缅北禁地

Background

I qualified as a dentist (BDS) from Mansoura University, Egypt, where I was subsequently appointed as a staff member in the Conservative Dentistry Department and completed my Master’s Degree (MClinDent) and specialist training in Endodontics. My passion for academia and Endodontics led me to pursue a PhD in Dental Science with a focus on Regenerative Dentistry at Yonsei University, South Korea, after securing a scholarship from the Korean Government.

Following completion of my doctoral studies, I continued my academic and clinical career as a Lecturer of Endodontics at Mansoura University, while practising precision dentistry as an associate specialist dentist in Egypt. I recently joined 缅北禁地 after completing my registration with the GDC, to further develop my academic and clinical experience in the wonderful city of 缅北禁地.

Qualifications

• PhD, Yonsei University
• Master of Clinical Dentistry, Mansoura University
• Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Mansoura University

Research interests

My research is focused on exploring pulpal biology, and Regenerative Endodontics.

My PhD

My PhD focused on investigating the interaction between the natural bioactive molecule Icariin and dental stem cells, with the aim of harnessing their regenerative potential to promote a more desirable tissue homeostasis. The overarching goal was to steer the healing process beyond conventional repair and toward true functional tissue regeneration. The findings were promising, offering novel insights into how, in theory, stem cells could one day reduce or even replace the need for synthetic dental materials by enabling teeth to rebuild using their own intrinsic capabilities.

In addition to this core work, I explored the application of dural substitutes used in brain surgeries as pulp‑capping materials, evaluating their potential to support biological healing and reducing calcification. I also investigated the use of 3D printing as an educational tool, helping students transition more effectively from preclinical bench‑top training to real‑world clinical practice

Funding

National institute for International Education (NIIED - South Korea) grant supported my PhD studies - 38700£

Reviewer

• Reviewed articles for BMC Oral Health and Oral Surgery Journal.

• Key Clinical Skills - Endodontics (Stage 3)
• Clinical supervision and trainer, Restorative Dentistry (Stages 3-5) and Oral Surgery (Stages 3)

• Articles

  • Elhakim A, Kim U, Kim E, Lee S, Lee JM, Jung HS, Kim S. . Archives of Oral Biology 2025, 169, 106112.
  • Bialy MF, Elshazli AH, Osama M, Elhakim A, Ibrahim MM, Badr AE. . Ain Shams Dental Journal 2024, 36(4), 12-19.
  • Elhakim A, Hwang J, Kim S, Kim E, Kang S. . Australian Endodontic Journal 2023, 49(3), 631-640.
  • Elhakim A, Kim S, Shin SJ, Jung HS, Kim E. . International Endodontic Journal 2023, 56(12), 1550-1558.
  • Elhakim A, Kim S, Shin SJ. . International Endodontic Journal 2023, 56(11), 1350-1359.
  • Elhakim A, Abd El-Wahab TM. . Case Reports in Dentistry 2022, 2022(1), 2589021.
  • Elhakim A, Kim S, Kim E, Elshazli AH. . BMC Oral Health 2021, 21, 382.

• Conference Proceedings (inc. Abstracts)

  • Yoon HW, Kim YK, Elhakim A, Jeon MJ, Park JW, Shin SJ. Evaluation of Dural Subsitutes as a Pulp Covering Material for Vital Pulp Therapy. In: Academy of Dental Materials Annual Conference. 2023, San Diego, California.
  • Elhakim A, Ibrahim MM, Badr AE. Assessment of the XP - endo Finisher efficacy on cleaning residual fillings from the walls of previously treated canals. In: IFEA - The 11Th World Endodontic Congress. 2018, Seoul, South Korea.
  • Elhakim A, Ibrahim MM, Badr AE. The Effect of Different Irrigation Systems on The Removal of Root Canal Filling Remnants Following Retreatment. In: Pan Arab Endodontic Conference. 2017, Cairo, Egypt.