Bruce Riggs
Associate Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Dental College of Georgia
Department of Pediatric Dentistry
Bio
Dr. Riggs received his DMD from the University of Kentucky and a pediatric dentistry residency at the University of Florida/Shands Hospital. Dr. Riggs is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Riggs had a private practice in Pediatric Dentistry in Marietta, Georgia for 28 years.
Education
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MPH, Public Health, GeneralAugusta University, 2017
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DMD, DentistryUniversity of Kentucky, 1984
Certifications
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Den, Arkansas2012
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Den, Arkansas Specialty License in Pediatric Dentistry2012
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Den, Tennessee2012
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Den, Tennessee Specialty License in Pediatric Dentistry2012
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Den, Florida1986
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Certification in Pediatric DentistryUniversity of Florida/Shands Hospital, 1986
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Den, Kentucky1985
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ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) ProgramAmerican Heart Association, 2024
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Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) ProgramAmerican Heart Association, 2024
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DENGeorgia Board of Dentistry, 1986
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BLS (Basic Life Support/ CPR and AED) ProgramAmerican Heart Association, 2024
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EICSPGeorgia Board of Dentistry, 2014
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Board Certification in Pediatric DentistryAmerican Board of Pediatric Dentistry, 2010
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College of DiplomatesAmerican Board of Pediatric Dentistry, 2010
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Moderate Sedation LicensureGeorgia Board of Dentistry, 2014
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DEN, GeorgiaGA Dept. of Community Hlth, 1986
Awards & Honors
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Life MemberAmerican Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, 2024
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Certificate of AppreciationStudent Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentsistry, 2023
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Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) Honorary Dental FraternityDental College of Georgia, 2022
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Teaching Excellence AwardDental College of Georgia, Augusta University, 2021
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MVP AwardDCG SARC Committee, 2020
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
Teaching Interests
basic pediatric dentistry techniques for the pre-doctoral student, growth and development, behavior management and practice management for the post-graduate pediatric residents, curriculum and design development, special care dentistry
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- A cross-sectional survey of survey of Nutritional counseling practices and attitudes towards dairy among pediatric dentists, 2024
Journal Article, Professional Journal
- Impact of School Tobacco-Free Policy and Tobacco Risk Education on Youth Cigarette and E-Cigarette Use, 2020
Journal Article, Professional Journal
- Immediate Vacuum Formed Overdenture for a Pediatric Patient with Ectodermal Dysplasia., 2019
Journal Article, Professional Journal
- Immediate Vacuum Formed Overdenture for a Pediatric Patient with Ectodermal Dysplasia, 2018
Journal Article, Professional Journal
- Use of a Teledentistry Partnership Program to Reach a Rural Pediatric Population, 2017
Journal Article, Professional Journal
Research Interests
oral epidemiology, general anesthesia for the pediatric dental patient, dental education, pediatric dental pedagogy
Department Service
College Service
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Curriculum Committee - Subcommittee Task Force for Curriculum Policy Revision2022 - Present
Role:Committee Member
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Committee on Insturments and Clinical Contiunity2021 - Present
Role:Committee Member
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DCG COVID Task Force for Reopening Subcommittee for PPE2020 - Present
Role:Committee Member
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DCG COVID Task Force for Reopening Subcommittee of Engineering2020 - Present
Role:Committee Member
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DCG COVID Task Force for Reopening2020 - Present
Role:Committee Member
University Service
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DCG Promotion & Tenure2024 - Present
Role:Committee Member
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CHOG OR Committee2018 - Present
Role:Committee Member
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University Budget Advisory, IT and University Res:2017 - Present
Role:Committee Member
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Augusta University Library Committee2015 - Present
Role:Committee Member
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Admissions Committee, Graduate School2023 - 2024
Role:Committee Member
Professional Service
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The Cleft Palate - Craniofacial Journal2020 - Present
Role:Reviewer, Journal Article
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Student Admissions and Recruitment Committee2014 - Present
Role:Committee Member
Public Service
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Ryan White Clinic (RWC)- HIV Dedicated Clinic2024 - 2025
Role:Other
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Give Kids A Smile Day (GKAS)2023 - 2022
Role:Program Coordinator
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Augusta University Health Fair2022 - 2022
Role:Other
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AAPD Public Policy Advocacy Meeting2019 - 2019
Role:Other
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Infant/Oral Health Program for Elementary Schools2015
Role:Guest Speaker