Bashar Bakdash, DDS, MPH, MSD

Dr. Bakdash is Professor Emeritus, Division of Periodontology, Department of Developmental and Surgical Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Minnesota.

Dr. Bakdash joined the University of Minnesota as a Full-time faculty member in 1974. Over the years, Dr. Bakdash held a number of academic faculty positions in the School of Dentistry (1974-2018), and School of Public Health (1981-1985, and 1988-1992). He also served in the School of Dentistry as the professor and Director of the Division of Periodontology (1988-2013), Interim Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (2012-2015), and Director (2013-2018) of Program for Advanced Standing Students (UMN PASS).

Dr. Bakdash has authored/co-authored over 100 articles, abstracts, textbook chapters, symposia proceedings, instructional, web-based, and digital programs in the areas of periodontics, public health, preventive dentistry, dental education and information technology.

He served as the President of the Minnesota Section, American Association for Dental Research, the Minnesota Association of Periodontists, and the Minnesota Beta Chapter of Omicron Kappa Upsilon, the Publication Committee’s Chair, member of the Task Force to Develop an Outcome Assessment Program, for the American Academy of Periodontology, the Chair of the Informatics Section, American Dental Education Association, the President of the Minneapolis District Dental Society, the American Dental Association Council on Scientific Affairs, the Committee on International Development, and the Gold Medal Selection Committee. Most recently, Dr. Bakdash served as the Secretary, and a member of the Board of Directors of the Minnesota Dental Foundation.

• Distinguished Teaching Award from UCLA, 1972.
• Outstanding Lecturer Award from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, 1976 and 1983.
• Fellowshipin the International College of Dentists, 1982.
• Fellowship in the American College of Dentists, 1985.
• First recipient of the American Dental Association's Periodontal Health Award, 1984.
• University of Minnesota Century Club Professor of the Year, 1986.
• American Academy of Periodontology Clinical Research Award in Periodontology, 1988.
• University of Minnesota Academic Health Center Recognition of Excellence Award, 2001 and 2002.
• American Academy of Periodontology Outstanding Teaching and Mentoring in Periodontics Award, 2005.
• University of Minnesota Center for Teaching and Learning, Certificate of Appreciation for Being a Great Teacher, 2008.
• Minneapolis District Dental Society, Guest of Honor, in recognition of valuable contributions to dentistry and the community, 2008.
• Minnesota Dental Association, Guest of Honor, in recognition of his outstanding commitment to the field of organized dentistry, 2010.

• linical Evaluation of Antimicrobial Agents
• Subject recruitment and retention in Clinical Trials
• Compliance in Clinical Trials
• Use of Mass Media in Public Education
• Epidemiology of Periodontal Diseases
• Information Technology

Selected Publications:

Bakdash, M.B., Lange, A.L. and McMillan D.G. The effect of a televised periodontal campaign on public periodontal awareness. J Periodontol 54:666-670, November 1983.

Pihlstrom, B.L., Wolff, L.F., Bakdash, M.B., Schaffer, E.M., Jensen, J.R., Aeppli, D.M. and Bandt, C.L. Salt and peroxide compared to conventional oral hygiene: I. Clinical results. J Periodontol. 58:291-300, May 1987.

Wolff, L.F., Pihlstrom, B.L., Bakdash, M.B., Schaffer, E.M., Jensen, J.R., Aeppli, D.M. and Bandt, C.L. Salt and Peroxide compated to conventional oral hygiene. II. Microbial results. J Periodontol. 58:301-307, May 1987.

Bakdash, M.B., Wolff, L.F., Pihlstrom, B.L., Aeppli, D.M. and Bandt, C.L. Salt and peroxide compared to conventional oral hygiene: III. Patient compliance and acceptance. J. Periodontol. 58:308-313, May 1987.

Wolff, L.F., Pihlstrom, B.L., Bakdash, M.B., Aeppli, D.M. and Bandt, C.L. Four years investigation of salt and peroxide compared to conventional oral hygiene. J Am Dent Assoc 118:67-72, January 1989.

Wolff, L.F., Pihlstrom, B.L., Bakdash, M.B., Aeppli, D.M. and Bandt, C.L. Effect of toothbrushing with 0.4% stannous fluoride and 0.22% sodium fluoride gel on gingivitis over eighteen months. J Am Dent Assoc 119:283-289, August 1989.

McCaul, K.D., Bakdash, M.B., Geboy, M.J., Gerbert, B., Tedesco, L.A. Promoting self-protective health behaviors in dentistry. Annals of Behavioral Med 12:156-160, Fall 1990.

Bakdash, B. Oral hygiene and compliance as risk factors in periodontitis. J Periodontol 65:539-544, May 1994.

Hastreiter, R.J., Bakdash, B., Roesch, M.H., and Walseth, J. Use of tabacco prevention and cessation strategies and techniques in the dental office. J Am Dent Assoc 125:1475-1484, November 1994.

Bakdash, B., Current patterns of oral hygiene prodeuct use and practices. Periodontology 2000, 8:11-14, 1995.

Wolff, L., Kim, A., Nunn M., Bakdash, B. and Hinrichs J.: Effectiveness of a sonic toothbrush in maintenance of dental implants: A prospective study. J. Clin Periodontol 1998; 25:821-828, October, 1998

Stafne, E.E. and Bakdash, B.: Tobacco use cessation program web resources. URL: http://www.umn.edu/perio/tobacco. School of Dentistry, University of Minnesota, 1998-present.

Bakdash, B.,: Strategies for effective periodontal case presentation. URL: http://www.umn.edu/perio/periocasepresent/gateway.... School of Dentistry, University of Minnesota, 1999-present.

Stafne, E.E., and Bakdash, B.: Tobacco cessation intervention: How to communicate with tobacco using patients. J. Contemporary Dental Practice, Vol. 1, No. 4, Fall, 2000. URL: http://www.thejcdp.com

Lenton, P.A., Majerus, G., and Bakdash, B.: Counseling and Treating Bad Breath Patients: Step-by-Step Approach. J. Contemporary Dental Practice, Vol. 2, No. 2, Spring, 2001. URL: http://www.thejcdp.com