Dr. Asim Al-Ansari
Vice Dean for Academic Affairs
Personal Data
Nationality |SAUDIDepartment | Preventive Dental Sciences Official UoD Email |[email protected] Office Phone No. |013-33-31417
Language Proficiency
Language Read Write Speak
Arabic √ √ √
English √ √ √
Others
Academic Qualifications (Beginning with the most recent)
Date Academic Degree Place of Issue Address
May 2002 Doctor of Science in Dentistry (DScD)
Boston University, USA USA May 2002 Certificate of Advanced
Graduated Study in Dental Public Health
Boston University, USA USA
June 1998 Master of Dental Sciences (MDSc) in Prosthodontics
Lund University, Sweden Sweden 1990 Bachelor of Dental Surgery
(BDS)
King Saud University, Riyadh
KSA
PhD, Master or Fellowship Research Title: (Academic Honors or Distinctions)
PhDMaster Fellowship
Professional Record: (Beginning with the most recent)
Job Rank Place and Address of Work Date
Associate Professor College of Dentistry- University of Dammam January 2016 - Present Vice Dean for
Academic Affairs
College of Dentistry- University of Dammam January 2011 - Present Chairman, Dept. of
Dental Education
College of Dentistry- University of Dammam December 2010 – December 2013 Assistant Professor College of Dentistry- University of Dammam July 2010 – January 2016
Assistant Director of Dental Department
Armed Forces Hospital – Dhahran April 2008 – June 2010 Consultant, Dental
Public Health
Armed Forces Hospital – Dhahran February 2006 – June 2010 Lecturer and Instructor Saudi Board for Advanced Restorative Dentistry –
KSA
January 2004 – Present Dental Director Armed Forces Hospital – Jubail July 2002 – February 2006
Administrative Positions Held: (Beginning with the most recent)
Administrative Position Office Date
Scientific Achievements
Published Refereed Scientific Researches
(In Chronological Order Beginning with the Most Recent)
# Name of Investigator(s) Research Title Publisher and Date of
Publication 1 El Tantawi M, Al-Ansari A,
Sadaf S, AlHumaid J.
Evaluating the English language scientific writing skills of Saudi dental students at entry level
East Mediterr Health J. 2016 Apr 28; 22(2): 148-53 2 Asim Al-Ansari Awareness, utilization, and determinants of
using oral diseases prevention methods among Saudi adults – a clinic-based pilot study
Int J Health Sci (Qassim) 2016 January 10(1): 77-85
3 Balgis Gaffar, Maha El Tantawi, Adel AlAgl, Asim Al-Ansari
Food intake, oral hygiene and gingival bleeding in pregnancy: does lifestyle make a difference? A cross sectional exploratory study
Int J Health Sci (Qassim) 2016 January; 10(1): 13-20
4 AlHumaid J, El Tantawi M, Al-Ansari A, Al-Harbi F
Agreement in scoring preclinical dental procedures: impact on grades and instructor- related determinants
J Dent Educ 2016; 80(5): 553- 562
5 El Tantawi M, Al-Ansari A, Sadaf S, AlHumaid J.
Evaluating the scientific writing skills of Saudi dental students at entry level.
East Mediterr Health J 2016;
22(2): 806- 811
6 Asim Al-Ansari, F. Al- Harbi, W. Abdelaziz, M. Abdelsalam, M.A.
ElTantawi, I. ElRafae
Factors affecting student participation in extra-curricular activities: A comparison between two Middle Eastern dental schools
The Saudi Dental Journal; 2016 Jan; 28(8): 36-43
7 Al-Ansari A, El Tantawi M. Comparison of three Evidence-Based Practice learning assessment methods in dental curricula.
J Dent Educ 2015; 79(2): 146- 156
8 A Al-Ansari, F. Al-Harbi, N. Z. Baba
In vitro evaluation of the bond strength of composite resin foundation materials to dentin.
The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 2015 Oct, 114(4):529-35.
9 A Al-Ansari, M.A.
ElTantawi, M.
Abdelsalam, F. Al-Harbi
Academic advising and student support:
Help-seeking behaviors among Saudi dental undergraduate students.
Saudi Dental Journal, 2015 Apr;
27(2); 57-62.
