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Rod Hooper
Dental Clinic Manager University Health Center
Work 55 Carlton Street Athens GA 30602 work Work Phone: 706-542-8700work Work Email: contact@uhs.uga.eduINTERNET

Biographical Info

Rod joined the Dental Clinic as Administrative Manager in April 2021. He became part of the University Health Center family in April 2016 as a staff member of Business Service, and served from March 2019 to March 2021 as an Administrative Associate for Finance and Support Services. Prior to serving at University Health Center, Rod worked as manager for his family’s business for 28 years.

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John Leffert, DMD
Lead Dentist University Health Center
Work 55 Carlton Street 55 Carlton Street GA Athens GA 30602 work Work Phone: 706-542-8700work Work Email: contact@uhs.uga.eduINTERNET

Biographical Info

Dr. John Leffert, Lead Dentist for the University Health Center’s Dental Clinic, has been on staff since 1999. He holds a BBA from UGA in marketing and a DMD from Medical College of Georgia. His areas of interest are endodontics and restorative dentistry.

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Josh Zaleski, DMD
Dentist University Health Center
Work 55 Carlton Street 55 Carlton Street GA Athens GA 30602 work Work Phone: 706-542-8700work Work Email: contact@uhs.uga.eduINTERNET

Biographical Info

Dr. Josh Zaleski joined the health center staff in 2011. He earned a BS in biology from the University of Georgia and DMD from Medical College of Georgia. He is a member of the American Dental Association and the Georgia Dental Association. Before coming to UGA he owned and operated a private practice outside of Atlanta. His special areas of interest are cosmetic dentistry, endodontics, and crowns and bridges.

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Emily Shumate, RDH
Dental Hygienist University Health Center
Work 55 Carlton Street 55 Carlton Street GA Athens GA 30602 work Work Phone: 706-542-8700work Work Email: contact@uhs.uga.eduINTERNET

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Emily Shumate joined the staff as a dental hygienist in 1998. She has an AA degree in dental hygiene from Meridian Community College in Meridian, Mississippi. Before coming to UHC, she worked for dentists in private practice in Meridian, Mississippi and in Watkinsville, Georgia. Ms. Shumate is a people person who makes every effort to ensure her patients are comfortable while having their teeth cleaned. Safe Space Ally

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Niki Stephenson, RDH
Dental Hygienist University Health Center
Work 55 Carlton Street 55 Carlton Street GA Athens GA 30602 work Work Phone: 706-542-8700work Work Email: contact@uhs.uga.eduINTERNET

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Niki Stephenson joined the UHC staff as a dental hygienist in 2011. She earned an Associate of Applied Science degree from Athens Technical College and is a Registered Dental Hygienist. Previously she worked in private practice in Athens. Ms. Stephenson enjoys making patients feel comfortable, educating patients about their oral health, and encouraging patients to make healthy choices for their oral and overall health.

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