معرفی
Trina Hutto serves as an Assistant Professor in the Dental Hygiene Program at Augusta University's College of Allied Health Sciences. With a clinical background from The Medical College of Georgia and advanced education in Educational Leadership, she focuses on enhancing student learning through critical thinking and lifelong education strategies.
- DED, Educational Leadership and Administration (Northcentral University, 2020)
- MS, Higher Education Administration (Kaplan College, 2013)
- BS, Dental Hygiene (Medical College of Georgia, 2008)
- AAS, Humanities (Georgia Military College, 2006)
- AS, Dental Clinical Sciences (Georgia Military College, 2006)
- Certificate in Dental Assisting (Augusta Technical College, 1997)
Her research spans three key areas: diverse assessment techniques, the oral-systemic connection in periodontal patients, and educational gaps between high school and college readiness. She integrates these themes into her teaching and curriculum development.
- Sigma Phi Alpha Faculty Inductee (2020)
- CAHS Teaching Excellence Award (2020)
- Alpha Upsilon Phi Award (2008)
Hutto actively engages in service through the Dental Hygiene Liaison Committee (2015–present), Faculty Development Committees, and public health initiatives like Give Kids a Smile (2015–2019) and Mission of Mercy (2017). She has taught courses including Community Health Research Design, Dental Radiology, and Periodontology since 2014.
