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Dr. Tarek Sharkas - Board Certified Prosthodontist

Dr. Tarek Sharkas

Dr. Sharkas earned his board certification from Royal College of Dentist in Canada (RCDC) in Prosthodontics and has more than 10 years of experience in Dental Implants and full mouth rehabilitation cases.

He finished his studies at University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) in 2006 from USA in Prosthodontics Fellowship Program; he then joined in the University of Pittsburgh, school of Dental Medicine and UPMC (ranked top 10), USA, for residency program in Prosthodontics.

He then earned his Master of Dental Science degree from University of Pittsburgh and finished the North East Regional Board examination (NERB), the requirement for the United States Board Dental Licensure.

Dr. Sharkas has been selected as one of the recipients of the 2006-2007 American College of Prosthodontists Education Foundation (ACPEF) Research Fellowship Awards. The competition was keen 18 high quality applications from all over the United States.

Currently he is a part-time clinical instructor at Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry of University of Western Ontario, Canada.

In his free time, he enjoys building model radio-controlled helicopters and participating in the local flying events.

EDUCATION
2006-2009 MDS Master of Dental Science, University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine, Pittsburgh , USA.
Thesis: Enhancing Dental implant osteointegration via non-viral gene delivery.
2006-2009 Residency Certificate of Advance Education in Prosthodontics, University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine, USA.
2005-2006 Fellowship Prosthodontics Fellowship Program, University of Illinois at Chicago, USA.
2004-2005 Fellowship Certificate in General Dentistry (MFDS), Royal College of surgeon in Ireland (RCSI).
1998-2004 DDS Doctor of Dental Surgery, Ajman University of Science & Technology Network (AUST), UAE.

WORK EXPERIENCE

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
2017-Present Pre-Clinical Instructor at Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry of University of Western Ontario, Canada. (Fixed Prosthodontics, Removable Prosthodontics, Dental implant Prosthodontics, Operative/Restorative Dentistry, Dental Anatomy and Occlusion courses).
2013-2016 Ambulatory Health Services (Full time), Specialist Dentist Prosthodontist at “Al-Ain Dental Center”; previously known as “Tawam Dental Services”), at Al-Ain, UAE.
2012-2013 Private Practice (Part Time), Prosthodontist at “Medline Medical Center” Dr.Fadi Abdulkadir, at Jumeirah “1” area, Dubai, UAE.
2011-2013 Private Practice (Full time), Prosthodontist at “Canadian Specialized Dental Center For Orthodontics & Dental Treatments” Dr.O.Kojan, at Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, UAE.
2011-2012 Private Practice (Part Time), Prosthodontist at “The Dental Center” Dr.Stewart Harding, at Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, UAE.
2009-2010 Private Practice (Full time), Prosthodontist Consultant/Assistant at “Exceptional Smiles” Dr.John W Hart Clinic and Dr. Hassan Bakri Clinic, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
2004-2009 Residency Patient Clinical Treatment (General Dentistry and Prosthodontics, including, Surgical and Restorative Implant Experience) during the Fellowship and Residency Programs.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2017-Present Pre-clinical Instructor at Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry of University of Western Ontario, Canada.
2008-2009 Undergraduate Prosthodontics Clinical Instructor, University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine.
2008-2009 Undergraduate Treatment Planning Course, University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine.

