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Asma'a Al-Ekrish

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كلية طب الأسنان
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aalekrish@ksu.edu.sa; asma.alekrish@gmail.com
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Asma'a Abdurrahman Al-Ekrish

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King Saud University-
College of Dentistry-
Department of Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences (DDS)-
aalekrish@ksu.edu.sa; asma.alekrish@gmail.com
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Present Position

  • Professor

    • Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (OMFR), Department of Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Saud University (KSU) (2021-present)
  • Director
    • OMFR Track in the Doctorate of Science in Dentistry (DScD)  Program, KSU (2022-present)
  • Head
    • Scientific Activity Committee, Division of OMF Radiology, KSU (2021-present)

    Education

    • 2009- Master of Dental Sciences (Specialty: Oral Diagnostic Sciences-Subspecialty: Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology)- King Saud University
    • 2009- Clinical Certificate in Diagnostic Oral Sciences (Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology)- King Saud University
    • 1996- Bachelor of Dental Sciences- King Saud University

     

    Publications

    Patents

    1. Infrared alignment guide for an X-ray machine. (2020)

      • Alzahrani A, Al- Ekrish A, Alshawi T, inventors. U.S. Patent Office patent 10863964B1.
    2. Intraoral attachment clip for attachment of objects to edentulous ridges. (2019)
      • Al - Ekrish A, and Jurays S., inventors. U.S. Patent Office patent 10485632B1
    3. Method of Tracking and Navigation for a Dental Instrument. (2019)
      • Alshawi T, Al - Ekrish A, Alshebeili S., inventors. U.S. Patent Office patent 10213274 B1.
         
    4. Patent: Radiolucent Stand for Radiographing Dry Skulls. (2015)
      • Al-Ekrish A, inventor. King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology patent 3867.

    Books

    1. Book chapters in: Specialty Imaging- Temporomandibular Joint and Sleep-Disordered Breathing, 2nd ed. Tamimi D (ed) Elsevier, Philadelphia. (2023)
    • Introduction to CBCT Imaging.

      • Rathi S, Al-Ekrish A. pp 400-407
    • Radiation Dose in CBCT.
      • Al-Ekrish A, Rathi, pp 424-427
    • Introduction to MDCT Imaging.
      • Al-Ekrish A, Tamimi, D. pp 428-433
    • MDCT Image Acquisition and Processing for TMJ and Airway Analysis
      • Al-Ekrish A, Alsufyani N. pp 434-441.
    1. Book chapters in: Specialty Imaging- Temporomandibular Joint. In: Tamimi D, Hatcher D, (eds). Elsevier, Philadelphia, (English and translated into Spanish). (2016)
    • Introduction to CBCT Imaging.

      • Rathi S, Al-Ekrish A. pp 324-332
    • Radiation Dose in CBCT.
      • Al-Ekrish A, Rathi, pp 336-339
    • Introduction to MDCT Imaging.
      • Al-Ekrish A, Tamimi, D. pp 340-345
    1. Specialty Imaging- Dental Implants. (2014) (English and translated into Russian and Poruguese)

      • Tamimi, D., Koenig, L., Al-Ekrish, A. et al. (2014). Altona, Amirsys, Inc.
    2. Infection Control Guidelines for the College of Dentistry King Saud University. (2013)
      • Al-Ekrish, A. and R. Al-Mishari, Eds. (2013) Riyadh, King Saud University.

     

    Articles

    1. Prediction of the as Low as Diagnostically Acceptable CT Dose for Identification of the Inferior Alveolar Canal Using 3D Convolutional Neural Networks with Multi-Balancing Strategies. (2023)

