Professor | Head of Cleft Lip and Palate Management Team

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Bio: 
Professor in Orthodontics, Member, Cleft lip and palate team department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics

I.          EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
 
             Pre-Dental                  :  College of Science, 1980 King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
         Dental / Universities   :  Certificate of Professional Equivalent To Ph.D in Dentistry, 1996, Saudi Council for Health Specialties

                                                            Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

 
                                                            Masters of Science (MSc), 1990
                                                            University of Rochester
                                                            New York, U.S.A.
 
                                                            Certificate in an Advanced Orthodontics-
                                                            TMJ Postgraduate Course, 1989
                                                            The Mid-American Orthodontic Society,
                                                            U.S.A.
 
                                                            Certificate of Temporomandibular Joint
                                                            Disorders, 1989
                                                            Eastman Dental Center
                                                            Rochester, New York, U.S.A.
 
                                                            Board Eligible, 1988
                                                            American Board of Orthodontics
                                                            U.S.A.
 
 

                                                            Certificate of Orthodontics, 1988

                                                            Eastman Dental Center
                                                            Rochester, New York, U.S.A.
                                                            Internship Training, Feb. 1984-1995
                                                            Riyadh Military Hospital and
                                                            College of Dentistry
                                                            King Saud University
 
                                                            B.D.S., February 1984
                                                            King Saud University
                                                            College of Dentistry
                                                            Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
II.        Honor & Scholarship Received:
 

  1. Full scholarship from the King Saud University, 1986.

 

  1. A letter of appreciation for Academic Achievement from the Director of King Saud University, 1984.

 

  1. Dean’s list for Academic Achievement, 1984.

 

  1. Top of the class with honour upon graduation from the College of Dentistry, King Saud University, 1984.

 
III.       Academic/Professional Positions:

Course Director 
540 PDS – Radiographic Cephalometry Postgraduate Course PG1, 2013-2014G (1434 – 1435H)

Course Director
548 PDS – Craniofacial Anomalies Postgraduate Course PG2, 2012 – 2013G (1433 – 1434H)

Course Director
516 DENS – Occlusion Postgraduate Course PG2, 2012 – 2013G (1433 – 1434H)

Professor and Consultant
Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics
King Saud University, College of Dentistry
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 2010.

Associate Professor
Department of Preventive Dental Sciences
King Saud University, College of Dentistry
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 2004 – April 2010.

Chairman,
Department of Preventive Dental Sciences King Saud University, College of Dentistry
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 1998 – December 2000

Head of Cleft Lip and Palate Management Team
King Saud University, College of Dentistry
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, June 1998 – present

Acting Program Director of Orthodontic Postgraduate Program
King Saud University, College of Dentistry
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, August 24, 1998 –September 1, 2000

Re-appointment Assistant Professor & Consultant in Orthodontics
College of Dentistry, King Saud University
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 1998 – October 2004

Consultant in Orthodontics
King Fahad National Guard
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 1994 - 1997

Chairman,
Committee Evaluating the New Dental Center Project Requirements
King Fahad National Guard Hospital
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 1996 - 1997

Member, Hospital Medical Quality Improvement Committee
King Fahad National Guard Hospital
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 1996

Chairman, Committee Dental Tender
or King Fahad Hospital and King Khalid Hospital Programs
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 1996

Member, Dental Equipment Analysis Committee
King Fahad National Guard Hospital
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, August 1997

Part-Time Postgraduate Instructor in Orthodontics College of Dentistry,
King Saud University
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 1996 - 1997

Chairman & Vice Chairman for Several Organizing Committees Saudi Dental Conference,
King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital
Jeddah, June 1994

Chairman & Co-Chairman of Different Scientific Session
The 8th International Saudi Dental Conference
College of Dentistry, King Saud University, 1994
 

Assistant Professor in Orthodontics
College of Dentistry, King Saud University
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 1993
 
Head, Division of Orthodontics
College of Dentistry, King Saud University,
January 1992
 
