Gary Chike
Assistant Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Dental College of Georgia
Department of Restorative Sciences
Dental College of Georgia
Department of General Dentistry
College of Allied Health Sciences
Department of Medical Illustration
Bio
Assistant Professor of Restorative Sciences with clinical focus in operative dentistry and a professional background in medical illustration and multimedia design, integrating visual communication and digital tools to advance dental education.
- GCHIKE@augusta.edu
- (706) 721-2881
- GC 4334
Education
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DMD, Dentistry (DDS, DMD)
Medical College of Georgia Sch, 2001
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MS, Medical Illustration/Medical I
Medical College of Georgia, 1995
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BA, French Language and Literature
University of Georgia, 1991
Certifications
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Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Provider
American Heart Association, 2025
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DEN
GA Board of Dentistry, 2001
Awards & Honors
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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AGDR 7024
AEGD - Patient Care
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RSOC 5111
Dental Anatomy & Occlusion
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RSTP 5591
Diagnosis & Trmt Plan Clinic I
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RSED 5511
Esthetic Restorative Dentistry
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RSOP 5111
Operative Dentistry I
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RSRC 5591
Restorative Clinic I
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GPRR 7034
General Practice Clinic
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RSDS 5492
Introduction to Clinic Dent II
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RSOP 5212
Operative Dentistry II
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RSRC 5692
Restorative Clinic II
Teaching Interests
Restorative dentistry, preclinical simulation, and technology-enhanced curriculum development using visual communication and multimedia tools to improve student comprehension and skill development.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Managing Implant Challenges While Expanding Treatment Options, 2022
Journal Article, Public or Trade Journal
- “Ideal Restoration of Proximal Contacts in Complex Class II Lesions”, 2015
Research Interests
Research and clinical interests include operative dentistry, digital instructional design, SCORM-based interactive learning tools, dental materials, and implant dentistry supported by ongoing clinical coverage in AEGD/GPR.
