Kathleen Cantey

Assistant Professor

Kathleen Cantey

Assistant Professor

Academic Appointment(s)

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

Bio

After working as a Registered Dental Hygienist in private practice for 10 years, Ms. Cantey joined the Augusta University DH faculty in 2013. She obtained a BS in Dental Hygiene from the Medical College of Georgia and an M.Ed. in Adult Learning, Leadership, and Organization Development from the University of Georgia. Her current teaching roles include Clinical Education, Dental Hygiene Theory and Practice I & II, and the Dental Hygiene Re-entry Course.

  • (706) 721-2938
  • GC 4350

Education

  • MED, Learning Leadership and Organization DevelopmentUniversity of Georgia, 2023

  • BS, Dental Hygiene/HygienistMedical College of Georgia, 2003

Certifications

  • Local AnesthesiaAmerican Academy of Dental Hygiene, 2024

  • 2024

  • Mental Health First Aid USA Adult Certification2019

  • Registered Dental HygienistState of GA, 2003

  • DHLState of GA, 2003

  • American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers InstructorAmerican Heart Association, 2015

Awards & Honors

  • Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society InducteeUniversity of Georgia Phi Kappa Phi, 2024

  • Augusta University Individual Teaching Excellence Award Nominee2023

  • CAHS Inspirational Educator/Mentor Award Nominee2023

  • Sigma Phi Alpha Honor Society, Faculty Inductee2023

  • Alpha Eta Honor Society, Faculty Inductee2021

Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year

  • DHYG 3120

    Introduction to Clinic II
  • DHYG 3230

    Patient Care II
  • DHYG 3125

    Theory and Practice II
  • DHYG 3130

    Dental Radiology
  • DHYG 3100

    Intro to Clinic I
  • DHYG 3200

    Patient Care I
  • DHYG 3105

    Theory and Practice I

Teaching Interests

Introduction to Clinic I
Introduction to Clinic II
Patient Care I
Patient Care II
Applied Head and Neck Anatomy
Dental Hygiene Theory and Practice I
Dental Hygiene Theory and Practice II
Dental Hygiene Reentry Course
Basic Cardiac Life Support I

Scholarship

Selected Recent Publications

  • “Nonmedical Use of Prescription Stimulants in Dental Hygiene Programs: Guidelines for Prevention Strategies”, 2019
    Journal Article, Academic Journal

Department Service

  • Student American Dental Hygiene Association2021 - Present

    Role:Faculty Advisor
  • Student Evaluation Committee2018 - Present

    Role:Committee Chair
  • 2022 - 2022

  • 2022 - 2022

College Service

  • 2024 - Present

  • 2023 - Present

  • 2023 - Present

  • 2023 - Present

  • Executive Search Committee for UHP Department Chair2022 - Present

    Role:Committee Member

University Service

  • AU Athletic Committee2023 - Present

    Role:Committee Member
  • 2023 - Present

  • 2023 - Present

  • 2023 - Present

  • DCG Virtual Dental Helpline Board2020 - Present

    Role:Committee Member

Professional Service

  • 2023 - Present

  • ADHA Research Panel2021 - Present

    Role:Member
  • Alpha Eta Allied Health Honor Society2021 - Present

    Role:Member
  • Dimensions of Dental Hygiene Ambassador2021 - Present

    Role:Member
  • 2020 - Present

Public Service

  • 2023 - Present

    Role:Attendee, Meeting
  • 2021 - Present

    Role:Attendee, Meeting
  • Costa Layman and CHC Partnership-Farmworker COVID Vaccine Day Outreach Project: COVID Clinic2021 - Present

  • 2020 - Present

    Role:Attendee, Meeting
  • Costa Layman’s Women’s Clinic, Augusta University2017 - Present

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