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Email: asalghamdi2@kau.edu.sa

Ali Saad Ali Thafeed AlGhamdi

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CURRICULUM VITAE

PROF. ALI SAAD ALGHAMDI     

PERSONAL DATA:

Name                                       Ali Saad Ali Thafeed AlGhamdi

 

Office Address:                      Faculty of Dentistry

                                               King Abdulaziz University

                                               Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

                                                UniDents Clinic

                                                Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Office Communication:        

                                               Mobile:       (966) 534763333

                                               Mobile:       (966) 534783333

                                               Web sites:  asalghamdi2.kau.edu.sa

                                                                  www.dralialghamdi.com

                                               Emails:      asalghamdi2@kau.edu.sa

                                                                   dr_thafeed@hotmail.com
                                              

CURRENT POSITION:

 

  • Professor & Consultant in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry

                    Faculty of Dentistry

              King Abdulaziz University (KAU), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

 

-      CEO, UniDents Clinic

        Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

 

-      Visiting Associate Professor

        School of Dental Medicine

        State University of New York at Buffalo

        Buffalo, New York, USA

 

EDUCATION:

 

2004          Fellow of Royal College of Dentists of Canada in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry          

 

2001-04     M.S. in Oral Science from State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo,

            New York, USA

                  GPA:  3.95 out of 4.00

       

2001-04    Certificate of Proficiency in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry from State University    

                  of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, USA

                  GPA:  3.95 out of 4.00

 

  • 2003-04Certificate in Advanced Aesthetic Implant Dentistry from State University of New

                      York at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, USA

                                            

  • 1992-97B.D.S. of King Abdulaziz University (KAU), Faculty of Dentistry, Jeddah, Saudi

                      Arabia. Grade: Very good with honor degree

                      Class Rank:  1st among the class

     

    ACADEMIC POSITIONS & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

     

     2014- Present       Professor, Division of Periodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, KAU

     

    2010- 2016           Vice Dean for Postgraduate Studies and Scientific Research, Faculty of

                                  Dentistry, KAU

     

    2013- 2016           Assistant of the Dean for Saudi Dental Board Programs, Faculty of

                                 Dentistry, KAU

     

    2011- 2014           Chairman of the establishing committee for Advanced Technology Lab in

                                 Dental Research, Faculty of Dentistry, KAU

     

    2006- 2011           Chairman of Oral Basic & Clinical Sciences Department, Faculty of

                                 Dentistry, KAU

     

    2017- Present      Chief Executive Officer, UniDents Clinic.

     

    2012- 2017          Chief Executive Officer, AlMashfa International Hospital Dental Clinics.

     

    2010- 2014         Associate Professor, Division of Periodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, KAU

     

    2009- Present      Visiting Associate Professor, Department of Periodontics, School of Dental 

                                Medicine, State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA.

     

    2008- 2017          Chairman of The Saudi Board in Periodontics, Western Region. 

     

    2009- 2014          Chairman of The Saudi Fellowship in Implant Dentistry, Western Region.

     

    2011- 2016          Director of Research Ethics Committee at Faculty of Dentistry, KAU.

     

    2009- Present       Director of Oral and Dental Diseases Research Group

     

    2006- 2008           Chairman of Dental Department, Doctor Sulaiman Fakeeh Hospital

     

    2008- 2012           Chairman of Dental Departments, Dr. Bakhsh Hospital Group

     

    2006- Present       Consultant in Periodontics & Implant Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, KAU

     

    2006- 2016          Member of Faculty of Dentistry Council, KAU

    2014- 2016           Member of Supreme Administrative Committee of Centre of Excellence in

                                 Genomic Medicine Research

     

    2010- 2016          Member of Scholarship and Training Committee, KAU

     

    2009- 2011          Member of Deanship of Community Services & Continuing Education 

                                 Council, KAU.

     

    2010- 2016          Member of Deanship of Graduate Studies Council, KAU.

     

    2007- 2017          Member of Scientific Council for Saudi Board in Periodontics, Saudi                                                      Commission for Health Specialities.

     

    2006-2007            Member of Establishing Committee for Saudi Board in Periodontics, Saudi                              Commission for Health Specialities.

     

    2007- 2014           Member of Scientific Council for Saudi Fellowship in Implant Dentistry,

                                 Saudi Commission for Health Specialities.

     

    2006-2007            Member of Establishing Committee for Saudi Fellowship in Implant                                                          Dentistry, Saudi Commission for Health Specialities.

     

    2009-2013            Member of Western Region Organizing Committee for Saudi Dental Society               

     

    2009-2013            Organizer of Monthly Scientific Meetings of Saudi Dental Society in Jeddah.                

     

    2007- 2016          Member of Supreme Administrative Committee of King Fahad Medical

                                 Research Centre, KAU.

     

    2008- 2011          Chairman of Dental Departments, Abdulrahman Bakhsh Hospitals, Jeddah,

                                Saudi Arabia.

     

    2006- 2008          Chairman of Dental Department, Sulaiman Fakeeh Hospitals, Jeddah, Saudi

                                Arabia.

     

    2006- 2010          Assistant Professor, Division of Periodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, KAU

     

    2009- 2011          Director of Dental Implant Unit at Faculty of Dentistry, KAU

     

    2009- 2011          Director of Continuing Dental Education Unit, Faculty of Dentistry, KAU

     

    2008- 2010          Director of the Saudi Board in Periodontics at Faculty of Dentistry, KAU.