Co-Chairman for the Orthodontic Scientific Session
7th International Saudi Dental Meeting
College of Dentistry, King Saud University
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, January 1992
 
Member, Cleft Lip & Palate Joint Clinic with King Khalid Hospital, Plastic Surgery Department
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 1990
 
Lecturer in Orthodontics
College of Dentistry, King Saud University
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 1990 to 1993
 
Part-Time Faculty Member
Department of Orthodontics
Eastman Dental Center
Rochester, New York, U.S.A., 1989-1990
 
Demonstrator in Orthodontics
College of Dentistry, King Saud University
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 1985-1986
 
Assistant Clinic Coordinator
College of Dentistry, King Saud University
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 1985-1986
 
IV.       Area(s) of Academic/Clinical Specialization:
 
            Subject                        :           Orthodontics
                                                           T M J
                                                           Cleft Lip and Palate
 
 
V.        Scientific Presentations & Publications for appointment to Assistant Professor [THIS NOT SUBMITTED FOR PROMOTION TO ASSOCIATION PROFESSOR].
           

  1. Table Clinic

“Enamel Acid Etching vs. Time” 4th Saudi Dental Society Meeting Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, February 1986

  1. “Surgical Corrections of Cleft Lip & Palate Defects”

Orthodontics Department Eastman Dental Center Rochester, New York, U.S.A., October 1986
 

  1. “Calibration of a Magnetic Sirognathograph”

International Meeting for Farrar Norguard Society Rochester, New York, U.S.A., 1989
 
 

  1. “Clinical Evaluation of the Bio-800 EMG Diagnostic System”

Eastman Dental Center Alumni Meeting Rochester, New York, U.S.A., 1989
 

  1. “Magnetic Resonance Imaging”

The Saudi Dental Society Meeting Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, November 1990
 

  1. “TMJ Imaging Diagnostic Techniques”

The Saudi Dental Society Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, December 1990
 

  1. “Magnetic Resonance Imaging”

Riyadh Military Hospital Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, December 1990
 

  1. “Reliability of EMG Signals”

College of Dentistry, King Saud University
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, January 1991
 

  1. “Treatment of Bilateral Cleft Lip & Palate”

Am J Ortho 1991;100:297-305.
 

  1. “Errors Analysis of a Magnetic Jaw-Tracking Device” J Carniomand. Disord. Facial Oral Pain, 1991;5:51-56.

 

  1. “Clinical Assessment of the Most Common TMJ Imaging Modalities including Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)”

Saudi Dent J, 1992;Vol 4, No 3; pp. 120-128.
 
     1.       “A non-acrylic Cast Retainer (Al-Balkhi Type)”
                        Saudi Dent J, 1993;Vol 5, No 1; pp. 2-6.
 
     1.       “The Relative Stability of horizontal Cephalometric Planes in Vertical & Horizontal Skeletal Discrepancies”
                        Egyptian Dent J, 1992
 

  1. “TMJ Problems & Management”

Abha Central Hospital Abha, Saudi Arabia, December 3, 1992
 
 

  1. “Conservative Splint Treatment”

The 3rd Saudi Dental Congress Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, January 11-14, 1993
 

  1. “TMJ Diagnosis & Clinical Management”

Dammam Central Hospital Dammam, Saudi Arabia, February 11, 1993
 

  1. “The Role of the General Dental Practitioners in Orthodontics”

 Dammam Central Hospital Dammam, Saudi Arabia, February 11, 1993

     1.       “Activity of the Anterior Temporalis & Masseter Muscles with Deliberate Unilateral Mastication”
                        J Orofacial Pain, 1993;7:89-97
 
      1.       “Geometrical Interpretation of Abnormal Facial Behavior with Possible Correction of Angle SNA & SNB”
  J Oral Rehabilitation.  1993, Vol 20
 
      1.       “The Pattern of Malocclusions in Saudi Arabian Patients Attending for Orthodontic Treatment at the College of Dentistry, King Saud University”
 Saudi Dent J.  Vol. 6(7) September 1994
 
