Professional Biography

Dr. Shaza Bishti is an Associate Professor in the Department of Prosthodontics with more than 10 years of experience in academic teaching, clinical education and dental research. Her disciplinary expertise covers fixed and removable prosthodontics, implant-supported restorations, prosthetic rehabilitation and dental biomaterials. Her research focuses on implant prosthodontics, the clinical performance of prosthetic restorations, biomaterials, and evidence-based approaches to improving treatment outcomes. During her academic career at University Hospital RWTH Aachen she was actively involved in teaching, scientific research and the dissemination of research through peer-reviewed publications. Her current academic focus is on advancing evidence-based prosthodontic treatment, investigating new restorative and implant solutions, and strengthening interdisciplinary and international research collaborations.

Qualifications

• Master of Science (MSc) in Periodontology, RWTH Aachen University, Germany (2024)
• Dr. med. dent. (Doctor of Dental Medicine), Prosthodontics, University Hospital Freiburg, University of Freiburg, Germany (2014)
• Postgraduate Specialist Training in Prosthodontics, University Hospital Freiburg, University of Freiburg, Germany (2014)

Achievements & Honours

• Teaching Award, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Aachen, Germany
• IADR Kulzer Travel Award, Seoul, South Korea (2016)

Areas of Teaching & Research Interests

• Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics
• Implant Prosthodontics
• Dental Biomaterials
• Digital Dentistry and CAD/CAM
• Evidence-Based Prosthodontics

Selected Publications

• Bishti S, Wolfart S, Zwahlen M, Waltenberger L. Systematic review evaluating the influence of veneering design on the clinical outcome of all-ceramic implant-supported 3–4 units and full-arch fixed dental prostheses. Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry. 2026;38(9):1691–1707. doi:10.1111/jerd.70177
• Bishti S, Hubryj K, Homa M, Wolfart S, Tuna T. How does cement choice affect screw stability in implant-supported restorations with different abutment angulations? An in vitro study. BMC Oral Health. 2026;26(1):855. doi:10.1186/s12903-026-08503-3
• Bishti S, Apeldorn C, Rittich A, Wolfart S, Tuna T. Effect of crown design, cement type and margin depth on the removal of cement remnants around single implant-supported restorations: an in vitro study. Clinical Oral Implants Research. 2026;37(7):856–866. doi:10.1111/clr.70129
• Bishti S, Wolfart S, Tuna T. Optimizing implant hygiene: the added value of interproximal cleaning devices around implant-supported restorations: a systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Implant Dentistry. 2025;11:64. doi:10.1186/s40729-025-00652-4
• Waltenberger L, Bishti S, Wolfart S. German S3 guideline on implant-supported all-ceramic restorations. International Journal of Implant Dentistry. 2025;11:53. doi:10.1186/s40729-025-00641-7
• Bishti S, Alsagher MS, Homa M, Wolfart S, Tuna T. Factors influencing the screw stability of implant-supported single crowns: an in vitro study. Materials (Basel). 2025;18(3):506. doi:10.3390/ma18030506
• Bishti S, Homa M, Wolfart S, Tuna T. Pull-off forces on implant-supported single restorations by sticky food: an in vitro study. Clinical Oral Implants Research. 2025;36(1):40–50. doi:10.1111/clr.14355

Professional Development & Training

• Peer-Oriented Learning (POL) Training, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Germany (2026)
• Research Methodology and Scientific Research Training, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Germany (2020)
• Continuing professional development in prosthodontics, implant dentistry, digital dentistry and dental biomaterials, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Germany