Texas A&M Health Science Center Baylor College of Dentistry held its commencement exercises Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 7 p.m. at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas.

The keynote speaker was Dr. Robert J. Isaacson, editor of The Angle Orthodontist and former chair of orthodontics at three U.S. dental schools.

Eighty-four doctor of dental surgery candidates participated, 30 dental hygiene students received bachelor's degrees, and five graduate students in various specialty certificate programs were recognized. Six master's degrees in various specialties were awarded.

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Dr. Linda Niessen, a clinical professor at Texas A&M Health Science Center Baylor College of Dentistry talks about early orthodontic treatment on this recent broadcast of Dental Health Check.