Ph.D., Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
University of Alabama at Birmi, 1999
MS, Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
University of Alabama at Birmi, 1993
BS, Engineering Science
University of Tennessee, 1990
Certifications
Certificate in Inclusive Excellence
2023
Diversity and Inclusion Certificate
Cornell University, 2019
ARSENAL
2020
CommunicationWheel
2020
EQ-i 2.0/EQ 360
2020
The Community Action Poverty Simulation (CAPS)
2019
Awards & Honors
GDPD Nominated for the Augusta University Program Teaching Excellence Award
2023
Nominated for the Augusta University Teaching Excellence Award
2023
Nominated for the DCG Outstanding Teaching Award
2021
Fellow in the American College of Dentist (Honorary)
American College of Dentist, 2021
Outstanding Service Award in The Graduate School
2018
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
BMBS 5201
Bioclinical Seminar I
GDPD 5202
Professional Dev Found II
GDPD 5606
Professional Dev Found VI
OBMP 9300
Research
SPDS 5001
Special Dental Studies
BMFN 5101
Biomedical Foundations I
RSDM 5511
Dental Materials
BMOM 5101
Intro to the Oral Microenviro
OBMP 9210
Invest of Problem
ADNS 5101
New Student Orientation
BMNT 5101
Nutrition and Community Health
GDPD 5101
Professional Dev Foundations I
OBMP 8640
Resch Proposal Developmt
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
A Survey Regarding the Acceptance and Awareness of Southeastern and Western Private Practice Pediatric Dentists of Fluoride-Free Toothpastes. , 2023 Journal Article, Professional Journal
Metabolic reprogramming through mitochondrial biogenesis drives adenosine anti-inflammatory effects in gingival stromal cells., 2023 Journal Article, Professional Journal
Over-the-counter sialagogues: pH, enamel dissolution, and biocompatibility. , 2022 Journal Article, Professional Journal
Dental Student Wellness and Responsibility, 2022 Material Regarding New Courses/Curricula
History of the Oral Healthcare Profession, 2022 Material Regarding New Courses/Curricula
Department Service
Ad-hoc Promotion and Tenure Reviewer
2016 - 2017
Oral Biology Faculty Search Committee
2015 - 2017
College of Dental Medicine, Oral Biology Anatomy Search Committee Chair
2014 - 2014
Ad-hoc Promotion and Tenure Reviewer
2013 - 2014
College of Dental Medicine, Chair of Oral Biology Search Committee
2012 - 2013
College Service
RTCD Organizing Committee
2018 - Present
The Dental College of Georgia Curriculum Committee ex-officio
2018 - Present
The Dental College of Georgia Student Affairs Committee ex-officio
2018 - Present
FOSTER
2016 - Present
Role: Committee Member
Research and Table Clinic Day Judge
2016 - Present
University Service
AUMC Medical Ethics Committee
2017 - Present
Role: Committee Member
Faculty Rights and Responsibilities Committee
2018 - 2019
Student Activity Fee Committee
2013 - 2017
Medical Director of Student Health Services Search Committee
2015 - 2016
Quality Enhancement Plan Project, Phase II Engagement and Awareness Subcommittee
2015 - 2016