It’s with a wink and a smile that Dr. Eladio DeLeon likens his mission to that of a historical figure who shares his name. “What was Ponce de León seeking?” he asks rhetorically. “The fountain of youth! That’s what...
Through the Lens: DCG Winter 2018
White Coat Ceremony Second-year dental students were presented their white coats on Friday, Aug. 25. The students made the transition from their pre-clinical training to having the privilege of treating patients before...
Secret Lives: Jason Johnson
Day job: Student Secret life: Wildlife Removal Business Owner Dental students exchange war stories all the time, commiserating, for instance, about particularly tough exams, procedures or rotations. But few can top...
“When Can We Come Back?”
Haiti Mission Work Instills Lifelong Passion for Volunteerism It was in the evenings that the group turned contemplative. When Dr. Ken McMillan (’74), a retired dentist from Snellville, Georgia, organized his latest...
DCG News Briefs
DCG No. 16 in Global Rankings The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University is ranked among the top dental schools in the world, according to the latest survey by an international organization that rates...
Word of Mouth: Winter 2018
One thing that strikes me about the DCG community is the sense of altruism that imbues every stage of our careers. Indeed, for most of us, that altruism begins well before our careers are set in motion. For instance, it...