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Ashley Christman

Assistant Professor

Ashley Christman

Assistant Professor

Academic Appointment(s)

College of Allied Health Sciences
Department of Undergraduate Health Professions: Dental Hygiene

Bio

In addition to private practice, Ashley Christman's experience includes seven years as Public Health Dental Hygienist for the East Central Health District. She joined the Augusta University faculty in 2008 and teaches Research Methods and Community Dental Health, Clinical Dental Hygiene, and Dental Hygiene Theory and Practice IV. She earned her bachelor's degree in dental hygiene from MCG in 1997.

  • (706) 721-1957
  • (706) 723-0220
  • GC 4352

Education

  • BS, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Medical College of Georgia, 1997

Certifications

  • BLS Health Care Provider Instructor American Heart Associaton, 2015

  • Dental Hygiene License GA Board of Dentistry, 2007

  • CITI (Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative)Training CITI Training,

  • DHL GA Board of Dentistry, 2007

  • CITI (Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative)Training CITI Program,

Awards & Honors

  • High Five My Faculty Award Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship (CURS), 2023

  • Nominated for the 2023 Mentor Excellence Award Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship (CURS), 2023

  • Program of Excellence Award - Dental Hygiene Program Augusta University, 2021

  • Outstanding Clinical Faculty Award MCG School of Allied Health Sciences, 2004

Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year

  • DHYG 3120

    Introduction to Clinic II

  • DHYG 3230

    Patient Care II

  • DHYG 3235

    Theory and Practice IV

  • DHYG 3228

    Community Health Resrch Design

  • DHYG 3130

    Dental Radiology

  • DHYG 3100

    Intro to Clinic I

  • PHAS 5136

    Otolaryngology

  • DHYG 3200

    Patient Care I

  • GDPD 5707

    Professional Dev Found VII

Teaching Interests

Research Methods and Community Health - DHY3228
DH Theory and Practice IV - DHY3235
Dental Radiology - DHYG 3130
Introduction to Clinic I - DHY3100
Introduction to Clinic II - DHY3120
Patient Care I - DHY3200
Patient Care II - DHY3230
Basic Cardiac Life Support I & II
Indication-Based Treatment Solutions Seminars - GDTS 5802

Scholarship

Selected Recent Publications

  • Familiarizing dental hygienists to migraines and botulinum toxins. , 2022
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Correlation of Extraoral Illumination Sources with Spectral Profile of Sunlight, 2018
    Abstract
  • Effect of Chairside Light (QTH/LED) on Pre-matrue Composite Curing, 2018
    Abstract
  • Effect of Chairside Overhead Light on Pre-mature Sealant Curing (QTH/LED), 2018
    Abstract
  • Effect of Dental Headlamp and Blue-Blocker on Pre-mature Composite Curing, 2018
    Abstract

Department Service

  • CPR Program Coordinator 2022 - Present

    Role: Committee Chair

  • Student Admissions Committee 2017 - Present

    Role: Committee Member

  • Dental Hygiene Liaison Committee 2016 - Present

    Role: Committee Member

  • Give Kids a Smile 2016 - Present

    Role: Faculty Advisor

  • Student Community Outreach Coordinator 2016 - Present

    Role: Committee Chair

College Service

  • Faculty Council College of Allied Health Sciences 2022 - Present

    Role: Committee Member

  • Augusta University Health Professions Association (AUPHA) College of Allied Health Sciences 2020 - 2022

    Role: Committee Member

  • American Heart Association Augusta University College of Allied Health Sciences Team Leader CSRA Heart Walk 2016 - 2016

    Role: Committee Chair

University Service

  • Research Table Clinic Day Committee Augusta University 2022 - Present

    Role: Committee Member

  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support Instructor 2015 - Present

    Role: Other

  • Faculty Club Augusta University 2020 - 2022

    Role: Committee Chair

  • American Academy of Public Health Dentistry 2017 - 2020

    Role: Faculty Advisor

  • Oral Health Foundation (OHF) Improving Oral Health of at Risk Patients Grant Proposal Presentations 2017 - 2018

    Role: Other

Professional Service

  • The Farm Worker Family Health Program Planning Committee 2023 - Present

    Role: Committee Member

  • CSRA Perinatal Task Force 2022 - Present

    Role: Committee Member

  • Augusta University with collaboration with East Cental Public Health and Lamar-Milledge Elementary School 2015 - 2016

    Role: Program Organizer

Public Service

  • Tabernacle Baptist Church Youth group 2018 - Present

    Role: Program Coordinator

  • Give Kids a Smile Day 2015 - 2019

    Role: Other

  • Georgia Mission of Mercy Dental Hygiene Co-Leader 2018 - 2018

    Role: Committee Member

  • Georgia Mission of Mercy Dental Hygiene Co-Leader 2018 - 2018

    Role: Other

  • Stevens Creek Elementary School 2017 - 2018

    Role: Other