Meet Dr. Wael Zeitouni, DDS, FAGD, FICOI
Dr. Wael Zeitouni, DDS, FAGD, FICOI, grew up in Charlotte, NC, and is currently a proud resident of the Locust, NC, community. He graduated from South Mecklenburg High School. He then attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and graduated in 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in biology. He continued his dental education at New York University College of Dentistry, where he acquired his Doctorate of Dental Surgery. He returned to his home state for a General Practice Residency at Carolinas Medical Center. Soon after, Dr. Z worked in Charlotte as an associate for a few years. He acquired his Fellowship in the International Congress of Oral Implantology (FICOI). Dr. Z is very passionate about keeping his team and himself up to date on advanced dental technology and continuing education. Dr. Z enjoys treating the whole family in a comforting, safe, and friendly environment. He is both the owner and the provider at Locust Family Dentistry.
Dr. Z is one of the few general dentists nationwide to achieve FAGD accreditation. FAGD stands for Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry, which is a highly regarded award that very few general dentists receive. Only about 4–5 dentists per state and 6% of general dentists in the U.S. and Canada are recognized as AGD Fellows each year.
To become an AGD Fellow, Dr. Z has met specific requirements, including:
- Completing many hours of advanced training and education.
- Completing over 500 credit hours of continuing education, including 350 hours of live courses.
- Passing an exam that’s comparable to the difficulty of board certification exams.
Other general dentists recognize AGD Fellows as leaders who demonstrate the importance of continuing dental education for patient care. What does this mean for our patients? As a patient at Locust Family Dentistry, you are receiving top-quality dental treatments from a trusted expert in the field who recognizes the importance of quality dental education.
Dr. Z has volunteered in many community dental outreach projects, including the North Carolina Missions of Mercy program, which provides dental care to people in need around the state. Dr. Z is also a proud member of the Rotary Club of West Stanly.
Dr. Z enjoys keeping up with the most innovative technologies in dentistry, playing sports, traveling, reading, and spending quality time with family and friends. He resides in Locust and provides the highest personalized quality dental care for his patients!
Education
- Graduated from South Mecklenburg High School, Charlotte, NC
- Bachelor’s in Biology, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Doctorate of Dental Surgery, New York University College of Dentistry
- General Practice Residency, Carolinas Medical Center – Main
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