Khalid H. Zawawi , BDS, DSc
Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain
P.O. Box # 80209 , Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
Phone: + 966 (2) 640-3443 ext # 21265. Fax: + 966 (2) 640-3316. E-mail [email protected]
CURRENT POSITION Assistant Professor,
Division of Orthodontics
Department of Preventative Dental Sciences Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
2006 - Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (CAGS )
Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA
2004 - Doctorate of Science in Oral Biology (D.Sc. )
Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA
2001 – Fellowship in Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA
1992 – Bachelor’s of Dental Surgery (B.D.S.)
de’Mont Morency College of Dentistry, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
AWARDS
2005 - Goldman School of Dental Medicine Dean's Award Science & Engineering Day, Boston University
2004 - Bloc Grant Travel Award
American Association for Dental Research (AADR) and National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR).
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND APPOINTMENTS
August 2007 till present – Assistant Professor
Division of Orthodontics, Dept. of Preventive Dental Sciences
Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
1993 to 2007–General Dental Practitioner and Clinical Instructor Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
1995-1998 – Coordinator of the Internship Training Program
Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
2001 – Research Associate
Craniofacial Pain Center, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, USA
2006 – Scientific Reviewer
Journal of the Canadian Dental Association.
April 1992 to April 1993 - Dental Intern
King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Association of Orthodontists
Fellow of the World Federation in Orthodontics
American Association for Dental Research (AADR/IADR)
Tufts Orofacial Pain Society
Saudi Orthodontic Society
American Headache Society
American Pain Society
New England Pain Association
ABSTRACTS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Zawawi KH, Kantarci A, Fujita T, Batista Jr. E, Iontcheva A, Amar S, Van Dyke TE.
Moesin-TLR4-MD-2 complex is important for Lipopolysaccharide recognition.
Journal of Dental Research. 2005;84(Special Issue-A):Abstract # 2225.
2. Maloney GE, Mehta NR, Zawawi KH. Tension-type headaches: an integrated model.
Cephalalgia. 2005;25(10):996 (abstract # P001).
3. Malki GA, Al-Badawi EA, Melis M, Zawawi KH. Prevalence of Bruxism in Subject Receiving Treatment for ADHD. Journal of Dental Research. 2005;84(Special Issue- A):Abstract # 3605.
4. Guzeldemir E, Kantarci A, Batista Jr. EL, Zawawi KH, Hasturk H, Van Dyke TE.
Phospholipase Cg2 Expression in Localized Aggressive Periodontitis PMN. Journal of Dental Research. 2005;84(Special Issue-A):Abstract # 0359.
5. Delperi S, Bardwell D, Zawawi KH. Clinical evaluation of direct cuspal coverage composite resin restorations. Journal of Dental Research. 2005;84(Special Issue- A):Abstract # 0165.
6. Zawawi KH, Kantarci A, Iontcheva A, Amar S, Van Dyke TE. Moesin mediated p38 and p44/42 MAPK-activation in LPS-stimulated macrophages. Journal of Dental Research. 2004;83(Special Issue-A):Abstract # 2376.
7. Nassar H, Kohli R, Zawawi KH, Hasturk H, Kantarci A, Van Dyke TE. PKC Isoforms in Neutrophils from Diabetics with or without Periodontitis. Journal of Dental Research. 2004;83(Special Issue-A):Abstract # 2370.
8. Iontcheva A, Zawawi KH, Kantarci A, Amar S, Van Dyke TE. Moesin is a member of LPS signal transduction receptor complex. Journal of Dental Research.
2004;83(Special Issue-A):Abstract # 2373.
11. Lobo Lobo S, Mehta NR, Forgione A, Al-Badawi E, Zawawi KH, Ceneviz C. The Effect of Topical Theraflex® in the Treatment of Masseter Muscle and the
Temporomandibular Joint Pain. Journal of Dental Research. 2003;82(Special Issue- A):Abstract # 1471.
12. Karima M, Kantarci A, Hasturk H, Ding Y, Zawawi KH, ALAN ONA
MALABANAN B, Van Dyke TE. Effect of Periodontal Disease Severity on Altered Neutrophil Response in Diabetic Patients. Journal of Dental Research.
