Meet Dr Fahad Zafar
“A passion for teeth and gum restorations — and improving patients' standard of living.”
Fahad graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 2011 from Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan. Following graduation, Fahad completed several maxillo-facial residencies in both Pakistan and the U.K.
His passion for teeth and gum restorations, and improving his patients' standard of living, inspired Fahad to further his expertise and knowledge. Fahad embarked on a three-year, full-time Master's programme in Periodontology and Implant Dentistry at the University of Turin, Italy in 2016. In 2019 Fahad was accredited as a European Board-certified periodontist by the European Federation of Periodontology.
He is currently practising in Dublin, Ireland, treating referred patients for periodontal disease, dental implants and aesthetic gum surgery.
BDS · MSc Periodontology · MSc Implant Dentistry · EFP Board-Certified
Teaching & Development
Beyond clinical practice, Fahad regularly lectures, presents case work and takes part in continuing education with international dental societies.
ITI Lahore Central Study Club · live surgical training · case presentations on periodontal surgical technique
Work Experience
- May 2025 – Present · 1 yr 3 mos
- Periodontist & Implant Dentistry
Clontarf Aesthetic Dentistry · Full-time · County Dublin, Ireland - Dec 2022 – Apr 2025 · 2 yrs 5 mos
- Periodontist & Implant Dentistry
Northern Cross Dental · Full-time · Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland - Mar 2021 – Nov 2022 · 1 yr 9 mos
- Periodontist
Drs. Demajo Dental & Implantology Clinics · Full-time · Malta - Jul 2019 – Mar 2021 · 1 yr 9 mos
- Visiting Lecturer
University of Malta · Dental School - Jan 2014 – Mar 2015 · 1 yr 3 mos
- Resident Doctor, OMFS
Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre · Lahore District, Punjab, Pakistan - May 2013 – Jul 2013 · 3 mos
- Clinical Attachee, OMFS
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust · Luton, England, United Kingdom - May 2012 – Dec 2012 · 8 mos
- Associate Dentist
Rehman & Rehman Dental Surgeons · Islamabad, Pakistan - Apr 2012 – Sep 2012 · 6 mos
- Associate Dentist
Aga Khan Health Service Pakistan
Education & Qualifications
- Oct 2024 – Present
- FPerio RCSEd
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh - 2016 – 2019
- Certificate of Completion of Speciality Training (CCST)
European Federation of Periodontology — Periodontology / Implant Dentistry Residency Programme - 2016 – 2019
- EFP-accredited Postgraduate Programme in Periodontology & Implant Dentistry
Università degli Studi di Torino - 2007 – 2011
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Dentistry
Riphah International University