about dr. bokhari
Dr. Amr Bokhari is a board certified dental specialist in periodontics, one of nine recognized dental specilaties by the American Dental Association. He has extensive training in dental implant surgery, hard and soft tissue grafting, periodontal plastic surgery, and treatment of advanced periodontal disease.
Dr. Bokhari graduated at the top of his class from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst receiving his bachelor of science magna cum laude in 1998. He then received his master of public health from Boston University in 2000.
Dr. Bokhari completed his dental education at UCLA School of Dentistry in Los Angeles, California where he received his doctor of dental surgery in 2004. In 2006 Dr. Bokhari became one of a select group of dentists to complete a pain management residency at UCLA School of Dentistry.
In his quest for further knowledge and skill Dr. Bokhari completed an intensive three year residency program at the University of Washington Department of Periodontics where he is currently a member of the faculty.
There are many implant systems available to the dental surgeon. Dr. Bokhari uses only the highest quality and the most clinically and scientifically proven implant and grafting materials, therefore achieving the best possible results and highest patient satisfaction.
dr. bokhari’s treatment philosophy
“I strive to treat each patient with dignity, respect, and to inspire mutual trust. It is my goal to help every patient regain their confidence, self esteem, and ability to chew and to assist them in leading a normal, healthy and fulfilled life.”
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Education
- 2006-2009:
- Specialty Certificate in Periodontics/Master of Science in Dentistry (MSD), University of Washington, Seattle
- 2004-2006:
- Residency Certificate in Orofacial Pain and Dysfunction, University of California, Los Angeles
- 2000-2004:
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), University of California, Los Angeles
- 1998-2000:
- Master of Public Health (MPH), Boston University
- 1994-1998:
- Bachelor of Science in Biology with Honors-Magna Cum Laude, University of Massachusetts/Amherst
Board certification
Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology
Clinical experience
- Extensive Training in Implant Surgery (Nobel, Astra, Straumann and 3i)
- Guided Bone Regeneration & Sinus Augmentation
- Hard and Soft Tissue Grafting
- Periodontal Plastic Surgery
- Dentoalveolar Surgery
- Preprosthetic Surgery
- Intravenous Sedation Certified
- Treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders, Facial Neuralgias, and Headaches
Teaching experience
- 2008-Current:
- Dept. of Periodontics, Affiliate Clinical Instructor, University of Washington, Seattle
- 2008-Current:
- Dept. of Prosthodontics, Guest Lecturer, University of Washington, Seattle
Publications
- Tejedor FJ, Bokhari A, Rogero O, Gorczyca M, Zhang J, Kim E, Sheng M, Budnik V. Essential role for dlg in synaptic clustering of Shaker K+ channels in vivo. J Neurosci. 1997 Jan 1;17(1):152-9
- TNF-α; modulation of p53, MDM2 and p63 in keloid tissues. Abstract Presentation 26 June 2003 IADR, Goteborg, Sweden
Academic honors & awards
- 2009 “America’s Top Dentists”–Consumer’s Research Council of America
- 1994-1998 Dean’s List, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
- 1998-Magna Cum Laude, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
- 1997-PHI BETA KAPPA Honors Society
- 1995-1998: Howard Hughes Medical Research Grant
- 1995: Golden Key National Honor Society Award
professional affilations
Dr. Bokhari is an active member of the following associations and organizations. To learn more, please click on the logos below to visit their websites.