    2. Development of a deep learning model for automatic localization of radiographic markers of proposed dental implant site locations. (2022)
    3. Comparative Study of the Accuracy of CBCT Implant Site Measurements using Different Software Programs. (2021)
    4.  ​Accuracy of mean grey density values obtained with small field of view cone beam computed tomography in differentiation between periapical cystic and solid lesions. (2020)
    5. Assessment of potential dose reduction in multidetector CT doses using FBP and SAFIRE for detection and measurement of position of the inferior alveolar canal (2020)
    6. Comparability of Dental Implant Site Ridge Measurements Using Ultralow Dose MDCT Combined with FBP, ASIR, and MBIR  (2019)
    7. Comparative analysis of prevalence of apical periodontitis in smokers and non-smokers using cone-beam computed tomography (2019)
    8. Accuracy of Computer Aided Design Models of the Jaws Produced Using Ultra-low MDCT Doses and ASIR and MBIR. (2018)
    9.  ​Localization of the Inferior Alveolar Canal Using Ultralow Dose CT with Iterative Reconstruction Techniques (2018)
      • Al-Ekrish, Alfaleh, W., Hörmann, R., Alabdulwahid, A, Puelacher, W., Widmann, G. Dentomaxillofac Radiol. 20170477.
    10.  ​Do Ultralow MDCT Doses and IRTs Affect Subjective Classification of Bone Type at Dental Implant Sites? (2018)
      • Al-Ekrish, A., Alfadda, S., Tamimi, D., Alfaleh, W., Hörmann, R., Puelacher, W., Widmann, G. The International Journal of Prosthodontics. 31(5): 465-470.
    11.  ​Radiology of Implant Dentistry. (2018)
      • Al-Ekrish, A. Radiologic Clinics of North America. 56(1): 141–156.
    12.  ​Revised, CT- based Lekholm and Zarb Jawbone Quality Classification. (2018)
      • Al-Ekrish, A., Widmann, G., Fadda, S. The International Journal of Prosthodontics. 31(4): 342-345.
    13.  ​Ultralow Dose MSCT Imaging in Dental Implantology. (2018)
      • Widmann, G., Al-Ekrish, A.  The Open Dentistry Journal. 12(Suppl-1, M5): 87-93.
    14. Impact of Routine Open Mouth Osseous Temporomandibular Joint Tomography on Diagnosis and Therapeutic Options. (2017)
      • Al-Ekrish, A., AlKofide, E., Al-Shawaf, M., Nooh, N., Daabash, R., Alsanouni, M., Tamimi, D. Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology. 123:508-514.
    15. Effect of Ultra-low Doses and ASIR and MBIR on Density and Noise Levels of MDCT Images of Dental Implant Sites. (2017)
      • Widmann, G., Al-Shawaf, R., Schullian, P., Al-Sadhan, R., Hörmann, R., Al-Ekrish, A. (corresponding author). European Radiology. 27:2225–2234.
    16. Validity of Linear Measurements of the Jaws Using Ultra-Low Dose MDCT and the Iterative Techniques of ASIR and MBIR. (2016)
      • Al-Ekrish, A., Al-Shawaf, R., Schullian, P., Al-Sadhan, R., Hörmann, R., Widmann, G. International Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery: 11(10): p. 1791-1801. DOI:10.​1007/​s11548-016-1419-y.
    17. Apparent discontinuity of the roof of the glenoid fossa on cone beam computed tomography images of asymptomatic temporomandibular joint. (2016)
      • Al-Ekrish and I. Alorainy. Oral Radiology. 32(1): 61-65.
    18. Comparative Study of the Prevalence of Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Osteoarthritic Changes in Cone Beam Computed Tomograms of Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) and Non-TMD Patients. (2015)
      • Al-Ekrish, A., Al-Juhani, H., Alhaidari, R., Alfaleh, W. Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology. 120(1): 78-85.
    19. A retrospective study of the prevalence and reliability of the diagnosis of soft tissue calcification of the temporomandibular joint in cone beam computed tomography images.  (2013)
      • Al-Ekrish. KSUDJ; vol. 4(2): 81–85 .
    20. The validity of different display monitors in the assessment of dental implant site dimensions in cone beam computed tomography images. (2013)
      • Al-Ekrish, M. Ekram, W. Al Faleh, M. Al-khader, R. Al-Sadhan. Acta Odontologica Scandinavica;  vol. 71(5): 1085-1091.
    21. Effect of exposure time on the accuracy and reliability of cone beam computed tomography in the assessment of dental implant site dimensions in dry skulls.  (2012)
      • Al-Ekrish. The Saudi Dental Journal; vol.24: 127–134.
    22. Lipoid Proteinosis: A Case Report With Recurrent Parotitis and Intracranial Calcifications (2012)
      • Al-Ekrish and R. Sadhan. KSUJDS; vol. 3(1): 13–19.
    23. A Comparative Study of the Accuracy and Reliability of Multidetector Computed Tomography and Cone Beam Computed Tomography in the Assessment of Dental Implant Site Dimensions. (2011)
      • Al-Ekrish and M. Ekram. Dentomaxillofacial Radiology; vol. 40: 67–75.
    24. Thyroglossal Duct Cyst- a  clinico-pathological study of five cases. (2003)
      • A.A.Al-Ekrish,  O.S. Al-Jonaidel, H.A.Mosadomi. Saudi Dental Journal; vol.15(2); 108-113.
    25. Temporomandibular joint ankylosis caused by mastoiditis: Presentation of a rare case and literature review. (2000)
      • Al-Wetaid,  A. Al-Ekrish,  K. Al-Mutairi,  S. Al-Foghm. Saudi Dental Journal; vol.12(2): 103-105.
    26. The effect of epinephrine in local anesthetic solutions on  the blood pressure of young normotensive females following infiltrations. (1997)
      • A.A. Al-Ekrish, R.M. Al-Suroor, Z.M. Haidar. Saudi Medical Journal; vol.18(5): 504-506.

