Academic Degrees:

• 2001 July – 2005 June, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA, USA - Doctor of Medical Sciences (D.M.Sc.)

• 1993 Sept. – 1999 June, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh - Bachelor of Dental Surgery (B.D.S.).

Postdoctoral Training:
Internship and Residencies:

• 2016 March – 2026, American Board of Orthodontics, Board Certified
• 2008 Dec. 22, Registered as a Consultant in Orthodontics at the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, (Registration No. 06-R-D-36171)
• 2001 July – 2005 June, Postdoctoral Orthodontic Residency Program at Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA, USA. Awarded Certificate in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics and Doctor of Medical Sciences in the field of Oral Biology (D.M.Sc.) degree on June 9, 2005
• 1999 July – 2000 June, Internship Training Program for one year at the College of Dentistry, King Saud University.

Awards and Honors:

• 1999, June 19, Awarded (B.D.S.) degree with an Excellent Grade and First Class Honor.

Employment Appointments:

• 2016 Mar. – Present, Professor, Division of Orthodontics, POS Dept., College of Dentistry, KSU
• 2005 Nov. – Present, Part-time Consultant Orthodontist, Sigal Dental Clinics, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• 2010 Oct. – 2016 Mar., Associate Professor, Division of Orthodontics, POS Dept., College of Dentistry, KSU
• 2005 Dec. – 2010 Oct., Assistant Professor, Division of Orthodontics, PDS Dept., College of Dentistry, KSU
• 2000 Oct. – 2005 Dec., Demonstrator “Instructor”, Division of Orthodontics, PDS Dept., College of Dentistry, KSU.

Teaching Experience:

• 2005 July – Present, Faculty Member at the Division of Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, KSU
• 2005 Feb. – 2005 April, Tutor in Pre-Doctoral Orthodontics Course at Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, USA
• 2000 Oct. – 2001 May, Teaching Assistant in the undergraduate pre-clinical orthodontics courses, KSU
• 2000 Jan. – 2001 May, Instructor supervising the community projects of the final year students, KSU
• 1999 Sept. – 1999 Dec., Clinical instructor in Pediatric Dentistry courses at the College of Dentistry, KSU.

Administrative Duties:

• 2021 Feb. – Now, Member, Scientific Council, Jouf University
• 2020 Jan. – 2020 July, Member, Curriculum Committee, Saudi Board of Orthodontics
• 2019 Jan. – 2019 July, Member, Standing Committee for the Selection of Members of Scientific and Professional Councils and Committees, Saudi Commission for Health Specialties
• 2016 Oct. – 2019 Jan., Vice-Dean for Academic Affairs, College of Dentistry, KSU
• 2012 June – 2014 June, Chairman, Curriculum Reform Committee, College of Dentistry, KSU
• 2013 July – 2014 Jan., Director, Graduate Program in Orthodontics, POS Dept., College of Dentistry, KSU
• 2011 April – 2014 Feb., Associate Editor, Saudi Dental Journal
• 2009 May – 2011 April, Chairman, Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, KSU
• 2008 Oct. – 2011 April, Head, Division of Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, KSU
• 2008 Oct. – 2009 Oct., Supervisor, Unit of Skills Development, College of Dentistry, KSU
• 2008 Oct. – 2009 Oct., Supervisor, Students Extracurricular Social and Cultural Activities, College of Dentistry, KSU
• 2007 Oct. – 2009 July, Representative of PDS Department at the Board of Joint Dental Postgraduate Program, KSU
• 2006 Aug. – 2007 Aug., Acting Head, Cleft Lip and Palate Team, College of Dentistry, KSU
• 2006 Aug. – 2007 Aug., Director of Clinics, Darraiyah University Campus, College of Dentistry, KSU.

Publications:

