CURRICULUM VITAE
Prof. Dr. Turki A. Bakhsh
Full Professor & Consultant in Restorative Dentistry
Full Professor & Consultant in Restorative Dentistry
CONTACT INFORMATION
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- Email: taabakhsh@kau.edu.sa
- Web: taabakhsh.kau.edu.sa
- Instagram: @Jeddah_Dentist
- Address: Dept. of Restorative Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, SA
- Phone: +966 504 626 303
- Nationality: Saudi Arabian
EDUCATION & ADVANCED TRAINING
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- 2009 – 2013: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Cariology & Operative Dentistry | Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Japan.
- 2011 – 2013: Certificate of Advanced Clinical Training (CACT) in Post Graduate Operative & Esthetic Dentistry | TMDU, Japan.
- 1999 – 2005: Bachelor of Dental Medicine and Surgery (BDS) | King Abdulaziz University (KAU), Saudi Arabia.
ACADEMIC & RESEARCH LEADERSHIP
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- 2022 – Present: Full Professor | King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, KSA.
- 2021 – Present: Visiting Professor | Faculty of Dentistry, TMDU, Tokyo, Japan.
- 2024 – Present: Secretary (Africa/Middle East Region) | International Association for Dental Research (IADR).
- 2022 – Present: Supervisor | Advanced Technology for Dental Research Laboratory (ATDRL), KAU.
- 2024 – Present: Head of KAUFD International Ranking Committee.
- 2021 – Present: Head of the International Agreements Supervision Committee, KAU.
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
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- 2013 – Present: Consultant in Restorative Dentistry | KAU Dental Hospital, Jeddah.
- 2018 – Present: Consultant in Cosmetic Dentistry (Part-time) | Dr. Samir Abbas Hospital.
- 2016 – 2018: Consultant in Aesthetic Dentistry | International Medical Center (IMC).
- 2011 – 2013: Hospital Resident | Cariology and Operative Dentistry, TMDU Hospital, Japan.
- 2015 – Present: Lecturer & Clinical Instructor | Saudi Board in Restorative Dentistry (SCFHS).
CLINICAL EXPERTISE
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- Esthetics: Indirect Ceramic Veneers, Injection Moulding, and Direct Composite Veneers.
- Advanced Restorations: Endocrowns, Maryland bridges, and complex marginal elevation.
- Technology: Dental Laser applications (Biolase), Digital Dentistry, and Dental Photography.
- Conservative Care: Vital pulp therapy, Resin infiltration, and management of Dentin hypersensitivity.
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
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- SCFHS Registration: Consultant – Conservative Dentistry (No. 15JD0034244).
- Valid until Oct 2025.