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Department Of Community Dentistry

Dr. Muhammad Zubair Nasir

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Dr. Muhammad Zubair Nasir

Assistant Professor

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PROFILE SUMMARY

Dr. Muhammad Zubair Nasir is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Community and Preventive Dentistry at Shifa College of Dentistry, STMU. Graduating from De’Montmorency College of Dentistry, Lahore in 2002, he completed his MPH in Public Health in 2010 and has over 23 years of teaching and clinical experience. He acts as an external examiner across multiple universities and leads the longitudinal research theme at SCD. Dr. Zubair has authored more than 10 peer-reviewed research publications—including papers in W-category international journals—and frequently conducts research methodology workshops and CPD faculty lectures.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

DegreeDiscipline / SpecialtyInstitutionYear
MPHPublic HealthArmed Forces Post Graduate Medical Institute, Rawalpindi2010
CHPEMedical EducationNUMS, Rawalpindi2021
BDSDental SurgeryDe’Montmorency College of Dentistry, Lahore2002

ACADEMIC & TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Designation / RoleInstitution / OrganizationDuration
Assistant Professor (Community Dentistry)Shifa College of Dentistry, STMU2019 – Present
Dental SpecialistSpecialists’ Dental Centre, MOH, Al-Jouf, KSA2014 – 2019
Assistant Professor (Community Dentistry)Dental Section, Punjab Medical College, Faisalabad2012 – 2014
Assistant Professor & Senior RegistrarMargalla College of Dentistry / Islamic International Dental College2004 – 2012

ADMINISTRATIVE & MANAGEMENT ROLES

Role / PositionDepartment / ProgramInstitution / OrganizationPeriod
InchargePreventive School Dental ProgrammesAl-Jouf Region, Ministry of Health, KSA2014 – 2019
Head of DepartmentDental SectionPunjab Medical College, Faisalabad2012 – 2014
Head of DepartmentDepartment of Community DentistryIslamic International Dental College, Islamabad2004 – 2012
Head of DepartmentDepartment of Community DentistryMargalla Institute of Health Sciences, Rawalpindi2004 – 2012

RESEARCH AREAS / INTERESTS

  • Dental Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Research Methodology & Biostatistics
  • Medical and Dental Education

RESEARCH SUPERVISION & CONSULTANCY

RoleTarget GroupInstitution
Research SupervisorUndergraduate StudentsShifa College of Dentistry, STMU
Research ConsultantPostgraduate ResidentsShifa College of Dentistry, STMU

RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS

  1. Comparison of postoperative hypersensitivity between totaletch and universal adhesive system: a randomized clinical. Scientific Reports, (2024) 14:678.
  2. Role of diet and dietary habits in causing dental caries among adults reporting to a tertiary care hospital in Pakistan; a case-control study. Heliyon, 9 (2023) e23117.
  3. Knowledge of allergic reactions to dental pharmaceuticals and materials among patients, dentists, and dental personnel – a cross-sectional study. Journal of Pharmacy and Technology in Clinical Practice (JPTCP), Vol. 32 No. 03 (2025) 1342-1346.
  4. Frequency and pattern of third molar impactions in orthodontic patients with skeletal class ii vs. class iii malocclusion. Journal of Pharmacy and Technology in Clinical Practice (JPTCP), Vol. 32 No. 05 (2025) 583-588.
  5. Association between oral hygiene practices and restoration longevity in children. A cross sectional study. Journal of Pharmacy and Technology in Clinical Practice (JPTCP), Vol. 32 No. 04 (2025) 1089-1093.
  6. Interdisciplinary management of deep carious lesions with chronic periapical abscesses and odontogenic cysts: a retrospective clinical study. Journal of Pharmacy and Technology in Clinical Practice (JPTCP), Vol. 32 No. 04 (2025) 1054-1057.
  7. Prevalence of social myths and taboos related to dental health among general population of Rawalpindi – Pakistan. Pakistan Oral & Dental Journal, Vol 34, No. 3 (September 2014).
  8. Awareness and health seeking behavior of parents regarding their children’s oral health and professional dental care in Islamabad, Pakistan. Pakistan Oral & Dental Journal, Vol 37, No. 4 (October-December 2017).
  9. Knowledge of medical doctors in twin cities of Pakistan about the relationship between periodontal disease and systemic health. Pakistan Oral & Dental Journal, Vol 41, No. 4 (October-December 2021).
  10. Physical activity levels & its determinants among adolescents in public and private high schools of rural & urban Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal (PAFMJ) (In Review Process).

HONORS & AWARDS

  • Best Teacher Award (2006): Margalla Institute of Health Sciences (MIHS).