CER, Periodontics/Periodontology
Augusta University, 2021
Ph.D., Oral Biology and Oral and Maxi
Augusta University, 2019
MSOB, Oral Biology and Oral and Maxi
Augusta University, 2014
DDS, Dentistry
Garyounis University, 2007
Certifications
Moderate Parenteral Conscious Sedation
Georgia Board of Dentistry, 2022
Georgia Dental License
Georgia Board of Dentistry, 2021
Texas State Dental License
Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, 2021
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
The American Heart Association, 2019
Intravenous Moderate Conscious Sedation (IVCS)
Augusta University , 2019
DEN
Georgia Board of Dentistry, 2021
Awards & Honors
AAP Educator Scholarships
American Academy of Periodontology Foundation, 2021
Nobel Biocare’s Scholarship
American Academy of Periodontology, 2020
First place winner, Augusta University’s 3-Minute Thesis (3MT) competition
Augusta University, 2019
Hatton competition finalist
International Association for Dental Research (IADR), 2018
Arnold Bleiweis Award
International Association for Dental Research (IADR), 2017
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
PERR 7102
Clinical Periodontics 2
PERR 8105
Clinical Periodontics 4
PERR 9108
Clinical Periodontics VI
PERI 5211
Fundamentals of Periodontology
OBMP 9010
Grad Oral Bio Seminar
PEIM 5611
Intro to Oral Implantology
PERI 5692
Periodontics Clinic II
PERI 5894
Periodontics Clinic IV
PERI 5613
Surgical Periodontics
PERR 9017
Undergraduate Teaching V
PEEB 5101
Evidence Based Dentistry
PERR 7001
Orientation for New Residents
PERR 9016
Undergraduate Teaching IV
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
A Tale of Two Fimbriae: How Invasion of Dendritic Cells by Porphyromonas gingivalis Disrupts DC Maturation and Depolarizes the T-Cell-Mediated Immune Response, 2022 Journal Article, Professional Journal
Artificial intelligence in dentistry, 2022 Journal Article, Professional Journal
Dendritic cells a critical link to alveolar bone loss and systemic disease risk in periodontitis: Immunotherapeutic implications, 2022 Journal Article, Professional Journal
Dendritic cell derived exosomes loaded with immunoregulatory cargo reprogram local immune responses and inhibit degenerative bone disease in vivo, 2020 Journal Article, Professional Journal
Matrix-Bound Zolzoledronate Enhances the Biofilm Colonization of Hydroxyapatite: Effects on Osteonecrosis, 2011 Journal Article, Professional Journal