Hagay Shemesh

Dr. Hagay Shemesh is an Associate Professor at the Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), specializing in Endodontology. He holds a prominent role in teaching courses such as 'Endodontologie' and 'Clinic Year 3', and has supervised 7 PhD theses. His research focuses on root canal treatment outcomes, CBCT applications, endodontic retreatment strategies, and dental education methodologies. Active in professional societies, he is a member of the European Society of Endodontology (ESE) and has organized major conferences like the Lustrum congress NVvE. His work bridges clinical practice with evidence-based approaches, emphasizing cost-effectiveness and prognostic factors in endodontic care.

Research Interests: Root Canal Treatment Outcomes, CBCT Imaging in Endodontics, Dental Education Innovation, Health Economics of Dental Procedures, and Periapical Pathology Analysis. His recent studies address prognostic factors in endodontic treatment (2025), cost-effectiveness of retreatment methods (2023), and educational strategies for instrumentation techniques (2023). These contributions highlight his dual focus on clinical efficacy and pedagogical excellence.

Advising & Grants: Supervised 7 PhD theses (specific titles not listed) and has contributed to research datasets like 'Research priorities for oral healthcare: agenda setting from the practitioners’ perspective' (2021). His activities include editorial work, invited lectures on root canal fillings, and collaborative projects such as the 'Kennisagenda Mondgezondheid' initiative.