Dr. Asma A Khan, BDS PHD
EndodonticsNPI: 1053441006
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About This Provider
Dr. Asma Khan is an endodontist in San Antonio with nearly 20 years of experience treating complex tooth and pain problems. She has a unique background as both a dentist and neuroscientist, which helps her understand and manage pain in ways most dentists cannot. Dr. Khan specializes in root canal treatment, regenerative endodontics, and craniofacial pain, and she is recognized internationally for her research in these areas. As an associate professor at the University of North Carolina and an adjunct professor in Texas, she continues to teach and mentor the next generation of dental specialists while caring for patients.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- PhD in Neuroscience - University of Maryland, Dental School (2002)
- Internship in General Dentistry - Government Dental College and Hospital (1995)
- Postdoctoral Fellowship in Craniofacial Oral-Biology - University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (2003)
- Certificate in Endodontics - University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (2006)
- Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pain - University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (2006)
- BDS in Dentistry - Gulbarga University (1995)
- Clinical Fellowship in Clinical Research - National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, NIH (2002)
Board Certifications
- FICD (Fellow, International College of Dentists)
Credential: BDS PHD
NPI registered: 03/07/2007
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Areas of Focus
Professional Memberships
- International College of Dentists
- Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
- Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honors Society
Awards & Recognition
- Distinguished Scientist Award - International Association for Dental Research, Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutics group
- Senior Faculty Research Award - IIMS Clinical Translational Research Day, UTHSCSA
- Class of 1958 Distinguished Service Award - UNC-Chapel Hill
- Holiday Dental Conference Clinical Research Award - UNC-Chapel Hill
Beyond the Office
Associate Professor with tenure - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Department of Endodontics (since 2014)
Adjunct Assistant Professor - University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Endodontics (since 2008)
Post-doctoral student supervision
Teaching courses: Dent 208 (Pulp Biology), Dent 330 (Clinical Endodontics), OBIO 732/723 (Introduction to Pain Neurobiology), and multiple graduate endodontic clinics
Consultant for the American Dental Association
Dually trained as an endodontist and neuroscientist
Internationally recognized for research
Active educator and researcher in addition to clinical practice
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