     

    Presentations/Organization Conferences and Symposia

    1. Lecture entitled: New Era in Dose Optimization in Radiology-Use of Artificial Intelligence to Predict the Lowest Diagnostic Doses, presented at Women in Data Science Conference organized by WiDS Riyadh Regional Events (May 25th, 2023- Alfaisal University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia).
    2. Member of Panel Discussion on Computational and AI in Healthcare at Women in Data Science Conference organized by WiDS Riyadh Regional Events (May 25th, 2023- Alfaisal University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia).
    3. President of Organizing Committee of KSU’s 2nd Annual Symposium on Computational and Mathematical Methods in Medicine- an online event (March. 17th-18th, 2023).
    4. Lecture entitled: Deep learning model for prediction of the ALADA dose for identification of the roof of the IAC on MDCT Images, presented at the King Saud University (KSU) 2nd Annual Symposium on Computational and Mathematical Medicine (CMMM 2023) (March. 17th-18th, 2023- Online event).
    5. Lecture entitled: Imaging Considerations in Computer Aided Implantology, presented at the 34th Saudi International Dental Conference (SIDC 2023) (Jan. 19th-21st, 2023- Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia).
    6. Member of Program Committee for the 37th International Congress and Exhibition on Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery (CARS) (June 20-23th, 2023- Munich, Germany).
    7. Member of Program Committee for the 36th International Congress and Exhibition on Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery (CARS) (June 7-11th, 2022- Tokyo, Japan).
    8. Lecture entitled: Relationship between MDCT contrast to noise ratio and the ALADA Dose in localization of the inferior alveolar canal, presented at the 34th International Congress and Exhibition on Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery (CARS) (June 23rd -27th, 2020- Munich, Germany- hybrid virtual conference).
    9. President of Organizing Committee of KSU’s First Annual Symposium on Computational and Mathematical Methods in Medicine- an online event (Dec. 11, 2021).
    10. One day didactic and hands-on pre-congress course entitled Cone Beam Computed Tomography- Essentials of Principles and Interpretation for Dentists presented at the King Saud University College of Dentistry (on the sidelines of the Saudi International Dental Conference (SIDC) 2020 (Jan 23rd, 2020-Riyadh, Saudi Arabia).
    11. Oral presentation: Imaging Considerations In Computer Aided Implantology at the XIV Annual Meeting of the International Meeting of Computer Aided Implantology Academy held at the Careggi Hospital (Nov 15-16, 2019- Florence, Italy).
    12. Member of Program Committee for the 34th International Congress and Exhibition on Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery (CARS) (June 23rd -27th , 2020- Munich, Germany).​
    13. Co-Organizer: 1st Workshop of the Saudi Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Club New Frontiers in Computer Guided Maxillofacial Radiology and Surgery in collaboration with Alfaisal University’s 3rd Symposium on Computational and Mathematical Medicine held at King Saud University Dental University Hospital as a pre congress event at the Saudi International Dental Conference (SIDC) 2019 (Jan 10th, 2019-Riyadh, Saudi Arabia).
    14. Oral presentation: Al-Hadlaq M (presenter), AlMadi D, Al Otaibi O, Al-Ekrish A. Accuracy of Small and Medium Field of View CBCT in Differentiation Between Periapical Cystic and Solid Lesions. Saudi International Dental Conference (SIDC 2019)-Young Researchers Award (Jan 10th, 2019- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia).
    15. Oral presentation: Widmann G (presenter), Degenhart G, Al-Ekrish A, Puelacher W, Feuchtner G, Jaschke W, Jacobs R, Pauwels R. Dose management in computed tomography using the as-low-as-diagnostically-acceptable image quality approach at the European Congress of Radiology (Feb 27-March 3, 2019- Vienna, Austria).
    16. Moderated poster presentation: Widmann G (presenter), Al-Ekrish A, Jaschke W. Development of clinical diagnostic reference levels using an as-low-as-diagnostically-acceptable image quality approach at the European Congress of Radiology (Feb 27-March 3, 2019- Vienna, Austria).
    17. Co-Chair of scientific session entitled Computed Maxillofacial Image Guided Surgery and Implantology at the 32nd International Congress and Exhibition on Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery (CARS) (June 20th – 23rd, 2018- Berlin, Germany).
    18. Lecture entitled: Do ASIR and MBIR aid in dose optimization for dental implant imaging? Presented at the 32nd International Congress and Exhibition on Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery (CARS) (June 20th – 23rd, 2018- Hotel NH Collection- Berlin, Germany).
    19. Lecture entitled: Update on Use of CT Iterative Reconstruction Techniques in Maxillofacial Imaging, presented at the 2nd Symposium on Computational and Mathematical Medicine (March 29th, 2018- Alfaisal University- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia).
    20. Lecture entitled: New Horizons in Use of Ultralow CT doses in Dental Implant Imaging, presented at the Saudi International Dental Conference (2018) (Jan. 9th-11th, 2018- Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia).
    21. Member of Program Committee for the 32nd International Congress and Exhibition on Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery (CARS) (June 20th – 23rd, 2018- Berlin, Germany).
    22. Member of Program Committee for the 31st International Congress and Exhibition on Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery (CARS) (June 20th - 24th, 2017- Hotel NH Constanza- Barcelona, Spain).
    23. Poster presentation: Balto, H, Alabdulaaly, L, Bahammam, S (presenter), Al- Ekrish, A. Comparative Analysis of Prevalence of Apical Periodontitis Between Smokers and Non-Smokers Using Cone-Beam Computed Tomography. Presented at the IADR/AADR/CADR General Session in San Francisco, Calif., USA (March 2017).
    24. Poster presentation: Balto, H, Alabdulaaly, L, Bahammam, S, Al- Ekrish, A. Comparative Analysis of Prevalence of Apical Periodontitis Between Smokers and Non-Smokers Using Cone-Beam Computed Tomography. Presented 28th Saudi Dental Society International Dental Conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (January 2017).
    25. One day didactic and hands-on pre-congress course entitled Cone Beam Computed Tomography- Essentials of Principles and Interpretation for Dentists presented at the King Saud University College of Dentistry (on the sidelines of the 28th Saudi Dental Society International Dental Meeting (9- 1- 2017).
    26. Member of Program Committee for the 30th International Congress and Exhibition on Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery (CARS) (June 21st – 25th, 2016- Heidelberg Convention Center- Heidelberg, Germany).
    27. Session Chair of the scientific session: Computed Maxillofacial Imaging: Segmentation & Statistical Reconstruction, at the 30th International Congress and Exhibition on Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery (CARS) (June 21st – 25th, 2016- Heidelberg Convention Center- Heidelberg, Germany).
    28. Lecture entitled: Effect of Ultra Low MDCT Doses and ASIR and MBIR on Accuracy of CAD Models of the Jaws, presented at the 30th International Congress and Exhibition on Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery (CARS) (June 21st – 25th, 2016- Heidelberg Convention Center- Heidelberg, Germany).
    29. Lecture entitled: Validity of Linear Measurements of the Jaws Using Ultra Low-Dose MDCT and the Iterative Reconstruction Techniques of ASIR and MBIR presented at the 29th International Congress and Exhibition on Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery (CARS) (June 24th – 27th, 2015- Hotel NH Constanza- Barcelona, Spain).

