Greg Griffin
Associate Dean
Greg Griffin
Associate Dean
Associate Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Dental College of Georgia
Department of General Dentistry
Bio
An alumni of the Medical College of Georgia class of 1998. Practiced general dentistry as a sole proprietor in Lincolnton, Ga from 1998-2018. Began volunteering at DCG in 2016. Now full time faculty for the Department of General Dentistry.
- GGRIFFIN@augusta.edu
- (706) 721-7020
- GC 5024
Education
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DMD, Dentistry Medical College of Georgia, 1998
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BS, Biology/Biological Sciences, General Lees - McRae College, 1991
Certifications
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DEN Georgia Board of Dentistry, 1998
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Dentistry GA Professional Licensing Brd, 1998
Awards & Honors
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American College of Dentists Faculty Professionalism Award American College of Dentists, 2023
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ADEA Council of Sections Thomas F. Nowlin Award for Outstanding Performance by a Section American Dental Education Association, 2023
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2022 Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Dedication and support to the Department of General Dentistry Department of General Dentistry of the Dental College of Georgia, 2022
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Faculty MVP Service Award DCG Clinical Educators Process and Advisory Committee The Dental College of Georgia, 2022
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Fellowship American College of Dentists, 2021
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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ADCL 5895
Comm Outreach Clerkship II
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GDCC 5791
Comprehensive Care Clinic I
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GDCC 5892
Comprehensive Care Clinic II
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GDDL 5892
GA Dental Licensure II
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ADPD 5202
Professional Dev Found II
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ADPD 5404
Professional Dev Found IV
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ADPD 5606
Professional Dev Found VI
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ADPD 5808
Professional Dev Found VIII
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ADCL 5794
Comm Outreach Clerkship I
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RSDM 5511
Dental Materials
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GDDL 5791
GA Dental Licensure I
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ADPD 5303
Professional Dev Found III
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ADPD 5101
Professional Dev Foundations I
Teaching Interests
Clinical instruction of comprehensive care along with personal and professional development of future dentists.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Familiarizing Dental Hygienists to Migraines Botulinum Toxins, 2022
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Achieving an Accurate Diagnosis for Acute Facial Paralysis, 2020
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Differential Diagnosis for Acute Facial Paralysis, 2020
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Dentists' Role in Migraine Treatments With Botulinum Toxins, 2019
Journal Article, Professional Journal
Research Interests
Occlusion
Department Service
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Team C Assistant Captain 2019 - Present
Role: Faculty Mentor
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Treatment Planning Board 2019 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Department of General Dentistry Faculty Search Committee 2019 - Present
Role: Committee Member
College Service
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Dental College of Georgia Alumni Association 2024 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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American Student Dental Association 2023 - Present
Role: Faculty Advisor
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DCG Faculty Development Committee 2020 - Present
Role: Mentor
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Christian Medical and Dental Association Student Chapter 2020 - Present
Role: Faculty Advisor
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The Dental College of Georgia Clinic Restart Task Force 2020 - Present
Role: Committee Member
University Service
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General Practice Residency Assistant Director Search Committee 2023 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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General Practice Residency Director Search Committee 2023 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Augusta University Dental college of Georgia Dean Search committee 2023 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Augusta University Faculty Senate 2022 - Present
Role: University Senate Service
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Governance and Communication Committee 2020 - Present
Role: Committee Member
Professional Service
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Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry 2023 - Present
Role: Reviewer
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Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry 2023 - Present
Role: Reviewer
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Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry 2023 - Present
Role: Reviewer
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Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry 2022 - Present
Role: Reviewer
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American Dental Education Association/Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Section 2024 - 2025
Role: Chairperson
Public Service
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Miracle Making Ministries 2025 - 2025
Role: Program Coordinator
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Dental College of Georgia, Christian Medical and Dental Association Student Chapter 2025 - 2025
Role: Program Coordinator
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Project Refresh 2025 - 2025
Role: Other
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Georgia Dental Association 2025 - 2025
Role: Task Force Member
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Mercy Health Center Athens 2024 - 2024
Role: Program Coordinator