Academic Authority: Science, Research & Education
The Face Dental Group is a clinical practice grounded in academic medicine. Our lead clinician, Prof. Dr. Wael Att, is one of the most published prosthodontists in the world — with more than 150 peer-reviewed scientific articles, chapter contributions to core prosthodontic textbooks, and active research in digital dentistry, implant biomaterials, and full-arch reconstruction protocols.
This section of our website documents the academic work that informs the clinical standard of care at our Boston practice. Very few implant dentists anywhere in the country have this depth of scientific output, and for patients evaluating implant dentists, the depth of an operator’s published work is among the clearest signals of long-term competence.
Sections
- Scientific Publications — 150+ peer-reviewed articles in leading prosthodontic and implant journals.
- International Lectures — Invited keynote and continuing-education lectures in more than 40 countries.
- Digital Dentistry Research — Ongoing research in digital implant planning, CBCT-driven workflows, and CAD/CAM prosthetics.
- The STAR Concept™ Protocol — Our in-house next-generation protocol for immediate full-arch implant reconstruction.
Appointments and Academic Roles
- Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Freiburg (Germany)
- Former Professor & Chair, Department of Prosthodontics, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
- Head of the United States Education Delegate, International Team for Implantology (ITI)
- United States Ambassador, European Association for Osseointegration (EAO)
- Board-Certified Prosthodontist, German Society of Prosthodontics
Why Academic Authority Matters for Implant Patients
The average general dentist places fewer than twenty implants per year. At the other end of the spectrum, a clinician who is actively researching, teaching, and publishing on implant dentistry encounters every category of case, complication, and emerging technology — often years before it reaches the general profession. When an implant case is complex — full-arch, compromised bone, failing prior implants, aesthetic challenges in the anterior zone — the difference between a routine operator and an academically active specialist is often the difference between a result that lasts five years and one that lasts a lifetime.
Learn more about our clinical services on the Dental Implants, Full Mouth Reconstruction, and STAR Concept™ pages, or request a consultation.
Clinical Topics Informed by This Work
- How to Choose an Implant Dentist in Boston
- Prosthodontist vs. Periodontist vs. Oral Surgeon
- Digital Smile Design Explained
- CBCT Scans for Dental Implants
- Guided vs. Freehand Implant Surgery
- Zirconia vs. Titanium Implants