     

    Other Scientific Contributions

    1. Online workshop entitled التفكير التصميمي-من الفكرة المبتكرة الى التقديم على بوابة المنتجات المعرفية للجامعة– organized by KSU Medical Technology Innovation Unit (May 21st, 2023).
    2. Webinar entitled Difference Between CBCT and MDCT Measurement Accuracy for Presurgical Dental Implant Planning– organized by the Egyptian Maxillofacial Radiology Alliance (EMRA) (May 4th, 2023).
    3. Webinar entitled أهمية الابتكار والابداع في تنمية قدراتك من ابتكار الفكرة الى التقديم على بوابة المنتجات المعرفية للجامعة  organized by the King Saud University Medical Technology Innovation Unit (April 11th, 2023).
    4. Lecture entitled Imaging Considerations in Computer Aided Implantology– presented to the King Saud University Doctorate of Science in Dentistry Students (Prosthodontics Track) (Feb. 12th, 2023- Dental University Hospital, King Saud University).
    5. Webinar entitled محاضرة تعريفية بخدمات وحدة ابتكار التقنيات الطبية التابعة لمركز الابتكار في معهد ريادة الأعمال organized by the King Saud University Medical Technology Innovation Unit (Feb. 7th, 2023).
    6. Lecture entitled Different Types of Research Design presented at the Research Center for Female Scientific and Medical Colleges (Feb. 7th, 2023- KSU Girls' University Campus).
    7. Webinar entitled أساسيات أشعة الأسنان للفنيين- التصوير المقطعي متعدد الشرائح organized by the King Saud University Radiology division of Dept. of Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences (Dec. 4th, 2022).
    8. Webinar entitled أساسيات أشعة الأسنان للفنيين- مكافحة العدوى في قسم أشعة الأسنان organized by the King Saud University Radiology division of Dept. of Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences (Nov. 13th, 2022).
    9. One-day online course on: Radiographic Differential Diagnosis of Jaw Lesions, offered to the residents of the Advanced Education in General Dentistry at the Prince Abdulrahman Advanced Dental Institute (Nov. 20th, 2022).
    10. Online Lecture entitled Different Types of Research Design presented to the faculty and students of the Kuwait Board in Pediatric Dentistry and Kuwait Board of Endodontics. (Nov. 16th, 2022).
    11. Webinar entitled أساسيات أشعة الأسنان للفنيين- التصوير المقطعي المحوسب بالشعاع المخروطي-إنتاج الصور ومعايير الجودة organized by the King Saud University Radiology division of Dept. of Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences (Nov. 6th, 2022).
    12. Webinar entitled أساسيات أشعة الأسنان للفنيين- تصوير الأشعة البانورامية والأخطاء الشائعة – organized by the King Saud University Radiology division of Dept. of Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences (Oct. 30th, 2022).
    13. Webinar entitled أساسيات أشعة الأسنان للفنيين- أخطاء التصوير الشعاعي داخل الفم وتصحيحها – organized by the King Saud University Radiology division of Dept. of Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences (Oct. 23th, 2022).
    14. Webinar entitled أساسيات أشعة الأسنان للفنيين- تقنيات التصوير الشعاعي داخل الفم – organized by the King Saud University Radiology division of Dept. of Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences (Oct. 16th, 2022).
    15. Webinar entitled أساسيات أشعة الأسنان للفنيين- بيولوجيا الإشعاع – organized by the King Saud University Radiology division of Dept. of Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences (Oct. 9th, 2022).
    16. Webinar entitled أساسيات أشعة الأسنان للفنيين- فيزياء الأشعة 2– organized by the King Saud University Radiology division of Dept. of Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences (Oct. 2nd, 2022).
    17. Webinar entitled  أساسيات أشعة الأسنان للفنيين- فيزياء الأشعة 1– organized by the King Saud University Radiology division of Dept. of Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences (Sep. 25th, 2022).
    18. Webinar entitled Basics of Multidetector CT for Dentists – organized by the King Saud University Radiology division of Dept. of Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences (June 27th, 2022).
    19. Course entitled: Multidetector Computed Tomography. Offered to the students of the International Association of Dentomaxillofacial Radiology Education Track (June 20th, 2022-online).
    20. Lecture entitled Different Types of Research Design presented at the 2nd Dental Students’ Research Meeting (May 20th, 2022-KSU College of Dentistry).
    21. One-day online course on: Radiographic Differential Diagnosis of Jaw Lesions, offered to the residents of the Advanced Education in General Dentistry at the Prince Abdulrahman Advanced Dental Institute (Nov. 21st, 2021).
    22. Member of the Educational Track of the International Association of Dentomaxillofacial Radiology (2020- present).
    23. Organizer and co-host of the monthly scientific activities of the King Saud University (KSU) Radiology Division of the Dept. of Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences (2020- present).
    24. Co-Organizer and co-moderator and mentor in the KSU Health Innovation Bootcamp organized by KSU Medical Technology Innovation Unit (March 14-21, 2021- held virtually).
    25. Webinar entitled Research Methodology- Writing a Research Proposal organized by the Research Center for Female Scientific and Medical Colleges (Feb. 21st, 2021)
    26. Webinar entitled The Quest for Academic Achievement presented to the KSU College of Dentistry Student Club (Feb. 14th, 2021).
    27. Webinar entitled Research Methodology- Writing a Research Proposal presented to the Scientific Research Club of King Saud University College of Dentistry (Nov. 23rd, 2020).
    28. One-day online course on: Radiographic Differential Diagnosis of Jaw Lesions, offered to the residents of the Advanced Education in General Dentistry at the Prince Abdulrahman Advanced Dental Institute (Nov. 22nd, 2020).
    29. Webinar entitled The Role of Imaging in Computer Aided Implantology – organized by the King Saud University Radiology division of Dept. of Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences (July 27th, 2020).
    30. Lecture entitled Diagnostic Imaging and Techniques in Implant Dentistry presented to the residents of the Saudi Board in Family Dentistry (Feb. 19th, 2020- College of Dentistry, King Saud University).
    31. Lecture entitled Importance of and Imaging Considerations in Computer Aided Implantology – organized by the King Saud University Radiology division of Dept. of Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences (Feb. 2nd, 2020- College of Dentistry (BUC), King Saud University).
    32. Letter To the Editor-in Chief of the International Endodontic Journal. (2020) Balto, H and A. Al-Ekrish. International Endodontic Journal. 53: 1742–1743.

