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.
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 5794
Comm Outreach Clerkship I
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GDPD 5303
Professional Dev Found III
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ADCL 5895
Comm Outreach Clerkship II
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GDPD 5808
Professional Dev Found VIII
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
1. Occlusion (specifically as it is perfected during complete occlusal adjustments and splint therapy
2. Developing clinical teaching strategies.
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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Faculty Senate
2022 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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DCG Faculty Development Committee
2020 - Present
Role: Mentor
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The Dental College of Georgia Clinic Restart Task Force
2020 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Teledentistry Task Force
2020 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Faculty Senate
2020 - Present
Role: Other
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
2022 - Present
Role: Reviewer
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Belmont Publications
2021 - 2021
Role: Reviewer
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Belmont Publications
2021 - 2021
Role: Reviewer
Public Service
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Georgia Mission board
2022 - 2022
Role: Program Coordinator
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Global Health Outreach
2022 - 2022
Role: Program Coordinator
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Gap Ministries
2022 - 2022
Role: Mentor
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YMCA/A Place to Dream
2021 - 2021
Role: Program Organizer
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Georgia Department of Community Health
2021 - 2021
Role: Attendee, Meeting
