Kumar C. Shah, B.D.S., M.S., F.A.C.P. is an associate clinical professor and a Board-Certified Prosthodontist & Maxillofacial Prosthodontist in the Division of Advanced Prosthodontics at the UCLA School of Dentistry. He is the Director of the Advanced Prosthodontics Postgraduate Residency Program and also directs the pre-doctoral and graduate implant dentistry courses. In addition, he is the director of the Advanced Prosthodontics Preceptorship and Advance Implantology Preceptorship Programs. He is also the Director of the Faculty Group Dental Practice.

"Dr. Shahs research focuses on various aspects of prosthodontics. 2012 – present, “Novel method to retain implant restorations that are neither cemented nor screwed on” 2009 - present, “An Exploratory Study of the Quality of Life of Denture Wearers,” Co-PI 2007 - present, “Quantitative Assessment of Orthodontic Treatment Impact on Anterior Prosthetic Treatment of Class I Crowding Malocclusions,"" Investigator 2007 – present, “Complications following dental extractions among patients with osteoporosis being treated with or without bisphosphonates,” Investigator"