10 A Al-Ansari, M.A.
ElTantawi
Predicting Academic Performance of Dental Students Using Perception of Educational Environment.
Journal of Dental Education, 2015 Mar, 79(3):337-44.
11 A Al-Ansari, M.A.
ElTantawi
Comparison of Three Evidence-Based Practice Learning Assessment Methods in Dental Curricula.
Journal of Dental Education, 2015 Feb, 79(2):146-56.
12 A Al-Ansari Assessment of Students’ Awareness of Policies and Procedures in a Saudi Dental School
Egyptian Dental Journal, 2015 Jan; Vol. 61 No. 1
13 Al-Ansari A, El Tantawi M Factors affecting self-reported
implementation of evidence-based practice among a group of dentists.
J Evid Based Dent Prac 2014;
14(1): 2-8.
14 Al-Ansari A Prevalence, Severity, and Secular Trends of Dental Caries among Various Saudi
Populations: A Review Article
Saudi Journal of Medicine &
Medical Sciences; 2014 Dec;
Vol. 2 (3): 142-150.
15 Gaffar BO, Alagl AS, Al- Ansari A
The prevalence, causes, and relativity of dental anxiety in adult
Patients to irregular dental visits.
Saudi Med J. 2014 Jun;35(6):598-603 16 Al-Ansari A, ElTantawi M Factors affecting self-reported
implementation of evidence-based practice among a group of dentists.
Journal of Evidence-based Dental Practice, 2014 Mar;
14(1):2-8.
17 A Al-Ansari, Al-Azhar Evaluation of Students’ Writing Skills in a Public Saudi Dental School
Journal of Dental Science, 2014 Jan: Vol. 17 No. 1
18 Vult von Steyern P., Al- Ansari A., White K., Nilner K., Derand T.
Fracture strength of In-Ceram all-ceramic bridges in relation to cervical shape and try- in procedure. An in-vitro study.
Eur J Prosthodont Restor Dent 2000 Dec; 8(4):153-8
Refereed Scientific Research Papers Accepted for Publication
# Name of Investigator(s) Research Title Publisher and Date of Publication 1 Al-Arfaj I, Al-Shammari A,
Al-Subai T, Al-Absi G, AlJaffari M, Al-Kadi A, El Tantawi M, Al-Ansari A.
The knowledge, attitude and practices of male sports participants to sports-related dental trauma in Khobar and Dammam, Saudi Arabia- a pilot survey.
Accepted for publication in the Saudi Dental Journal on February 28th, 2016.
Scientific Research Papers Presented to Refereed Specialized Scientific Conferences
# Name of Investigator(s) Research Title Conference and Publication Date
Completed Research Projects
# Name of Investigator(s) (Supported by)
Research Title Report Date
1
2
Current Researches
# Name of Investigator(s) (Supported by)
Research Title Publisher and Date of Publication 1 Nazir A , Asim Al Ansari The association between periodontal
disease and coronary heart disease in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia
Funded by a grant from University of Dammam
2 El Tantawi M.A, Asim Al Ansari
Assessment of use of social media for academic purposes among students and instructors in the College of Dentistry, University of Dammam
Data collection Non-Funded
3 El Tantawi M.M.A, AbdelSalam M, Al-Ansari A, Al-Harbi F
A study of the validity of students' evaluation of teaching using the Dentistry Course Survey (DCS)
Data collection Non-Funded
Contribution to Scientific Conferences and Symposia
# participation Place and Date of the Conference Name of Conference
1 Speaker Dubai, UAE
November 2015
Dental Facial Cosmetic 7th
International Conference Inman AAID Global Aligner Symposium 4th
Conference
3rd Dental Hygienist Day 2 Attendee Deanship of Education Development,
University of Dammam September 2015
Facilitating metacognition
3 Attendee College of Dentistry,
University of Dammam August 2015
Examination Blueprinting by Dr Mohamed AlIraqi
4 Attendee College of Dentistry,
University of Dammam May 2015
Developing multiple choice items and item shell by Dr Jamila Farsi.
