Education
- Bachelor’s in Dental Surgery, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, India (2001)
- Certificate in Dental Hygiene, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2009)
- Master of Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2014)
- Certificate in Operative Dentistry, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2014)
Areas of Expertise
- Operative Dentistry
- Dental Education
- Faculty Calibration
- Dental Materials
Overview
Dr. Sumi Ahmed is an Associate Professor at the UNC Adams School of Dentistry, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. She received her Bachelor’s in Dental Surgery degree from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, India and a Master of Science degree from University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Dr. Ahmed also holds certificates in Operative Dentistry and Dental Hygiene from UNC. She currently serves as the Assistant Dean for Student Life at UNC Adams School of Dentistry and works closely with the Dean’s office to improve student wellness, academic success and student support systems at the school. Among other former roles, she has been a Group Practice Director (UNC, Department of Operative Dentistry), Director of Pre-Clinical Operative Dentistry Curriculum (UNC, Department of Operative Dentistry), and Director of Student Life and Academic Success (Department of Academic Affairs, UNC-CH). Her research focuses on dental education, faculty calibration and dental materials. She also serves in the school’s intramural faculty practice devoted to Operative Dentistry and Fixed Prosthodontics. Her bibliography includes several journal articles, research abstracts and chapters in one of the world’s leading textbook in Operative Dentistry: Sturdevant’s Art and Science of Operative Dentistry. She is a fellow of Pierre Fauchard Academy (PFA). She serves as a journal reviewer for Journal of Dental Education, Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry and Journal of Dental Hygiene. She is a member of several dental organizations, including the Academy of Operative Dentistry (AOD), American Dental Education Association (ADEA), and International Association of Dental Research (IADR).
Publications
Books & Chapters
- Boushell LW, Wilder AD Jr, Ahmed, SN. Clinical Technique for Amalgam Restorations. In: André V. Ritter, Ricardo Walter, Lee W. Boushell, eds. Sturdevant’s Art and Science of Operative Dentistry, 7th ed. St Louis: Elsevier; 2018:306-414.
- André V. Ritter, Ricardo Walter, Lee W. Boushell, Ahmed, SN. Clinical Technique for Direct Composite Resin and Glass Ionomer Restorations. In: André V. Ritter, Ricardo Walter, Lee W. Boushell, eds. Sturdevant’s Art and Science of Operative Dentistry, 7th ed. St Louis: Elsevier; 2018:219-263.
- Sumitha Nazar Ahmed, Lee W. Boushell, Ricardo Walter. Chapter 5: Tooth Preparation: Concepts, Instrumentation, and Stages. In: André V. Ritter, Ricardo Walter, Lee W. Boushell, eds. Sturdevant’s Art and Science of Operative Dentistry, 8th ed. St Louis: Elsevier
- Lee W. Boushell, Sumitha Nazar Ahmed, Aldridge D. Wilder, Jr. Chapter 11: Clinical Technique for Amalgam Restorations. In: André V. Ritter, Ricardo Walter, Lee W. Boushell, eds. Sturdevant’s Art and Science of Operative Dentistry, 8th ed. St Louis: Elsevier
- André V. Ritter, Ricardo Walter, Lee W. Boushell, Sumitha Nazar Ahmed. Chapter 9: Clinical Technique for Direct Composite Resin and Glass Ionomer Restorations. In: André V. Ritter, Ricardo Walter, Lee W. Boushell, eds. Sturdevant’s Art and Science of Operative Dentistry, 8th ed. St Louis: Elsevier
Refereed papers/journal articles
Ahmed SN, Donovan TE. Evaluation of Contemporary Ceramic Materials. J Esthet Restor Dent. 2015 Mar-Apr; 27(2): 59–62Add your hidden blocks here
A. M. Faust, Ahmed SN, L.B. Johnston, J.B. Harmon. Teaching methodologies for improving dental students’ implementation of ergonomic operator and patient positioning. J Dent Ed. 2021 Mar:85 (3):370-378
Nguyen Ngoc C, Ghuman T, Ahmed SN, Donovan TE. The erosive potential of additive artificial flavoring in bottled water. Gen Dent. 2018 Sep-Oct;66(5):46-51.
Sulaiman TA, Abdulmajeed AA, Altitinchi A, Ahmed SN, Donovan TE. Different dispensing/mixing methods of resin-modified glass ionomer cements’ effect on mechanical properties. J Oper Dent. 2018 Jul-Aug;43(4):E158-E165
Sulaiman TA, Abdulmajeed AA, Altitinchi A, Ahmed SN, Donovan TE. Mechanical properties of resin-based cements with different dispensing and mixing methods.
J Prosthet Dent. 2018 Jun;119(6):1007-1013.
Sulaiman TA, Abdulmajeed AA, Altitinchi A, Ahmed SN, Donovan TE. Physical properties, film thickness and bond strengths of resin-modified glass ionomer cements according to their delivery method. J Prosth. 2018 Mar;28(1): 85-90
Ólafsson VG, Ritter AV, Swift EJ, Boushell LW, Ko CC, Jackson GR, Ahmed SN, Donovan TE. Effect of Composite Type and Placement Technique on Cuspal Strain. J Esthet Restor Dent. 2018 Jan;30(1):30-38.
Ahmed SN, Donovan TE, Ghuman T. Survey of dentists to determine contemporary use of endodontic posts. J Prosthet Dent. 2017 May; 117(5):642-645.
Ahmed SN, Bayne SC. Strategies for Management of Non-carious Cervical Lesions. J of Multidisciplinary Care. 2017 April; 3(4):24-28.
Ahmed SN, Bayne SC. The Mysteries of Non-carious Cervical Lesions. Dimensions of Dental Hygiene. 2017 March;15(3):18, 21-23
Ahmed SN, Sturdevant J, Kowlowitz V, Wilder R, Boushell LW; Development And Assessment Of Discrimination Exercises For Faculty Calibration In Preclinical Operative Dentistry. J Dent Ed. 2016 Aug; 80(8): 994-1003
Ahmed SN, Donovan, TE, Rau, CT. Accurate Elastomeric Impressions: The Importance of Effective Soft Tissue Management. J Esthet Restor Dent. 2016 Jan-Feb; 28(1): 5-7
Ahmed SN, Donovan TE. Survey of dentists on gingival displacement procedures used in their practice. J Prosthet Dent. 2015 July; 114(1): 81–85
Ahmed SN, Donovan TE. Dental Erosion: The Unrecognized Epidemic. J Esthet Restor Dent. 2015 May-Jun; 27(3): 119-121