Dr. Mahmoud Hakim

• Current Position: General Dentist, Dental Care Clinic, Dakar (since 2015)

• Previous Positions:

  • Senior Dentist, Dakar Dental Hospital (2010-2015)

  • Junior Dentist, University Dental Clinic, Dakar (2007-2010)

• Key Areas of Expertise:

  • Restorative Dentistry: Tooth repairs, crowns, bridges, and fillings

  • Root Canal Treatment: Specialized in diagnosing and treating complex root canal issues

  • Prosthetics: Custom-made dentures, crowns, and bridges

  • Oral Surgery: Extractions, wisdom teeth removal, gum surgery

  • Periodontal Care: Gum disease treatment, scaling, and root planing

• Research Interests:

  • Focused on improving root canal procedures and minimizing recovery time for patients

  • Conducting studies on the effectiveness of periodontal treatments in preventing tooth loss

• Publications: Co-authored studies on oral health and preventive dentistry published in African Dental Journal and Global Dentistry Review

• Participates in dental conferences and workshops both in Senegal and internationally

• Best Dental Surgeon of the Year (2018) – Awarded by the Senegal Medical Association for excellence in dental care

• Leadership in Restorative Dentistry (2019) – Recognized for advancing prosthetic solutions and restorative procedures in West Africa

• Patient Satisfaction Award (2020) – Acknowledged for consistently high patient satisfaction ratings

Dr. Mahmoud Hakim has authored several publications related to root canal treatments, periodontal care, and prosthetic dentistry. His work has been presented at international dental conferences and he has contributed to local dental journals focusing on innovations in dental care.