Greg Griffin
Assistant Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Dental College of Georgia
Department of General Dentistry
Bio
An alumni of the Medical College of Georgia class of 1998. Practiced general dentistry as a sole proprietor in Lincolnton, Ga from 1998-2018. Began volunteering at DCG in 2016. Now full time faculty for the Department of General Dentistry.
Education
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DMD, Dentistry
Medical College of Georgia, 1998
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BS, Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Lees - McRae College, 1991
Certifications
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DEN
Georgia Board of Dentistry, 1998
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Dentistry
GA Professional Licensing Brd, 1998
Awards & Honors
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Fellowship
American College of Dentists, 2021
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2020 Certificate of Appreciation For Outstanding Dedication and Support for Students
Department of General Dentistry, 2020
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Fellowship
International College of Dentists, 2019
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Honorable Fellow
Georgia Dental Association, 2009
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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GDCC 5892
Comprehensive Care Clinic II
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GDDL 5892
Gen Dentistry Lic Exam Pt 2
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PTCR 5934
Patient Services
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CMPC 5902
Comprehensive Care
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GDCC 5791
Comprehensive Care Clinic I
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SPDS 5001
Special Dental Studies
Teaching Interests
Clinical instruction of comprehensive care along with personal and professional development of future dentists.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Achieving an Accurate Diagnosis for Acute Facial Paralysis, 2020
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Differential Diagnosis for Acute Facial Paralysis, 2020
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Dentists' Role in Migraine Treatments With Botulinum Toxins, 2019
Journal Article, Professional Journal
Research Interests
1. Occlusion (specifically as it is perfected during complete occlusal adjustments and splint therapy
2. Developing clinical teaching strategies.
Department Service
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Team C Assistant Captain
2019 - Present
Role: Faculty Mentor
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Treatment Planning Board
2019 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Department of General Dentistry Faculty Search Committee
2019 - Present
Role: Committee Member
College Service
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DCG Faculty Development Committee
2020 - Present
Role: Mentor
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The Dental College of Georgia Clinic Restart Task Force
2020 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Teledentistry Task Force
2020 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Faculty Senate
2020 - Present
Role: Other
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Continuing Education Committee
2020 - Present
Role: Committee Member
University Service
Professional Service
Public Service
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Global Health Outreach
2022 - 2022
Role: Program Coordinator
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Gap Ministries
2022 - 2022
Role: Mentor
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YMCA/A Place to Dream
2021 - 2021
Role: Program Organizer
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Georgia Department of Community Health
2021 - 2021
Role: Attendee, Meeting
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Department of General Dentistry DCG
2021
Role: Mentor