    33. Magazine article entitled Why are panoramic radiographs insufficient for dental implant treatment planning? CBCT Magazine, 2020, Issue 1-Special Issue. (Official Publication of Computer Aided Implantology Academy).

    34. One-day course on: Radiographic Differential Diagnosis of Jaw Lesions, offered to the residents of the Advanced Education in General Dentistry at the Prince Abdulrahman Advanced Dental Institute (10-11-2019).
    35. Lecture entitled Diagnostic Imaging and Techniques in Implant Dentistry, volunteer activity offered to the 5th year students at King Saud University, College of Dentistry (GUC) within the course 493 DEN (3-11-2019).
    36.  Lecture entitled Introducing Services of the Innovation Center and the Relationship Between Research and Innovation- joint lecture presented with Dr. Hanan Al-Otaibi at the Research Center for Scientific and Medical Studies of King Saud University (Feb. 5th, 2019- College of Dentistry, King Saud University).
    37. Lecture entitled Understanding Diagnostic Test Parameters presented to the Scientific Research Club of King Saud University (Jan. 29th, 2019- College of Dentistry, King Saud University).
    38. Lecture entitled Diagnostic Imaging and Techniques in Implant Dentistry presented to the residents of the Saudi Board in Prosthodontics (Dec. 2nd, 2018- College of Dentistry, King Saud University).
    39. One-day course on: Radiographic Differential Diagnosis of Jaw Lesions, offered to the residents of the Advanced Education in General Dentistry at the Prince Abdulrahman Advanced Dental Institute (25-11-2018)
    40. Lecture entitled Diagnostic Imaging and Techniques in Implant Dentistry, volunteer activity offered to the 5th year students at King Saud University, College of Dentistry (GUC) within the course 493 DEN (6-11-2018).
    41. Lecture entitled: Writing a Research Proposal, presented to the Scientific Research Club of King Saud University (Nov. 30th, 2018- College of Dentistry, King Saud University).
    42. Hands-on workshop entitled Cone Beam Computer Tomography Processing & Imaging offered to the King Saud University College of Dentistry Intern Dentists (Feb 25th, 2018).
    43. Lecture entitled: Writing a Research Proposal, presented as part of the 1st Scientific Research Week activities and the KSU College of Dentistry (Feb. 22nd, 2018).
    44. Tabletop presentation on: New Horizons in Use of Ultralow CT doses in Dental Implant Imaging, presented as part of the 1st Scientific Research Week activities at the KSU College of Dentistry (Feb. 21st, 2018).
    45. Tabletop presentation on: Revised, CT- Based Lekholm and Zarb Jawbone Quality Classification, presented as part of the 1st Scientific Research Week activities and the KSU College of Dentistry (Feb. 21st, 2018).
    46. Judge for the 1st Scientific Meeting of the Undergraduate Research Support Program (Feb. 20th, 2018- King Saud University).
    47. Member of Scientific Committee for the 1st Scientific Meeting of the Undergraduate Research Support Program (Feb. 20th, 2018- King Saud University).
    48. Lecture entitled Understanding Diagnostic Test Parameters presented to the Scientific Research Club of King Saud University (Jan. 14th, 2018- College of Dentistry, King Saud University).
    49. One-day course on: Radiographic Differential Diagnosis of Jaw Lesions, offered to the residents of the Advanced Education in General Dentistry at the Prince Abdulrahman Advanced Dental Institute (10-12-2017)
    50. Lecture entitled Diagnostic Imaging and Techniques in Implant Dentistry, volunteer activity offered to the 5th year students at King Saud University, College of Dentistry (GUC) within the course 493 DEN (19-11-2017).
    51. Lecture entitled Identifying the Research Method presented to the Scientific Research Club of King Saud University (Nov. 20th, 2017- College of Dentistry, King Saud University).
    52. Lecture entitled Diagnostic Imaging and Techniques in Implant Dentistry presented to the residents of the Saudi Board in Prosthodontics (Nov. 5th, 2017- College of Dentistry, King Saud University).
