Zia Ahmed, DDS

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Get to know Dentist Dr. Zia Ahmed, who serves patients in Maryland.

Dr. Ahmed has been serving the community by providing complete dental care to patients in a relaxing atmosphere for over 20 years. He is the owner of Aspen Hill Implant and Family Dentistry P.C. with offices in Rockville and Largo, Maryland. 

“At Aspen Hill Implant and Family Dentistry P.C., we take care of a wide variety of dental needs. Whether you need dental implants, tooth extractions or just general dental care throughout the year, we proudly serve our communities with dental care in Rockville and Upper Marlboro, Maryland.” as stated on their website. 

Back in 1992, Dr. Ahmed graduated from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. Since then, he has completed approximately 40 to 50 continuing education credit hours each year. He completed his Advanced Education in General Dentistry program at the Brooklyn Hospital Center and his general practice residency at the Staten Island University Hospital. 

Dedicated to the newest advancements in dentistry, he remains a member of the American Dental Association and the Maryland State Dental Association. His goal and focus is to continue to grow and expand in the industry, provide dental implants, as well as keep his office equipped with the most advanced dental equipment and techniques.

Dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. Dentists diagnose and treat dental issues and help patients develop better oral hygiene regimens. They clean teeth, correct bite issues, perform surgeries and extractions, and perform other duties to ensure that the teeth and mouth are healthy. 

On a more personal note, Dr. Ahmed has been married to his wife for over 25 years. Together, they have two daughters, one son, and a cat. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, gardening, and watching sports.

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