      1.       “Treatment of Skeletal Class III with Adjunctive Face Mask Therapy”
 Case Report, Saudi Dental Journal, Abstract Vol 6, 1 (Suppl), January 1994
 
      1.       “Treatment of an Adult Skeletal Class III with Adjunct Face Mask Therapy”
 Case Report, Saudi Dental Journal, Abstract Vol 6, 1 (Suppl), January 1994
 
      1.       “Malocclusal Pattern of Saudi Arabian Orthodontic Patients”
Presentation, The International Conference of the Ministry of Health at Dammam, January 1995
 
VI.       Scientific Contributions submitted for Promotion to Associate Professor.
 
            A.        Research and Publications:
 
1.         AL-BALKHI K: A proposed predictive model for assessing dental clinical performance.  Saudi Dent J, Vol. 13, No. 1;50-53,  January – April 2001.
 
2.         AL-BALKHI K,  AL-MARZOOQ N, SALAMA F: Dental assessment of the orthodontic treatment outcome utilizing the PAR Index. EDJ Vol. 47, No, 2 April 2001.
 
 
3.         AL-BALKHI K, AL-MARZOOQ N, ALMAS K: Assessment of the possible default factors in orthodontic treatment outcome. Pakistan Oral and Dental Journal. Vol. 21, No. 1, June 2001.
 
4.         ALMAS K, AL-BALKHI K: The need of manpower planning and prevention in dental care services in Saudi Arabia.  Pak J Ort Ped & Com Dent. Vol. 1, No 1, January – June 2002.
 
5.         HASHIM H, AL-BALKHI K:  Soft tissue relation and tweed triangle in a Saudi sample.  Pak Oral & Dent J.  Vol. 22, No. 2, December 2002.
 
6.         AL-BALKHI K: Orthodontic treatment planning:  Do orthodontists treat to cephalometric norms?  Vol. 4, No. 4, November 15, 2003

7.         AL-BALKHI K:  The effect of lower third molar conditions on the re-crowding of lower anterior teeth following orthodontic treatment:  A one-year follow-up (Pilot Study).  Accepted for publication in the fall issue of the Journal of Cont Dent Pract, 2004.  

VII.     Scientific Contributions submitted for promotion to Professor.
 

  1. AL-BALKHI K, AL-MOHAIMEED M, AL-MUTAIRY O:  The possible reasons why dentists in full-time primary employment engage in additional part-time private practice.  Saudi Den J, Vol. 17;No. 2;108-112, May-August 2005.

 

  1. AL-MAGHLOUTH B, AL-BALKHI K:  Periodontic stripping of the lower anterior teeth during retention.  Journal of Clinical Orthodontics, Vol. XL, No. 11;661-664, November 2006.

 

  1. AL-BALKHI K:  The distribution and classification of clefts in patients attending a cleft lip and palate clinic in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.  Saudi Med J, Vol. 29, No.5;739-742, May 2008.

 

  1. AL-BALKHI K, AL-SHAHRANI I, AL-MADI A:  Establishing the soft and hard tissue area centers (Centroids) for the skull and introducing a new non-anatomical cephalometric line.  Saudi Dent J Vol. 20, No. 3, 121-128, September-December 2008.

 

  1. AL-BALKHI K:  Cleft and occlusion characteristics of cleft  patients attending treatment in a dental institution in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.  Journal of the Pakistan Dental Association Vol. 19;15-18, Jan. – Mar. 2010.

 

  1. AL-BALKHI K, AL-MADE A, AL-SHAHRANI I:  An evaluation of the cephalometric soft and hard tissue centroid reference line:  In a hetrogenous sample.  Pakistan Oral and Dental Journal accepted for publication Vol. 29, No. 2, December 2009.

 
 

  1. AL-BALKHI K:  Preliminary evaluation of speech in cleft lip and palate patients attending treatment at the College of Dentistry in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.  Egyptian Dental Journal Vol. 55, No. 3; 2233-2237, July 2009.

