About Khurrum S. Sheikh, DMD
Dr. Khurrum S. Sheikh is a native of Jersey City, New Jersey, where he graduated from St. Peter’s Prep High School. Keeping with the Jesuit tradition, Dr. Sheikh earned a Bachelor’s degree from Creighton University in Omaha, NE. He earned his dental degree from Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Sheikh furthered his knowledge and training by completing a one-year Residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. As a resident, Dr. Sheikh focused on more complex full mouth reconstruction treatments and medically compromised patients. He continued at NYU where he completed a 2-year Implantology Fellowship in surgical placement and restoring dental implants. In Aug 2016 he was awarded as a fellow in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. Prior to joining the Smile Shop Team Dr Sheikh practiced in NYC where he focused his treatment on aesthetic and cosmetic procedures. Dr. Sheikh is a former Assistant Professor for University of Nebraska Medical Center and presented at multiple medical and dental conferences. He currently is part of UPENN faculty as a Clinical Associate Professor in the department of Preventative and Restorative Sciences where he works closely with 3rd and 4th year dental students to not only teach dentistry but to share his passion for the profession. Dr Sheikh is active in the dental community where he is a clinical director and active participant in the Special Olympics Special Smiles team. Dr Sheikh served as President of the Mercer Dental Society in NJ in 2015-2016. He is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.
