Harlan J. Shiau, DDS, DMedSc, is clinical associate professor and postgraduate periodontics program director at the University of Maryland. He completed his DDS from the University of Buffalo and certificate in periodontics at Harvard University, School of Dental Medicine (HSDM). Dr. Shiau also earned his Doctorate in Oral Biology at HSDM and The Forsyth Institute, where he was the NIH/NIDCR Dentist Scientist Award Scholar. Dr. Shiau is a recipient of the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation’s Nevins Teaching and Clinical Research Fellowship. He currently serves in leadership positions for the American Dental Education Association and American Board of Periodontology. Dr. Shiau’s research and clinical interests include periodontal medicine/risk assessment and implant site-development. Dr. Shiau is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, and Fellow of the International College of Dentists.