 

  1. AL-BALKHI K:  Timing and frequency of lip, palate and bone graft surgeries in Saudi cleft patients.  Journal King Saud University, Dent Sci Vol. 22, No. 1; 9-14, January 2010.

 
VIII.    Other publications.
 

  1. AL-SHAHRANI I, AL-BALKHI K, ALMADI A:  The applicability of a non-anatomical soft and hard tissue centroid line in lateral cephalometry.  Saudi Dent J Vol. 22, No. 1, April 2010.

 
B.        Conferences:
 

  1. 11th Saudi International Dental Meeting.  Scientific Committee Members, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 28/2/2002G corresponding to 22/11/1420H.

 

  1. Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Conference Attendance, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 13-15/1/1422H corresponding to 7-9/4/2001G.

 

  1. The International Dental Conference (MOH) Chairman of Scientific Session, Riyadh Saudi Arabia, 11/2/1423H corresponding to 23/4/2002G.

 

  1. 12th Saudi International Dental Meeting, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 12-14/04/2008 corresponding to 6-8/04/1429H.

 

  1. Symposia:

 

  1. Bioprogressive mechanic therapy course (attendance), Saudi Orthodontic Club, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 26/11/1419H corresponding to 14/3/1999G.

 

  1. Clinical management of post and core cases (attendance), Saudi Dental Society, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 4/2/1420H corresponding to 19/5/1999G.

 

  1. Straight wire orthodontic technique (attendance), Saudi Orthodontic Club, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 10-11/3/1422H corresponding to 2-3/6/2001G.

 

  1. The 1st Annual Saudi Orthodontic Society Meeting Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.  13-14/10/1426H corresponding to 15-16/11/2006G.

 

  1. The 17th Saudi International Dental Congress Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 28/12/1426H – 1/1/1427H corresponding to 28-31/1/2006G.

 

  1. The 18th Saudi International Dental Congress Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 10-12/1/1428H (corresponding to 29-31/1/2007G).

 

  1. The 5th Riyadh International Dental Meeting & Exhibition, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 15-16 December 2010 (corresponding to 9-10 Muharram 1432H).

 

  1. The 22nd Saudi Dental Society Internal Dental Conference, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 24-16 January 2011 (corresponding to 20-22 Safar 1432H).

 

  1. Intended Learning Outcomes Workshop, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 4 February 2012 (corresponding to 12 Rabi’ I 1433H).

 

  1. Curriculum Reform Project – 1st Faculty Development workshop “Curriculum Models and Theories, Competency Based Education, Learning Styles by Prof. Paul N. O’Neill and Dr. Tobias Rodriguez organized by the Vice Deanship for Academic Affairs, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 14 April 2013G (corresponding to 4 Jumada II 1434H).

 

  1. The 7th Annual Meeting of the Saudi Orthodontic Society, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 19-20 February 2013G.

 

  1. The 24th Saudi Dental Society International Dental Conference, Riyadh Saudi Arabia, 28-30 January 2013 (16-18 Rabi’ I 1434H).

 

  1. 1st International Quintessence OMFS Arab congress, 9th Riyadh International Dental Meeting, at RCsDP An Namuthajiyah Campus, King Fahad Road, 18-20 September 2013.

 

  1. Curriculum Reform Project – 2nd Faculty Development Workshop “Assessment Methods:  Assessing learning and Competency integration of Evidence Based Learning into a Dental Curriculum” by Prof. Paula N. O’Neill and Dr. Tobias E. Rodriguez organized by the Vice Deanship for Academic Affairs, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 25 September 2013G (19th Dhual-Qa’dah 1434H)..

 

  1. King Saud University 15th International Dental Conference, the 25th for the Saudi Dental Society with the theme “Research and Technology in Oral Health Care at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 12-14 January 2014 (corresponding to 11-13 Rabi’ I 1435H).

 

  1. 8th Annual Conference, Saudi Orthodontic Society at Jeddah, KSA, 28-29 January 2014.