1. Aldrees AM. Dental Caries in Saudi Cleft Lip and Palate Patients Attending a Teaching Dental Institution. J. King Saud Univ., Vol. 22, Dental Sci. 2010;(1);39–44.
2. Aldrees AM, Shamlan MA. Morphological Features of Bimaxillary Protrusion in Saudis. Saudi Medical Journal 2010; Vol. 31(5):512–519.
3. Aljhani AS, Aldrees AM. The Effect of Static and Dynamic Testing on Orthodontic Latex and Non-Latex Elastics. Orthodontic Waves 69 (2010) 117–122.
4. Aldrees AM, Al- Manea SM. Fluoride Content of Bottled Drinking Waters Available in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Saudi Dental Journal 2010;22;189–193.
5. Aldrees AM, Al-Mutairi TK, Hakami ZW, Al-Malki MM. Bonded Orthodontic Retainers: A Comparison of Initial Bond Strength of Different Wire/Composite Combinations. Journal of Orofacial Orthopedics 2010;71;290–299.
6. Aldrees AM. Cephalometric Norms for Saudi Adults: A Meta-Analysis. Saudi Dental Journal 2011;23;3–7.
7. Aljhani AS, Aldrees AM. Orthodontic Treatment of an Anterior Openbite with the Aid of Corticotomy Procedure: Case Report. Saudi Dental Journal 2011;23;99–106.
8. Aldrees AM. Differences in Incisor Inclination Evaluation Using Various Cephalometric Analyses. Pakistan Oral & Dental Journal 2010;30(2);418–424.
9. Uysal T, Yagci A, Aldrees AM, Ekizer E. Ethnic Differences in Dentofacial Relationships of Turkish and Saudi Young Adults with Normal Occlusions and Well-Balanced Faces. Saudi Dental Journal 2011;23;183–190.
10. Aldrees AM. Pattern of Skeletal and Dental Malocclusions in Saudi Orthodontic Patients. Saudi Medical Journal 2012; Vol. 33(3):315–320.
11. Almosa NA, Lundgren T, Aldrees AM, Birkhed D, Kjellberg H. Diagnosing the Severity of Buccal Caries Lesions in Governmental and Private Orthodontic Patients at Debonding, using the ICDAS-II and the DIAGNOdent Pen. Angle Orthodontist 2014;84:430–436.
12. Al-Jabaa AH, Aldrees AM. Prevalence of Dental Anomalies in Saudi Orthodontic Patients. Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice 2013;14(4);724–730.
13. Aldrees AM, AlBeshri SS, AlSanie IS, Alsarra IA. Assessment of Fluoride Concentrations in Commercially Available Mouthrinses in Central Saudi Arabia. Saudi Medical Journal 2014; Vol. 35(10):1278–1282.
14. Aldrees AM, Tashkandi NE, AlWanis AA, AlSanouni MS, Al-Hamlan NH. Orthodontic treatment and referral patterns: A survey of pediatric dentists, general practitioners, and orthodontists. Saudi Dental Journal 2011;27;30–39.
15. Shamlan MA, Aldrees AM. Hard and soft tissue correlations in facial profiles: a canonical correlation study. Clin Cosmet Investig Dent. 2015 Jan 12;7:9–15.
16. Almutairi TK, Albarakati SF, Aldrees AM. Influence of bimaxillary protrusion on the perception of smile esthetics. Saudi Medical Journal 2015; Vol. 36(1):87–93.
17. Aldrees AM, Al-Shujaa AM, Alqahtani MA, Aljhani AS. Is arch form influenced by sagittal molar relationship or Bolton tooth-size discrepancy? BMC Oral Health. 2015 Jun 26;15(1):70.
18. Aldrees AM, Al-Foraidi SA, Murayshed MS, Almoammar KA. Color stability and force decay of clear orthodontic elastomeric chains: an in vitro study. International Orthodontics 2015 Sep;13(3):287–301.
19. Aldrees AM. Intensity of pain due to separators in adolescent orthodontic patients. Journal of Orthodontic Science 2015 Oct-Dec;4(4):118–122.
20. Aldrees AM. Do customized orthodontic appliances and vibration devices provide more efficient treatment? Korean Journal of Orthodontics 2016;46(3):180–185.
21. Albanna RH, Farawanah HM, Aldrees AM. Microbial evaluation of the effectiveness of different methods for cleansing clear orthodontic retainers: A randomized clinical trial. Angle Orthodontist 2017;87:460– 465.
22. Balto H, Al-Sanie I, Al-Beshri S, Aldrees AM. Effectiveness of Salvadora persica extracts against common oral pathogens. Saudi Dental Journal 2017;29;1–6.
23. Aljabaa A, Almoammar K, Aldrees A, Huang G. Effects of vibrational devices on orthodontic tooth movement: A systematic review. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2018 Dec;154(6):768–779.
24. Aljabaa AH, Alqahtani ND, Aldrees AM, Alkofide EA, Al-Sehaibany FS, Albarakati SF. Changes in the Mandibular Dental Arch during the Late Mixed Dentition Stage: Experimental Study. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association 2019 Jan;69(1):77–81.
25. Hakami Z, Khanagar SB, Vishwanathaiah S, Hakami A, Bokhari AM, Jabali AH, Alasmari D, Aldrees AM. Psychological Impact of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic on Dental Students: A Nationwide Study. Journal of Dental Education 2021 April;85(4):494–503.

