Overview
Work history
Education
Honors and Awards
Research Experience
Extracurricular Activities
Courses
References
Timeline
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Alaa Alshaia

Riyadh

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Senior registrar in Orthodontics

Ministry of health-King Saud Medical city
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2026.01 - Current

Senior registrar in Orthodontics

Ministry of Health-King Khaled Hospital
Al Kharj, Riyadh Region
2024.12 - 2026.01

Orthodontic resident

Riyadh second health cluster
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2021.10 - 2024.09

General dentist

Ministry of Health
Al Kharj, Riyadh Region
2021.01 - 2021.09

General dentist and Treatment Plan Coordinator

Private Practice-Mazsaf Dental Clinics
Dammam, Eastern Province
2020.07 - 2020.12

Dental intern

IAU, Dental Hospital
Dammam, Eastern Province
2020.01 - 2020.06

Dental intern

Dammam Medical Complex
Dammam, Eastern Province
2019.10 - 2019.12

Dental intern

King Fahad Medical City
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
2019.07 - 2019.09

Education

Saudi Board - Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics

Riyadh 2nd health cluster (SCFHS program)
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2021.10 - 2024.09

Bachelor of Dental Surgery Degree -

Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University (IAU)
Dammam, Eastern Province
2013.08 - 2019.05

Honors and Awards

  • Outstanding performance in the clinical base learning presentation among third level residents.

     06.2024, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

  • Outstanding performance in the clinical base learning presentation among second level residents.

      06.2023, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

  • Best Laboratory Research

     Won the 2nd place in the annual International Association for Dental Research (IADR) intern research day. 06.2020, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

  • Best Young Speaker Winner of the 2nd round of Young Exceptional Speakers (Y.E.S.) Symposium in the middle east. 01.2020, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
  • Dean's Honor List

     12.2019, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

  • Outstanding Intern

    Selected based on exceptional performance, active participation and contribution during the training period at  General Dentistry Department, King Fahad Medical City. 09.2019, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

  • Best 5th Year Student Award

     05.2018, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

  • Colgate Grant for Scientific Research

     Won the 2nd place among research projects in the College of Dentistry, IAU. 01.2018, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

  • College of Dentistry’s Pearl Award

      Given by the university to one student from each college. 04.2015, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

Research Experience

Publications:

  • Khan AS, Alshaia A, AlDubayan A, Alarifi S, Alamri A, Aldossary H, Ahmed SZ, Ateeq IS, Hakeem AS, Rehman S. Preparation of Nano-Apatite Grafted Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Composites for Orthodontic Application: Mechanical and In Vitro Biofilm Analysis. Materials (Basel). 2022 May 13;15(10):3504.
  • Alamri A, Salloot Z, Alshaia A, Ibrahim M. The Effect of Bioactive Glass-Enhanced Orthodontic Bonding Resins on Prevention of Demineralization: A Systematic Review. Molecules. 2020;25(11):2495.
  • Bahgat H, Alshaia A, Abdullah A, Aldubayan A, Al-Urifan S, Ayad N. Effect of Thermo-mechanical Cyclic Stresses on Flexural Strength of Two Aesthetic Restoratives with Modified Filler Systems. Saudi J. Oral. Dent. Res. 2019;04(10):751-759.
  • Marei H, Alshaia A, Alarifi S, Almasoud N, Abdelhady A. Effect of Steam Heat Sterilization on the Accuracy of 3D Printed Surgical Guides. Implant Dent. 2019;28(4):372-377

Presentations:

  • Marei H, Alshaia A, Alarifi S, Almasoud N, Abdelhady A. Effect of Steam Heat Sterilization on the Accuracy of 3D Printed Surgical Guides. Oral presentation presented at: Young Exceptional Speaker Symposium; 2020 January 25; Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
  • Nazir MA, Alshaia A, Aldubayan AH, Al-Urifan S, Alammar S. The attitude and willingness of dentists toward chair-side screening of medical conditions in dental settings in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Poster presented at: 22nd Annual UAE International Dental Conference & Arab Dental Exhibition (AEEDC); 2018 February 6-8; Dubai. UAE.

Extracurricular Activities

Conference organization:

  • The 2nd Saudi Orthodontic Clear Aligner Meeting | Saudi Orthodontic Society 12.2020

     Leading the virtual exhibition committee which entailed planning exhibition layout, inviting more than 50 local and international exhibitors, and managing contracts and deals. In addition to coordinating the conference flow with the virtual interactive platform provider.

Community service:

  • COVID-19 quarantine | Khobar, Saudi Arabia 05.2020

      Total of 132 volunteering hours. Assigned to a medical clinic where urgent medical and dental care are provided in addition to organizing the swab taking procedure on the day of admission.

Courses

  • Updated Protocols: Biomechanics, Impaction, Treatment with TADs and Aligners by Dr.Chris chang. 07-08.10.2025, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Optimized interdisplinary orthodontics; between limitation and perfection by Dr. Saud Alotabi & Dr. Abdullah Alsaeed. 01.2024, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • Extra-radicular screws marathon by Dr. Wassim Bouzid & Dr. Ilies Tibaoui. 02.2023, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
  • Mastering clear aligners with Invisalign; from diagnosis to planning by Dr. Suliman Shahin. 11.2021, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
  • Biomechanics Consideration to Address the Vertical Dimensions with Clear Aligners by Dr. Mazyar Moshiri. 12.2020, online.

References

Dr. Abdulaziz Alamri
Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics
Assistant Professor in Orthodontics division collage of dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University. 

Mobile: +966552555090

Email: AbsAlAmri@iau.edu.sa

Dr. Hesham Alsaigh 

Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics

Orthodontic consultant and head of general dentistry department in King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Mobile: +966501509999

Email: halsaigh@kfmc.med.sa

Timeline

Senior registrar in Orthodontics

Ministry of health-King Saud Medical city
2026.01 - Current

Senior registrar in Orthodontics

Ministry of Health-King Khaled Hospital
2024.12 - 2026.01

Orthodontic resident

Riyadh second health cluster
2021.10 - 2024.09

Saudi Board - Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics

Riyadh 2nd health cluster (SCFHS program)
2021.10 - 2024.09

General dentist

Ministry of Health
2021.01 - 2021.09

General dentist and Treatment Plan Coordinator

Private Practice-Mazsaf Dental Clinics
2020.07 - 2020.12

Dental intern

IAU, Dental Hospital
2020.01 - 2020.06

Dental intern

Dammam Medical Complex
2019.10 - 2019.12

Dental intern

King Fahad Medical City
2019.07 - 2019.09

Bachelor of Dental Surgery Degree -

Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University (IAU)
2013.08 - 2019.05
Alaa Alshaia