With a Master of Science in Oral Biology, you’ll be prepared for a wide range of career opportunities in academia, industry, or scientific research. This degree also prepares students for additional advanced study, including the PhD program in Oral Biology and Maxillofacial Pathology.
By choosing to earn your master’s degree in Oral Biology from The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University, you’ll be joining a team dedicated to groundbreaking research in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of dental and oral health-related diseases.
The mission of the Department of Oral Biology, The Dental College of Georgia is consistent with the tripartite mission of the Augusta University (Augusta University) which includes Teaching, Research/Scholarly Activity, and Service.
The Oral Biology faculty serves on college- and Augusta University-wide committees. In addition, they contribute to the profession by serving on the editorial boards of dental and medical journals, serving as peer reviewer for a variety of scientific journals, and serving on study sections including the National Institutes of Health and the American Heart Association. In addition, they are active in professional associations and learned societies including the American Dental Association, American Dental Education Association, American Physiological Society and the American Heart Association.
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Our faculty are engaged in research activities consistent with the research emphasis of Augusta University. This is composed of not only oral/dental-relevant areas including adhesive dentistry, bone biology, periodontal wound healing/regeneration, salivary gland and biomaterials, but also Augusta University-wide areas of focus including renal and cardiovascular disease, obesity and diabetes, and cancer. Thus, the Oral Biology faculty regularly publishes in a wide range of dental and medical journals. It is noteworthy that the many of our faculty members hold joint appointments in the College of Graduate Studies which is highly conducive to their collaborative work with Augusta University faculty in the Colleges of Medicine, Allied Health and Nursing.
The Department of Oral Biology a at Augusta University is as unique as the specialties housed in it. Our program provides both a large and well-balanced clinical load, as well as an excellent research environment. We have a comprehensive department and training program that covers all present and evolving aspects of oral medicine, pathology and radiology. Supporting our program is a regionally renown Medical Center with an excellent reputation for its clinical programs and for its dedication and success in research.