Academic Position:
Associate Professor & Consultant
Department of Prosthetic Dental Sciences
Academic Degrees:
MSc: College of Dentistry-King Saud University in 1414H. (1993G)
BDS: (with the Second Honour Degree)
College of Dentistry-King Saud University in 1407H. (1987G)
Academic History:
Associate Professor in the Department of Prosthetic Dental Sciences in 24/6/ 2007G.
Assistant Professor in the Department of Prosthetic Dental sciences (1998-2007G).
Lecturer in the department of Prosthetic Dental Sciences (1993-1998G).
Demonstrator in the Department of Restorative Dental Sciences (1988-1993G).
Administrative History:
A member in the Quality Unit at College of Dentistry in September 2008.
Director of Clinics at Malaz Campas during the academic year 2007/2008G.
Assistant Director of Clinics at Malaz Campas during the academic year 2006/2007G.
Director of Dental Assisting Diploma Program during the Academic years 2002/2003 and 2003/2004G.
Publications:
Sabbak SA, Hassanain MB. A scanning electron microscopic study of tooth surface changes induced by tannic acid. J Prosthet Dent 1998; 79: 169-174.
Sabbak SA. Prefabricated post and core material versus custom-cast post and core in a maxillary first premolar tooth: Review of literature and management of a clinical case. Cairo Dent J 1998; 14: 23-26.
Sabbak SA, Al-ElShaikh. The Gingival tissue displacement methods and medicaments used among prosthodontics and general practitioners in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Saudi Dent J 1998; 10: 67-79.
Sabbak SA. Simplified technique for refabrication of cast posts and cores. J Prosthet Dent 2000; 83: 686-687.
Sabbak SA. Indirect fabrication of multiple post-and-core patterns with a vinyl polysiloxane matrix. J Prosthet Dent 2002;88:555-557.
Sabbak SA, Al-Qahtani A, Tulba H. A survey of contemporary methods of restoring endodontically treated teeth in Riyadh area-Part I: Anterior teeth. Saudi Dent J 2004; 16: 21-28.
Sabbak SA, Al-Qahtani A, Tulba H. A survey of contemporary methods of restoring endodontically treated teeth in Riyadh area-Part II: Premolar teeth. Saudi Dent J 2004; 16: 70-77.
Al Zain SA. The effect of topically applied 1.23% acidulated phosphate fluoride on zinc phosphate cement. Egyptian Dental Journal 2006;52:81-87.
Al Zain SA. The effect of metal cleaning methods of a temporary cement on retention of permanently cemented cast crowns. Egyptian Dental Journal 2006;52:2087-2092.
Other researches in progress.
Participation In Conferences/Symposia:
The 86th General session and Exhibition of the IADR-32nd Annual Meeting of the CADR that was held on 2-5/7/2008 in Canada.
The 12th Saudi International Dental Meeting- Intergrating Science into Dental Practice- that was held at the College of Dentistry, King Saud University on 12-14/4/2008 in Riyadh.
The 2nd International King Abdulaziz University and the 19th Saudi Dental Society Conference for Dental Technology and Research held on 10-13/3/2008 in Jeddah.
The FDI Annual World Dental Congress that was held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on 24-27/10/2007G.
The 12th Meeting of the International College of Prosthodontics that was held in Fukuoka, Japan on 5-8/9/2007G.
The 3rd Jeddah Dental Esthetic Conference that was held in Jeddah on 30/4 - 3/5/2007G.
The 18th Saudi International Dental Conference that was held in Riyadh on 29-31/1/2007G.
Riyadh International Dental and Health Care Meeting that was held on 11-13/11/2006G.
The 17th Saudi International Dental Conference that was held in Riyadh on 28-31/1/2006G.
The SDS Annual Scientific and IADR Saudi Arabian Section Meetings that was held in Riyadh on 10-13/1/2005G.
The SDS Annual Scientific and membership meeting that was held in Riyadh on 17-19/1/2004G.
The first Conference of the Faculty of Dentistry on Recent Advances in Clinical Dentistry that was held at King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah on 19-22/4/2004G.
Presented a paper entitled: Methods of restoring endodontically treated molar teeth in Riyadh area in the Annual Meeting of the Saudi Dental Society that was held in Riyadh on 5-7/2/2002G. This paper was published in The Journal of Dental Research,2002, 81(Special Issue).
