Marquette University School of Dentistry’s Dr. Zaid Badr Honored With Participating Faculty Research Award
Zaid Badr, D.D.S., M.S., Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of the Technological Innovation Center in the Marquette University School of Dentistry (Marquette SOD), works to advance digital dentistry by leveraging artificial intelligence and exploring innovative technologies. His research in the field of digital and restorative dentistry focuses on CAD/CAM materials, addressing critical gaps in understanding their clinical performance and applications while contributing to the development of evidence-based best practices for their use in clinical settings.
Dr. Badr is also part of a research team working on democratizing computer vision applications in dental radiology by using auto-machine learning. This initiative makes advanced technology accessible to educators and clinicians, which has the potential to revolutionize diagnostic methods while enhancing dental education.
His contributions have been recognized through peer-reviewed publications, presentations at national and international conferences, and leadership roles as a session chair and reviewer for prestigious journals.
As director of the Technological Innovation Center, Dr. Badr has bridged research and practice by introducing innovative workflows and technologies to faculty, students and clinicians. Additionally, he has supervised research projects for predoctoral and graduate students, fostering an inclusive and supportive research environment.
“I am deeply humbled and honored to have received the Participating Faculty Research Achievement Award at the recent Distinguished Scholars reception,” Dr. Badr said. “Early in my dental career, while I was intrigued by research, I never imagined that one day I would receive such recognition.”
“I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to my students, colleagues, and mentors for their invaluable support. I’m also incredibly grateful for the remarkable research teams at Marquette University School of Dentistry and UNC Adams School of Dentistry, whose collaborative spirit continues to inspire me every day. I am especially grateful to Dr. Hamdan, whose exceptional expertise in AI profoundly guided and shaped my research journey, and Dr. Hodgson, whose thoughtful nomination made this recognition possible. Your mentorship and support have been invaluable.”
Dr. Badr received the honor at the Distinguished Scholars reception on March 27.
Courtesy of Marquette University School of Dentistry
Published on May 14, 2025