Kim Capehart
Associate Dean
Kim Capehart
Associate Dean
Associate Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Dental College of Georgia
Department of General Dentistry
- KCAPEHART@augusta.edu
- (706) 721-2823
- GC 5112
Education
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DBA, Business Administration and Management, General University of Phoenix, 2017
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MBA, Business Administration and Management, General Regis University, 2005
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DDS, Dentistry West Virginia University, 2001
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BS, Biology/Biological Sciences, General Marshall University, 1997
Certifications
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) American Heart Association, 2022
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DEN Georgia Board of Dentistry, 2018
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DEN SC Dentistry Board, 2002
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NY Dental NY Board of Dentistry, 2005
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DEN SC Dentistry Board, 2016
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GA Dental Georgia Dental, 2015
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SC Dental SC Dentistry Board, 2002
Awards & Honors
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Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) Faculty Inductee Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) , 2024
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Pierre Fauchard Academy Fellow Inductee Pierre Fauchard Academy Fellow Inductee, 2024
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Advocate Award American Student Dental Association, 2020
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DCG COVID-19 Award Dental College of Georgia, 2020
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Fellow American College of Dentists, 2020
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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GDCC 5791
Comprehensive Care Clinic I
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GDTS 5802
IBTS II
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PTCR 5933
Patient Services
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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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GDBC 5706
Bioclinical Seminar VI
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GDCC 5892
Comprehensive Care Clinic II
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CLCR 8005
Dental Business Management
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GDTS 5701
IBTS I
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PTCR 5934
Patient Services
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ADPD 5505
Professional Dev Found V
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ADPD 5707
Professional Dev Found VII
Teaching Interests
Business, Practice Management, and Ethics
Comprehensive Patient Care
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Bioactive glass products for the treatment of dentin hypersensitivity: a scoping review, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Obesity promotes renal inflammation and fibrosis independent of sex in SS Leptin Receptor Mutant (SSLepR) Rats, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Does sex matter in obesity-induced periodontal inflammation in the SSLepR Mutant rats?, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Corrigendum to Quality assurance – most common reasons for rejection, 2024
Abstract - Achieving an Accurate Diagnosis for Facial Paralysis, 2020
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Obesity and Periodontal Disease
Public Health
Dental Materials
Department Service
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Department of General Dentistry Quality Assurance (Fixed) 2018 - Present
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Department of General Dentistry Assistant Team A Leader 2018 - 2019
Role: Faculty Advisor
College Service
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Advanced Education Committee 2024 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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Curriculum Committee 2024 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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DCG PAG Advisory Committee 2024 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Digital Dentistry Committee 2021 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Student Affairs Committee 2021 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
University Service
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Augusta University Athletic Committee 2025 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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AU Intranet Committee 2020 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Business Advisory & University Resources 2020 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Provost Faculty Workload Update 2024 - 2024
Role: Committee Member
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Phi Kappa Phi Conference Judge 2021
Role: Other
Professional Service
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Journal of Medical Education and Curricular Development 2025 - Present
Role: Reviewer, Journal Article
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American Dental Education Association (ADEA) CAS Personal Statement Task Force 2024 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Dentistry Review Journal 2024 - Present
Role: Reviewer, Journal Article
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Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations (JCNDE) 2021 - Present
Role: Other
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Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) 2021 - Present
Role: Other
Public Service
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Harrisburg Family Health Clinic Board of Directors 2024 - Present
Role: Board Member
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The Korea Center of Greenville 2014 - Present
Role: Board Member
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Augusta Animal Services 2020
Role: Chair
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Columbia County Schools 2019 - 2019
Role: Guest Speaker
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Georgia War Veterans Nursing Facility/Screener 2019 - 2019
Role: Other