     

    2007- 2009          Head of Periodontic Division

     

     

    2004- 2005          Course Director for Periodontics, Advanced Education in General Dentistry,

                                Prince Abdulrahman Institute for Advanced Dental Education, Riyadh, SA  

     

    2004- 2005          Course Director for Implant Dentistry, Advanced Education in General

                                Dentistry, Prince Abdulrahman Institute for Advanced Dental Education,

                                Riyadh, SA

     

    2001- 2004         Part-time Teacher in Periodontic Department and Implant Dentistry Division,

                               School of Dental Medicine, State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo,

                               NY, USA

     

    2004- 2005         Demonstrator at Periodontic Division, Faculty of Dentistry, KAU

     

    2000- 2001         Demonstrator at Periodontic Division, Faculty of Dentistry, KAU

     

    APPRECIATION CERTIFICATES & AWARDS:

     

    2016          Winner of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Prize for Inventors  

     

    2015          King Abdulaziz University Scientific Excellency Award for Publishing in top 10 %

                      Journals in Speciality

     

    2015          Faculty of Dentistry Award for Scientific Excellency in Research

     

    2014          King Abdulaziz University Scientific Excellency Award for Publishing in top 10 %

                      Journals in Speciality

     

    2014          Faculty of Dentistry Award for Scientific Excellency in Research

     

    2013          King Abdulaziz University Scientific Excellency Award (for Patent Registered at                               United States Patent and Trademark Office)  

     

    2013          Plaque and Certificate of Recognition from Saudi Dental Society

     

    2012          Plaque of Appreciation from Deanship of Graduate Studies

     

    2011          Certificate of Excellence in Scientific Research form The State University of New

                      York at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, USA

     

    2011          Certificate of Recognition from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties

                      (Scientific Dental Board) for Contribution and Support as a Chairman of the Saudi

                      Board in Periodontics, Western Region since 2008- Present.

     

    2011          Certificate of Recognition from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties

                      (Scientific Dental Board) for Contribution and Support as a Chairman of the Saudi

                      Fellowship in Implant Dentistry, Western Region since 2009- Present.

     

    2010          Certificate of Appreciation form His Excellency Prof. Osama Sadik Tayeb, President

                      of King Abdulaziz University for Participation in Ibtikar 2010.

     

    2008          Scientific Excellency Award from Research and Consulting Institute, King Abdulaziz

                      University.

     

    2008          First Prize Award for the Best Medical Academic Chair Proposal Titled "Dental

                      Implants in Saudi Population" with a budget of Four Million Saudi Riyals.  

     

     

    2004          Certificate of Excellency in Teaching from Periodontic Department, State University

                      of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA

     

    2004          Saudi Cultural Mission Awards for Student with Outstanding Educational

                      Performance

     

    2003          Prince Bandar Bin Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz Award for Excellent GPA during 

                      M.S./Certificate at State University of New York at Buffalo

     

    2003          Letter of Appreciation from Minister of Higher Education for maintaining high

                      GPA during M.S./Certificate at State University of New York at Buffalo 

     

    2003          Letter of Appreciation from the President of King Abdul Aziz University and from

                      the Dean of Faculty of Dentistry at KAU. for maintaining high GPA during

                      M.S./Certificate at State University of New York at Buffalo                                         

     

    2003          Saudi Cultural Mission Awards for Student with Outstanding Educational

                      Performance

     

    2002          Saudi Cultural Mission Awards for Student with Outstanding Educational

                      Performance

     

    2001          Saudi Cultural Mission Awards for Student with Outstanding Educational

                      Performance

     

    1997          Scientific Excellency Award and Certificate awarded by Dr. Abdullah Al-Fares, Dean

                      of Faculty of Dentistry, KAU.

     

    1996          Scientific Excellency Award and Certificate awarded by Prof. Hassan Fatani, Dean of

                      Faculty of Dentistry, KAU.

     

    1990          Scientific Excellency Award and Certificate from Al Thager Secondary School.                   

     

    1989          Scientific Excellency Award and Certificate from Ministry of Education.                              

     

    1988          Scientific Excellency Award and Certificate from Ministry of Education.                              

     

    1987          Scientific Excellency Award and Certificate from Ministry of Education.                              

     

    PRACTICE EXPERIENCE:

     

    2009- 2011          Director of Dental Implant Unit at Faculty of Dentistry, KAU

     

    2004- Present      Consultant in Periodontics & Implant Dentistry, Speciality & Consultant

                                Clinic, Faculty of Dentistry, KAU, Jeddah, S.A.

     

    2004- Present      Consultant in Periodontics & Implant Dentistry, Dental Implant Unit

                                Faculty of Dentistry, KAU, Jeddah, S.A.

     

    2017- Present      Consultant in Periodontics & Implant Dentistry, UniDents Clinic, Jeddah, S.A.

     

    2011- 2017         Consultant in Periodontics & Implant Dentistry, AlMashfa International                                         

                               Hospital, Jeddah, S.A.

     

    2007- 2011          Consultant in Periodontics & Implant Dentistry, Soliman Fakeeh Hospital,

                                Jeddah, S.A.

     

    2004- 2007          Consultant in Periodontics & Implant Dentistry, Samaya Dental Clinic, Jeddah,

                                S.A.

     

    2004- 2007          Consultant in Periodontics & Implant Dentistry (Practice limited to implant

                                dentistry), Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Humanitarian City, Riyadh, S.A.

     

    2001- 2004          Post-graduate Student at Periodontics & Implant Dentistry, School of Dental

                                Medicine, State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, USA.

     

    2000- 2001          Demonstrator in Periodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, KAU, Jeddah, S.A.

     

    1998- 2000          General Dentist in Al-Eskan Polyclinic, Jeddah, S.A.

     

    1997- 1998          Intern, Faculty of Dentistry, KAU, Jeddah, S.A.

     

    MEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES:

     

    1998    Member of the Saudi Dental Society (SDS)

    2001    Member of American Academy of Periodontology

    2002    Member of Academy of Osseointegration

    2005    Member of The International Academy of Periodontology

    2008    Member of The American Academy of Implant Dentistry

    2009    Member of International Association of Dental Research

     

    LEADERSHIP AND ADMISTRATIVE WORKSHOPS:

     

  • Effective Personal Productivity

    From Dec. 15th 2009 to Jan. 12th 2010

    Leadership Management International, Inc.

    Texas, USA.

     

  • Effective Motivational Leadership

    From Mar. 30th 2010 to May 18th 2010

    Leadership Management International, Inc.