5 Member, Organizing Committee
College of Dentistry, University of Dammam April 2015
12th ADS (Annual Dental Symposium)
6 Attendee New Orleans, USA
November 2014
142nd Annual Meeting
American Public Health Association
7 Invited Attendee Dubai
June 17-19, 2014
APDC 2014
36th Asia Pacific Dental Congress
8 Invited Attendee Dubai
May 9-10, 2014
CAD/CAM & Digital Dentistry International Conference
9 Attendee San Antonio, Texas, USA
March 2014
American Dental Education Association (ADEA)
10 Attendee Dubai
February 4-6, 2014
International Dental Conference &
Arab Dental Exhibition (AEEDC) 11 Member, Organizing
Committee
College of Dentistry, University of Dammam
October 29-31, 2013
College of Dentistry, University of Dammam. October 29-31, 2013
12 Presenter Huntsville, Alabama, USA
April 22-24, 2013
National Oral Healthcare Conference 13 Attendee Medical Education Unit – October 8 – 10,
2012
Essential Skills for Health Professions Education
14 Attendee University of Dammam, Dammam May 19- 21, 2012
Curriculum Development Workshop 15 Chairman, Organizing
Committee
College of Dentistry, University of Dammam
May 2-3, 2012
10th ADS (Annual Dental Symposium)
16 Attendee University of Dammam, Dammam
April 10-12, 2012
Assessments Strategies in Higher Education – Deanship of Education Development
17 Attendee Molndal, Sweden
March 4-5,2012
Current Concepts in Implant Dentistry – From Science to Clinical Practice
18 Member, Organizing Committee
Riyadh February 6-8, 2012
23rd International Dental Conference, Saudi Dental Society
19 Attendee London
October 24-26, 20111
Evidence 2011, Transforming Healthcare – BMJ Publishing Group Ltd.,
20 Chairman, Organizing Committee
College of Dentistry, University of Dammam
May 5, 2011
9th ADS (Annual Dental Symposium)
21 Attendee Dammam
February 17-21, 2011
Evidence Based Practice Specialized Workshop – University of Dammam
22 Facilitator Jeddah April 2009 EBM Jeddah Workshop
23 Attendee Dubai
January 19, 2008
Advances in Dentistry
Boston University Institute for Dental Research & Education
24 Presenter Dammam
May 2008
6th Annual KFU Dental Symposium Prosthodontics in the EBD Era 25 Single Speaker – Two-
day EBD workshop
Alexandria October 2008
16th Alexandria International Dental Conference
26 Single Speaker – one- day EBD workshop
Jeddah November 2008
Jeddah International Dental Conference
27 Presenter Jeddah
April 2007
Jeddah Dental Esthetics Conference Esthetics in the EBD Era
28 Presenter Riyadh – 2007 SDS Annual Meeting
EBD: the approach to follow 29 Presenter Danvers, Massachusetts, USA
April 29, 2002
3rd National Oral Health Conference
30 Presenter Boston, Massachusetts, USA
November 2000
128th American Public Health Association Annual Meeting
Membership of Scientific and Professional Societies and Organizations
American Dental Education Association Since 2013
American Association of Public Health Dentistry Since 2013
American Association of Public Health Dentistry Since 2000
American Public Health Dentistry Since 1999
The Saudi Dental Journal Since 1987
Teaching Activities
UndergraduateUndergraduate Teaching
1 Saudi Board for Advanced Restorative Dentistry
2 Participated in teaching two Dental Public Health course at KFU Dental College – second semester 2009 3 Regularly Directing, co-directing and teaching in Dental Public Health and Evidence-based Dentistry course
Teaching – Dental Public Health (PDS 241) 2nd Year Male & Female dental students 1st Semester AY 1435-1436
Teaching – Dental Public Health & Community Dentistry (PDS 612) 6th Year Male dental students 1st Semester AY 1435-1436
Course Director – Behavioral Science in Dentistry (DTEDU 252) 2nd Year Male & Female dental students 2nd Semester AY 1434-1435
Teaching – Dental Public Health & Community Dentistry (PDS 612) 6th Year Male dental students 2nd Semester AY 1434-1435
Teaching – Dental Public Health (PDS 241) 2nd Year Male & Female dental students 1st Semester AY 1434-1435
Teaching – Integrated Dentistry III (DTEDU 572) 5th Year Male dental students 1st Semester AY 1434-1435
Teaching – Dental Public Health & Community Dentistry (PDS 612) 6th Year Male dental students 1st Semester AY 1434-1435
