com, will tell you if you're a good candidate for cosmetic dentistry.
   

In Print

Baylor College of Dentistry is featured in each issue of Dateline, a bimonthly newsletter published by the Dallas County Dental Society. In addition to news and feature articles, college information and highlights are reported in the "Baylor Byline" column.

Dr. Philip Campbell (BCD '71, '73) was featured in "Local orthodontist named to hall of fame." The article appeared in the July 25 edition of the Huntsville Item in Huntsville, Texas.

Dr. Elizabeth Jaynes (BCD '95) was featured in "Plano dentist wins honor." The article appeared in the July 24 edition of The Star Courier in Plano, Texas.

Glenna Hynds Johns (BCD '65, '77, '99) was featured in "Mesquite graduate garners teacher of year honors." The article appeared in the July 25 edition of the Mesquite News in Mesquite, Texas.

Dr. Paul P. Taylor (BCD '44) was featured in "Texas Scottish Rite Hospital Physicians Receive Awards." The article appeared in the Aug. 1 edition of the Park Cities News in Dallas.
 

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