Qiao Fang, DDS, MSD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Restorative Dentistry
Contact
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801 S Paulina Chicago, Illinois 60612
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About
Dr. Qiao Fang earned his dental degree from Wenzhou Medical University in China, his Master of Science in Dentistry (MSD), postdoctoral training and certificate in Implant Dentistry from Loma Linda University in California, USA. After his postgraduate residency, Dr. Fang further completed a fellowship in Implant Dentistry at Loma Linda University.
Dr. Qiao Fang is currently a full-time faculty member at the University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry, where he serves in multiple capacities as a dedicated educator and mentor, including course director and co-director for third- and fourth-year Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) students, faculty mentor for the Advanced Predoctoral Implant Program and content expert for the Objective Structured Clinical Examination. He is also a committee member on both the Admissions Committee and the Curriculum Committee. Beyond the college, he serves on the Research Committee of the American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics (AAFP), headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Dr. Fang’s areas of expertise include dental implants, esthetic dentistry, and artificial intelligence in dentistry. He is a licensed dentist in the state of Illinois and is committed to providing high-quality dental care in the Implant and Innovations Clinic at the college, with a focus on prosthodontics, dental implants and esthetic dentistry. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Fang remains active in research, regularly publishing peer-reviewed papers and presenting research findings at dental conferences. He also serves as review editor for multiple international peer-reviewed journals, such as npj Digital Medicine, The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, BMC Oral Health, BioMedical Engineering OnLine, and Frontiers in Dental Medicine. He lectures nationally and internationally on the use of artificial intelligence in clinical application and dental education, as well as on implant and prosthodontic treatments in the esthetic zone.
Selected Publications
Fang Q, Rezania R, Rafaty A, Elfaki T, Ajdini A, Koseoglu M, Afshari FS, Yuan J CC, Sukotjo T. Exploring the role of Instagram Reels in predoctoral dental implant education, a randomized crossover study. J Prosthet Dent. Published online September 24, 2025.
Fang Q, Ramachandran RA, Koseoglu M, Kan J, Sukotjo C. Socket shield technique in implant dentistry: An AI-based bibliometric analysis. J Prosthet Dent. 2025;134(3):632-642.
Fang Q, Afshari FS, Yuan JC, Sukotjo C. Faculty Insights on Artificial Intelligence Chatbot Integration in Dental Implant Clinical Education. J Dent Educ. Published online May 8, 2025.
Gheisarifar M, Shembesh M, Koseoglu M, Fang Q, Afshari FS, Yuan JC, Sukotjo C. Evaluating the validity and consistency of artificial intelligence chatbots in responding to patients’ frequently asked questions in prosthodontics. J Prosthet Dent. 2025;134(1):199-206.
Fang Q, Reynaldi R, Araminta AS, Kamal I, Saini P, Afshari FS, Tan SC, Yuan JC, Qomariyah NN, Sukotjo C. Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven dental education: Exploring the role of chatbots in a clinical learning environment. J Prosthet Dent. 2025;134(4):1296-1303.
Fang Q, Lozada J, Kan J, Al-Ardah A, Li Y. Effect of Clinical Experience on Accuracy of Implant Placement Using Dynamic Navigation and Static Guidance: An In Vitro Study. J Oral Implantol. 2024;50(6):626-635.
Kan JY, Rungcharassaeng K, Yin S, Fang Q, Urban IA, Monje A, Tavelli L, Barootchi S, Chung JY, Lozada J. Facial Mucosal Level Change Following Maxillary Anterior Single Immediate Tooth Replacement in Extraction Sockets with Facial Bone Wall Defects: A 4- to 15-Year Retrospective Study. Compend Contin Educ Dent. 2023;44(7):392-401.
Fang Q, Kan JY, Limmeechokchai S, Rungcharassaeng K, Lozada J, Handysides, R. Management of Root Sensitivity following Socket Shield Technique with Anterior Single Immediate Implant Placement and Provisionalization. Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 2023;43(2):156-165.