    53. Presentation entitled Expecting the Unexpected- A child with Unusual Jaw Lesion: Case Presentation (The Role of Dental Professionals in Early Diagnosis of Systemic Diseases) presented at the King Saud University College of Dentistry female campus as part of the First Scientific Social Activity (27- 12- 2016).
    54. Hands training workshop on: Applications of Cone Beam Computed Tomography in Orthodontics, offered to the first year candidates of the Orthodontics Postgraduate Masters and Certification Program at King Saud University, College of Dentistry (25-12-2016).
    55. Lecture entitled Diagnostic Imaging and Techniques in Implant Dentistry presented to the residents of the Saudi Board in Prosthodontics at King Saud University, College of Dentistry (11-12-2016).
    56. One-day course on: Radiographic Differential Diagnosis of Jaw Lesions, offered to the residents of the Advanced Education in General Dentistry at the Prince Abdulrahman Advanced Dental Institute (4-12-2016).
    57. Presentation entitled Perspectives on the Goals of Research presented to the King Saud University (KSU) female faculty and postgraduate students as part of the program entitled "Knowledge Hour", held at the Cultural Oasis Section of the Central Library at the Female University Campus, KSU (9-11-2016).
    58. Lecture entitled Infection Control in Dental Radiology, presented to the radiology technicians of the King Saud University College of Dentistry (GUC) (21-4-2016).
    59. Lecture entitled Diagnostic Imaging and Techniques in Implant Dentistry, volunteer activity offered to the 5th year students at King Saud University, College of Dentistry (GUC) within the course 493 DEN (17-4-2016).
    60. Lecture entitled Panoramic Radiography, Techniques and Errors, presented to the radiology technicians of the King Saud University College of Dentistry (GUC) (7-4-2016).
    61. Lecture entitled Intraoral Radiographic Techniques and Errors, presented to the radiology technicians of the King Saud University College of Dentistry (GUC) (24-3-2016).
    62. Seminar on: TMD Diagnosis and Treatment, volunteer activity offered to the 4th year students at King Saud University, College of Dentistry (GUC) within the course 422 DDS (3-2-2016).
    63. Seminar on: TMD Diagnosis and Treatment, volunteer activity offered to the 4th year students at King Saud University, College of Dentistry (GUC) within the course 422 DDS (10-2-2016).
    64. One-day course on: Radiographic Differential Diagnosis of Jaw Lesions, offered to the residents of the Advanced Education in General Dentistry at the Prince Abdulrahman Advanced Dental Institute (2-12-2015).
    65. Lecture entitled Diagnostic Imaging and Techniques in Implant Dentistry presented to the residents of the Saudi Board in Prosthodontics at King Saud University, College of Dentistry (29-11-2015).
    66. On-hands training workshop on: Applications of Cone Beam Computed Tomography in Orthodontics,  offered to the first year candidates of the Orthodontics Postgraduate Masters and Certification Program at King Saud University, College of Dentistry (29-11-2015).
    67. Training course: Mastering Digital Imaging for Dental Auxilliaries, held at the King Saud Medical City and Dental Department of the Ministry of Health (3-12-2014) - Accredited by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialities- 7 credit hours CME/PD.
    68. Lecture entitled Diagnostic Imaging and Techniques in Implant Dentistry presented to the residents of the Saudi Board in Prosthodontics at King Saud University, College of Dentistry (21-12-2014).
    69. Lecture entitled: Overview of Dental Digital Radiography, presented at the Riyadh Dental Center and Dental Department of the Ministry of Health (3-12-2014).
    70. Lecture entitled Diagnostic Imaging and Techniques in Implant Dentistry presented to the residents of the Saudi Board in Prosthodontics at King Saud University, College of Dentistry (11-5-2014).
    71. On-hands training workshop on: Prosthodontic Planning of Implant Positions Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography, offered to Postgraduate Prosthodontics students at King Saud University, College of Dentistry (13-3- 2014).
