Kathleen Cantey

Assistant Professor

Kathleen Cantey

Assistant Professor

Academic Appointment(s)

College of Allied Health Sciences
Department of Undergraduate Health Professions: Dental Hygiene

Bio

After working as a Registered Dental Hygienist in private practice for 10 years, Ms. Cantey joined the Augusta University DH faculty in 2013. She obtained a BS in Dental Hygiene from the Medical College of Georgia and an M.Ed. in Adult Learning, Leadership, and Organization Development from the University of Georgia. Her current teaching roles include Clinical Education, Head and Neck Anatomy, Dental Hygiene Theory and Practice I & II, and the Dental Hygiene Re-entry Course.

  • (706) 721-2938
  • GC 4350

Education

  • MED, Learning Leadership and Organization Development University of Georgia, 2023

  • BS, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Medical College of Georgia, 2003

Certifications

  • Mental Health First Aid USA Adult Certification 2019

  • Registered Dental Hygienist State of GA, 2003

  • DHL State of GA, 2003

  • American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers Instructor American Heart Association, 2015

Awards & Honors

  • Augusta University Individual Teaching Excellence Award Nominee 2023

  • CAHS Inspirational Educator/Mentor Award Nominee 2023

  • Sigma Phi Alpha Honor Society, Faculty Inductee 2023

  • Alpha Eta Honor Society, Faculty Inductee 2021

  • 2021

Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year

  • DHYG 3130

    Dental Radiology
  • DHYG 3100

    Intro to Clinic I
  • DHYG 3200

    Patient Care I
  • DHYG 3105

    Theory and Practice I
  • DHYG 3125

    Theory and Practice II

Teaching Interests

Introduction to Clinic I
Introduction to Clinic II
Patient Care I
Patient Care II
Applied Head and Neck Anatomy
Dental Hygiene Theory and Practice I
Dental Hygiene Theory and Practice II
Dental Hygiene Reentry Course
Basic Cardiac Life Support I

Scholarship

Selected Recent Publications

  • “Nonmedical Use of Prescription Stimulants in Dental Hygiene Programs: Guidelines for Prevention Strategies”, 2019
    Journal Article, Academic Journal

Department Service

  • Student American Dental Hygiene Association 2021 - Present

    Role: Faculty Advisor
  • Student Evaluation Committee 2018 - Present

    Role: Committee Chair
  • 2022 - 2022

  • 2022 - 2022

College Service

  • 2024 - Present

  • 2023 - Present

  • 2023 - Present

  • 2023 - Present

  • Executive Search Committee for UHP Department Chair 2022 - Present

    Role: Committee Member

University Service

  • AU Athletic Committee 2023 - Present

    Role: Committee Member
  • 2023 - Present

  • 2023 - Present

  • 2023 - Present

  • DCG Virtual Dental Helpline Board 2020 - Present

    Role: Committee Member

Professional Service

  • 2023 - Present

  • ADHA Research Panel 2021 - Present

    Role: Member
  • Alpha Eta Allied Health Honor Society 2021 - Present

    Role: Member
  • Dimensions of Dental Hygiene Ambassador 2021 - Present

    Role: Member
  • 2020 - Present

Public Service

  • 2023 - Present

    Role: Attendee, Meeting
  • 2021 - Present

    Role: Attendee, Meeting
  • Costa Layman and CHC Partnership-Farmworker COVID Vaccine Day Outreach Project: COVID Clinic 2021 - Present

  • 2020 - Present

    Role: Attendee, Meeting
  • Costa Layman’s Women’s Clinic, Augusta University 2017 - Present