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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, GeneralClemson University, 2014

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

  • BSDH, Dental Hygiene/HygienistMedical College of Georgia Sch, 2003

Certifications

  • Local Anesthesia2024

  • Online Teaching CertificateInstructional Innovation Augusta University, 2020

  • CPR InstructorAmerican Heart Association, 2015

  • BLS-CPRAmerican Heart Association, 2001

  • Dental HygieneState of Georgia, 2003

  • Middle Grades Educator2010

  • DHState of Georgia, 2003

Awards & Honors

  • Alpha Eta Honor SocietyAugusta University, 2024

  • Program/Department Teaching Excellence AwardAugusta University, 2019

  • Summa Cum LaudeClemson University, 2014

  • Magna Cum LaudeBrenau University, 2010

  • Cum LaudeMedical 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 Course2017 - Present

    Role:Other

  • Student Admissions Committee2016 - Present

    Role:Committee Member

  • Dental Hygiene Scholarship Committee2015 - Present

    Role:Committee Chair

  • Dental Hygiene Liaison Committee2014 - Present

    Role:Committee Member

  • Student Evaluation Committee2014 - Present

    Role:Committee Member

College Service

  • CSRA Heart Walk2016 - Present

    Role:Other

University Service

  • Testing and Disability Services Committee Member2025 - Present

    Role:Committee Member

  • Transfer Student Taskforce2023 - Present

    Role:Task Force Member

  • QEP Review Committee2015 - 2016

    Role:Other

  • Curriculum Mapping Retreat2016

    Role:Committee Member

Professional Service

  • Sigma Phi Alpha2021 - 2024

    Role:Officer, Treasurer

  • Colgate Dental Educators' Network2016 - 2017

    Role:Board of Advisors of a Company

Public Service

  • Give Kids a Smile2017 - Present

    Role:Committee Member

  • CSRA Heart Walk2016 - 2019

    Role:Committee Chair

  • National HIV DAY2016

    Role:Guest Speaker

  • Relay for Life2012 - 2013

  • Honduras Dental Mission Trip2004

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