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J. Harold Harrison, M.D. Education Commons groundbreaking slated Nov. 28

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Georgia Health Sciences University will break ground for the J. Harold Harrison, M.D. Education Commons building at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28 on the site adjacent to the College of Dental Medicine. Speakers will include University System of Georgia Chancellor Hank M. Huckaby and Augusta Mayor Deke Copenhaver. Continue reading

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College of Dental Medicine building earns silver LEED certification

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The College of Dental Medicine’s new building has earned Silver LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification, becoming the first building on Georgia Health Sciences University’s campus to become LEED-certified. Continue reading

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GHSU dental students team up with Colgate to promote oral health

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AUGUSTA, Ga. – Georgia Health Sciences University dental students will only need to drive 152 miles to touch the lives of millions. Hispanic Student Dental Association (HSDA) students will partner with volunteer dental professionals to screen youth, ages 3-12, in … Continue reading

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GHSU volunteers provide dental screenings at flea market

AUGUSTA, Ga. – Georgia Health Sciences University dental students are trying to get to the root of the problem of local residents with oral health questions. GHSU dental students will provide free dental screenings at Barnyard Flea Market in Augusta … Continue reading

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GHSU dental students volunteer for Special Olympics

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AUGUSTA, Ga. – Georgia Health Sciences University dental students volunteered to give special smiles to some special athletes. College of Dental Medicine students partnered with Georgia Dental Association dentists and hygienists and hygiene students from GHSU, Middle Georgia Technical College … Continue reading

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Family Day activities planned for Sept. 8

White Coat Ceremony

Family and friends of Georgia Health Sciences University students can get a glimpse of student life on Family Day Saturday, Sept. 8.
The day will begin with a reception for the Colleges of Allied Health Sciences, Dental Medicine, Graduate Studies and Nursing at 9 a.m. in the Student Center. A reception for the Medical College of Georgia will begin at 11 a.m., also in the Student Center.
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Hill named Chair of Pediatric Dentistry

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Augusta, Ga. – Dr. Jennifer Hill joins Georgia Health Sciences University as the Chair of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry. She succeeds Dr. Tara Schafer, who served as Interim Chair of the department since 2008. Hill joins GHSU from the … Continue reading

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Tay named Chair of GHSU Endodontics Department

Dr. Franklin Tay

Augusta, Ga. – Dr. Franklin Tay has been named Chair of the Georgia Health Sciences University Department of Endodontics. Tay succeeds Dr. Norman Weller, who is retiring after chairing the department since 2003. Tay has worked as a Professor in … Continue reading

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Study seeks to halt progression of diabetic nephropathy

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AUGUSTA, Ga. – Researchers at Georgia Health Sciences University are studying whether inhibiting an enzyme that reduces levels of a protective metabolite could halt the progression of diabetic nephropathy, or kidney disease resulting from diabetes. Continue reading

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Bone-creating protein could improve dental implant success

Dr. Ulf Wikesjö

AUGUSTA, Ga. – Using a bone-creating protein to augment the maxillary sinus could improve dental implant success, according to Georgia Health Sciences University researchers. Continue reading

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