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Suzanne Mathis

Assistant Professor

Suzanne Mathis

Assistant Professor

Academic Appointment(s)

College of Allied Health Sciences
Department of Undergraduate Health Professions: Dental Hygiene

Bio

Ms. Mathis graduated from MCG in 2003 with BS in dental hygiene, from Brenau in 2010 with BS in education, from Clemson University in 2014 with MS in biology, and attain a certificate in Transfer Leadership from UNG in 2024. She currently teaches Dental Microbiology, Dental Anatomy, Dental Specialties II, and Practicum. She is also a contributing faculty in both junior and senior clinics.

  • (706) 721-2938
  • GC 4309

Education

  • MS, Biology/Biological Sciences, General Clemson University, 2014

  • BS, Education/Teaching of Individuals in Junior High/Middle School Special Education Programs Brenau University, 2010

  • BSDH, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Medical College of Georgia Sch, 2003

Certifications

  • Local Anesthesia 2024

  • Online Teaching Certificate Instructional Innovation Augusta University, 2020

  • CPR Instructor American Heart Association, 2015

  • BLS-CPR American Heart Association, 2001

  • Dental Hygiene State of Georgia, 2003

  • Middle Grades Educator 2010

  • DH State of Georgia, 2003

Awards & Honors

  • Alpha Eta Honor Society Augusta University, 2024

  • Program/Department Teaching Excellence Award Augusta University, 2019

  • Summa Cum Laude Clemson University, 2014

  • Magna Cum Laude Brenau University, 2010

  • Cum Laude Medical College of Georgia, 2003

Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year

  • DHYG 3285

    Dental Hygiene Practicum

  • DHYG 3225

    Dental Materials Lab

  • DHYG 3120

    Introduction to Clinic II

  • DHYG 3230

    Patient Care II

  • DHYG 3110

    Dental Anatomy

  • RSDM 5511

    Dental Materials

  • DHYG 3135

    Dental Microbiology

  • DHYG 3130

    Dental Radiology

  • DHYG 3255

    Dental Specialty Clinic II

  • DHYG 3100

    Intro to Clinic I

  • DHYG 3200

    Patient Care I

Scholarship

Selected Recent Publications

  • What's In Your Water?, 2018
    Journal Article, Professional Journal
  • My Eye's on You: Are Dental Professionals Using Safety Glasses While Rendering Care?, 2017
    Journal Article, Professional Journal

Department Service

  • Clinical Re-Entry Course 2017 - Present

    Role: Other

  • Student Admissions Committee 2016 - Present

    Role: Committee Member

  • Dental Hygiene Scholarship Committee 2015 - Present

    Role: Committee Chair

  • Dental Hygiene Liaison Committee 2014 - Present

    Role: Committee Member

  • Student Evaluation Committee 2014 - Present

    Role: Committee Member

College Service

  • CSRA Heart Walk 2016 - Present

    Role: Other

University Service

  • Testing and Disability Services Committee Member 2025 - Present

    Role: Committee Member

  • Transfer Student Taskforce 2023 - Present

    Role: Task Force Member

  • QEP Review Committee 2015 - 2016

    Role: Other

  • Curriculum Mapping Retreat 2016

    Role: Committee Member

Professional Service

  • Sigma Phi Alpha 2021 - 2024

    Role: Officer, Treasurer

  • Colgate Dental Educators' Network 2016 - 2017

    Role: Board of Advisors of a Company

Public Service

  • Give Kids a Smile 2017 - Present

    Role: Committee Member

  • CSRA Heart Walk 2016 - 2019

    Role: Committee Chair

  • National HIV DAY 2016

    Role: Guest Speaker

  • Relay for Life 2012 - 2013

  • Honduras Dental Mission Trip 2004