Theresa Gonzales
Associate Dean
Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Dental College of Georgia
Department of Oral Biology and Diagnostic Sciences
Administration
Bio
Dr. Theresa Gonzales is an award-winning educator and administrator. She is dual boarded in orofacial pain management and oral and maxillofacial pathology and she has received the Surgeon General's A designator for clinical excellence.
- (843) 718-4286
- 13040 Abercorn Street, Savannah, Georgia 31405
Education
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MSTS, Strategic Studies, GeneralUnited States Army War College, 2008
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MS, Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery (CeGeorge Washington University, 2006
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DDM, Dentistry (DDS, DMD)Medical University of South Ca, 1984
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BS, Biology/Biological Sciences, GCollege of Charleston, 1979
Certifications
Awards & Honors
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Outstanding Basic Science ProfessorASDA, 2024
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Distinguished Service AwardAmerican Dental Association, 2024
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Pierre Fauchard Gold Medal AwardPierre Fauchard Academy, 2022
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Pre-Medical Society’s Outstanding Service Award in MedicineCollege of Charleston, 2019
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Distinguished Alumnus AwardThe Medical University of South Carolina, 2017
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
Teaching Interests
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
Orofacial Pain Management
Physical Examination
Oropharyngeal Cancer
General and Systemic Pathology
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Facial Pain and Neuromuscular Diseases, 2009
Book, Scholarly-Revised
Research Interests
Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Pain Conditions
Oral Oncology
Oral and Pharyngeal Pathology
Epithelial Pathology
Healthcare Ethics and Healthcare Policy
Public Health and Epidemiology