    72. On-hands training workshop on: Applications of Cone Beam Computed Tomography in Orthodontics,  offered to the third year candidates of the Orthodontics Postgraduate Masters and Certification Program at King Saud University, College of Dentistry (21-11- 2013).
    73. On-hands training workshop on: Applications of Cone Beam Computed Tomography in Orthodontics,  offered to the first year candidates of the Orthodontics Postgraduate Masters and Certification Program at King Saud University, College of Dentistry (14-11- 2013).
    74. Workshop entitled: Cone Beam Computed Tomography- Essentials of Principles and Interpretation for Dentists,  held at King Saud University, College of Dentistry (7-4- 2012).
    75. Lecture entitled Identifying the Research Method presented to the Scientific Research Club of King Saud University ( College of Dentistry) (16-4-2012).
    76. Prepared and organized 5 workshops entitled Infection Control in the Clinics of the College of the Dentistry for the undergraduate students, interns and assistants of the King Saud University, College of Dentistry DUC (18 and 21- 4- 2012, and 2, 5, and 9 - 5-2012).
    77. Prepared, organized, moderated, and participated in presentation of 5 workshops entitled Infection Control in the Clinics of the College of the Dentistry for the undergraduate and postgraduate students, interns, and assistants of the King Saud University, College of Dentistry MUC (25 (twice) and 30- 4- 2012, and 1, and 7-5-2012).
    78. Prepared, organized, moderated, and participated in presentation of 4 workshops entitled Infection Control in the Clinics of the College of the Dentistry to the Dental Hygienists and Assistants of the King Saud University, College of Dentistry MUC (11 and 18-1-2012) and DUC (12-1-2012 and 2-2-2012).
    79. Prepared and presented 4 lectures entitled: Infection Control in Radiology,  presented to the Radiology Technicians of the King Saud University, College of Dentistry (MUC (11-1-2012) and DUC (13-12- 2011 (twice) and 10-1-2012)) .
    80. Prepared and presented 2 workshops entitled: Infection Control in the Clinics of the College of the Dentistry,  presented to Clinical Director and Clinical Supervisors of the King Saud University, College of Dentistry MUC (15-11- 2011) and DUC (17-11- 2011).
    81. Prepared and presented workshops entitled: Introduction to Infection Control in Dentistry,  held at King Saud University, College of Dentistry (3-10- 2011)- as an extra-curricular activity for third year undergraduate students.
    82. Workshop entitled: Cone Beam Computed Tomography- Essentials of Principles and Interpretation for Dentists,  held at King Saud University, College of Dentistry (26-5- 2011).
    83. Workshop entitled: Cone Beam Computed Tomography- Essentials of Principles and Interpretation for Dentists,  held at King Saud University, College of Dentistry (19-5- 2011).
    84. Workshop entitled: Cone Beam Computed Tomography- Essentials of Principles and Interpretation for Dentists,  held at King Saud University, College of Dentistry (12-5- 2011).
    85. Lecture entitled: Thyroglossal Duct Cyst- Clinico-Imaging correlation,  presented in the Departmental Seminar Program of the Department of Maxillofacial Surgery and Diagnostic Sciences of King Saud University (27-11- 2005).
    86. Lectures on Infection Control in Dentistry presented at Al-Yamamma Hospital, Ministry of Health, Riyadh region (15, 22 -10-2005).
    87. Lecture entitled: Effect of Epinephrine in Local Anesthetic Solutions on the Blood Pressure of Hypertensives- An Update,  as part of  the continuing education program for Ministry of Health dentists in the Riyadh region (24-2-2003 )(23-12-1423 H).
    88. Lecture entitled: The Effect of Epinephrine in Local Anesthetic Solutions on the Blood Pressure of Normotensive and Hypertensive Patients, as part of the continuing education program in the dental department of the Riyadh Medical Complex (RMC), Ministry of Health (MOH) (23-10-2001) ( 6-8-1422 H).
    89. Lecture on Preoperative Laboratory Investigations, presented to the Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, RMC (MOH) (1998) (1419 H).
    90. Lecture on Interpretation of Hematologic Indices, presented to the Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, RMC (MOH) (2-8-1997)(29-3-1418 H).

