Dr. Shankar Iyer

DDS, MDS
Dr. Shankar Iyer is an internationally recognized expert in Prosthodontics and Oral Implantology. His areas of interest include complex full-mouth rehabilitations, prosthodontic treatment planning, and implant-based restorative solutions. With a career spanning over three decades, he has mentored clinicians worldwide and played a pivotal role in spreading advanced implant education. His teaching style blends clinical insight with evidence-based protocols, making him a highly respected educator in the global dental community.

Accomplishments:
  1. Graduated with honors from New York University College of Dentistry
  2. Completed postgraduate specialization in Prosthodontics at NYU
  3. Served as Clinical Assistant Professor in Postgraduate Prosthodontics at NYU
  4. Currently holds dual appointments in Periodontics and Prosthodontics at Rutgers University Dental School, New Jersey
  5. Past President of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID)
  6. Director of the AAID Implant Maxicourse in Abu Dhabi and Bangalore
  7. Co-Director of Implant Maxicourses at:
  • Rutgers University, New Jersey
  • Nova Southeastern University, Florida
  • Roseman University, Utah
  • Newport Beach, California

8. Has delivered lectures in 37 countries
9. Presented at over 160 international symposia in Implant Dentistry and Prosthodontics

Publications / Fellowships / Journals
  1. Diplomate, American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry
  2. Fellow, American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID)
  3. Fellow, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow
  4. Fellow, Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontists
  5. Fellow, Academy of Dental Facial Esthetics
  6. Regular contributor and Scientific Chair at AAID Annual Meetings
  7. Widely published and cited speaker in global implantology journals and events