I am a Professor of Orthodontics with academic and clinical expertise in orthodontic biomechanics, fixed appliance and clear aligner therapy, and biological responses to orthodontic forces. My research interests include oral health–related biomarkers, particularly gingival crevicular fluid and salivary biomarkers, root resorption during orthodontic treatment, and dental biomaterials in orthodontics. I actively participate in peer review and editorial activities for international peer-reviewed journals and am engaged in evidence-based and translational orthodontic research.
Qualifications: PhD in Orthodontics, University of Baghdad, Iraq (2021) MSc in Orthodontics, University of Baghdad, Iraq (2010) BDS, University of Baghdad, Iraq (2004)
Responsibilities: Teaching and clinical supervision in orthodontics Supervision of postgraduate research (MSc and PhD) Curriculum development and academic assessment Clinical orthodontic practice and patient management Research, peer review, and academic service
Award for Creativity and Excellence – University of Baghdad جائزة الابداع والتميز- جامعة بغداد
Research Interests: Orthodontic biomechanics and tooth movement Fixed appliance and self-ligating orthodontic systems Clear aligner therapy and treatment efficiency Biological response to orthodontic forces Gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) and salivary biomarkers Root resorption associated with orthodontic treatment Oral health–related dental biomaterials Evidence-based orthodontics and clinical research methodology
Orthodontics
Teaching: Undergraduate courses in orthodontics Preclinical orthodontic laboratory instruction Clinical supervision of orthodontic patients Postgraduate teaching (MSc and PhD programs) Advanced orthodontic Techniques
Supervision: Supervision of MSc postgraduate students in orthodontics Supervision of PhD postgraduate students in orthodontics Supervision of clinical and research-based orthodontic theses Guidance of students in clinical trials and translational research projects
BACKGROUNDS Nasoalveolar molding (NAM) application is among presurgical management (PSM) techniques used for infants with cleft lip and palate (CLP). It helps to approximate the palatal cleft and to reshape the nasoalveolar complex prior to primary lip repair. This study aimed to explore types of PSM and the dental speciality provision for infants with CLP in Baghdad. The status of NAM usage and surgeons’ perceptions toward NAM usage were assessed. MATERIALS AND METHODS This is a cross-sectional paper-based questionnaire study that collected responses of surgeons perform primary lip and nose repair regarding PSM. The questionnaire was distributed amongst public and private hospitals in Baghdad. Twenty surgeons were enrolled (only those su
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