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Veena Pannu serves as Assistant Professor at Augusta University with dual appointments: primary in the Department of Restorative Sciences (Dental College of Georgia) and secondary in Dental Hygiene programs (College of Allied Health Sciences). She functions as Oral and Maxillofacial Radiologist, CPR coordinator, DCG Infection Control and Safety Officer, and dental director for AU's dental hygiene program.
Her educational credentials include:
- BDS in Dentistry from Punjabi University (1995)
- Diploma in Dental Hygiene from Canadian Academy of DH (2006)
- MS in Health Services from Georgia Health Sciences University (2011)
- Certification in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology from University of Florida (2016)
Dr. Pannu's research focuses on advancing diagnostic imaging protocols and infection control standards in dental practice. Her work bridges clinical radiology with educational curriculum development, emphasizing patient safety and evidence-based hazard mitigation in oral healthcare settings.
Her distinguished service awards highlight exceptional committee contributions:
- DCG Student Affairs Committee MVP (2023)
- Augusta University Teaching Excellence Award (2020)
- DCG Admissions Committee MVP (2020)
- COVID Restart Taskforce Committee MVP (2020)
- CAHS Teaching Excellence Nominee (2012)
She maintains active service roles including Admissions Committee membership (2019-present), CEPAC participation, Clinical Chairs Committee involvement, and Employee Engagement Committee faculty advisement. Her leadership in infection control protocols directly impacts clinical safety standards across dental education programs.