    Texas, USA.

     

  • Effective Strategic Leadership

    From May 25th 2010 to June 26th 2010

    Leadership Management International, Inc.

    Texas, USA.

     

  • Effective Personal Leadership

    From Sep. 21st 2010 to Nov. 2ed 2010

    Leadership Management International, Inc.

    Texas, USA.

     

    INSTITUTIONAL COMMITTEES:

     

    2015                     Vice President and General Director of the Fourth International Conference of

                                 King Abdulaziz University Faculty of Dentistry

     

    2014- 2016          Member of Supreme Administrative Committee of Centre of Excellence in

                                 Genomic Medicine Research

     

    2010- 2016          Member of Scholarship and Training Committee, KAU

     

    2010- 2016          Member of Deanship of Graduate Studies Council, KAU

     

    2009- 2011          Member of Deanship of Community Services & Continuing Education 

                                Council, KAU.

     

    2011- 2012          Vice President and General Secretary, The Third International Conference of

                                King Abdulaziz University Faculty of Dentistry.

     

    2011                    Founder of Oral Biology and Biomaterials Research Labs at Faculty of

                                Dentistry, KAU.

     

    2011- 2016          Director of Research Labs, Faculty of Dentistry, KAU.

     

    2011                    Chairman of the Organizing Committee for the 3rd Student Research Day for Health

                                Science Colleges, KAU.

     

    2007- 2016         Member of Purchasing Committee, Faculty of Dentistry, KAU

     

    2006- 2016         Member of Faculty of Dentistry Board, KAU.

     

    2007- 2011          Member of Supreme Administrative Committee of King Fahad Medical

                                Research Centre, KAU.

     

    2006- 2011         Chairman of Department of Oral Basic & Clinical Sciences Board, Faculty

                                of Dentistry, KAU.

     

    2007- 2009         Head of Periodontic Division, Faculty of Dentistry, KAU.

     

    2006- 2011         Chairman of Curriculum Development Committee, Department of Oral Basic

                                & Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, KAU.

     

    2006- 2011         Chairman of Staff Hiring Committee, Department of Oral Basic & Clinical

                               Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, KAU.

     

    2007- 2011         Chairman of Self Assessment Committee, Department of Oral Basic &

                                Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, KAU.

     

    2007- 2011         Director of Dental Library, Faculty of Dentistry, KAU

     

    2007- 2008         Chairman of Publication & Website Committee for the 2nd International King

                               Abdulaziz University and the 19th Saudi Dental Society Conference for Dental

                               Technology & Research.

     

    2007- 2008         Member of the Organizing Committee of 2nd International King Abdulaziz

                               University and the 19th Saudi Dental Society Conference for Dental

                               Technology & Research.

     

    2006- 2016        Member of Curriculum Development Committee, Faulty of Dentistry, KAU.

     

    2006- 2016        Member of Dental Alumni Establishing Committee, Faculty of Dentistry.

     

    2006- 2016        Member of Undergraduate Student Advisory Board, Faculty of Dentistry.

     

    2006- 2016        Member of The Inventory Committee of Faculty of Dentistry, KAU.

     

     

     

    PATENT:

    United States Patent

    Patent Number:  US 8,052,423 B2

    Date of Patent:  Nov 8, 2011

    Title: Tunnelling Method for Dental Block Grafting

    Inventor: Ali Saad Ali AlGhamdi

    Assignee: King Abdulaziz University

     

    PUBLICATIONS:

     

  1. AlGhamdi AS, Osteotome Maxillary Sinus Lift Using Bovine Bone and Calcium Sulfate. Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research 2013; 15(2):153-159

     

  2. AlGhamdi AS, Post-surgical Complications of Symphyseal Block Graft with and without Soft Tissue Grafting. Saudi Medical Journal 2013; 34(6):609-615

     

  3. AlGhamdi AS, Pain Sensation and Postsurgical Complications in Posterior Mandibular Implant Placement Using Ridge Mapping, Panoramic Radiography, and Infiltration Anesthesia. ISRN Dent 2013; 2013:134210. doi: 10.1155/2013/134210. Print 2013.

     

  4. AlGhamdi AS, Merdad K, Sonbul H, Bukhari SM, Elias WY, Dental Clinics as Potent Sources for Screening Undiagnosed Diabetes and Prediabetes. The American Journal of Medical Sciences 2013; 345(4):331-334.

     

  5. Javed F, AlGhamdi AS, Ahmed A, Mikami T, Ahmed HB, Tenenbaum HC, Clinical Efficacy of Antibiotics in the Treatment of Peri-implantitis. International Dental Journal 2013; 63(4):169-176.

     

  6. Javed F,AlGhamdi AS,Mikami T,Mehmood A,Ahmed HB,Samaranayake LP,Tenenbaum HC, Effect of Glycemic Control on Self-Perceived Oral Health, Periodontal Parameters and Alveolar Bone Loss Among Patients With Prediabetes. Journal of Periodontology 2013; 85(2): 234-241.

     

  7. Mansour S, AlGhamdi AS, Marzouk H, Khan E, Panoramic Radiomorphometric Indices as Reliable Parameters in Predicting Osteoporosis. The American Journal of Medical Sciences 2013; 346(6): 473-478.

     

  8. Darwish ZE, AlGhamdi AS,Comparative Immunopathological Study of Cyclooxygenase-2, p53, and Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor in Normal, Premalignant, and Malignant Oral Mucosa. Egyptian Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 2012;3(2): 70-76.

     

  9. Mansour S, AlGhamdi AS, Hassanein FA, Panoramic Radiographic Signs as Predictors of Inferior Alveolar Nerve Proximity to Third Molar: Correlation with Surgical and Post-Operative Findings. Egyptian Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 2012;3(2): 78-85.

     

  10. Shibly O, AlGhamdi AS, Al-Sabbagh M, Guidelines for Immediate Implant Placement in Periodontally Compromised Patients. Dental Learning 2010;4(6):1-8.

