Roy Rockman

Roy Rockman serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at Augusta University's Dental College of Georgia, specializing in clinical pediatric dental care and education since his appointment.

His academic credentials include:

• DDS in Dentistry, State University of New York (1970)
• BA in History, General, State University of New York (1966)
• Certification in Pediatric Dentistry, Brookdale Hospital Medical Center (1974)
• DEN License, Georgia Board of Dentistry (2002)
• Moderate Conscious Sedation Certification, Georgia Board of Dentistry (2004)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), American Heart Association (2015)

Dr. Rockman's research centers on improving clinical outcomes for pediatric patients through innovations in primary tooth restoration, anesthesia reversal techniques, and evidence-based behavior management strategies. His work addresses critical challenges in treating children with special healthcare needs and developmental considerations.

Publication trends reveal consistent focus on biomimetic approaches to primary dentin restoration, pharmacological interventions for anesthesia management, and demographic analysis of clinical practices. His studies bridge laboratory research with direct clinical applications in pediatric settings.

Dr. Rockman actively mentors dental students through extensive clinical rotations and research supervision across 25+ courses including Pediatric Dentistry Clinics, Craniofacial Board preparation, and Hospital Dentistry rotations. University service includes continuous membership on the Admissions Committee (2002-2005, 2015-present) and Student Academic Review Council (2002-present), alongside professional contributions to the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry Examining Committee (2006-present).