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New anesthesia rule gives boost to dental hygienists
7/17/25
Texas Woman's graduate Sabrina Vaughan is part of the first cohort of Texas dental hygiene graduates eligible for certification in local infiltration anesthesia, a ruling adopted in May 2024 by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners. Starting in fall 2025, senior students at TWU will gain hands-on experience administering local infiltration anesthesia under dentist supervision, marking a significant milestone for the profession.
TWU students craft recipe for restaurant makeover
6/30/25
Texas Woman’s University dietetics students Laura Gallegos and Anthony Herbert worked with Dallas-Fort Worth restaurant chain HG Sply Co. on a nutrition update. Gallegos focused on the nutritional analysis of the menu, while Herbert translated the technical terms into messaging customers could easily understand.
TWU nutrition expert has key to improve gut health
6/12/25
Resistant starch is gaining popularity, moving from academic discussions to mainstream conversations, particularly due to its health benefits. Mindy Patterson, an associate professor at Texas Woman’s Houston, is a sought-after expert in this specialized field. Patterson began researching resistant starches when gut health and gut microbiome were getting heightened public attention.
Dietetics student has recipe for success: stay engaged
6/5/25
After working as a counselor the last two summers at TWU's culinary camps, dietetics student Mariana Salazar was given the opportunity to create a new camp. The end result was Revamp Nutrition, which runs June 16-19 for kids who are 12-16 at Woodcock Hall on the Denton campus.
Student regent finds dual purpose in leadership role
6/11/25
On June 1, Alyssa Flores was appointed by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to become TWU’s newest student regent, following the term of her predecessor, Maya Landgrebe. Flores’ term expires May 31, 2026. Her vision is to make an impact in the university system and to increase the visibility of the student regent position.