Dr. Turki Bakhsh

CURRICULUM VITAE

Prof. Dr. Turki A. Bakhsh
Full Professor & Consultant in Restorative Dentistry

CONTACT INFORMATION

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

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

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

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

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