Dr. Neema BAKhshalian, DDS, MS, PhD
Dr. Bak is specialized in Periodontology and Implant Dentistry. In addition to completing his DDS degree, he was awarded his PhD from the Florida State University where his work focused on Bone Biology. He then completed his subspecialty training in Periodontology and Implant Dentistry at the University of Southern California (USC). He is a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry and currently serves as Director of Biomedical Implants and Tissue Engineering (BITE) program at the School of Dentistry at USC.
Dr. Bak has published extensively in the area of bone graft and tissue engineering. He is a member of several professional organizations such as the American Academy of Periodontology and the Academy of Osseointegration. He is regarded by colleagues as an expert authority in advanced periodontology and has been published in numerous dentistry journals, and is regularly invited to present his findings at symposiums and presentations across the globe. You can rest easy knowing Dr. Bak understands the complexities of dentistry and will provide you with nothing short of best-in-practice care. He has incorporated state-of-the-art technology into his practice, including 3D CT imaging and laser technology to treat a variety of dental conditions.
In his spare time Dr. Bak enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, as well as their two rescue dogs. He also enjoys the culinary culture Los Angeles has to offer.
Honors and Awards:
- Ansel Watrous Faculty Research Award, School of Dentistry, University of Southern California, Spring 2018
- PHI KAPPA PHI Honor Society, University of Southern California, Spring 2014
- Research day, School of Dentistry, University of Southern California, Spring 2014
- Finalist for the “Most Innovative Award”, University of Southern California, Spring 2012
- Academic Leadership Award, Florida State University, Spring 2011
- Dean’ Scholar for Exceptional Academic Performance, Florida State University, Spring 2011
- Who’s Who Among Student, Spring 2011
- Phi Kappa Phi Graduate Scholar Award, Florida State University, Spring 2011
- Moderator, Research and Creativity Day, College of Human Sciences, Florida State University, Spring 2011
- Travel Award Grant, Congress of Graduate Students, Florida State University, Fall 2010
- Dissertation Award, College of Human Sciences, Florida State University, Spring 2010
- Research and Creativity Award, College of Human Sciences, Florida State University, Spring 2010
- Florence Smith McAllister Scholarship, College of Human Sciences, Florida State University, Spring 2010
- Jean Reutlinger & Lillian Munn Scholarship, College of Human Sciences, Florida State university, Spring 2010
- Glenn Honor Society, College of Human Sciences, Florida State University, Spring 2010
- Travel Award Grant, College of Human Sciences, Florida State University, Spring 2010
- Travel Award Grant, Congress of Graduate Students, Florida State University, Fall 2009
- Travel Award Grant, College of Human Sciences, Florida State University, Spring 2009
- Anne Marie Erdman award, College of Human Sciences, Florida State University, Spring 2009
- Research and Creativity Award, College of Human Sciences, Florida State University, Spring 2009
- Dissertation Award, College of Human Sciences, Florida State University, Fall 2008
Read more about Dr. Bak’s scientific publications.