     

  11. Hassan AH, AlGhamdi AS, Al-Faridi A, Al-Hubail A, Hajrassy MK, Unilateral cross bite treated by corticotomy-assisted expansion: two case reports. Head & Face Medicine 2010;6(6): 1-9.

     

  12. AlGhamdi AS, Buhite R, A New Tunnel Technique with Acellular Dermal Matrix for Soft Tissue Preparation Prior to Symphyseal Block Graft- A Description of Technique and Case Report. Journal of Oral Implantology 2008;34(5):274-81.

     

  13. AlGhamdi AS, Ciancio SG, Guided Tissue Regeneration Membranes for Periodontal Regeneration- A Literature Review. The Journal of the International Academy of Periodontology 2009; 11(3): 226-231.

     

  14. AlGhamdi AS, Management of Combined Ridge Defect & Osteotome Sinus Floor Elevation with Simultaneous Implant Placement – A 36-Month Follow-Up Case Report. Journal of Oral Implantology 2009;35(5):225-231.

     

  15. AlGhamdi AS, Successful Treatment of Early Implant Failure; a Case Series. Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research 2012; 14(3):380-387.

     

  16. AlGhamdi AS, Corticotomy Facilitated Orthodontics: Review of a Technique. The Saudi Dental Journal 2010;22(1): 1-5.

     

  17. AlGhamdi AS, Effect of Chronic Periodontal Diseases on Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate. Egyptian Dental Journal 2009;55(4): 2641-2648.

     

  18. AlGhamdi AS, Association Between ABO Blood Groups and Severity of Chronic Periodontitis. Journal of King Abdulaziz University - Medical Sciences 2009; 16(3): 31-41.

     

  19. Alhassani A, AlGhamdi AS, Inferior Alveolar Nerve Injury in Implant Dentistry: Diagnosis, Causes, Prevention and Management. Journal of Oral Implantology 2010; 36(5): 401-407.

     

  20. Aljohani HA, AlGhamdi AS, Severity, Location, and Duration of Teeth Sensitivity

    Experienced By Saudi Patients during Scaling. Egyptian Dental Journal 2008;54(4): 1-5.

     

  21. Aljohani HA, AlGhamdi AS, Predoctoral Dental Implant Education at King Abdulaziz University. Saudi Dental Journal 2009;21(3): 135-138.

     

  22. AlGhamdi AS, Shibly O, and Ciancio SG, Osseous Grafting Part I: Autografts & Allografts for Periodontal Regeneration- A Literature Review. The Journal of the International Academy of Periodontology 2010;12(2): 34-38.

     

  23. AlGhamdi AS, Shibly O, and Ciancio SG, Osseous Grafting Part II: Xenografts & Alloplasts for Periodontal Regeneration- A Literature Review. The Journal of the International Academy of Periodontology 2010;12(2): 39-44.

     

    POSTER PRESENTATIONS:

     

  1. AlGhamdi AS, Successful Treatment of Early Implant Failure, A Longitudinal Study. (Poster Presented at 25th Academy of Osseointegration Meeting in Orlando, Florida, USA March 4-6, 2010).

     

  2. AlGhamdi AS, Andreana S, Shibly O, and Ciancio SG, Bioactive Glass and Bioabsorbable Membrane with Doxycycline for Periodontal Defects. (Poster presented at International Association of Dental Research Meeting in Honolulu March 10-13, 2004)

     

  3. Badahdah A, AlGhamdi AS, Prevalence of Antibiotic Prescription Among Graduate Dental Interns of KAU. (Poster presented at International Association of Dental Research – Saudi Section at the 2nd International King Abdulaziz University and the 19th Saudi Dental Society Conference for Dental Technology & Research March 10-13, 2008)

     

  4. AlGhamdi AS, Osteotome Maxillary Sinus Lift Using Bovine Bone and Calcium Sulfate (Poster Presented at 26th Academy of Osseointegration Meeting in Washington, DC, USA March 3-5, 2011).

    MASTER THESIS TITLE:

    COMPARISON OF BIOACTIVE GLASS SYNTHETIC BONE GRAFT PARTICLES PLUS BIOABSORBABLE BARRIER, BIOACTIVE GLASS ALONE AND OPEN DEBRIDEMENT IN THE TREATMENT OF HUMAN PERIODONTAL DEFECTS.  A CLINICAL STUDY

     

    MEMBER of THE EDITORIAL REVIEW BOARD:

     

    • Journal of King Abdulaziz University, Medical Sciences.

       

    • The Journal of the American Dental Association, Middle East Edition.

       

    • Dental Hypothesis

       

       

      NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL REVIEWER:

       

  • Journal of Periodontology (American Academy of Periodontology)

     

  • Journal of Oral Implantology (American Academy of Implant Dentistry)

     

  • Clinical Advances in Periodontics (American Academy of Periodontology)

     

  • Journal of King Abdulaziz University- Medical Sciences

     

  • Deanship of Scientific Research (Grant Proposals Reviewer)

     

  • King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (Grant Proposals Reviewer)

     

     FUNDED PROJECTS:

     

    1. Project Title: The Incidence of Periodontal Diseases within the Saudi Population: Treatment Methods & Preventive Measures (National Project). 

    Project Duration: Three Years

    Grant: About S.R. 2,700,000 (Two Million & Seven Hundred Thousand Saudi Riyals)

    Funded by: King Abdulaziz City for Sciences and Technology (KACST)

    Principle Investigator:  Dr. Sultan Al-Mubarak
    Co-investigator: Dr. Ali S. AlGhamdi 
    Year: 2007

     

    2. Project Title: Association between ABO Blood Groups and Severity of Periodontal Diseases in Saudi Population.

    Grant Number: 051/ 428

    Project Duration: 9 months

    Budget: S.R. 99,000 

    Funded by: King Abdulaziz University Scientific Research Council

    Principle Investigator: Dr. Ali S. AlGhamdi   

    Year: 2008

     

    3. Project Title: Prevalence of Undiagnosed Type 2 Diabetes, Impaired Fasting Glucose, and Impaired Glucose Tolerance in Patients Visiting Dental Clinics - A Pilot Study.

