KARACHI: The Sir Syed Administration has awarded the prestigious “Best Teacher Award 2026” to Dr. Ashar Nizamuddin Jamelle, Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Periodontology at Sir Syed Dental Hospital, in recognition of his contributions to dental education, student mentorship, and oral health awareness.
The award was presented during a ceremony held at the Basic Sciences Campus Clifton of Sir Syed College of Medical Sciences for Girls, where faculty members, students, and institutional leadership gathered to acknowledge outstanding academic performance and teaching excellence within the institution.
Prof. H.R. Sukhia, Principal Dental Section, presented the trophy and certificate to Dr. Jamelle, whose role as a senior faculty member at Sir Syed Dental Hospital has been closely associated with clinical teaching, professional mentorship, and promotion of preventive oral healthcare.
The recognition highlights the institution’s appreciation for educators who have played an active role in strengthening academic standards and guiding future dental professionals through evidence-based clinical education and patient-centered care.
Dr. Ashar Jamelle is widely recognized in Pakistan’s dental community as a periodontist, academician, and oral health advocate. He completed his Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from Fatima Jinnah Dental College before pursuing a Master of Clinical Dentistry (M.Clin.Dent) in Periodontology from Queen Mary University of London, a globally recognized institution for advanced dental training and research.
Over the years, he has remained actively involved in raising awareness about periodontal disease, commonly known as gum disease, which experts consider one of the leading causes of tooth loss worldwide and a major oral health issue linked to systemic conditions including diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
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Colleagues and students describe Dr. Jamelle as a dedicated teacher committed to academic growth, clinical excellence, and mentorship. His contributions have included promoting awareness regarding preventive dentistry, periodontal health, and the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of gum disease at both national and international forums.
The Sir Syed Administration, faculty, and students congratulated Dr. Jamelle on receiving the award and praised his longstanding efforts in advancing oral health education and professional development within the institution.
The recognition also reflects the growing emphasis on quality teaching, mentorship, and preventive oral healthcare in Pakistan’s evolving dental education sector, where institutions are increasingly encouraging academic leadership and community-focused healthcare advocacy.
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