Dr. Keith Mays is a prosthodontist with 14 years of experience helping patients in Greenville, NC. He specializes in replacing missing teeth and restoring your smile, with a special focus on how your teeth work with your jaw and tongue during chewing and speaking. Dr. Mays earned advanced degrees from top dental schools, including a PhD in Biomedical Sciences, and is board-certified by the American College of Prosthodontists. He is passionate about education and mentors dental students while providing excellent patient care. Dr. Mays is accepting new patients and looks forward to helping you achieve a healthy, functional smile.

Specialties

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ProsthodonticsPrimary
Dental prostheses including crowns, bridges, and dentures

Education & Training

MS Prosthodontics, University of Iowa College of Dentistry
DDS, University of Michigan School of Dentistry
PhD Biomedical Sciences, University of Maryland Dental School
Certificate in Prosthodontics, University of Iowa College of Dentistry
General Practice Residency, University of Michigan Hospitals & Clinics
BS Biology, Morgan State University
Prosthodontics Residency, Veterans Administration Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa

Board Certifications

American College of Dentists (inducted 2020)
American College of Prosthodontists

Credential: DDS, MS, PHD

NPI registered: 05/03/2012

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Areas of Focus

ProsthodonticsOral motor functionCompensatory movements of tongue and jaw during speech, swallowing and masticationCommunity-based dental educationInterprofessional education and collaborative practiceOral health and overall health

Technology & Equipment

CAD/CAM as assessment tool in preclinical dental education

Professional Memberships

American Association of Dental Research
American College of Prosthodontists
American College of Dentists
American Dental Association
American Dental Education Association
International Association of Dental Research
Minnesota Dental Association
National Dental Association
North Carolina Dental Society

Awards & Recognition

Chair of the ADEA Board of Directors Citation, American Dental Education Association
Colgate Palmolive Faculty Recognition Award, National Dental Foundation
ADEA Leadership Institute Fellow, American Dental Education Association
Education Award, Old North State Dental Society
ADEA Section of the Year Award, Councilor Minority Affair Section, American Dental Education Association
First Place Oral Presentation, Dysphagia Research Society
SNDA Faculty Award, Leadership & Organizational Support, Student National Dental Association
Outstanding Young Men of America
Dr. James E. Birnie Award, SmithKline & French
Who's Who Among Students, American Universities/Colleges

Beyond the Office

Active mentor of students and student organizations

Faculty advisor for Student National Dental Association

Thesis committee member for master's student candidates in dental specialty training programs

Research mentor for students

ADEA faculty advisor for Academic Dental Career Fellowship Program

Member of Diversity and Inclusion Committee for American Association of Dental Research

Former Assistant Director of University of Maryland General Practice Residency Program

Former Division Director of Prosthodontics at East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine

Former Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at University of Minnesota School of Dentistry

Current Dean of School of Dentistry at University of Minnesota

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