    Grant Number: 9-021/ 429

    Project Duration: 10 months

    Budget: S.R. 89,200 

    Funded by: King Abdulaziz University Scientific Research Council

    Principle Investigator: Dr. Ali S. AlGhamdi   

    Year: 2009

     

    4. Project Title: Maxillary Sinus Lift Using Osteotomes with Simultaneous Implant Placement in Saudi Population.

    Grant Number: 9-008/ 429

    Project Duration: 12 months

    Budget: S.R. 85,200 

    Funded by: King Abdulaziz University Scientific Research Council

    Principle Investigator: Dr. Ali S. AlGhamdi   

    Year: 2009

     

    5. Project Title: Effects of Periodontal Therapy on Systemic Inflammatory Cytokines and Alveolar Bone Level in Postmenopausal Osteopenic Women

    Grant Number: CEOR/004-09

    Project Duration: 12 months

    Budget: S.R. 280,190 

    Funded by: Centre of Excellence for Osteoporosis Research, King Abdulaziz University.

    Principle Investigator: Dr. Mohamed S. Al-Zahrani

    Coinvestigator: Dr Ali S. AlGhamdi    

    Year: 2009

     

    6. Project Title: Pain Sensation and Post-Surgical Complications when Placing Implant in Posterior Mandible Using Panoramic Radiograph and Infiltration Anaesthesia

    Grant Number: 9-014/ 430

    Project Duration: 10 months

    Budget: S.R. 94,600 

    Funded by: King Abdulaziz University Scientific Research Council

    Principle Investigator: Dr. Ali S. AlGhamdi   

    Year: 2010

     

7. Project Title: Panoramic Radiomorphometric Indices and its Correlation to Vertebral BMD in Saudi Population: A Reliable Parameter in Predicting Osteoporosis

Grant Number: 9-017/ 430

Project Duration: 10 months

Budget: S.R. 96,200 

Funded by: King Abdulaziz University Scientific Research Council

Principle Investigator: Dr. Ali S. AlGhamdi   

Year: 2010

 

8. Project Title: Post-Surgical Complications of Symphyseal Block Graft with and without Soft Tissue Grafting – A Controlled Clinical Pilot Study

Grant Number: AT-29-338

Project Duration: 18 months

Budget: S.R. 466,400 

Funded by: King Abdulaziz City for Sciences and Technology (KACST)

Principle Investigator: Dr. Ali S. AlGhamdi   

Year: 2010

 

9. Project Title: Success of Dental Implant when Placed Simultaneously with Bone Augmentation using Bovine Bone and Calcium Sulfate – A Controlled Clinical Trial

Grant Number: 458/ 165 / 1431

Project Duration: 18 months

Budget: S.R. 148,800   

Funded by: King Abdulaziz University Scientific Research Council

Principle Investigator: Dr. Ali S. AlGhamdi   

Year: 2011

 

10. Project Title: Epidemiology and Etiology of Periodontal Diseases Among School Children in Saudi Arabia.

Grant Number: AT-32-9

Project Duration: 30 months

Budget: S.R. 1,367,500 

Funded by: King Abdulaziz City for Sciences and Technology (KACST)

Principle Investigator: Dr. Ali S. AlGhamdi   

Year: 2013

 

INTERNATIONAL PRESENTATIONS:

 

2003        Monocortical Block with Plasma Rich Protein for Reconstruction of Deficient

                Maxilla & Mandible.

                The 5th Annual Michael A. Meenagham Symposium on Implant Dentistry

                School of Dental Medicine, State University of New York at Buffalo,

                Buffalo, New York, USA.

 

2004        Corticotomy Facilitated Orthodontics, a new approach for accelerated orthodontic

                Treatment.

                The 6th Annual Michael A. Meenagham Symposium on Implant Dentistry

                School of Dental Medicine, State University of New York at Buffalo,

                Buffalo, New York, USA.

 

 

2004        Monocortical Block Graft

                Eastman Dental Center, Department of Periodontics, University of Rochester,

                Rochester, New York, USA.

 

2004        Platelet Rich Plasma

                Eastman Dental Center, Department of Periodontics, University of Rochester,

                Rochester, New York, USA.

 

2004        Implant Failure

                Eastman Dental Center, Department of Periodontics, University of Rochester,

                Rochester, New York, USA.

 

 

2004        Bone Replacement Graft

                Inter-disciplinary Scientific Activity, School of Dental Medicine

                State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA

 

2007        Multidisciplinary Approach in Implant Dentistry

                The First Dental Conference "New Era in Dentistry", University of Aden

                Aden, Republic of Yemen

 

 

2008        Multidisciplinary approach in implant dentistry

                16th Alexandria International Dental Congress, Evidence Based Dentistry

                Hilton Green Plaza, Alexandria, Egypt.

 

2009        A New Tunnel Technique with Acellular Dermal Matrix for Soft Tissue Preparation

                Prior to Symphyseal Block Graft- A Description of Technique.

                The 31st Asia Pacific Dental Congress
                Hong Kong

2010        A New Tunnel Technique with Acellular Dermal Matrix for Soft Tissue Preparation

                Prior to Symphyseal Block Graft- A Description of Technique.

         25th Academy of Osseointegration Meeting.

        Orlando, Florida, USA.

 

2010        Prevalence of Undiagnosed Type 2 Diabetes & Pre-Diabetes Conditions in Patients

                Visiting Dental Clinics.

                The International Conference on Diabetes and Metabolism

                Santa Clara, California, USA.

 

2010        The Bidirectional Relationship between Periodontal Diseases and Diabetes.

                The International Conference on Diabetes and Metabolism

                Santa Clara, California, USA.