     

    Honors and Awards

    1. Supervisor of 2nd place winner of  the Saudi OMF Surgery Dr. Shalhoub Award (sponsored by the Saudi Society for OMF Surgery) Research study: AlMadi D, Al-Hadlaq M, Al Otaibi O, Al-Ekrish A. Accuracy of Small and Medium Field of View CBCT in Differentiation Between Periapical Cystic and Solid Lesions (2020).
    2. Supervisor of 1st place winner of Young Dentist Research Award (sponsored by the Saudi Dental Society). Research study: Al-Hadlaq M, AlMadi D, Al Otaibi O, Al-Ekrish A. Accuracy of Small and Medium Field of View CBCT in Differentiation Between Periapical Cystic and Solid Lesions (2019).
    3. Winner 1st and 2nd place of the MIT Hacking Medicine- Dental Track held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Nov 29th-Dec. 1st, 2018).
    4. Awarded a King Saud University Deanship of Scientific Research grant (RGP-1438-037 (2017)).
    5. Commendation for outstanding scientific research within the College of Dentistry, King Saud University (2016).
    6. Selected by the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology as one of the top 5 scientific reviewers for the journal Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology (2014-2015).
    7. Commendation for efforts within The Infection Control Unit of the College of Dentistry (2012).
    8. The King Saud University Distinguished Postgraduate Researcher Award. (2011).
    9. Commendation for contribution to establishing infection control guidelines, establishment of Sterilization Center, and conducting a series of lectures on infection control in dentistry for the Out Patient Dental Department of the Riyadh Medical Complex (2004).  
    10. Commendation for Outstanding Internship Seminar (College of Dentistry, King Saud University) (1997).
    11. Graduated from the College of Dentistry with second degree honors— ranking the 1st in the class (1996).
    12. Scientific Achievement Award from King Saud University (1996).