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Clinical Associate Professor.
University of Illinois at Chicago
Dr. Shlomo Elbahary is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry, serving in the Endodontic Department. Dr. Elbahary earned his D.M.D. from Tel Aviv University, where he also completed a postgraduate program in endodontics. He later obtained his Ph.D. in radicular microbiology from the University of Amsterdam. With extensive experience in both clinical practice and academia, Dr. Elbahary specializes in endodontic treatments, with a particular focus on young patients, special needs patients, and severe trauma cases. He is passionate about teaching and mentoring students, fostering an environment of excellence and continuous learning in dental education. Dr. Elbahary has numerous publications and chapters in peer-reviewed journals and books and gave numerous presentations internationally.
Dr. Elbahary's scholarly interests include the study of radicular microbiology, bacterial biofilm invasion in dentinal tubules, and the evaluation of endodontic materials and techniques. His research bridges the gap between basic science and clinical practice, aiming to improve treatment outcomes and advance the field of endodontics.