 

2011        Prevalence of Undiagnosed Type 2 Diabetes in Dental Clinic Patients

89th General Session & Exhibition of the International Association of Dental Research, 40th Annual Meeting & Exhibition of the American Academy of Dental Research, and 35th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association of Dental Research, San Diego, California, USA  

 

2011        Multidisciplinary approach in implant dentistry

                State University of New York at Buffalo

                Buffalo, New York, USA

   

2011        Implant Site Preparation

                State University of New York at Buffalo

                Buffalo, New York, USA

NATIONAL PRESENTATIONS:

 

2004        Implant Failure- Diagnosis & Treatment

                Saudi Dental Society Monthly Scientific Activity in Jeddah, KSA

 

  • 2004Implant Site Preparation

                     7th Makkah Dental Meeting, Makkah, KSA

     

    2004         Implant Placement in Complex Situations

                     King Abdulaziz Medical City, Jeddah, KSA

     

    2005        Treatment of Implant Failure

                    Saudi Dental Society Monthly Scientific Activity in Al-Khobar, KSA

     

    2005         Site Preparation for Implant Dentistry

                     Saudi Dental Society Monthly Scientific Activity in Jeddah, KSA

     

     

     2005        Implant Site Preparation 

                     Saudi Dental Society Monthly Scientific Activity in Riyadh, KSA

     

    2005         Periodontal Therapy

         Monthly Scientific Activities for Interns, Faculty of Dentistry, KAU, Jeddah, KSA

     

  • 2005Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics

                    Orthodontic Meeting in Jeddah, KSA

     

    2005        Pre- & Post- Orthodontic Treatment Periodontal Surgery

                    Orthodontic Meeting in Jeddah, KSA

     

    2005        Platelet Rich Plasma

                    Department of Oral Basic & Clinical Sciences Scientific Meeting

        Faculty of Dentistry, KAU, Jeddah, KSA.

    2005        Pre- & Post- Orthodontic Treatment Periodontal Surgery

                    Saudi Dental Society Monthly Scientific Activity in Jeddah, KSA.

     

  • 2006Guidelines for Implant Selection & Placement

    Saudi German Hospital Meeting, Jeddah, KSA.

     

    2006        Treatment Planning for Dental Implant

    Osseointegration Club Scientific Meeting in Riyadh, KSA.

     

    2006        Treatment Options for Complicated Cases

    Monthly Scientific Activities for Interns, Faculty of Dentistry, KAU, Jeddah, KSA.

     

     

    2006        Corticotomy Assisted Orthodontics.

                    The Saudi Board of Orthodontics Residents, Faculty of Dentistry, KAU.

                    

    2006        Periodontal Plastic & Aesthetic Surgeries

                    Jeddah Aesthetic Dental Conference

                    King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center, Jeddah, KSA.

     

    2006        Preparation of the Periodontium for Restorative Dentistry

                    Saudi Dental Society Monthly Scientific Activity in Jeddah, KSA.

     

  • 2007Alveolar Ridge Augmentation in Implant Dentistry

The 8th Makkah Dental Meeting, Makkah, KSA.

 

2007        - Treatment Planning for Dental Implant

                -  Implant Placement in Deficient Ridge

                Jeddah Dental Implant Symposium, Jeddah, KSA.

 

  • 2007Multidisciplinary Approach in Implant Dentistry

  Saudi Dental Society Monthly Scientific Activity in Jeddah, KSA.

 

2008        - Recent Advances in Implant Dentistry

                - Surgical Treatment Planning for Dental Implant

                Al-Medina Al-Mounawarah Dental Conference, King Fahad Hospital Al-Medina

                Al-Mounawarah, KSA.

 

2008        Implant Dentistry, from Simple to Complicated

                King Fahad Hospital Scientific Activity, Jeddah, KSA.

 

2008        - Management of Ridge Defects in Implant Dentistry

                - Multidisciplinary approach in implant dentistry

                The 2nd International King Abdulaziz University and the 19th Saudi Dental Society

                Conference for Dental Technology & Research.

 

 

2008        - Treatment Planning for Implant Dentistry

                - Implant Dentistry form Simple to Complicated

                Taif Dental Meeting, Intercontinental Hotel, Taif, KSA.

 

2008        The Art & Science of Implant Dentistry

                Jeddah International Dental Conference

                Jeddah InterContinental Hotel

 

2009        Corticotomy Facilitated Orthodontics: A New Era

                The 20th Saudi Dental Society International Conference and the 2nd National Guard

                International Conference.

 

2009        - Treatment Planning in Implant Dentistry

                        - Surgical Complications in Implant Dentistry

                        Armed Forces Hospital (Ryiadh) Implant Training Program

 

2009        Management of Complicated Cases through Multi-Team Approach

                4th Jeddah Dental Esthetic Conference

 

2009        Implant Comprehensive Case Treatment

                Makkah 2009 Scientific Meeting

 

2009        - Periodontics for General Practitioners

                - Maximizing Success in Implant Dentistry

                - How to Integrate Periodontics, Prosthodontics, & Endodontics to Maximize

                  Treatment Success

                Madinah 2009 Scientific Meeting

 

2009        - Surgical Management of Severely Deficient Ridge

                - Treatment Modalities for Difficult Implant Cases

                Saudi Prosthodontic & Dental Implant Club Scientific Meeting

                King Saud University - Malaz Campus.      

 

2010        The Consequences and Management of Dental Implant Failure

                Pan Arab Association for Oral-Maxillofacial Surgeons Conference

                Crown Plaza Hotel, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

 

2010        - Basic Assessment and Treatment Planning for Dental Implants

                - Complications and Failures of Dental Implants

                8th Annual Dental Symposium

                University of Dammam

 

2010        Periodontal Esthetic & Plastic Surgery

                Saudi Dental Society Monthly Scientific Meeting

                Sheraton Hotel, Riyadh

 

2010        Decision Making in Implant Dentistry 

                Saudi Dental Society Monthly Scientific Meeting

                Intercontinental Hotel, Jeddah

 

2011        Decision Making in Esthetically Challenging Cases 

                Saudi Dental Society Monthly Scientific Meeting

                Intercontinental Hotel, Jeddah

 

2011        Keys to Success

                TEDx KAUFD

                King Fahad Research Center, KAU

 

2011        Treatment Planning in Implant Dentistry

                The International Symposium: Aiming at Best Dentistry

                King Fahad Armed Hospital

                Intercontinental Hotel, Jeddah

 

2012        Periodontal Treatment for Orthodontic Patient

                Saudi Dental Society Monthly Scientific Meeting

                Intercontinental Hotel, Jeddah

 

2015        Can We Get Superior Aesthetic when Placing Dental Implants in Cases with

    Severely Deficient Ridge?

