Bill Bachand
Program Director
Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Dental College of Georgia
Department of Restorative Sciences
Other Duties
Interim Program Director, General Dentistry
- WBACHAND@augusta.edu
- (706) 723-4321
- GC 1357
Education
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MS, Strategic Studies, General
US Army War College, 2001
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BA, Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
University of Maryland Univers, 1984
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DDS, Dentistry
Marquette University Sch of De, 1979
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BA, Natural Sciences
St Johns University, 1975
Certifications
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Advanced Education Program in General Dentistry -2 Year Certificate
US Army, 1990
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General Practice Residency Certificate
US Army, 1980
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Instructor Certification (BLS)
American Red Cross, 2014
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certified
American Heart Association, 2024
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DEN
Georgia Board of Dentistry, 2013
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Dental License
Georgia Board of Dentistry, 2013
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Dental License
Georgia Board of Dentistry, 2013
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Dental License (Wisconsin)
State of Wisconsin, 1985
Awards & Honors
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Lifelong Learning and Service Award
Academy of General Dentistry, 2025
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Faculty Research and Scholarship Award
Omicron Kappa Upsilon, 2023
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Member
Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society, 2023
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Outstanding Faculty Memebr
Dental College of Georgia, 2022
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Fellow
Piere Fauchard Academy, 2022
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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AGDR 7024
AEGD - Patient Care
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AGDR 7023
AEGD Didactics
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RSDM 5511
Dental Materials
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RSTP 5502
Diagnosis & Treatment Planning
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IDSR 7003
Esthetic and Rest Proc I
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GPRR 7024
General Practice Clinic
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GPRR 7023
General Practice Didactic Crs
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AGDR 7034
AEGD Clinic
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AGDR 7033
AEGD Didactics
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IDSR 7004
Esth and Rest Proc in GD II
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GPRR 7034
General Practice Clinic
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GPRR 7033
General Practice Didactics
Teaching Interests
Educating recent graduates in comprehensive dentistry.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Maintaining the Balance Between Remineralization and Demineralization, 2024
Journal Article, Professional Journal
- Mandibular Block Anesthesia - 3 Techniques, 2023
Journal Article, Professional Journal
- Adhesive Class VI resin composite restorations of worn mandibular incisal edges: a two-year case report, 2023
Journal Article, Professional Journal
- Alternative Managment of Richmond Crowns, 2022
Journal Article, Professional Journal
- Remineralization/Demineralization - A Deleicate Balance, 2022
Journal Article, Professional Journal
Research Interests
Restorative dentistry
Special needs patients.
Medically complex patients.
Department Service
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Clinical Education and Process Advisory Committee
2019 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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Full Administrative Council
2018 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Emergency Preparedness Committee
2016 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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Search Committee for Chair of Restorative Dentistry
2019 - 2019
Role: Committee Chair
College Service
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Promotion and Tenure
2024 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Augusta University Dental Associates Board
2023 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Bylaws Committee (DCG Senate)
2021 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Dentists for Della
2019 - Present
Role: Faculty Advisor
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Freshman Class Advisor
2018 - Present
Role: Faculty Advisor
University Service
Professional Service
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American College of Dentists, Georgia Section
2021 - Present
Role: Chairperson
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Georgia Dental Association
2020 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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Foundation for Oral Health, Georgia Dental Association
2018 - Present
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Georgia Dental Association
2018 - Present
Role: Other
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Hinman Dental Society
2018 - Present
Role: Member
Public Service