Course Director – Behavioral Science in Dentistry (DTEDU 252) 2nd Year Male & Female dental students 2nd Semester AY 1433-1434
Teaching – Dental Public Health & Community Dentistry (PDS 612) 6th Year Male dental students 2nd Semester AY 1433-1434
Course Director – Intro. To Dental Profession (DTEDU 121) 2nd Year Male & Female dental students 1st Semester AY 1433-1434
Course Director - Dental Public Health (PDS 241) 2nd Year Male & Female dental students 1st Semester AY 1433-1434
Clinical Teaching
4
Comprehensive Clinical dentistry I & II for AY 1431-1432 College of Dentistry – University of Damamm
5
Supervising the residents of the Saudi Board for Advaced Restorative Dentistry (2006 – 2010) Armed Forces Hospital – Dhahran
Postgraduate Teaching
6
Teaching Evidence-based Dentistry to Saudi Board for Restorative Dentistry – Saudi Commission for Health Specialties
Clinics
7
Dental Clinics, College of Dentistry University of Dammam (August 2010 – Present)
# Course/Rotation Title No./Code Extent of Contribution
(no. of lectures/Tutorials. Or labs, Clinics)
Brief Description of Undergraduate Courses Taught: (Course Title – Code: Description) 1
2 Postgraduate
# Course/Rotation Title No./Code Extent of Contribution
(no. of lectures/Tutorials. Or labs, Clinics)
Brief Description of Postgraduate Courses Taught: (Course Title – Code: Description) 1
2
Course Coordination
# Course Title and Code Coordination Co-coordination Undergrad. Postgrad. From to
Guest/Invited Lectures for Undergraduate Students
# Activity/Course Title and Code
Subject College and University or Program Date
Student Academic Supervision and Mentoring
# Level Number of Students From to
Supervision of Master and/or PhD Thesis
# Degree Type Title Institution Date
Ongoing Research Supervision
# Degree Type Title Institution Date
Administrative Responsibilities, Committee and Community Service (Beginning with the most recent)
ADMINSTRATIVE JOB:
JOB RANK PLACE AND ADDRESS OF WORK DATE
Vice Dean for Academic Affairs
College of Dentistry, University of Dammam January 2011 – Present
Chairman Dept. of Dental Education College of Dentistry, University of Dammam
July 2010 - January 2014
Committee Membership
# Position Organization Date
1
Member Committee Curricula & Study Performance University of Dammam
February 2016 - Present
2
Board Member Deanship of Preparatory Year University of Dammam
February 2016 - Present
3
Chairman Academic Affairs Committee
College of Dentistry University of Dammam
September 2012 - Present
4
Chairman Students Performance, Evaluation & Promotion Committee
College of Dentistry University of Dammam
August 2012 - Present
5Chairman Curriculum Committee
College of Dentistry University of Dammam
November 2011 – Present
6
Chairman Examination & Assessment Committee College of Dentistry University of Dammam
December 2011 - Present
7 Board Member
Saudi Dental Society
January 2009 -Present
8 Board Member
Saudi Society of Evidence-based Health Care
March 2009 - Present 9 Member Research and Ethics committeeArmed Forces Hospital – Dhahran
January 2009 – June 2010
10 Member Committee of Evidence-Based Health Care - Ministry of Defense and Aviation - Medical Service Department (MSD)
2005 to 2009
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
# COMMUNITY SERVICE
1
Member of the Dental Public Health Committee: planning community service organized by the College of Dentistry University of Dammam (December 2011 - present)
2
Organizing a 3 days dental awareness campaign for the general public organized by the Saudi Dental Society – July 2014
3
Conducting the annual 2 day workshop of Evidence-based dentistry course organized by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (September 2005 - present)
4
Serving the dental community as a board member for the second term of a three (3) year term of the Saudi Dental Society (January 2009 - present)
5
Providing dental treatment at the College of Dentistry University of Dammam since 2010 until present
6
Chairman, National Campaign for Caries Prevention – Saudi Dental Society (from 2011 - 2013)
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