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Alan Furness serves as Associate Dean and Associate Professor in the Department of Restorative Sciences at the Dental College of Georgia, Augusta University, combining administrative leadership with clinical and educational responsibilities in dental academia.
His academic credentials include a DMD in Dentistry from the Medical University of South Carolina (1999) and a BS in Biology from Clemson University (1995), complemented by Advanced Education in General Dentistry through the United States Navy (2000) and active dental licenses in Georgia and South Carolina.
Dr. Furness specializes in Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontics with a strong emphasis on Dental Education innovation, particularly in digital assessment methodologies. His research pioneers the application of E4D Compare software for evaluating dental student performance in crown preparations and operative procedures, bridging clinical practice with educational technology to enhance preclinical training standards.
His publication portfolio reveals a consistent focus on digital dentistry integration in education, with recurring themes in 3D scanning applications for prosthodontics, reliability of digital assessment tools, and material science analysis of bulk-fill composites. These works demonstrate his commitment to advancing objective evaluation metrics in dental education through technological solutions.
His scholarly recognition includes the Health Sciences Education Scholarship Award (2015), OKU Nomination (2015), Outstanding Faculty Member award (2014), and the Georgia Excellence in Education Award (2013).
As an educator, Dr. Furness directs curriculum development for courses including Clinical Ethics, Fixed Prosthodontics, and Operative Dentistry across multiple instructional levels. His service includes担任 Oral Diagnosis Section Director in the Department of Oral Rehabilitation (2015-2016) and serving as a Faculty Advisor, demonstrating comprehensive engagement in academic governance and student mentorship.
