Dr. Bekir Karabucak

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Biography

Bekir Karabucak is a Chair Professor of Endodontics and Director of the Division of Advanced Dental Education at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. He became a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics in 2005 and is involved in both research and education within the field. Karabucak's academic journey began at Istanbul University School of Dental Medicine, where he received his D.D.S. in 1993. He continued his education at Penn Dental Medicine, obtaining his D.M.D. and a Master’s degree in Oral Biology in 2002, after completing his postdoctoral residency in Endodontics in 1998. His research focuses on cellular mechanisms of vasodilation and inflammatory mediators in dental pulp. A prolific educator, he runs advanced courses and seminars for pre- and postdoctoral programs, and has actively lectured at both national and international conferences. In addition, he has served on the editorial boards of multiple dental journals, contributing to the advancement of his field.

Research Interests

Experience

Chair Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine • Philadelphia, PA

Chair of the Department of Endodontics.

Associate Professor

2011-01-01 — 2020-01-01

University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine • Philadelphia, PA

Served as Associate Professor in Endodontics.

Chairman

2017-04-01 — Present

University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine • Philadelphia, PA

Chairman of the Department of Endodontics.

Director

2012-01-01 — Present

University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine • Philadelphia, PA

Director of the Division of Advanced Dental Education.

Practicing Endodontist

2007-01-01 — Present

Penn Dental Family Practice • Philadelphia, PA

Practicing as an endodontist.

Attending Physician

2005-01-01 — Present

Children's Hospital Philadelphia • Philadelphia, PA

Attending physician in Endodontics.

Assistant Professor

2002-01-01 — 2011-01-01

University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine • Philadelphia, PA

Assistant Professor in Endodontics.

Lecturer

1998-01-01 — 2002-01-01

University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine • Philadelphia, PA

Lecturer in the Department of Endodontics.

Awards

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Dental Faculty Honorary Award

2011-01-01
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Earle Bank Hoyt Teaching Award

2007-01-01
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Educator Award

2006-01-01
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Resident Research Award

1997-01-01