Some of the Interns' projects I have supervised

Ongoing projects

1.

Effects of root canal sealers on the retention of tooth colored posts.

Interns: Abdullah BinSaeed and Yazeed Al Muhizi

To be presented in February 12, 2008. 

2.

Marginal adaptation and retention of zirconium oxide ceramic crowns luted with different types of cement

Interns: Mohammed Al Bouthe and Abdulaziz Al Sahhaf

To be presented in February 26, 2008.

3.

Assessment of retentive strength of locator attachment luted with four types of cement.

Interns: Mohammed Al Mohammadi and Abdullah Al Mutiri

To be presented in May 6, 2008.

4.

Assessment of convergence angles of tooth preparations for single crowns and fixed partial dentures prepared by dental students.

Interns: Meteab Al Moither and Meshal Al Shammari.

To be presented in May 20, 2008.

Presented projects

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Assessment of Convergence Angles of Tooth Preparations for Complete Crowns and Fixed Partial Dentures.

Interns: Abdul-Majeed Al-Shahrani, Mohammed Al-Shahrani, and Hussain Al-Qahtani.

Presented in April 18, 2006.

2.

Ocular, Hearing and Back & Neck Problems among Dentists and Dental Auxiliaries in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Interns: Mohammed Q.  Al Qahtani and Salah E. Al Shethri.

Presented in June 1998.

This project has been presented as a poster in the 10th Saudi international dental meeting, March 23-26, 1998 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

This project has been published:

Al Wazzan KA, Almas K, Al Qahtani MQ, Al Shethri SE, Khan N. Prevalence of ocular injuries, conjunctivitis and use of eye protector among dental personnel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Int Dent J. 2001 April; 51 (2): 89-94.

Al Wazzan KA, Almas K, Al Qahtani MQ, Al Shethri SE. Back & Neck Problems among Dentists and Dental Auxiliaries. J Contemp Dent Pract. Summer 2001; 2(3): 17-30.

Al Wazzan KA, Al Qahtani MQ, Al Shethri SE, Al-Muhaimeed HS , Khan NB. Hearing problems among dental personnel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Journal of the Pakistan Dental Association, 2005 December; 14 (4): 210-214.

3.

Quality Evaluation of Restorative Dentistry.

Interns: Mohammed Al-Muhaiza and Mishari Al-Damkh.

Presented in July 1997.

4.

The Effect of Eugenol on the Bond Strength of Composite Resin Core Material to Dentin.

Intern: Ali A. Al Harbi

Presented in 1996.

This project has been presented in the 9th Saudi international dental meeting, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, January 15-18, 1996.

This project has been published:

Al Wazzan KA, Al Harbi AA, Hammad IA. The effect of eugenol-containing temporary cement on the bond strength of the two composite resin core materials to dentin. J Prosthod. 1997 March; 6(1): 37-42.

5.

The Deirum.

Intern: Hisham M. Al-Hadlaq

Presented in September 24, 1996.

6.

Prosthetic Clinical & Laboratory Procedures for Implant-Retained Overdenture.

Intern: Mohammad Al-Mohaimeed.

Presented in August 29, 1995.

7.

Mandibular Flexure.

Intern: Abdurrahman Al-Qahtani.

Presented in April 5, 1995.

This project has been presented as a poster in the 9th Saudi international dental meeting, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, January 15-18, 1996.

8.

Relationship of Facial Components to Dental Components.

Intern: Hazzah Al-Shammary.

Presented in February 1994.

Part of this project has been published:

Al Wazzan KA, Al Shammery H, Salama M, Shinawi L. Dental midline among Saudi patients.  Cairo Dent J. 1995 November; 11 (3): 159-162.

9.

Facial References and Denture Tooth Selection.

Intern: Abdullah Al-Haidan

Presented in January 1994.

This project has been published:

Al Wazzan KA, Al Haidan A, Al Madi E, Al Mufarj A. The relationship between facial references and mesiodistal width of maxillary anterior teeth among Saudi patients. Alexandria Dent J. 1995 October; 20 (4): 39-45.

10.

Porcelain Laminate Veneers.

Intern: Abdulaziz A. Al-Amro.

Presented in December 14, 1993.