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Faculty
Faculty

Aliya Kassam, D.D.S.

Adjunct Assistant Professor

  • Restorative Dentistry
  • College of Dentistry

Education & Expertise

Education

Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.)

Dentistry
Howard University
2013

General Practice Residency

Chief Resident
Oklahoma University Childrens’ Physicians/Oklahoma City VA Medical Center
2014

Master of Science (M.S.)

Biology/Biotechnology
The University of Texas at San Antonio
2008

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Biology, Minors in Marketing & Management
The University of Texas at San Antonio
2005

Academics

Academics

Dental Anatomy

Dental Anatomy Laboratory

Dental Materials Laboratory

Fixed Prosthetics Laboratory

Accomplishments

Accomplishments

American Student Dental Association District 3 Meeting Keynote Speaker, 2025

Fellowship in the International College of Dentists (Top <1% of dentists), 2024-present

National Dental Association 40 Under 40 Award Recipient, 2023

District of Columbia Dental Society Special Recognition of a Member Award, 2022

Academy of Osseointegration Outstanding Student in Implant Dentistry Award, 2013

Association of Public Health Dentistry Award, 2013

Delta Dental Student Leadership Award, 2013

Ida Simon Memorial Award, 2013

Prosthodontics Honors Program Distinction Award, 2013

Department of Restorative Services Division of Community Dentistry Award, 2013

Special Recognition for Dedicated Service from Fortis College, 2012

Keynote Speaker at HU Dentstart Program, 2011

CIF Exam Dental Assistant- all six students passed, 2009-2011

Community Dentistry Award Recipient, 2011-2012