Dr Camesia Matthews

Dr. Camesia Matthews received her Bachelor of Science degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Summa Cum Laude from George Washington University in Washington, DC. She then continued on to receive her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Howard University College of Dentistry, where because of high academic achievement, she was inducted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society. In addition, Dr. Matthews received the Community Service Award and Organization of Teachers Oral Diagnosis Award upon graduating. While matriculating through dental school, Dr. Matthews expanded her skills and experience by leading and volunteering in more than 12 dental/medical outreach events over the course of her academic training, including a summer dental mission trip to rural Jamaica. Dr. Matthews also participated in several research projects and was selected as a student representative to advocate in Congress on behalf of underserved populations which included training in health policy education and legislative advocacy (one of her highlights in dental school). Next, she then completed her Postgraduate General Practice Residency at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Washington, DC.