Maged Abdelaal

Dr. Maged Abdelaal is a Clinical Associate Professor and Division Director of Prosthodontics at East Carolina University (ECU) School of Dental Medicine. He also serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of North Carolina Adams School of Dentistry. His expertise spans biomaterials science (especially zirconia ceramics), complex oral rehabilitation, and digital dentistry innovations.

• Education: BDS from Cairo University (Egypt), dual MDS in Removable Prosthodontics and MSc in Prosthodontics from Cairo University and University of Iowa respectively
• Certifications: Certificate in Prosthodontics (University of Iowa), Certificate in Removable Prosthodontics (Cairo University)

Research focuses on advanced dental materials and implant-supported prosthetics. His clinical practice emphasizes evidence-based approaches to complex cases. He has received multiple teaching awards including D4 and D2 faculty recognitions at University of Iowa.

• Professional Memberships: Fellow of American College of Prosthodontists (ACP), Fellow of International Team of Implantologists (ITI), American Dental Education Association (ADEA)
• Leadership: Serves on academic committees at ECU and participated in ADEA Leadership Institute

Prior to ECU, he held faculty positions at Cairo University and University of Iowa, where he taught prosthodontics at both predoctoral and postdoctoral levels.