G. Michelle Boyce

PhD in Health Science; Georgia State University-Atlanta, GA (currently enrolled)
Graduate Certificate in Strength and Conditioning; Georgia Southern University—Statesboro, GA (2021)
Master of Public Health-Health Informatics concentration; Augusta University—Augusta, GA (2017)
Doctor of Health Science; Nova Southeastern University—Ft Lauderdale, FL (2013)
Master of Health Science; Nova Southeastern University—Ft Lauderdale, FL (2013)
Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene; Clayton State University—Morrow, GA (2010)
Associate of Applied Technology in Dental Hygiene; West Georgia Technical College—Douglasville, GA (1999)

Clinical Expertise

• Dental Hygiene Licensure in Georgia since 1999
• American Heart Association BLS Instructor since 2016
• Certificate in Dental Hygiene Local Anesthesia; University of Manitoba—Winnipeg, MB (2009)

Research Interests

Oral-Systemic Link; Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Selected Publications

• Catapano-Martinez, D, Boyce, M., Thomas, N. (2021). Cannabinoids as adjuncts in periodontal therapy. Decisions in Dentistry, 7(10), 12-15.
• Baumann, K., Boyce, M., Catapano-Martinez, D. (2018). Dental aerosols: The infection connection. Dimensions of Dental Hygiene, 16(10), 12-17.
• Catapano-Martinez, D, Boyce, M, Garland, M. (2018). The protective role of polyphenols in oral health. Decisions in Dentistry, 4(3), 50-53.

Selected Presentations

• Creating (Socially-Distanced) Community in a Multisite Institution
  SACSCOC-Annual Meeting (December 3 & 6, 2021-Virtual)
• Emerging Stronger-Innovations in Teaching and Learning in the Time of COVID
  SACSCOC-Annual Meeting (December 3 & 6, 2021-Virtual)
• Online Redesign-Focused on Creating Meaningful Experiences (Poster Presentation)
  Georgia Highlands College- Best Practices in Teaching Symposium (May 7, 2021-Cartersville, GA)
• Oral Health for Women of Childbearing Age and the Health of the Infant
  Augusta University-37th Annual Dental Hygiene Symposium (July 21, 2019-Savannah, GA)
• Closing the Gap- Calibration Exercises for Dental Hygiene Clinical Faculty
  Georgia Dental Hygiene Educators Association (January 25, 2019-Macon, GA)
• CDC Recommendations for Infection Control In The Dental Practice
  Georgia Oral Health Coalition (June 15, 2018-Atlanta, GA)

Memberships

American Dental Hygienists’ Association
-Member
-State Educators Network Representative for Georgia, 2013-2016
-House of Delegates Representative, 2008-2011

Georgia Dental Hygienists’ Association
-Member
-Treasurer, 2009-2011
-Vice-President, 2011-2014
-Annual Session Chair, 2014-present
-House of Delegates Representative, 2008
-Students Affairs Council, Chair 2008-2011
-Governmental Affairs Council, 2008-present
-Institute on Continuing Education, 2011-2016
-Association Policy and Bylaws Council, 2012-present
-Volunteer of the Year 2009

Georgia Oral Health Coalition
-Member
-Chair, 2016-2019
-Vice-Chair, 2014-2015
-Treasurer, 2019-Present

Georgia Dental Hygiene Educators Association
-Member
-Treasurer, 2020-present

American Dental Educators Association
-Member

Service

• Boys and Girls Club of Metro Atlanta, Board of Directors, Paulding County (2022-Present)
• Lewis College Scholarship Committee (2022-Present)
• Title IX Advisor (2022-Present)
• GSU 1010 Coordinator (2022-Present)
• Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), Site Visitor (2021-Present)