Ahmed Zaher

Ahmed Zaher serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Restorative Sciences at Augusta University's Dental College of Georgia, a position held continuously since December 2023 following advancement from Assistant Professor (2015-2022). His academic journey includes prior faculty appointments at Alexandria University, Egypt (2006-2012) and teaching during residency at Louisiana State University.

Dr. Zaher's educational foundation features:

• Bachelor of Dental Medicine and Surgery (BDS), Alexandria University, Egypt (2004)
• Master of Science in Dentistry (MSDE), Alexandria University, Egypt (2009)
• Master of Science in Prosthodontics, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center (2015)
• Certificate in Prosthodontics, Louisiana State University School of Dentistry (2015)

His research program centers on Digital Dentistry and Implant Dentistry, driving innovation in full-arch rehabilitation, impression accuracy for edentulous patients, and cost-effective clinical solutions. Current projects emphasize practical methodologies that enhance precision in prosthodontic procedures while addressing real-world clinical constraints through material science and digital workflow integration.

Recent publications (2020-2021) reveal consistent focus on solving persistent challenges in prosthodontics, particularly techniques for anatomically complex cases and resource-efficient clinical tools. This body of work demonstrates systematic progression toward optimizing implant-supported prostheses, impression accuracy in compromised anatomies, and provisional restoration durability.

Professional recognition includes:

• Most Valuable Faculty Award, D3 Class at Dental College of Georgia (2022)
• Jon B. Suzuki Research Award, Omicron Kappa Upsilon (2018)
• Third Award, Junior Podium Contest, Arab Society of Oral Implantology (2009)
• Fellow of Royal College of Dentists of Canada (2016)
• Fellow of International Congress of Oral Implantologists (2017)
• Diplomate of American Board of Prosthodontics (2018)
• Fellow of American College of Prosthodontics (2018)

As Course Director for Pre-Clinical Complete Dentures and Clinical Complete Dentures, Dr. Zaher mentors dental students across the prosthodontics curriculum with emphasis on implant, removable, and fixed prosthodontics. His scholarly activities integrate clinical education with research through structured student participation in technique development and case documentation.

Within the Department of Restorative Sciences, Dr. Zaher collaborates with multidisciplinary teams on clinical protocol development and educational innovation, contributing expertise to the Dental College of Georgia's mission of advancing evidence-based restorative dentistry through translational research and comprehensive patient care.