                The 4th International King Abdulaziz University Dental Conference.

 

2017        How to Set an Example, Life Story of Inventor

                King Faisal Conference Centre, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah.

                  

CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES INSTRUCTOR:

 

2004-05     Course Name: Advanced Periodontal Therapy

                  Given to: Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residents

                  Venue: Prince Abdulrahman Institute for Advanced Dental Education, Riyadh, KSA.

                  Course Objectives: Didactic detailed course discussed the comprehensive periodontal

                  examination & diagnosis, non-surgical & surgical treatments were discussed in

                  details at post-graduate level.

                  Lectures: This is course of 26 lectures designed for post-graduate students  

 

2004-05     Course Name: The Art & Science of Implant Dentistry

                  Given to: Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residents, Riyadh, KSA.

                  Venue: Prince Abdulrahman Institute for Advanced Dental Education

                  Course Objectives: Didactic detailed course discussed the comprehensive

                  examination & patient preparation for dental implant. Implant site preparation,

                  placement of implant in different situations & treatment of failing implant were also

                  discussed.

                  Lectures: This is a course of 16 lectures designed for post-graduate students.

 

2004          Course Name: Advanced Periodontics & Preparation of Periodontium to Restorative

                  Dentistry.

                  Given to: The Saudi Board of Advanced Restorative Dentistry Residents

                  Venue: Faculty of Dentistry, KAU.

                  Course Objectives: Didactic course discussed periodontal examination, diagnosis,

                  non-surgical & surgical treatments with emphasis on pre-prosthetic periodontal

                  surgery.                

                  Lectures:  1. Classification of Periodontal Diseases

                                   2. Normal Periodontium & Clinical Features of Gingivitis

                                   3. Clinical Features of Chronic Periodontitis and Periodontal Pocket

                                   4. Objectives, Rational and General Principles of Periodontal

                                   5. Surgical anatomy of periodontium & Related Structures

                                   6. Gingivectomy & Gingivoplasty

                                   7. The Periodontal Flap

                                   8. Preparation of Periodontium to Restorative

 

2005          Course Name: Replace Select Implant System: Surgical & Prosthetic Phases.

                  Given to: General dentists, Specialists & Consultants

                  Venue: Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Humanitarian City, Riyadh, KSA. 

                  Course Objectives: Didactic & hands-on course discussed patient selection for dental

                  implant and implant placement in simple situations.

                  Lectures: 1. Evolution of Implant Dentistry

                                  2. Biological Seal Around Dental Implant

                                  3. Treatment planning for Dental Implant

                                  4. Single Tooth Replacement

                                  5. Implant Placement in Edentulous Ridge

                  Hands-on: Training on surgical placement of Replace Select Implant System. 

 

2005          Course Name: Introduction to Implant Dentistry

                  Given to: The Saudi Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Residents

                  Venue: Faculty of Dentistry, KAU.

                  Course Objectives: Didactic course discussed patient selection for dental implant

                  and implant placement in simple & complicated situations.

                  Lectures: 1. Evolution of Implant Dentistry

                                  2. Biological Seal Around Dental Implant

                                  3. Treatment planning for Dental Implant

                                  4. Site Preparation

 

2006          Course Name: Perio-Ortho Interrelationship 

                  Given to: The Saudi Board of Orthodontics Residents

                  Venue: Faculty of Dentistry, KAU.

                  Course Objectives: Didactic course discussed perio-ortho interrelationship & different

                  periodontal surgical & non-surgical procedures to facilitate orthodontic treatment.

                  Lectures: 1. Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics

                                  2. Pre- & Post- Orthodontic Treatment Periodontal Surgery

                              

2006         Course Name: Implant Dentistry from Examination to Restoration

                 Given to: General dentists, Specialists & Consultants

                 Venue: Faculty of Dentistry, KAU, Jeddah, KSA. 

                 Course Objectives: Didactic & hands-on course discussed patient selection for dental

                 implant and implant placement in simple situations.

                 Lectures: 1. Evolution of Implant Dentistry

                                 2. Biological Seal Around Dental Implant

                                  3. Treatment planning for Dental Implant

                                  4. Single Tooth Replacement

                                  5. Implant Placement in Edentulous Ridge

                 Hands-on: Training on surgical placement of LifeCore Renova Implant System

 

2007         Course Name: Implant Dentistry

                 Given to: General dentists, Specialists & Consultants

                 Venue: Saudi German Hospital, Jeddah, KSA.

                 Course Objectives: Didactic & hands-on course discussed patient selection for dental

                 implant and implant placement in simple & complex situations.

                 Lectures: 1. Preparation of the Patient for Dental Implant

                                 2. Implant Placement in Different Situations.

                 Hands-on: Training on surgical placement of LifeCore Prima Implant System

                                  

2007         Course Name: The Art & Science of Implant Dentistry

                 Given to: Interns, General dentists & Specialists.

                 Venue: Doctor Suliman Fakeeh Hospital, Jeddah, KSA.

                 Course Objectives: Didactic & hands-on course discussed patient selection for dental

                 implant and implant placement in simple situations.

                 Lectures: 1. Evolution of Implant Dentistry

                                 2. Biological Seal Around Dental Implant

                                 3. Treatment planning for Dental Implant

                                 4. Single Tooth Replacement

                                 5. Implant Placement in Edentulous Ridge

                 Hands-on: Training on surgical placement of LifeCore Prima Implant System

 

2008         Course Name: The Art & Science of Implant Dentistry

                 Given to: Interns, General dentists & Specialists.

