St. Barnabas Hospital, SBH Health System, Bronx, New York Resident, Pediatric Dentistry
St. Barnabas Hospital, SBH Health System, Bronx, New York General Practice Residency Degree and Institution
Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA Doctor of Dental Medicine, Class of 2015
Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA, Master of Science in Medical Sciences
California State University, Fullerton, Fullerton, CA, BS, Biological Sciences, Minor in Chemistry, Magna cum laude
Licensure and Certifications:
Diplomate of American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Active Dental License, Colorado State
Moderate Sedation License, Colorado State and CHCO privileges
Laser Certificate and CHCO privileges
Basic Life Support
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Awards
Pediatric Chief Resident Award, SBH Health System
Second Place, Research Poster Presentation at SBH Health System
Graduate Fellowship Award, Western University of Health Sciences
Latin Honors of Cum Laude, California State University
Fullerton Dean’s Honor List, California State University Fullerton
Affiliations
College of Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Colorado Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Southwestern Society of Pediatric Dentistry
American Dental Education Association
Research Interest
AI applications in dental imaging and diagnosis
AI applications in healthcare research
Comparative efficacy of generative artificial intelligence in healthcare education and dental procedures
Development of AI-driven educational tools for predoctoral pediatric dentistry examinations
Exploring the efficacy of artificial intelligence in board exam
preparation for the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, supported by a
grant from the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Impact of dental interventions on reducing preterm low birth weight
babies, using AI-based analysis for enhancing clinical outcomes
Integrating artificial intelligence in healthcare education
Laser dentistry and its role in pediatric dental procedures
Role of RhoC in mediating migration and invasion in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma
Publications and Presentations
Invited to present a short talk on the transformative role of artificial intelligence in specialty dental board preparation at the 2025 ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition in March, following the acceptance of my proposal. The presentation will cover AI-driven study strategies, virtual patient simulations, and personalized learning platforms for optimizing exam performance.
Awarded the 2024 Jeffrey A. Dean/ ABPD Research Grant Assessment of Use and Efficacy of Artificial Intelligence while Preparing for American Board of Pediatric Dentistry Certification: A Mixed Methods study- Oral presentation completed and IRB approved. Principal Investigator: Shahbaz Katebzadeh DMD, MS, Mentor/Co-investigator: Dr. Chaitanya Puranik B.D.S., M.S., M.Dent.Sci., Ph. D. F.A.A.P.D., Diplomate
St. Barnabas Hospital, SBH Health System Research Coordinator of the grant “Dental Intervention Can Reduce Preterm Low Birth Weight babies.”
Presented at AAPD conference Chicago, IL 2020 Title: Dental Intervention Can Reduce Preterm Low Birth Weight babies Principal Investigator: Shahbaz Katebzadeh DMD, MS
Tumur Z., Katebzadeh S., Guerra C., Bhushan L., Alkam T. Henson BS. “RhoC Mediates Epidermal Growth Factor-simulated MigraWon and Invasion in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma,” Neoplasia Journal 17, 141-151, 2015.
Duca FA., Katebzadeh S., Covasa M. “Impaired GLP-1 signaling contributes to reduced sensitivity to duodenal nutrients in obese-prone rats during high-fat feeding. Obesity 23: 2260-2268, 2015.