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Kim Capehart is an Associate Dean and Associate Professor at the Dental College of Georgia, Augusta University, within the Department of General Dentistry. Her expertise spans periodontics, oral diagnosis, and minimal intervention dentistry, with a focus on obesity-related inflammation in dental contexts and facial paralysis diagnostics.
- Education: DBA (University of Phoenix, 2017), MBA (Regis University, 2005), DDS (West Virginia University, 2001), BS (Marshall University, 1997)
Her research trends include periodontal disease mechanisms, clinical diagnostics, and esthetic dental techniques. She has contributed to publications on sex differences in inflammation, facial paralysis diagnosis, and minimally invasive treatments.
- Scientific Awards: Omicron Kappa Upsilon Faculty Inductee (2024), Pierre Fauchard Academy Fellow (2024), Advocate Award (ASDA, 2020), DCG COVID-19 Award (2020), American College of Dentists Fellow (2020)
Kim serves as Committee Chair for the Advanced Education Committee and Curriculum Committee at DCG, and participates in university-wide initiatives like the AU Intranet Committee. She advises students through faculty roles and leads clinical teams, while also engaging in public service as a board member of The Korea Center of Greenville.