Patents:

• Alhuwaish HA, Aldrees AM. Pliers for Measurable Torquing in Orthodontic Archwires (US 10,588,716, Date: March 17, 2020), United States Patent and Trademark Office.

 Presentations:

• 2019 Feb., Lecture: “Finishing and Detailing in Orthodontics: What the Experts Say”, at the AEEDC Dubai World Orthodontic Conference 2019, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 3–4 / 2 / 2019.
• 2015 Sept., Poster: “Characteristics of Soft Tissue Profile of Caucasian Female Celebrities and the Perception of their Attractiveness”, at the 8th World Federation of Orthodontists Congress, London, UK, 27–30/9/2015.
• 2014 April, Poster: “Intensity of Pain due to Separators in Adolescent Orthodontic Patients”, at the 114th American Association of Orthodontists Annual Session, New Orleans, USA, 25–29 / 4 / 2014.
• 2013 Oct., Lecture: “Current Trends and Advances in Orthodontics”, at the 11th Annual Dental Symposium of the College of Dentistry, University of Dammam, Dammam, 29–31 / 10 / 2013.
• 2013 May, Poster: “Tooth-size Discrepancy and Arch Form in Orthodontic Patients: Is there a Link?”, at the 113th American Association of Orthodontists Annual Session, Philadelphia, USA, 3–7 / 5 / 2013.
• 2012 May, Poster: “Color Stability of Clear Orthodontic Elastomeric Chains: an in vitro Study”, at the 112th American Association of Orthodontists Annual Session, Honolulu, USA, 4–8 / 5 / 2012.
• 2011 Oct., Lecture: “The Orthodontic-Restorative Connection”, at the Monthly Scientific Activities of the Saudi Dental Society, Riyadh, 23 / 10 / 2011.
• 2011 May, Poster: “Arab Orthodontists’ Opinions on the Role of Third Molars as a Cause of Dental Crowding”, at the 111th American Association of Orthodontists Annual Session, Chicago, USA, 13–17 / 5 / 2011.
• 2010 Oct., Lecture: “The Orthodontic-Restorative Connection”, at the 2nd AGD Day, Dental Services-Central Services, King Abdulaziz  Dental Center, National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh, 12 / 10 / 2010.
• 2010 March, Lecture: “Early Orthodontic Treatment that is not too Early; Why, When and How?”, at the Monthly Scientific Activities of the Saudi Dental Society, Al-Khobar, 29 / 3 / 2010.
• 2009 May, Lecture: “Orthodontic Diagnosis and Treatment Planning: an Update for the General Dental Practitioner”, at the 7th Symposium of the College of Dentistry, King Faisal University, Al-Khobar, 26–28 / 5 / 2009.
• 2009 May, Poster: “Differences in Incisor Inclination Evaluation Using Various Cephalometric Analyses”, at the 109th American Association of Orthodontists Annual Session, Boston, USA, 1–5 / 5 / 2009.
• 2009 April, Poster: “Orthognathic Surgery-Like Results by Using Temporary Anchorage Devices”, awarded the “1st Place Winner” title in the 2009 Poster Presentation Award Competition during the 20th Saudi Dental Society Meeting, Riyadh, 20–22 / 4 / 2009.
• 2009 March, Lecture: “Finishing in Orthodontics: A Survey of Orthodontists’ Practices”, at the UAE International Dental Conference & Arab Dental Exhibition, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 10–12 / 3 / 2009.
• 2008 May, Poster: “Bonded Orthodontic Retainers: A Comparison of Initial Bond Strength of Different Wire/Composite Combinations”, at the 108th American Association of Orthodontists Annual Session, Denver, USA, 16–20 / 5 / 2008.
• 2007 June, Lecture: “Finishing in Orthodontics, What the Experts Say”, at the Saudi Orthodontic Society Monthly Scientific Activities, Riyadh, 6 / 6 / 2007.
• 2006 Jan., Poster: “Cephalometric Norms for Saudi Adults: A Meta-Analysis”, at the 17th Saudi International Dental Congress, Riyadh, 28–31 / 1 / 2006.
• 2005 May, Poster: “Genetic Interaction between CNBP and HNF3β during Mouse Embryogenesis”, representing Harvard School of Dental Medicine at the Orthodontic Resident/Student Scholars Program during the 105th American Association of Orthodontists Annual Session, San Francisco, USA, 20–24 / 5 / 2005.
• 2000 Feb., Poster: “Effect of the Quality of Removable Dentures on Patient’s Satisfaction”, at the 11th Saudi International Dental Meeting, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 28 / 2 – 2 / 3 / 2000.

