Meet the people behind the smiles
At Putnam Family Dental, we believe a great dental experience comes down to one thing: people. Our team isn’t just good at what they do, they’re also kind, thoughtful, and dedicated to making your time with us feel easy and positive. Take a minute to meet the faces you’ll see when you walk through our door.
Dr. Islam Dehis
Dr. Dehis received his Bachelors in Dental Medicine and Surgery from Cairo University, Egypt, where he also completed his General Practice Residency. After his residency, he went on to take additional training in the department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Cairo University. A lifelong learner, Dr. Dehis continued his education at the Boston University School of Oral and Dental Medicine, where he received a DMD with honors.
Dr. Dehis has an expanded scope of practice, and he believes that there is always room to learn and grow your skills. To understand the needs of anxious and phobic patients, he studied IV Conscious Sedation at the University of Illinois in Chicago. He also participated in the Aesthetic Advantage Continuum at the Rosenthal Institute of Aesthetic Dentistry at the New York University College of Dentistry.
He’s a proud member of the American Dental Association, Connecticut State Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD). He serves as a board member of the New England Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and is pursuing Fellowships with the AGD and AACD.
Dr. Dehis is married to Yasmine, his college sweetheart. They have a daughter Farida, and a son Yousuf. He is into reading, hiking, boating, and woodworking, and loves returning to Egypt whenever he can.
Dr. Alaa Ahmed dmd, dmsc
Dr. Ahmed is a periodontist who is dedicated to comprehensive, patient-focused treatment of gum disease, bone loss and dental implants. He is committed to providing high quality dental care to his patients and works closely with patients and referring doctors to explore all treatment options.
Dr. Ahmed earned his DMD from the Boston Goldman School of Dental Medicine, and his Advanced Graduate Education certificate and Doctor of Medical Sciences degree from Harvard University. He sits on the faculty of the Department of Periodontology at the Boston Goldman School of Dental Medicine, and pursues research at The Forsyth Institute. He’s a member of the American Academy of Periodontology, American Dental Association, American Association of Dental Research, International Academy of Dental Research, Academy of Osseointegration, Massachusetts Dental Society, and the International Congress of Oral Implantology.
He has won several awards, including:
Omicron Kappa Upsilon Award
Boston University Award for Patient Care and Practice Management
Award of the Northeastern Society of Periodontists
Award of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain
American Academy of Dental Research Dentsply Award in Basic Science Research
Best Doctors List in America for 2019
While he’s not at work, Dr. Ahmed enjoys spending time with his wife, Passant, and their four children: Malak, Adam, Maryam, and Omar. He enjoys reading about science and history.