                 Venue: King Fahad Research Center, Jeddah. KSA.

                 Course Objectives: Didactic & hands-on course discussed patient selection for dental

                 implant and implant placement in simple situations.

                 Lectures: 1. Evolution of Implant Dentistry

                                 2. Biological Seal Around Dental Implant

                                 3. Treatment planning for Dental Implant

                                 4. Single Tooth Replacement

                                 5. Implant Placement in Edentulous Ridge

                 Hands-on: Training on surgical placement of LifeCore Prima Implant System

                

2009         Course Name: Implant Dentistry for Prosthodontists

                 Given to: Saudi Prosthodontic Board Residents.

                 Venue: Riyadh Medical Complex (Shemaisi Hospital), Riyadh. KSA.

                 Course Objectives: Didactic course discussed basic and advanced implant treatment.

                 Lectures: 1. Basis of Osseointegration

                                 2. Implant and Pre-Implant Procedures

 

 

2010         Course Name: Dental Implants

                 Given to: Saudi Periodontic and Prosthodontic Board Residents

                 Venue: Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University.

                 Course Objectives: Didactic and Hand-on course discussed Advance Dental Implant

                 Treatment.

                 Lectures:  1. Implant Dentistry from Simple to Complicated.

                                  2. Implant Site Preparation.

                                  3. Complications of Dental Implants.  

 

2011         Course Name: Implant Placement in the Esthetic Zone

                 Given to: Interns, General dentists & Specialists.

                 Venue: Grand Coral Hotel, Makkah

                 Course Objectives: Didactic course discussed how to place implant successfully in

                 aesthetic zone.

                 Lectures: 1. Treatment of Esthetic Failures and Failing Implants in the Esthetic Zone

                                 2. An Interactive Session on the Management of Esthetic Challenges in

                                     Implant Dentistry

 

2014         Course Name: Perio-Resto Interrelationship

                 Given to: Saudi Perdio. and Prosth. Board Residents.

                 Venue: Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi 

                 Arabia.

                 Course Objectives: Didactic course discussed relationship between

                 Periodontics and Prosthodontics.

                 Lectures: 1. Classification of Periododontal Diseases

                                 2. Preparation of the Periodontium to Restorative Dentistry

         3. Pre-Prosthetic Periodontal Surgery

         4. Periodontal Plastic and Esthetic Procedures.

 

2015         Course Name: Perio-Resto Interrelationship

                 Given to: Saudi Perdio. and Prosth. Board Residents.

                 Venue: Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi 

                 Arabia.

                 Course Objectives: Didactic course discussed relationship between

                 Periodontics and Prosthodontics.

                 Lectures: 1. Classification of Periododontal Diseases

                                 2. Preparation of the Periodontium to Restorative Dentistry

         3. Pre-Prosthetic Periodontal Surgery

         4. Periodontal Plastic and Esthetic Procedures.

 

2016         Course Name: Perio-Resto Interrelationship

                 Given to: Saudi Perdio. and Prosth. Board Residents.

                 Venue: Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi 

                 Arabia.

                 Course Objectives: Didactic course discussed relationship between

                 Periodontics and Prosthodontics.

                 Lectures: 1. Classification of Periododontal Diseases

                                 2. Preparation of the Periodontium to Restorative Dentistry

         3. Pre-Prosthetic Periodontal Surgery

         4. Periodontal Plastic and Esthetic Procedures.

 

2017         Course Name: Perio-Resto Interrelationship

                 Given to: Saudi Perdio. and Prosth. Board Residents.

                 Venue: King Fahad Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University,

                 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

                 Course Objectives: Didactic course discussed relationship between

                 Periodontics and Prosthodontics.

                 Lectures: 1. Clinical Features of Gingivitis

                                 2. Clinical Features of Chronic Periodontitis

                                 2. Preparation of the Periodontium to Restorative Dentistry

         3. Pre-Prosthetic Periodontal Surgery

         4. Periodontal Plastic and Esthetic Procedures.

 

 

Education

  • 1997

    Bachelor degree from DetistryFaculty of Detistry, King Abdulaziz University, جدة, المملكة العربية السعودية

  • 2004

    Master degree from Oral ScienceSchool of Dental Medicine, State University of New York a, بفالو, امــريــكـا

  • 2004

    Master degree from PeriodonticsSchool of Dental Medicine, State University of New York a, بفالو, امــريــكـا

  • 2004

    Doctorate degree from PeriodonticsDentistry, Royal College of Dentists of C, تورنتو, كـــــــندا

Employment

  • 2000-2001

    Demonstrator, King Abdulaziz University, جدة, المملكة العربية السعودية

  • 2006-حاليا

    Consultant in Periodontics & Implant Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, جدة, المملكة العربية السعودية

  • 2006-حاليا

    Assistant Professor, King Abdulaziz University, جدة, المملكة العربية السعودية

  • 2006-حاليا

    Chairman of Oral Basic & Clinical Sciences Department, King Abdulaziz University, جدة, المملكة العربية السعودية

  • 2007-حاليا

    Consultant in Periodontics & Implant Dentistry, Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital, جدة, المملكة العربية السعودية

  • 2007-حاليا

    Head of Periodontics Division, King Abdulaziz University, جدة, المملكة العربية السعودية

  • 2008-حاليا

    Chairman of the western committee for The Saudi Board in Periodontics, King Abdulaziz University, جدة, المملكة العربية السعودية

Research Interests

Dental Implant and Related Researches
Periodontal Regeneration
Relation between Periodontal Diseases and Blood Disorders 
Relation between Periodontal Diseases and Systemic Diseases

Scientific interests

Periodontal Diseases
Treatment of Periodontal Diseases
Cosmetic Periodontal Surgeries
Dental Implants
Surgeries Associated with Dental Implants

Courses

Periodontics 445 PERIO 401
Periodontics 545 PERIO 501

Areas of expertise