Workshops/Courses Attended:

• 9th Yonsei International Mini-Residency for Advanced Orthodontics. Prof. Kee-Joon Lee, June 27 – July 2, 2019, Seoul, South Korea
• Skeletal Anchorage in the Anterior Palate, an Introduction for Starters. Prof. Dr. Dieter Drescher and Prof. Dr. Benedict Wilmes, and, A Clinical TAD Survival Kit: Clinical Tips Only! Dr. Björn Ludwig, June 22, 2018, Düsseldorf, Germany.
• University of Washington Orthognathic Mini Residency. Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, August 22–26, 2016, Seattle, Washington, USA.
• Orthognathic Surgery, 8th Session of the FACE Course. Dr. Renato Cocconi and Prof. Mirco Raffaini, October 9–11, 2015, Parma, Italy.
• 2014 ADEA/AAL Institute for Teaching and Learning. Phase I: August 14–16, Phase II: October 16–18, 2014, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
• “Fit & The Finish”: The artistry and hands-on techniques used for orthodontic detailing and finishing. Dr. Gerry S. Samson and Dr. Eric Lowenhaupt, February 28–March 1, 2014, Marietta, Georgia, USA.
• Innovative Concepts of Modern Anchorage Systems and their Application in the Year 2013. Dr. Björn Ludwig & Dr. Bettina Glasl, February 22–23, 2013, Traben-Trarbach, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.
• Curriculum Development. Faculty Development Unit, Department of Medical Education, College of Medicine, KSU, February 3–4, 2013.
• The Tweed Study Course. Charles H. Tweed Int. Foundation, June 10–20, 2012, Tucson, Arizona, USA.
• Invisalign® Clear Essentials I Certification Course. September 24, 2011, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
• Student Learning Outcomes Assessment. Prof. William Buskist, Deanship of Skills Development, KSU, June 4, 2011.
• Motivation in Learning. Dr. Sergio Piccinin, Deanship of Skills Development, KSU, April 4, 2011.
• Feedback in Teaching and Learning. Dr. Sergio Piccinin, Deanship of Skills Development, KSU, March 28, 2011.
• Orthodontics and Orthognathic Surgery. Dr. G. William Arnett and Dr. Michael J. Gunson, October 17–22, 2010, Santa Barbara, California, USA.
• Academic Leadership Development. Dr. Jeffery L. Buller, and Dr. Walter H. Gmelch, organized by the Academic Leadership Center, Ministry of Higher Education, Riyadh, January 3–4, 2010.
• Teaching for Learning. Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning, Georgia Institute of Technology, July 20–24, 2009, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
• Incognito™ Certification Course for Orthodontists. Dr. Dirk Wiechmann, March 8–9, 2009, Dubai, UAE.
• Motivating Students to Learn. Prof. William Buskist, Deanship of Skills Development, KSU, January 13–14, 2009.

Volunteer Experience:

• Member, Judging Committee of the Saudi Orthodontic Society Excellence in Clinical Practice Prize, 2014 January 28–29 and 2015 February 7–8.
• 2013, Feb. 19 – 20, Member, Organizing Committee of the 7th Annual Meeting of the Saudi Orthodontic Society, Riyadh.
• 2011, Jan. 19 – 20, Member, Organizing Committee of the 5th Annual Meeting of the Saudi Orthodontic Society, Riyadh.
• 2008 April – 2009 March, Member, Examination Committee, Saudi Specialty Certificate Program in Orthodontics, organized by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.
• 2008 Nov. 18 – 19, Member, Organizing Committee of the 3rd Annual Meeting of the Saudi Orthodontic Society, Riyadh.
• 1994 Sept. – 1999 June, Representative of the Class at the College of Dentistry, King Saud University.

Membership in Professional and Scientific Organizations:

• 2006 – Present, Member, Saudi Orthodontic Society.
• 2001 – Present, Member, American Association of Orthodontists.
• 1998 – Present, Member, Saudi Dental Society.