Shahed Al Khalifah, B.D.S., M.S.
Health Sciences Associate Clinical Professor, Co-Director, Innovative Digital Dentistry Systems
23-088E CHS
UCLA School of Dentistry
10833 Le Conte Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1668
About
Dr. Shahed Al Khalifah is a health sciences associate clinical professor in the Section of Restorative Dentistry in UCLA School of Dentistry. She received her dental degree from King Saud University, Saudi Arabia, and Master of Science in Oral Biology from UCLA School of Dentistry.
Dr. Al Khalifah joined UCLA School of Dentistry in 2016. She directed the first year of the Restorative Advanced Clinical Training (ACT) Program. Currently, she is the Chair of the D2 and D3 Restorative Clinical Courses and the Pre-clinical Indirect Restoration Courses.
Additional Information
Scholarly Activities
- UCLA “Clinical Materials” Student Clinical Guide Booklet, Versions 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2017
- Restorative Advanced Clinical Training Program Admission Committee Member, 2018
- Clinical Restorations of Implants handbook for Dental Students, 2013
Courses Taught:
- Dental Morphology (RFE 101, 105)
- Direct Restoration (RFE 103, 104, 202)
- Indirect Restoration, Chair (RFE 106, 201, 203, 208, 212)
- Clinical Restorative Dentistry, Chair (CL 402.02b, 403.02s, 403.02a, 403.02b, 403.02c, 404.02s, 404.02a, 404.02b, 404.02c)
- Esthetic Dentistry (RFE 313)
- Post-doctoral Direct Restoration (ACT 100a, 100b)
- Post-doctoral Indirect Restoration (ACT 102a, 102b, 102c)
- Post-doctoral Literature Review (ACT 103a, 103b)
Research and Interests:
- Dental Materials
- Dental Restorative Treatments
- Evidence-Based Dentistry
- Dental Technology
Education and Degree(s)
- B.D.S., King Saudi University, Saudi Arabia, 2008
- B.D.S. Internship, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia, 2009
- Certificate, AEGD Preceptorship, UCLA School of Dentistry, 2010
- Certificate, Restorative Advanced Clinical Training, UCLA School of Dentistry, 2013
- M.S., Oral Biology, UCLA School of Dentistry, 2016
Publications
- Technical quality of root fillings performed by undergraduate students in Saudi Arabia https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20487448/
- Shear Bond Strength of Composite Diluted with Composite-Handling Agents on Dentin and Enamel https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35808710/
- Evaluation of Shear Bond Strengths of 3D Printed Materials for Permanent Restorations with Different Surface Treatments https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39000693/
- Comparison of two retentive shoulder build-up designs to prevent early failure of resin core build-ups on molar: A Finite Element Analysis study https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/19424396.2024.2426250
- YouTube Shorts’ Recommendations for Teeth Whitening: A Cross-Sectional Analysis. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40357822/
- A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Oil Pulling on YouTube Shorts. https://www.mdpi.com/2304-6767/13/7/330
All publications:
Honors and Awards
- Best Clinical Performer Award, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia, 2008
- Internship Clinical Performance Appreciation Award, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia, 2009
- Dr. Fisher’s Faculty Award, UCLA School of Dentistry, 2019
- Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) Member, 2023
- Selected to be the hooding faculty for the UCLA School of Dentistry Class of 2025 Commencement
Membership and Service
- Saudi Dental Society
- American Dental Association
- Saudi Dental Society
- American Academy of Operative Dentistry
- American Dental Association
- California Dental Association
- Western Los Angeles Dental Society
- American Dental Education Association
- International Association for Dental Research
- American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry