Mario Romero
Director
Associate Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Dental College of Georgia
Department of Restorative Sciences
Bio
Mario Romero, DDS, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Restorative Sciences at The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University; he received his DDS from the University of Guayaquil (Ecuador) School of Dentistry in 1995. He completed a two year Advanced Education in General Dentistry Program at the University of Rochester, Eastman Institute for Oral Health where he was granted the Handleman Award for Excellence. In 2016 Dr. Romero was awarded the Augusta University and the American College of Dentists Outstanding Faculty award for his achievements in scholarity, research and service. He has over 30 publications in national and international peer reviewed journals and has lectured extensively on topics related to direct and indirect restorative dentistry. He maintained a private practice with emphasis in Restorative and Esthetic Dentistry for 15 years prior to joining AU in 2013.
Education
Certifications
Awards & Honors
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2018 Excellence in Dental Education Award
Pierre Fauchard Academy, 2019
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2018 Research and Scholarship Award
Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Society, 2018
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Outstanding Faculty Award
American College of Dentist, 2016
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Outstansding Faculty Award
Augusta University, 2016
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Handelman Award For Excellence
Eastman Institute for Oral Health, University of Rochester , 2013
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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AGDR 7024
AEGD - Patient Care
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AGDR 7023
AEGD Didactics
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IDSR 7003
Esthetic and Rest Proc I
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GPRR 7023
General Practice Didactic Crs
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GPRR 7213
General Practice Didactics
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AGDR 7034
AEGD Clinic
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AGDR 7033
AEGD Didactics
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GPRR 7034
General Practice Clinic
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GPRR 7234
General Practice Clinic
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GPRR 7033
General Practice Didactics
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GPRR 7233
General Practice Didactics
Teaching Interests
Operative dentistry, esthetic dentistry and occlusion
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Guide to dental photography, 2018
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Ridge preservation of the non-preserved socket, 2018
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Bonded functional esthetic prototype as a diagnostic aid, 2018
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Minimally invasive esthetic improvement in a patient with dental fluorosis by using microabrasion and bleaching: A clinical report, 2018
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Use of a Modified Matrix Band Technique to Restore Subgingival Root Caries, 2018
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Dental adhesives and composite resin
Department Service
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Advanced Education Committee
2018 - Present
Role: Faculty Advisor
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CE Advisory Board
2015 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Faculty Practice Board
2014 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Faculty Interview Dr. Knochadi
2015
Role: Committee Member
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Faculty Interview Dr. Zaher
2015
Role: Committee Member
College Service
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Strategic Planning committee to develop new DPG
2015 - 2015
Role: Committee Member
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Hispanic Student Dental Association
- 2015
Role: Attendee, Meeting
Professional Service
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Hispanic Dental Association GA Chapter
2015 - Present
Role: Officer, Other Officer
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Inside Dentistry CE Journal
2014 - Present
Role: Reviewer
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Journal of the Academy of General Dentistry
2014 - Present
Role: Reviewer
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Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
2014 - Present
Role: Reviewer
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journal of Prosthetic Dentistry JPD-D-16-00013
- 2016
Role: Reviewer, Journal Article
Public Service
