Medical University of Vienna
University Clinic of Dentistry
Head of Department of Paediatric Dentistry
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, University Clinic 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 2018: Councillor for Austria of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry (EAPD)
- Since 2020: Member of the Nominations Committee of the EAPD
- Since 2018: Councillor for Austria of the International Association of Paediatric Dentistry (IAPD)
- 2019-2021: Member of the Membership Committee of the IAPD
- 2023-2025: Member of the Awards Committee of the IAPD
Focus of Scientific and Clinical Activities
- Molar Incisor Hypomineralization
- Oral-health related quality of life
- Restorative techniques in children (adhesive dentistry, pediatric crowns)
Books
- 2018: Bekes K (Ed). Pit and Fissure Sealants; Springer Verlag; ISBN 978-3-319-71979-5;
https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-31601-3 - 2020: Bekes K. Molar Incisor Hypomineralization – A Clinical Guide to Diagnoses and Treatment; Editor; Springer Verlag; ISBN 978-3-030-31601-3;
https://www.springer.com/de/book/9783030316006 - 2021: Bekes K. Molaren Inzisiven Hypomineralisation; Quintessenz; ISBN 978-3-86867-561-0;
https://www.quintessence-publishing.com/deu/en/product/molaren-inzisiven-hypomineralisation - 2022: Bekes K. Molar Incisor Hypomineralization; Quintessenz; ISBN 978-1-78698-124-0;
https://www.quintessence-publishing.com/deu/de/product/molar-incisor-hypomineralization - 2022: Einwag J, Pieper K, Bekes K (Ed). Kinderzahnheilkunde. Praxis der Zahnheilkunde Band 14. Urban & Fischer Verlag/Elsevier GmbH; 4th Edition; ISBN 978-3437238017;
https://shop.elsevier.de/kinderzahnheilkunde-9783437313196.html
