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
- 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:
- AlGhamdi AS, Osteotome Maxillary Sinus Lift Using Bovine Bone and Calcium Sulfate. Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research 2013; 15(2):153-159
- AlGhamdi AS, Post-surgical Complications of Symphyseal Block Graft with and without Soft Tissue Grafting. Saudi Medical Journal 2013; 34(6):609-615
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Shibly O, AlGhamdi AS, Al-Sabbagh M, Guidelines for Immediate Implant Placement in Periodontally Compromised Patients. Dental Learning 2010;4(6):1-8.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- AlGhamdi AS, Successful Treatment of Early Implant Failure; a Case Series. Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research 2012; 14(3):380-387.
- AlGhamdi AS, Corticotomy Facilitated Orthodontics: Review of a Technique. The Saudi Dental Journal 2010;22(1): 1-5.
- AlGhamdi AS, Effect of Chronic Periodontal Diseases on Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate. Egyptian Dental Journal 2009;55(4): 2641-2648.
- AlGhamdi AS, Association Between ABO Blood Groups and Severity of Chronic Periodontitis. Journal of King Abdulaziz University - Medical Sciences 2009; 16(3): 31-41.
- 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.
- 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.
- Aljohani HA, AlGhamdi AS, Predoctoral Dental Implant Education at King Abdulaziz University. Saudi Dental Journal 2009;21(3): 135-138.
- 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.
- 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:
- 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).
- 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)
- 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)
- 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 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.