Frank Tay
Department Chair
Frank Tay
Department Chair
Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Dental College of Georgia
Department of Endodontics
Dental College of Georgia
Department of Oral Health and Diagnostic Sciences
Administration
Department of The Graduate School
Dental College of Georgia
Department of Oral Biology
Bio
Dr. Franklin Tay is chairman and professor in the Department of Endodontics, The Dental College of Georgia.
- FTAY@augusta.edu
- (706) 721-6489
- (706) 721-6252
- GC 2270
Education
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Ph.D., Dentistry University of Hong Kong, 1998
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BDS, Dental Clinical Sciences, General University of Queensland The, 1981
Certifications
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DEN Georgia Board of Dentistry, 2007
Awards & Honors
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Phi Kappa Phi Chapter 2015
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Fellow of the International College of Dentistry 2014
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Kappa Lambda Chapter (Georgia Regents University), 2013
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IADR/AADR William Gies Award 2011
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Diplomate American Board of Endodontics, 2008
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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ENDR 8031
Adv Clinical Lit Sem/Jrnl
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ENDR 7130
Clinical Endodontics 2
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ENDR 8131
Clinical Endodontics 4
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ENDR 7041
Endodontic Research II
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ENDR 7120
Clinical Endodontics 1
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ENDR 8121
Clinical Endodontics 3
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ADFD 5591
Clinical Ethics & Prof I
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ADFD 5793
Clinical Ethics & Profes III
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ENDR 7040
Endodontic Research I
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ENDR 8040
Endodontic Research III
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ENDO 5701
Endodontic Seminar
Teaching Interests
Predoctoral and postgraduate endodontics. My teaching focuses on integrating biological principles with clinical endodontics, emphasizing the translation of foundational science into evidence-based patient care.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Application of poly(amidoamine)-inositol hexakisphosphate conjugates for improving resin-dentine bond longevity., 2026
Journal Article, Academic Journal - The epigenetic rejuvenation promise: Partial reprogramming as a therapeutic strategy for aging and disease., 2026
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Metabolic support protects mucosa from ferroptosis in radiation-induced mucositis., 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Dendrimer-based extrafibrillar demineralization for optimizing resin-dentin bond stability., 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Deep learning super-resolution for dental CBCT using micro-CT reference and edge loss function., 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Dentin bonding, endodontic materials research, collagen biomineralization. My research explores biomimetic strategies for dentin remineralization, adhesive and sealer durability, and the biological interactions between dental materials and pulp tissue. I am particularly interested in fostering interdisciplinary collaborations that bridge material science, molecular biology, and regenerative endodontic therapy.
Department Service
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Alumni Relations Committee 2024 - 2024
Role: Committee Chair
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Endodontics Professional Development Committee 2024 - 2024
Role: Committee Chair
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International Endodontic Residency Exchange 2024 - 2024
Role: Committee Chair
College Service
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International Student Exchange Program 2011 - Present
Role: Mentor
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Research Advisory Committee 2010 - 2022
Role: Committee Chair
University Service
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International Initiatives Council 2017 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Study Abroad Committee 2014 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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PSRP grant application review committee 2013 - 2018
Role: Committee Member
Professional Service
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Oral Dental and Craniofacial Sciences Study Section (ODCS), Center for Sceintific Review, National Institutes of Health 2012 - Present
Role: Other
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Oral Dental and Craniofacial Small Business Special Emphasis Panel – ZRG1 MOSS-K(11), Center for Sceintific Review, National Institutes of Health 2011 - Present
Role: Member
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American Dental Education Association (ADEA) Curriculum Resource Center 2011 - Present
Role: Other
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Oral Dental and Craniofacial Small Business Special Emphasis Panel – ZRG1 MOSS-K(11), Center for Sceintific Review, National Institutes of Health 2011 - Present
Role: Member
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CDM International Student Exchange Program 2011 - Present
Role: Director