Presented a posture in the CDRC scientific day that was held on 20/5/2001G. in the college of dentistry, King Saud University.
The Annual Meeting of The Saudi Dental Society held on 30/9-1/10/1998G. in Riyadh.
Presented a paper entitled: The Gingival tissue displacement methods and medicaments used among prosthodontists and general practitioners in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the 10th Saudi International Dental Meeting held on 25-28/11/1418H corresponding to 23-26/3/1998G. at the College of Dentistry, King Saud University.
The 10th Saudi Dental Meeting held on 25-28/11/1418H corresponding to 23-26/3/1998G. at the College of Dentistry, King Saud University.
Implant-Supported Prostheses held on 2-4/5/1416H. corresponding to 26-28/9/1995G. at the College of Dentistry Research Center, King Saud University.
Overview About Adhesive Technique & Restorative Treatment Under Crowns And Bridges held on 10/11/1414H. corresponding to 21/4/1994G. at the College of Dentistry, King Saud University.
Presented my Master Thesis in The 8th Saudi International Dental Conference held on 6-9/8/1414H. corresponding to 17-20/1/1994G. at the College of Dentistry, King Saud University.
The 8th Saudi Dental Meeting held on 6-9/8/1414H. corresponding to 17-20/1/1994G. at the College of Dentistry, King Saud University.
The Saudi International Dental Conference held on 4-7/1/1415H. corresponding to 13-16/6/1994G. in Jeddah.
The 7th Saudi Dental Meeting held on 23-26/7/1412H. corresponding to 27-30/1/1992G. at the College of Dentistry, King Saud University.
Presented a paper entitled: The effect of topically applied fluoride on restorative material was presented in The 6th Saudi Dental Meeting held on 3-6/7/1410H. corresponding to 29/1-1/2/1990G. at the College of Dentistry, King Saud University.
The 6th Saudi Dental Meeting held on 3-6/7/1410H. corresponding to 29/1-1/2/1990G. at the College of Dentistry, King Saud University.
The Symposium on Preventive And Restorative Dentistry held on 18-19/3/1410H. corresponding to 17-18/10/1989G. at King Faisal Specialist Hospital And Research Center.
The International Postgraduate Dentistry Symposium held on 21-22/2/1410H. corresponding to 21-22/9/1989G. at Riyadh Armed Forces Hospital.
The 2nd Saudi Dental Conference held on 22- 4/7/1409H. corresponding to 28/2-2/3/1989G. in Jeddah.
The International Symposium on Restorative Dentistry held on 6-7/3/1409H. corresponding to 16-17/10/1988G. at Riyadh Armed Forces Hospital.
The 5th Saudi Dental Meeting held on 12-15/7/1408H. corresponding to 29/2-3/3/1988G. at the College of Dentistry, King Saud University.
Attended Workshops:
"Teaching Portfolio" that was held by Deanship of Skills Development on 22/4/2009 at King Saud University, Riyadh.
"Course Design" that was held by Deanship of Skills Development on 21/4/2009 at King Saud University, Riyadh.
"Healthcare Team Facilitator Program" that was held by King Khalid Eye Specialist Hospital on 11-15/4/2009 at King Saud University, Riyadh.
"Improvement of Academic Programs (Departments) and Preparation for Academic Accreditation" that was held by Deanship of Quality on 5-6/2/1430 at King Saud University, Riyadh.
"Time Management" that was held by Deanship of Skills Development on 25-26/12/2008 at King Saud University, Riyadh.
"Quality Improvement and Techniques" that was conducted by the Total Quality Management Consulting Group from the Institute for Total Quality Management in Zurich, Switzerland and was held on 28-29/5/2008 in Riyadh.
"European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) European Assessor" that was conducted by the Total Quality Management Consulting Group from the Institute for Total Quality Management in Zurich, Switzerland and was held on 24-26/5/2008 in Jeddah.
"Self Improvement" that was held by Deanship of Skills Development on 10-13/5/2008 at King Saud University, Riyadh.
"QMS- ISO 9001:2000 Implementation" that was held on 29-30/4/2008 at King Abdulaziz, Jeddah.
"Quality Management System (QMS)-ISO 14000:2004 Internal Auditing" that was held on 27-28/4/2008 at King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah.
