Neema Bakhshalian, DDS, PhD

Dr. Neema Bakhshalian is specialized in Periodontology and Implant Dentistry. He earned his DDS degree in 2005, and subsequently earned his PhD degree from the Florida State University with a focus on Bone Biology. With his background in tissue engineering, he started his residency program in Periodontology and Implant Dentistry at the University of Southern California in 2011.

Dr. Bakhshalian is currently the director for Biomedical Implant and Tissue Engineering (BITE) Master’s program at the University of Southern California. He is a member of several professional organizations such as the American Dental Association, American Academy of Periodontology, and Academy of Osseointegration. 

Dr. Bakhshalian’s extensive research in the area of tissue engineering has been published in prestigious journals and recognized in national and international meetings. He has also developed new techniques for grafting extraction sockets to simplify and improve dental implant placement flowing extraction.