CV
Abdulaziz Fahad BinRayes
Current Occupation
• Nationality: Saudi
• Place of Birth: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Languages: Arabic (Mother language)
• English (Second language)
• Living in Ann Arbor, Michigan
• Resident and Master student in prosthodontics program at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Class of 2014.
• Volunteer as Research Assistant at Dr.Fei Liu lab getting first hand experience with biomedical science research, with research project in 1-Bone phenotype analysis of Osx-Cre transgenic mice: skeletal staining. 2-Autophagy and MSC/Osteoblast: picture taking and data analysis, June 2013 to June 2014.
• Teaching Assistant, King Saud University College of Dentistry, Department of Prosthetic Dental Sciences.
Education & qualifications
• Enrolled in Prosthodontics Master Program at University of Michigan School of Dentistry (Winter 2012 – present)
• Enrolled in prosthodontics Postdoctoral Scholar program at University of Michigan School of Dentistry (fall 2011).
• Enrolled in advanced English program at CELOP (Center for English and Orientation Programs) at Boston University, fall, winter and spring semesters 2010-2011.
• Clinical and preclinical instructor in Prosthetic Dental science Department at King Saud University, 2009-2010.
• Internship Training 2008–2009 at King Saud University College of Dentistry, Military Hospital and SSFH in Riyadh, with appreciation letter (Excellent degree), King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
• The Saudi Commission for Health Specialties exam, pass, 2008.
• Bachelor of Dental Surgery (B.D.S.), with a final score 3.90 out of 5 (which equivalent to 3.27 out of 4 by World Education Service credential evaluation), very good overall grades, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 2002-2008.
• Diploma from Anglo European School of English, U.K, 2003.
Conferences & Workshops
1. The Francis B. Vedder Society of Crown and Bridge Prosthodontics Annual Spring Meeting, 2012 and 2013.
2. 2013 and 2012 American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics Annual Scientific Session in Chicago and presented a poster in the last meeting entitled “Implant Thread Superimpose Screw Space on a Periapical Radiograph: A Case Report” with Dr.Waled Alshhrani
3. CE course at University of Michigan entitiled “Kenneth J. Ryan, DDS Memorial Seminar, The Christensen Bottom Line”, 2013
4. The 42nd Annual Session of the American College of Prosthodontists in Baltimore and presented a poster entitled “Customization of Milled Zirconia Substructure for All-Ceramic Fixed Partial Denture: A Clinical Report” with Dr.Waled Alshhrani
5. Bone Graft for Implant Site Development - A Cadaver Workshop at the 42nd Annual Session of ACP meeting in Baltimore.
6. Avadent Digital denture workshop in Detroit 2012.
7. Nobel Biocare dental implants workshop with hands-on experience at University of Michigan Dental School, 2011.
8. Attended UAE International Dental Conference & Arab Dental Exhibition AEEDC Dubai, March 10-12, 2009.
9. Attended Tooth Preparation Techniques for Fixed Restoration and Provisional Restoration Techniques given by Prof.Carlos Sabrosa at King Faisal University May 27-28, 2009
10. Certificate in CPR as Basic & Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider from Saudi Heart Association, 2008 and renew in 2011
11. CE Course on Contemporary Fixed Restoration during the 12th Saudi International Dental Meeting given by Prof .Stephen Rosenstiel, 2008.
12. The monthly scientific activity organized by the Saudi Dental Society on topics "Dentistry in The Medically Compromised Patient" and “Esthetic Dentistry", 2008.
13. Seminar on "Dental Implant" held at the Department Dentistry of King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center in Riyadh, 2006.
Extra-Curricular Training
Community Service
• Training Program on General Dentistry in King Abdulaziz Dental Clinic, King Fahad National Guard Hospital, summer June 23- July 25, 2007, July 11-August 9, 2006 and June 18-July 20, 2005.
• Observer in various sections of the Department of Dentistry, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh, 2006.
• Knowledge Improvement of Oral Health Care among Governmental Primary School Children in Riyadh
Target: School children of 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade.
Locations: 1-Abobaseer primary school
2-Diplomatic quarter primary school
Memberships
• Member of American College of Prosthodotics
• Member of Saudi Dental Society.
• Member of Student Advisory Council, the representative of all dental students in this council, 2007-2008.
• Member, National Center for Youth Studies, 2007-2008.
Achievements
• Poster presentation at AAFP meeting in Chicago 2013
• Poster presentation at ACP meeting in Baltimore 2012
• Participation in Public Relations Committee during the 13thSaudi International Dental Meeting, February 8-10, 2010.
• Participation in Organizing Committee during the 12thSaudi International Dental Meeting, April 12-14, 2008.
• I was elected as class leader, all six years of my university education at King Saud University School of Dentistry, 2002-2008.
• A player in dental soccer team when they had silver models as second place in the University Soccer Championship 2006
• I was offered the Membership in the Saudi Science Club during my high school education.
References
1. Dr. Michael Razzoog, Professor, Biologic & Materials Sciences Department, Prosthodontics Program Director, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, Michigan. E-mail: merim@umich.edu
2. Dr. Khalid Ali Al-Wazzan, Professor, Dean of the Dental College King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia E-mail: alwazzan@ksu.edu.sa.
3. Dr.Mohammed Al Rifaiy, Assistant Professor, Chairman of Prosthetic Dental Science, King Saud University College of Dentistry, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia E-mail: chairman.sds@gmail.com
Objective • To advance my knowledge, skills and experience in Prosthetic Dentistry
• To continue my postgraduate education and advance my knowledge in dental education and share it in teaching.
• To acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes relating to research methodology, data presentation and analysis.
• Have the fundamentals of basic science research.
• Establish a Ph.D program at King Saud University School of Dentistry.
Hobbies
• Reading dental & non-dental books.
• Participating in sports (soccer & Ping-Pong).
• Travel and adventure.
Interests and activities
• Health education.
• Teaching and presentation with creative ideas.
• Participate in current and recent research field
• Treatment planning for challenged prosthodotics cases
Contacts:
Saudi Arabia: + 966568844966
U.S.A.: (917) 216-5712
E-mail : dr.binrayes@gmail.com
binrayes@umich..edu
Website: http://www.dent.umich.edu/node/2786