Ahmed El-Awady

Ahmed El-Awady is an Associate Professor at Augusta University's Dental College of Georgia, affiliated with the Department of Periodontics and Department of Oral Biology and Diagnostic Sciences. He holds leadership roles as Acting Program Director and Director of Pre-Doctoral Periodontics Program.

• Ph.D., Oral Biology and Maxillofacial Pathology (2014)
• Ph.D., Oral Medicine and Periodontology (2013)
• MS, Oral Medicine and Periodontology (2005)
• BDS, Bachelor of Dental Surgery (1998)

His research focuses on periodontal immunology, including dendritic cell interactions in periodontitis, biofilm dynamics, and systemic disease connections like diabetes. Recent work explores zolzoledronate effects on osteonecrosis and polymicrobial biofilm impacts on immune senescence.

He has received prestigious awards such as the Faculty Professional Award (2024) and American Academy of Periodontology Teaching Fellowships (2021).

• Faculty Senate Committee Chair (2023-Present)
• Director of Pre-Doctoral Periodontics Program (2020-Present)
• DCG Interdisciplinary Research Grant Committee Member (2023-Present)