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

LICENSURE CERTIFICATION
2018 July Royal college of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO) - soon to be issued
2012 Oct. Health Authority-Abu Dhabi License (HAAD) - UAE
(Specialist Dentist - Prosthodontist)
2012 May Ministry of Health License (MOH) - UAE
(Specialist Dentist - Prosthodontist)
2012 March Dubai Health Authority License (DHA) - UAE
(Specialist Dentist - Prosthodontist)
2011 May Dubai Healthcare City License (DHCC) - UAE
(General Dentist)
2009 July North East Regional Board (NERB) - USA
2005 Nov. Temporary Dental Training License - State of Illinois- USA
PROSTHODONTICS SPECIALTY BOARD CERTIFICATION
The National Dental Specialty Examination (NDSE) of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada (RCDC) in Prosthodontics, Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada (FRCD(C)).
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS) CERTIFICATION
2015 American Heart Association (BLS) course, AHS (Ambulatory Health Services), Al-Ain, UAE.
2013 American Heart Association (BLS) course, Tawam Hospital, Al-Ain, UAE.
2011 American Heart Association (BLS) course, Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services (DCAS).
2008 American Heart Association (BLS) course, University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine.
2005 American Heart Association (BLS) course, University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC).
2001 Emirates Medical Association (BLS) course, Ajman University of Science and Technology (AUST).
HONORS
2018 “Recognition of Service” given from Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University
2016 “Certificate of Recognition” given from the Ambulatory Healthcare Services (AHS), Al-Ain Dental Center Al-Ain, UAE.
2013 Invitation from Dr. Edward Lynch (IADFE Regent), University of Warwick, UK, for the “Fellowship in the International Academy for Dental-Facial Esthetics (IADFE)”, New York,U.S.A.
2007 American College of Prosthodontists Education Foundation (ACPEF) Research fellowship Awards. Title of Project: “Enhancing Dental implant osteointegration via non-viral gene delivery”,Pittsburgh, U.S.A.
2004 Best Graduation Project, “Bone Resorption Related to Crown and Bridge”, Ajman University of Science and technology (AUST), U.A.E.
2000 Best Semester Project “Innervations of Head and Neck Region”. Ajman University of Science and Technology (AUST), U.A.E.
LECTURES PRESENTED
2014 Tawam Dental Services, Al-Ain, UAE. Lecture title: “Clinical case presentation for fixed detachable hybrid prosthesis”
2013 1st “Horizons in Dentistry” Conference, Al-Ain, UAE. Lecture title: “Enhancing Dental Implant Osteointegration via Non-viral Gene Delivery”.
2011 University of Warwick, General Implant Forum & Training (GIFT), at the regional center in Dubai “The Dental Center”. Lecture title: “Restorative Dentistry: The Dental Center Series”.
2010 University of the Pacific, Arthur. A Dugoni School of Dentistry. Lecture title: “Restorative Dentistry: Past, Present and Future!”.
2009 University of Louisville. Lecture title: “Restorative Dentistry: Past, Present and Future!”.
2008 14th Annual Northeast Implant Symposium. Lecture title: “Treatment Considerations in Implant Prosthesis”, University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine.
2007 13th Annual Northeast Implant Symposium. Lecture title: “Enhancing Dental Implant Osteointegration Via nonviral Gene Delivery”, University of Maryland Dental School.
CONFERENCES AND COURSES
2017 HOMECOMING: Composite Power: Versatility Unsurpassed- London, Ontario.
2016 U.A.E. Dental Conference & Arab Dental Exhibition (AEEDC).
2015 U.A.E. Dental Conference & Arab Dental Exhibition (AEEDC).
2015 CAD/CAM & Digital Dentistry International conference
2014 ITI International Team for Implantology
2013 U.A.E. Dental Conference & Arab Dental Exhibition (AEEDC).
2009 CEREC; Serona 3, CAD/CAM Technology at “Exceptional smile “Clinic.
2008 38th Annual Session of the American College of Prosthodontists (ACP), (Board Preparation Course).
2006 The 141th Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting
2004 13th U.A.E. Dental Conference & Arab Dental Exhibition (AEEDC).
2003 12th U.A.E. Dental conference & Arab Dental Exhibition (AEEDC)
2002 11th U.A.E. Dental Conference & Arab Dental Exhibition (AEEDC)
1999 18th U.A.E. Dental Conference & Arab Dental Exhibition (AEEDC)
MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
2006-Present Member, American College of Prosthodontists.
2004-2006 Member, Royal college of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI).
2004-Present Member, Emirates Medical Association (EMA).

Publications & Grants

PEER REVIEWED JOURNALS
2009 Sharkas.T, Kumta PN, Close J, Sfeir C, Kukunas S, “Enhancing Dental implant osteointegration via non-viral gene delivery”. Submitted to the Journal of Prosthodontics.(Initial Draft already Submitted).
2008 Ohazama.A, Jou.Y, Sharkas.T, Mohamed.A, Yamano.S, Suzuki.T, Sharpe.P “Tooth type mislocation”, Department of Craniofacial Development, Dental Institute, King's College London, Guy's Hospital, London Bridge, London SE1 9RT, UK. Submitted to the Journal of Oral Pathology and Medicine in October 2011.
GRANTS
2006-2007 American College of Prosthodontists Education Foundation (ACPEF) Research fellowship Awards. Title of Project: “Enhancing Dental Implant Osteointegration via Non-viral Gene Delivery”.

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