Dr. drg. Ahmad Syaify, Sp.Perio, SubSp. R.P.I (K), FISID, is a staff member in the Department of Periodontics at the Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FKG UGM), Yogyakarta. He obtained his dentist profession degree (drg) in 1987 and his specialization in Periodontics (Sp.Perio) in 2002. In 2011, he completed his Ph.D. in the Doctoral Program in Dental Science at FKG UGM, with his dissertation focusing on the cellular immune response in patients with diabetic periodontitis. He continues to pursue this topic as his research interest and is an expert in Periodontics with a subspecialty in Periodontal Medicine. His research has been presented at national and international scientific seminars and published in reputable scientific journals.
Dr. Syaify has also enriched his knowledge through non-formal education, including courses in Biomolecular Health Sciences at Tokushima University in Japan and a Short Course in Dental Implantology in Korea. In addition to fulfilling the Tridharma of Higher Education, he has extensive experience at the structural level within the university and in professional organizations. He has served as the Chairman of the Senate of the Faculty of Dentistry at UGM (2014–2016), Head of the Department of Periodontics (2014–2016), Director of RSGM UGM Prof. Soedomo FKG UGM (2012–2013), and Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry UGM (2016–2021). He is currently active as a member of the Board of Trustees (MWA) at UGM. In professional organizations, Dr. Syaify has held positions as Chairman of the Indonesian Dental Association (PDGI) Sleman (2012–2013), Vice Chairman of the Indonesian Periodontics Association (IPERI) Central (2014–2017), Vice Chairman of the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) Yogyakarta City (2015–2021), and Expert Member of the Association for Implant Dentistry (IPKGII) (2019–present).
With his extensive experience in academia and organizations, he is frequently invited as a speaker at scientific and popular seminars at the national level and as a resource person for various television programs. He has a wide network and journalistic experience, including roles as Editor, Bureau Chief, and Editor-in-Chief of a magazine. Despite his busy schedule, he finds time to paint, read, and write. One of his published books is "Dental Communication: Theoretical and Practical Contexts."
