As a lecturer, he has given numerous presentations in Endodontic treatment in general and more specifically in the use of the microscope in surgical and non surgical endodontic therapy. He had several presentations at the American Association of Endodontists Annual Sessions and many endodontic residency programs in the US. He also lectured internationally in Canada, Japan, S. Korea, Israel, Jordan and the UAE.

Biographical Information:

1989: Completed Endodontic Residency Program from University of Alabama at Birmingham

1991: Obtained a Master of Science Degree in Dental Materials from University of Alabama at Birmingham

1989-1991: Clinical Assistant Professor Department of Endodontics at University of Alabama at Birmingham

2000-Present: Clinical Assistant Professor, Post-graduate Program - Department of Endodontics at University of Florida

2010-present: Adjunct Clinical Assistant professor, post-graduate program - Department of Endodontics at University of Pennsylvania

1991- Present: Owner of Private Endodontic Treatment Centers in Clearwater and Trinity, Florida

2006: Fellow of the American College of Dentists (FACD)

2010 Fellow of the International College of Dentists (FICD)

1994: Granted a US patent for inventing a "Method to reinforce endodontically treated teeth and to increase post retention".

2006: Granted a US Patent for inventing a "Telescopic mirror attachment for surgical microscopes".

2005-2006 President of Upper Pinellas County Dental Association

Member of the American Dental Association, West Coast Dental Association, Upper Pinellas County Dental Association, West Pasco County Dental Association, American Association of Endodontists, American Dental Education Association, American College of Dentists, Florida Endodontic Association, Florida Dental Association.

Dr. Kasem completed his dental degree at Univ. of Damascus in 1983. He worked as a general dentist until 1987 when he entered the Endodontic Residency Program at the Univ. of Alabama at Birmingham. He graduated as an Endodontist in 1989 and obtained a Master of Science degree in Dental Biomaterials in 1991.

In 1991, Dr. Kasem started his private practice in Clearwater, Florida and he owns one of the largest endodontic practices in Florida with 4 endodontists, 2 offices and more than 30 staff members.

Dr. Kasem has a teaching position as Clinical Assistant Professor in Post-Graduate Endodontics at the University of Florida, School of Dentistry and as an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at University of Pennsylvania.

In the Research area, Dr. Kasem has shown much interest and dedication. He has obtained two U.S. Patents – One in 1994 in root reinforcement and post retention and a second patent in the microsurgical area. He also has a third patent pending invention in an endodontic ultrasonic device.

Dr. Kasem is a member of the American Dental Assoc., American Assoc. of Endodontists, American Assoc. of Endodontics Research Foundation, Florida Dental Assoc. and American Dental Education Assoc. He is a fellow of the American College of Dentists and International College of Dentist.

As a lecturer, he has given numerous presentations in the US and internationally.