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Theophilus Annor is a Lecturer and assistant dental digital technician at Temple University's Kornberg School of Dentistry. He specializes in using CAD-CAM and 3D printing technologies to create precision dental restorations, including occlusal night guards, crowns, and diagnostic models. Concurrently, he practices as an artist, fusing traditional Ghanaian metallurgy with digital fabrication to design symbolic jewelry. His work bridges scientific innovation and cultural artistry.
Education:
- MFA in Metals, Jewelry, and CAD-CAM – Tyler School of Art and Architecture, Temple University (2024)
- Undergraduate Degree – Kwame Nkrumah University of Art and Technology, Ghana
Research Focus: Annor's interdisciplinary research intersects advanced manufacturing (CAD-CAM/3D printing) with cultural heritage preservation. In dentistry, he optimizes digital workflows for patient-specific dental materials. In art, he integrates Ghanaian motifs like Agyinduwura (loyalty), Gyenyame (devotion), and Sankofa (remembrance) into jewelry using hybrid traditional-digital techniques.
Awards:
- 2025 Science, Tech and Health Innovator Award, Temple University
Labs & Teams: During his MFA, he served as a 3D-print lab technician at Tyler School of Art and Architecture, supporting faculty/student projects. He also worked as a lab assistant in a Kornberg School of Dentistry clinical office, refining practical applications of digital dentistry.
