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Asma'a Abdurrahman Al-Ekrish

التعريف الشخصي: 
Department of Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences P.O. Box: 60169, Riyadh 11545, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. +966-11-4677423; aalekrish@ksu.edu.sa; asma.alekrish@gmail.com

 

Present Position

Associate Professor (2017-present)
Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Department of Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Saud University (KSU).

 

Education

  • 2009- Master of Dental Sciences (Specialty: Oral Diagnostic Sciences)- 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

Books

  1. Book chapters in: Specialty Imaging- Temporomandibular Joint.
  • Introduction to CBCT Imaging.
    • Rathi S, Al-Ekrish A (2016) In: Tamimi D, Hatcher D, (eds) Specialty Imaging- Temporomandibular Joint. Elsevier, Philadelphia, pp 324-332
  • Radiation Dose in CBCT.
    • Al-Ekrish A, Rathi, S (2016) In: Tamimi D, Hatcher D, (eds) Specialty Imaging- Temporomandibular Joint. Elsevier, Philadelphia, pp 336-339
  • Introduction to MDCT Imaging.
    • Al-Ekrish A, Tamimi, D (2016) In: Tamimi D, Hatcher D, (eds) Specialty Imaging- Temporomandibular Joint. Elsevier, Philadelphia, pp 340-345
  1. Specialty Imaging- Dental Implants. (2014)
    • 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.

Patents

  1. Patent: Radiolucent Stand for Radiographing Dry Skulls. (2015)
    • Al-Ekrish A, inventor. King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology patent 3867.

Articles

  1. Radiology of Implant Dentistry. (2018)
    • Al-Ekrish, A. Radiologic Clinics of North America. 56(1): 141–156
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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 .
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. Lipoid Proteinosis: A Case Report With Recurrent Parotitis and Intracranial Calcifications (2012)
    • Al-Ekrish and R. Sadhan. KSUJDS; vol. 3(1): 13–19.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.

 

Reviewer- Peer Reviewed Journals

  1. Reviewer for the Saudi Endodontic Journal (Journal of the Saudi Endodontic Society)
  2. Reviewer for the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation.
  3. Reviewer for the Journal PLoS One (Journal of the Public Library of Science).
  4. Reviewer for the Journal European Radiology (Journal of the European Society of Radiology  and official publication of a number of professional societies).
  5. Reviewer for the Journal Dentomaxillofacial Radiology (Official publication of the International Association of Dentomaxillofacial Radiology).
  6. Reviewer for the Journal International Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery (Journal of the International Foundation for Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery and official publication of International Society for Computer Aided Surgery (ISCAS), German Society of Computer and Robot-assisted Surgery (CURAC), European Society of Medical Imaging Informatics (EuSoMII), and International Congress and Exhibition on Computer Assisted Radiology (CARS)).
  7. Reviewer for The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics (main journal of Korean Academy of Prosthodontics and Korea Research Foundation (KSCIE)).
  8. Reviewer for Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (official publication of Sifa University, School of Dentistry).
  9. Reviewer for the Journal Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology (Radiology section)(Official publication of the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology).
  10. Reviewer for the Saudi Dental Journal (Official publication of the Saudi Dental Society).
  11. Reviewer for The Saudi Journal for Dental Research (an official journal of King Saud University).

 

Scientific Contributions

  1. Member of Program Committee for the 32nd International Congress and Exhibition on Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery (CARS) (June 20th – 23rd, 2018- Berlin, Germany).
  2. 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)
    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).
  3. 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 (11-5-2017).
  4. 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).
  5. 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 at the IADR/AADR/CADR General Session in San Francisco, Calif., USA (March 2017).
  6. 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).
  7. One day didactic and hands-on pre-congress 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).
  8. 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).
  9. 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).
  10. 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).
  11. 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).
  12. 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).
  13. 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).
  14. 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).
  15. 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).
  16. 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).
  17. 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).
  18. 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).
  19. 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).
  20. 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).
  21. Lecture entitled Diagnostic Imaging and Techniques In Implant Dentistry presented to the residents of the Saudi Board in Prosthodontics (21-12-2014).
  22. Lecture entitled: Overview of Dental Digital Radiography, presented at the Riyadh Dental Center and Dental Department of the Ministry of Health (3-12-2014).
  23. Lecture entitled Diagnostic Imaging and Techniques In Implant Dentistry presented to the residents of the Saudi Board in Prosthodontics (11-5-2014).
  24. 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).
  25. 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).
  26. Workshop entitled: Cone Beam Computed Tomography- Essentials of Principles and Interpretation for Dentists,  held at King Saud University, College of Dentistry (7-4- 2012)- Accredited by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialities- 4 credit hours CME/PD.
  27. Lecture entitled Identifying the Research Method presented to the Scientific Research Club of King Saud University ( College of Dentistry) (16-4-2012).
  28. 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).
  29. 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).
  30. 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).
  31. Prepared and presented 4 lectures entitled: Infection Control in Radiology,  presented to the Radiology Technicians of the King Saud University, College of Dentistry (11-1-2012; 13-12- 2011; and 10-1-2012).
  32. 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).
  33. 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.
  34. Workshop entitled: Cone Beam Computed Tomography- Essentials of Principles and Interpretation for Dentists,  held at King Saud University, College of Dentistry (26-5- 2011).
  35. Workshop entitled: Cone Beam Computed Tomography- Essentials of Principles and Interpretation for Dentists,  held at King Saud University, College of Dentistry (19-5- 2011)- Accredited by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialities- 4 credit hours CME/PD.
  36. Workshop entitled: Cone Beam Computed Tomography- Essentials of Principles and Interpretation for Dentists,  held at King Saud University, College of Dentistry (12-5- 2011)- Accredited by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialities- 4 credit hours CME/PD.
  37. 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).
  38. Lectures on Infection Control in Dentistry presented at Al-Yamamma Hospital, Ministry of Health, Riyadh region (15, 22 -10-2005).
  39. 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).
  40. 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).
  41. Lecture on Preoperative Laboratory Investigations, presented to the Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, RMC (MOH) (1998).
  42. Poster presentation entitled Thyroglossal Duct Cyst- Three Case Reports at the 10th Saudi International Dental Conference (23-26, 3, 1998).
  43. Lecture on Interpretation of Hematologic Indices, presented to the Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, RMC (MOH) (2-8-1997).

Honors and Awards

  1. Commendation for outstanding scientific research within the College of Dentistry, King Saud University (2016).
  2. 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).
  3. Commendation for efforts within The Infection Control Unit of the College of Dentistry (2012).
  4. The King Saud University Distinguished Postgraduate Researcher Award. (2011).
  5. 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).  
  6. Commendation for Outstanding Internship Seminar (College of Dentistry, King Saud University) (1997).
  7. Graduated from the College of Dentistry with second degree honors— ranking the 1st in the class (1996).
  8. Scientific Achievement Award from King Saud University (1996).

Membership in Professional Organizations

  1. ​The International Association of Dentomaxillofacial Radiology.
  2. The Saudi Dental Society.