Sorcha A. Harding, BDS, MS

Biography

Dr. Sorcha Harding is director of the Predoctoral and Graduate Pediatric clinics at Texas A&M University School of Dentistry. Dr Harding is from Ireland and gained her BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) from University College Cork in 2014. She practiced dentistry in both private practice and a hospital setting prior to embarking on specialist training in pediatric dentistry. She received her certificate in Pediatric Dentistry at Texas A&M School of Dentistry in 2020 and went on to complete her Masters in Oral Biology in 2021. Dr Harding is a Board-Certified pediatric dentist.

Dr. Harding has significant experience in treating children with complex medical needs, using advanced pharmacological behavior management techniques as well as a keen interest in teaching and research. Her main research interests are in prevention, caries risk assessment and treating patients with additional needs.

Education and Post-Graduate Training

• Texas A&M School of Dentistry- MS in Oral Biology
• Texas A&M School of Dentistry- Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry
• Royal College of Surgeons Ireland- MFD (RCSI)
• University College Cork, Ireland- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)

Research Interests

Prevention, Access to Care, Caries Risk Assessment and Special Healthcare Needs

Specialty Training/Board Certification

2021; Diplomate of American Board of Pediatric Dentistry

Affiliations

• American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
• American Dental Education Association
• Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
• Greater Dallas Pediatric Dentistry Society