Why He Was Nominated

Born and raised in England, Dr. Daoud holds degrees from two of the world’s elite dental schools: Kings College in London and New York University. His practice celebrates its first anniversary in October.

Philosophy

“Patients have a choice, and if they’ve chosen to see me, I want them to be sure they made the right selection. It’s their mouth, and I’m their advocate.”

Tool He Can’t Live Without

A Fotona Light Walker ATS hard- and soft-tissue laser. “Some patients don’t even need anesthetic because it’s that good,” Dr. Daoud says. Another key piece of technology is Vatech’s Cone Beam CT coupled with computer-guided surgery to place implants in-house.

Advice to Aspiring Dentists

“Find somebody who can mentor you.” Dr. Daoud says more than half of being a successful dentist depends on relationship building and practice management — but it’s also key to embrace technology. “Look at your patient population. Probably 99.9 percent of them have some sort of smartphone. They expect technology.”