2003;82(Special Issue-A):Abstract # 1256.
13. Zawawi KH, Al-Badawi EA, Lobo SL, Melis M, Mehta NR. An index for the measurement of normal maximum mouth opening. Journal of Dental Research.
2002;81(Special Issue):A130-A130.
14. Al-Muhanna M, Mehta NR, Forgione AG, Al-Badawi EA, Zawawi KH. Effect of splint design on head posture and cervical symptoms. Journal of Dental Research.
2002;81(Special Issue):A296-A296.
15. Al-Badawi E, Mehta N, Forgione A, Lobo S, Zawawi K. Pulsed radio frequency energy in treatment of temporomandibular joint pain. Journal of Dental Research.
2002;81(Special Issue):A295-A295.
PUBLICATIONS
1. Abou-Atme YS, Zawawi KH, Melis M. Prevalence, intensity, and correlation of different TMJ symptoms in Lebanese and Italian subpopulations. J Contemp Dent Pract. 2006 Sep 1;7(4):71-8.
2. Fujita T, Kantarci A, Warbington ML, Zawawi KH, Hasturk H, Kurihara H, Van Dyke TE. CD38 Expression in Neutrophils From Patients With Localized Aggressive Periodontitis. J Periodontol. 2005;76(11):1960-1965.
3. Fujita T, Zawawi KH , Kurihara H, Van Dyke TE. CD38 cleavage in fMLP- and IL-8- induced chemotaxis is dependent on p38 MAP kinase but independent of p44/42 MAP kinase. Cell Signal. 2005;17(2):167-175.
4. Abou-Atme YS, Melis M, Zawawi KH. Pressure pain threshold of the lateral pterygoid muscles in TMD patients and controls. J Contemp Dent Pract. 2005;6(3):22- 9.
5. Malki GA, Zawawi KH, Melis M, Hughes CV. Prevalence of bruxism in children receiving treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a pilot study. J Clin Pediatr Dent. 2004;29(1):63-7.
6. Lobo SL, Mehta N, Forgione AG, Melis M, Al-Badawi E, Ceneviz C, Zawawi KH.
Use of Theraflex-TMJ topical cream for the treatment of temporomandibular joint and muscle pain. Cranio. 2004;22(2):137-44.
7. Iontcheva I, Amar S, Zawawi KH, Kantarci A, Van Dyke TE. Role for moesin in lipopolysaccharide-stimulated signal transduction. Infect Immun. 2004;72(4):2312-20.
8. Al-Badawi EA, Mehta N, Forgione AG, Lobo SL, Zawawi KH. Efficacy of pulsed
10. Zawawi KH, Al-Badawi EA, Lobo SL, Melis M, Mehta NR. An index for the measurement of normal maximum mouth opening. J Can Dent Assoc.
2003;69(11):737-41.
11. Melis M, Lobo SL, Ceneviz C, Zawawi K, Al-Badawi E, Maloney G, Mehta N.
Atypical odontalgia: a review of the literature. Headache. 2003;43(10):1060-74.
12. Fu AS, Mehta NR, Forgione AG, Al-Badawi EA, Zawawi KH. Maxillomandibular relationship in TMD patients before and after short-term flat plane bite plate therapy.
Cranio. 2003;21(3):172-9.
13. Melis M, Zawawi K, al-Badawi E, Lobo Lobo S, Mehta N. Complex regional pain syndrome in the head and neck: a review of the literature. J Orofac Pain.
2002;16(2):93-104.
14. Maloney GE, Mehta N, Forgione AG, Zawawi KH, Al-Badawi EA, Driscoll SE.
Effect of a passive jaw motion device on pain and range of motion in TMD patients not responding to flat plane intraoral appliances. Cranio. 2002;20(1):55-66.
15. Chakfa AM, Mehta NR, Forgione AG, Al-Badawi EA, Lobo SL, Zawawi KH. The effect of stepwise increases in vertical dimension of occlusion on isometric strength of cervical flexors and deltoid muscles in nonsymptomatic females. Cranio.
2002;20(4):264-73.
