Katrin Bekes

Prof. Dr. Katrin Bekes, MME

Medical University of Vienna
School of Dentistry
Head of Department of Paediatric Dentistry
Vienna, Austria

Education and Qualifications

1997-2002      Academic studies in Dentistry, Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Germany
2002                Final Examination
2003                Doctorate (Dr. med. dent.)
2012                 Habilitation (Dr. med. dent. habil.)
2012                 Venia legend, Private Docent
2013-2015      Master of Medical Education (MME)

Academic Appointments

2003-2008       Assistant Professor, Department of Operative Dentistry, Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Germany
2008-2009       Assistant Professor, Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Germany
2009-2015       Associate Professor, Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Germany
Since 04/2015 Professor and Chair, Department of Paediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Medical University of Vienna, Austria

Honors

2008-2019     General Secretary of the German Society for Paediatric Dentistry
Since 2019      President of the German Society for Paediatric Dentistry
Since 2017      Vice President of the Austrian Society for Paediatric Dentistry
Since 2016      Councillor for Austria of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry

Focus of Scientific and Clinical Activities

Molar Incisor Hypomineralization
Oral-health related quality of life
Restorative techniques in children (adhesive dentistry, pediatric crowns)