Tarek Elshazly | Orthodontics | Best Researcher Award
Dr. Tarek Elshazly, University Hospital Bonn, Germany.
Tarek Elshazlyย
ย is an Egyptian dental expert specializing in orthodontics and biomaterials. He earned his Ph.D. from Bonn University, Germany, where his research focused on the biomechanical analysis of orthodontic aligners made from smart polymers. Tarek has held various positions as a dentist and research associate in Germany, Egypt, and Dubaiย
. His expertise lies in developing innovative dental solutions, with a passion for merging clinical practice and scientific research. He is fluent in Arabic, English, and Germanย
, with strong contributions to orthodontics, including awards for his research in clear aligners.



Publication profile
Education and Experience
ย March 2024: German Dental License (Approbation)
ย Jan 2020 – Feb 2023: M.D./Ph.D. in Dentistry – Bonn University
ย Jul 2017 – Mar 2021: German Doctoral degree (Dr. med. dent.) – Bonn University
ย Oct 2012 – Jul 2019: Master of Biomaterials (M.D.Sc.) – Ain-Shams University
ย Sep 2005 – Jun 2010: Bachelor of Dentistry (B.D.S.) – Ain-shams University
ย Sept 2024 – Present: Dentist – Dein Dental, Goch (Germany)
ย Jul 2017 – Present: Research Associate – Oral Technology Department, Bonn University
ย March 2024 – Present: Visiting Research Associate – MBRU, Dubai
Suitability For The Award
Professional Development (
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Awards and Honors (
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ย Travel Awardย โ Bonn International Graduate School, Germany
ย Best Poster Awardย โ European Aligner Society (EAS 2023), Turin, Italy
ย Peer Reviewerย โ Journal of Orofacial Orthopedics, The Korean Journal of Orthodontics
ย Research Fundingย โ MBRU-AlMahmeed Collaborative Research Award (โฌ75,000)
ย Research Fundingย โ Straumann Collaboration (โฌ90,000 annually)
Publications
- Effect of the Height of a 3D-Printed Model on the Force Transmission and Thickness of Thermoformed Orthodontic Aligners (2024) โ
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- Effect of material composition and thickness of orthodontic aligners on the transmission and distribution of forces: an in vitro study (2024) โ
1 citation
- Numerical biomechanical finite element analysis of different trimming line designs of orthodontic aligners: An in silico study (2024) โ
1 citation
- Physiochemical and mechanical characterization of orthodontic 3D printed aligner material made of shape memory polymers (4D aligner material) (2024) โ
6 citations
- Effect of thermomechanical ageing on force transmission by orthodontic aligners made of different thermoformed materials: An experimental study (2024) โ
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- Force system of 3D-printed orthodontic aligners made of shape memory polymers: an in vitro study (2024) โ
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- Effect of thermomechanical aging on force system of orthodontic aligners made of different thermoformed materials: An in vitro study (2024) โ
1 citation
- Effect of attachment configuration and trim line design on the force system of orthodontic aligners: A finite element study on the upper central incisor (2024) โ
3 citations