Ibrahim F. Jarjoura, DDS, MS

Dr. Jarjoura has practiced dentistry in Genesee County since 1987. Some of his degrees, accolades, continuing education credits and dental organization memberships include the following:

The University of Michigan Dental School, Ann Arbor M.S., Biomaterials, 2004
Northwestern University Dental School, Chicago, IL D.D.S., 1987

Additional Training:
Cosmetic Dentistry, Orthodontics, Endodontics, Conscious Sedation, Implant Restorations, Practice Management

Professional Experience:
Dental Care Team, PC - Grand Blanc, MI
Dentist/Owner - 1990 to Present

The Dental Advisor - Ann Arbor, MI
Assistant Editor/Clinical Consultant - 1997 to Present

• Conduct testing of materials and dental devices in a clinical setting and provide information on both positive and negative results, including ratings. Advise manufacturers on product improvement and advice to Dental Advisor subscribers.
• Write articles for the newsletter to provide expert advice for subscribers.

Dental Group of America - Grand Blanc, MI
Associate Dentist - 1987 to 1990

Research:

• In vitro wear rate of multiple substrates against enamel and CoCr abraders and SEM and EDS analysis of wear debris, Master's Thesis, 2004.
• Light refraction characteristics of lab fabricated composites filled with glass rods, William O'Brien, University of Michigan 2002.
• Color matching by analyzing 35 mm slide images of Chromascope shade tabs in a colorimeter, William O'Brien, University of Michigan, 2001.
• Development of a prototype image projection device for matching color of teeth and shade tabs, William O'Brien, University of Michigan, 2001.
• Color matching by analyzing Polaroid photos of Chromascope shade tabs in a colorimeter, William O'Brien, University of Michigan, 2000.
• Fracture resistance of Empress II porcelain thimble crowns, William O'Brien, University of Michigan, 1999.

Publications:

• Author, Comparison of materials wear against enamel and CoCr alloy (Abstract), Journal of Dental Research, submitted 2004.
• Contributing author, Dental materials and their selection, 3rd ed, William O´Brien, author (St. Louis, MO: Quintessence, 2002).

Professional Memberships:

• American Dental Association
• Michigan Dental Association
• Genesee District Dental Society (Explorer Editor, 1999-2002)
• Chicago Dental Society
• International Association for Dental Research
• American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
• Academy of General Dentistry
• Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation
• Licensure/Certification:
• State of Michigan and State of California Dental License
• Conscious Sedation Certified, Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation
• DDS Appliance Certification, Scientific Intake
• Invisalign Certification, Align Technologies

Dr. Jarjoura has a passion for traveling where he has visited most of the US and many places abroad. Reading is one of his hobbies, but his highest enjoyment comes from spending time with his family- wife Linda, and twin daughters Margo and Camelia.