“Modern Implant Dentistry-2” course held on 5-7/9/2000G. in Jeddah.
“Modern Implant Dentistry-1” course held on 3- 6/4/2000G. in Jeddah.
Committees:
1- Conferences Committees:
The female organizing committee of the 18th Saudi International Dental Conference that was held on 29-31/1/2007G.
The female organizing committee of the 17th Saudi International Dental Conference that was held on 28-31/1/2006G.
The female organizing committee of the 10th Saudi International Dental Conference that was held on 25-28/11/1418H. corresponding to 23-26/3/1998G. at the College of Dentistry, King Saud University.
The female organizing committee of the 8th Saudi International Dental Conference that was held on 6-9/8/1414H. corresponding to 17-20/1/1994G. at the College of Dentistry, King Saud University.
The female organizing committee of the 5th Saudi Dental Meeting held on 12-15/7/1408H. corresponding to 29/2-3/3/1988G. at the College of Dentistry, King Saud University.
2- Examination & Interview Committees:
The examination committee for new dental students acceptance in the academic years 1417/1418H, 1418/1419H, 1420/1421H, 1421/1422H, 1422/1423H, 1424/1425H, 1427/1428H, 1428/1429H and 1429/1430H.
The examination committee for new Diploma Dental students acceptance in the academic years 1420/1421H, 1421/1422H, 1422/1423H 1424/1425H, 1427/1428H, 1428/1429H and 1429/1430H.
3- Administrative Committees:
A member in the Academic Guidance Committee at the College of Dentistry in 7\11\1429H.
A member of the Quality Unit committee at the College of Dentistry in 11\10\1429H.
A member in a committee to meet the external reviewers who were requested by the National Commission for Academic Accreditation and Assessment to evaluate the Dental Program in 11\10\1429H.
A member in a committee that was formulated in 19\1\1429H. to receive applications and select candidates for two Awards: University President Award for Studying to obtain Bachelor & Master Degrees at KSU, and University Staff & Employees Affairs Deanship Award for Training outside KSA.
4- Thesis Examination Committee:
A member in the examination committee that was formulated in 4\12\2008 to discuss a Master Thesis presented by Dr. Nada Al Mazrow entitled: Evaluation of Bond Strength of Three Low-fusing Ceramics to Ti-6Al-4V and Ti- Al-Nb Alloys.
5- Programs Review Committees:
A member in a committee for reviewing and assessment of a Dental Assistant Diploma Program in the Military Hospital in Riyadh upon a request of the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties in 18\4\1430H (14\4\2009).
A member in a committee for reviewing and assessment of a Dental Assistant Diploma Program of Al Bekari Academic Institution in Madina upon a request of Prince Abdullah Research & Consulting Institute in 2004.
A member in a committee for assessment and evaluation of two Dental Assistants who are joining the Private Dental Clinic of Dr. Eiman Fatani in Riyadh upon a request of the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties in 2004.
6- Other Committees:
Has participated in the Strategic Planning Project the was held on 19/3/2008 King Saud University, Riyadh.
Is a member in the Saudi Dental Society.
Is a member of Scientific committee for Studying and approving private health programs in the dental specialties of the Saudi Council for Health Specialties.
Is a member of Prince Abdullah Research & Consulting Institute.
Was a member in the prosthodontic patient file form committee in 1998G.
Supervisor of the committee that was appointed to participate in the activities of the College of Dentistry at different colleges in King Saud University on the International Health Day held on 26/10/1414H. corresponding to 7/4/1994G.
Research Supervision:
Was a supervisor of an Intern Seminar entitled: Mastering The Art of Gingival Tissue Management In Fixed Prosthodontics that was presented in 4/3/1418H. corresponding to 8/7/1997G. This seminar presentation was chosen by the Interns Training Program Committee as one of the most outstanding presentations of the academic year 1996-1997G.
Was a supervisor of an Intern Seminar entitled: Restoration of Endodontically Treated Teeth (Anterior, Premolar & Molar Teeth) that was presented in 1999G.
University and Community Services:
Preparation of a lecture on Total Quality Management which I presented to all staff at all Academic and Administrative Departments at College of Dentistry-King Saud University starting on 2\5\2009.
A presentation given to preschool children on how to take care of teeth in 2004.