CURRICULUM VITAE
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CURRICULUM VITAE
Personal Data
Name: Mazen Faisal Al Kahtany
Nationality: Saudi
Birth Date: 29 Jan 1986
Birth place: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Marital status: Married
Languages: Arabic and English.
Contact Data:
Address: P.O.BOX105889,RIYADH,11656,SAUDI ARABIA
Employment positions:
Sept 2010-present: Demonstrator(teaching assistant), Endodontic Division, Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Saud University.
DUTIES:
Supervision and teaching undergraduate students in clinics and labs in endodontics and operative courses.
Supervision of Interns.
Treating endodontic cases.
Education
July 2009: Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) with a GPA of 4.24/5.00.
College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2003: Certificate of high school from Al-Amjad school, Riyadh.
2012: Accepted in Endodontic Program in UNMC starting in july 2012.
Dental Experience:
July2009-July 2010: Internship training program, College of Dentistry,
King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
July- Aug 2008: Summer Training in the dental clinic for all outpatient procedures in The Saudi German Hospital, Aseer, Saudi Arabia.
July- Aug 2007: Summer Training in the dental clinic for all outpatient procedures in The Saudi German Hospital, Aseer, Saudi Arabia.
July- Aug 2006: Summer Training in the dental clinic for all outpatient procedures in The Saudi German Hospital, Aseer, Saudi Arabia.
Awards & Recognition:
2009: Graduated and ranked 2nd out of 61 students with a GPA of 4.24 out of 5.0.
2005/2006: Certificate of appreciation from the department of physiology, college of medicine, King Saud University for being the only student to score A+ in the physiology course for dental students (PSL 211).
2006/2007: Certificate of appreciation from college of dentistry, King Saud University for outstanding active participation in The Dental Student's Social & Cultural Committees Activities.
2008/2009: Letter of appreciation from The Dean of College of Dentistry, King Saud University for outstanding performance in community project of 421 PDS course in the department of Periodontics and community dentistry.
June 2009: Recognition of outstanding performance in the community project of 421 PDS Course in the Department of Periodontics and Community Dentistry, College of Dentistry, King Saud University for the Academic year 2008/2009.
2008/2009: Ideal Student Award in College of Dentistry, King Saud University.
2009-2010: Letter of appreciation for outstanding clinical performance, excellent attendance record and positive attitude at the University Staff Clinic, College of Dentistry, King Saud University for 4 months during the internship.
February 2011: Certificate of appreciation for participation as coordinator, Continuing Education Courses and Workshops during the 22nd Saudi Dental Society International Dental Conference, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Research Experience:
2009: "Prevalence of Oral Hygiene Practices, Smoking Habits, and Self- Perceived Oral Malodor among Saudi Dental Students" as the main internship research at college of Dentistry, King Saud University.
2009: An article titled "Evaluating Oral Health Knowledge and the effectiveness of Oral health educational program among male primary school children in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia".
2008: Literature review "Dental Implants in Medically Compromised Patients.
Public Health Experience:
May 2009: I participated as a member in the “National Campaign for Prevention of Dental Caries" to improve oral health knowledge and practice of oral hygiene measures among elementary school children.
April 2010: I participated as a member in the 25th Janadriyah Annual Heritage and Culture Festival to educate the public about the importance of oral hygiene practice in preserving oral health.
Membership in Professional and Scientific Organizations:
December 2009 - present: Saudi Dental Society.
December 2010 - present: Saudi Endodontic Society.
2008-2009: Former member of Student's Rights Committee.
2008-2009: Former member of student consulting board chaired by university rector.
2005-2009: Former member in The Dental Student's Social & Cultural Committees Activities
Participation in conferences:
Feb 2010: King Saud University 13th International Dental Conference, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Jan 2011: 22nd Saudi Dental Society International Dental Conference, R Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Continuing Education Courses:
Nov 2009: Basic & Advanced cardiac life support certificate, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Center, Department of anesthesia, King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Jan 2011: "Laser in Dentistry" conducted by Saudi Dental Society held at King Saud University, College of Dentistry.
Feb 2011: "NiTi Instruments; Raw Material, Manufacturing Process and Mechanical Properties 3D Endodontics: A Rationale to Root Canal Therapy" by Prof. Gianluca Gambarini.
Feb 2011: "21st Century Endodontics" by Dr. Ahmed Al Kahtany.
May 2011: "Tooth Avulsion and Replantation – Where Are We in Research and Clinic" by Prof. Lars Anderson
June 2011: "Differential Diagnosis of Persistent Non-Odontogenic Pain After Root Canal Therapy" by Dr. Maha Ali Al-Mohaya.