introduction/brief CV
Dr. Ashwaq Saeed Alkahtani is an Assistant Professor at the Dental Health Department, King Saud University. She earned her PhD in Oral Bioengineering and MSc in Oral Biology from Queen Mary University of London. Her scholarship focuses on diabetes-associated changes in saliva and their relationship to oral disease, integrating clinical and analytical approaches to support early detection and prevention. She contributes to undergraduate teaching in Dental Hygiene and Dental Technology and promotes research-led, outcomes-based education.
areas of expertise
My expertise centers on salivary research for dental caries risk assessment and early detection, within the broader fields of oral bioengineering and oral biology. I am particularly interested in applying evidence-based and preventive strategies to improve oral health outcomes.
publications
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This laboratory-based study evaluates the performance of SoproLIFE for early detection of coronal caries using the International Caries Classification and Management System (ICCMS). The results…
This study investigates changes in salivary characteristics in individuals with type 2 diabetes and their potential impact on dental caries risk. The findings support the role of saliva-based…
This research explores the association between dental caries severity and salivary properties in individuals with diabetes mellitus. The study demonstrates the relevance of saliva-based indicators…
courses
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Concentrated experience on the specific needs of the community groups refernce book:…
A lecture and laboratory course that covers epidemiology and biostatistical principles of dental disease. Emphasis will be placed on the…
Lecture and clinical instruction in the relationship of partial denture design and oral health. Construction of the different types of denture…
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