 

  1. Committees:

 

  1. Member in the departmental committee to recent faculty members, College of Dentistry, King Saud University 29/11/1431H (corresponding to 6/11/2010G).
  2. Member in two Master Thesis Examination Committees, College of Dentistry, King Saud University 11/1431H and 1/1432H (corresponding to October 2010G and December 2010G).

 

  1. Member in the Quality Assurance and Improvement Committee, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, 25/1/1421H to 22/9/1421H corresponding to April 30, 2000 to December 18, 2000G.

 

  1. Member in Interviewing Committee of the Orthodontic Postgraduate Students, 2002G corresponding to 1423H.

 

  1. Member for the Scientific Evaluators in one of the Scientific Council of King Saud University, 7/9/1423H corresponding to 12/11/2002G.

 

  1. Member in the Interviewing Committee of Orthodontic, Periodontic and Pedodontic Postgraduate Students, 2000G corresponding to 1420H.

 

  1. Member in the Committee of Demonstrators and Lecturers, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, 1/2/1419H corresponding to 25 May 1998G.

 

  1. Member in the Committee of Orthodontic applying to the Saudi Council for Health Specialties 22/10/1429H till present corresponding to 9 February 1998G till present.

 

  1. Reviewer for the Saudi Dental Journal in the Speciality of Orthodontic and Temporomandibular Joint, 1419H till present corresponding to 1998G till present.

 

  1. Member in the Supervising Committee for written and laboratory evaluation of students applying for the College of Dentistry, King Saud University, 14/3/1419H orresponding to 9 July 1998G.

 

  1. Member in the Supervising Committee for Final Examination, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, 28/1/1421H corresponding to 3 May 2000G.

 

  1. Member in the University Health Committee to evaluate the patient waiting list in Orthodontics MOH Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 7/10/1419H corresponding to 25 January 1998G.

 

  1. Member in the Supervising Committee for Final Examination, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, 29/1/1420H corresponding to 16 May 1999G.

 

  1. Member Scientific Committee for the 11th International Saudi Dental Conference, College of Dentistry, 28/5/1420H corresponding to 9 September 1999G.

 

  1. Member in the Committee Conducting the Written Evaluation of new students applying for the college of Dentistry, King Saud University, 8/3/1420H corresponding to 22 June 1999G.

 

  1. Member in the Committee Conducting the Written Evaluation of new students applying for the college of Dentistry, King Saud University, 13/3/1419H corresponding to 8 July 1998G.

 

  1. Editorial Member of the Journal of King Saud University, Dental Branch 2006-2008.

 

  1. Reviewer for the Saudi Medical Journal for dental related topics 2008.

 

  1. Editorial Member of the Saudi Dental Journal 2009 to present.

 
E.        Councils:
 

  1. Member of the Dental College Board Council, King Saud University, 22/9/1419H to 22/9/1421H corresponding to 9 January 1999 to 17 December 2000G.

 

  1. Member of the Dental Postgraduate Council, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, August 24, 1998 to September 1, 2000G corresponding to 2/5/1419 to 3/6/1421H.

 
F.         University and Community Service:
 

  1. Member in the Interview Committee for male students applying to the Health related Colleges. King Saud University, 12/4/1422H corresponding to 3/7/2001G.

 

  1. Member in the Interviewing Committee for male students applying to the Health related Colleges. King Saud University, College of Dentistry, 26/2/1424H corresponding to 28/4/2003G.

 

  1. Editorial Board Member for the Journal of King Saud University, College of Dentistry, 1426-1428H corresponding to 2006-2008.

 

  1. Member in the Interviewing Committee for the Unified Admission Test for Health Colleges, King Saud University, 19-21/6/1427H corresponding to 15-17/7/2006G.

 
VII.     Membership:
 

  1. Former International American Association of Orthodontics.
  2. Former Farrar Norguard International Society of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders.
  3. Member, The Saudi Dental Society.
  4. Member, The Saudi Orthodontic Society.

 
 
February 24, 2014 updated