Anthony Mollica
Interim Chair
Associate Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Dental College of Georgia
Department of General Dentistry
Bio
I was in private practice of general dentistry for 27 years prior to coming to what was then the Medical College of Georgia, School of Dentistry. I began full time here on June 1 of 2008. Promoted to Associate Professor July 2019.
Education
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DDS, Dentistry
Ohio State University Collegeo, 1979
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BS, Ceramic Sciences and Engineering
Clemson University, 1976
Certifications
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DEN
Georgia Board of Dentistry, 2008
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Dentist
South Carolina State Board of Dentistry, 1981
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Dentist
State Dental Board of Ohio, 1979
Awards & Honors
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Excellence in Dental Education Award
Pierre Fauchard Academy, 2020
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Advocate Award
American Student Dental Association, 2019
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Adjunct Faculty Presidential Award
Tri-County Technical College/ Health Education Division, 2006
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Keynote speaker for the hooding ceremony MUSC College of Dental Medicine
MUSC College of Dental Medicine, 2004
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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GDCC 5892
Comprehensive Care Clinic II
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GPRR 7034
General Practice Clinic
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GDPD 5606
Professional Dev Found VI
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GPRR 7024
General Practice Clinic
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GDPD 5303
Professional Dev Found III
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GDPD 5505
Professional Dev Found V
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GDPD 5101
Professional Dev Foundations I
Teaching Interests
Clinical Dentistry, Practice Management
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Migraines and Botox, 2018
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- “Limitations of Surface Mapping Technology in Accurately Identifying Critical Errors in Dental Students’ Crown Preparations” , 2018
Journal Article, Professional Journal
- “Assessing Differences between Dental School Cohorts: A study of Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy” , 2017
Journal Article, Professional Journal
- Accurately Articulting Triple Tray Models Without an Articulator., 2016
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- “Productivity of Senior Dental Students Engaged in Comprehensive Care: A Seven-Year Follow-Up Study” , 2015
Journal Article, Professional Journal
Research Interests
CAD/ CAM design; Dental Business Environment
Department Service
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Interim Department Chair
2023 - Present
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Team Captain
2017 - Present
Role: Other
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Removable Quality Assurance
2015 - Present
Role: Faculty Advisor
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2015 - Present
Role: Other
College Service
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Dental Practice Group Board
2017 - Present
Role: Other
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DCG Faculty Senate Steering Committee
2012 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Admissions Committee, Dental College of Georgia
2008 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Dental Practice Group/Secretary Treasurer
2021 - 2022
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Dental Practice Group Board/ President
2019 - 2020
Role: Other
University Service
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Academic Mission Strategic Planning focus Group
2014 - 2014
Role: Committee Member
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Academic Standards Committee student case review
2013 - 2013
Role: Committee Member
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Search Committee for the Director of Student Health
2013 - 2013
Role: Committee Member
Professional Service
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South Carolina academy of Dental Practice Administration
1993 - Present
Role: Officer, President/Elect/Past
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South Carolina Dental Association
1981 - Present
Role: Officer, President/Elect/Past
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American Dental Association
1980 - Present
Role: Member
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Academy of General Dentistry
2012 - 2015
Role: Member
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American College of Dentists
2002 - 2014
Role: Member
