History of the Program

Program History

The Graduate Prosthodontics Program at Texas A&M College of Dentistry (formerly Baylor College of Dentistry) was established in 1984 under the leadership of Dr. Ronald D. Woody, who served as the inaugural program director until 2004.

Dr. William W. Nagy directed the program from 2004 to 2017, modernizing the curriculum with digital technologies and expanding the program’s national reputation. He was succeeded by Dr. Seok Hwan Cho (2017–2022), a 2010 program alumnus, who continued to build on this legacy with a focus on clinical excellence and academic development.

Since 2022, the program has been led by Dr. Elias Kontogiorgos, a 2008 alumnus, who is committed to integrating digital workflows, evidence-based practice, and comprehensive training in advanced prosthodontics.