Curriculum Vitae

 

Personal Information

 

Name                             Muneera Essa Ibrahim Alzeer

 

Nationality                      Saudi

 

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Education

 

PhD in Community Dentistry, Odontology, University of Copenhagen, Denmark, 2021-2024.

 

MSc. in Dental Public Health, School of Clinical Dentistry, University of Sheffield, UK, 2010- 2011 (2nd class hon., merit level).

 

BSc. in Dental Hygiene, Dental Health Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, KSA,  2004 – 2005.

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Scientific Research Interests:

 

- Oral Health Literacy.

- Dental Public Health.

- Access to Dental Health Services.

- Oral Health-Related Quality of Life

- Correlation between Diet and Oral Health Status.

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Professional Experiences

 

- Working as an Assistant Professor at King Saud University, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Dental Health Department, Dental Hygiene Program since 2024- present.

- Working as a Lecturer at King Saud University, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Dental Health Department, Dental Hygiene Program since 2010 – 2024.

- Working as Demonstrator at King Saud University, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Dental Health Department, Dental Hygiene Program since 2005 – 2010.

- Director of the Research Consultations Unit at the Laboratories of the Dental Biomaterials Research Chair, King Saud University, since 2025.

- Head of the Research Scientific Committee at Dental Health Department for the academic year 2024-2025.

- Reviewer for the Journal of BMC Oral Health and the International Journal of Dental Hygiene since 2024 – present.

-  Member in the internship committee for the College of Applied Medical Sciences since 2006 – 2009

-  Member in the quality assurance committee for the College since 2008- 2010.

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Training Courses, Conferences and Lectures

The latest:

• Attending the Saudi International Dental Conference (SIDC 2025), January 16-18, Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre, KSA.
• Participating in an oral presentation at the IDAR Saudi Division Competition Awards (Senior Category) during the FDI Regional Congress – SIDC 2025, January 16-18, Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre, KSA.
• Participating virtually as a speaker at the 5th International Conference on Dental Science, November 18-19, 2024, Paris, France.
• Attending various workshops in research skills and teaching development at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark (2021-2024).
• Attending multiple workshops in research skills at the University of Newcastle, UK (2014-2016).
• Attending the Train-the-Trainer Workshop, 2020.

The previous:  

1. Attending the British Psychological Society  Research Seminar Series  on 11th  July 2011. School of Clinical Dentistry, The University of Sheffield, UK. 4 credit hours.

2. Attending the British Association for the Study of Community Dentistry Presidential Scientific Meeting  on 7- 8 April 2011. Kenwood Hall Hotel, Sheffield, UK. 8.25 hours of verifiable CPD.

3. Attending the School of Clinical Dentistry Research Day  on 1st April 2011. University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK. 7 hours of verifiable CPD.

4. Attending the 13th International Dental Conferences for King Saud University and the 21st for the Saudi Dental Society on 8-10 February 2010. Accreted by Saudi Commission of Health Specialties and awarded 20 CME/PD credit hours.

5. IELT on 26 Jan. 2010.

6. Attending the 6th Gulf Dental Association Conference hosted by the Saudi dental Society in Alkhobar, KSA on 10-11 November 2009. Accreted by Saudi Commission of Health Specialties and awarded 14 CME/PD credit hours.

 7. Attending the 20th Saudi Dental Society & 2nd National Guard New Dental Era international Conference and Workshops at King Fahad Cultural Center in Riyadh on 20-22 April 2009, awarded 18 CME/PD credit hours.

8. Attending the continuing education course on "Hygienist Roll in Prevention of  Oral Disease" during the 20th Saudi Dental Society, National Guard New Dental Era Workshop, On 20 April 2009. Awarded with 4 CME Hrs 

9.  Attending the" Bleaching Course for Dental Hygienist" on 22 Jan. 2009 at Dr. Sulaiman Al-Habib Medical Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The activity has been awarded with (5 CME credit hours) by Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.   

10.  Attending the monthly scientific activities on topic "Pain Management in Endodontics " and " Dental Implant at the Esthetic Zone "  on 21 May 2008, Riyadh, KSA (2 credit hours).

11. - Attending the Local Anaesthesia for Dental Hygienist workshop at King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, KSA. on the 7th of May 2008. The activity has been awarded with (6 CME credit hours) by Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.

12. Attending the 12th  Saudi International Dental Meeting- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on April 12-14,2008.This activity has been Awarded (20 CME hours) by the Saudi Commission of Health Specialties.

13. Participation in the SWAT analysis workshop for the faculty members for the strategic planning of King Saud University on 16 May 2008.

14. Attending the monthly scientific activities of the Saudi Dental Society on topics " Periodontal Plastic Surgery " and " Clinical Considerations for Immediate Implant Loading ". Riyadh on 3 Feb. 2008.Credit hours approved by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (2 hours).

15. Attending the Clubs' Scientific Activity on topics ''Contemporary  Preventive Dentistry Concepts'' and '' Management and Preventive of Maxillofacial Infection'' on 29 Nov. 2007 at Riyadh. Credit hours approved by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (2 hrs).

16. Attending the Contemporary Preventive Dentistry Symposium on 18-19 Jun 2007- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Credit hours approved by the  Saudi Commission of Health Specialties (7 hours).

17. Implant for Dental Hygienists and Dental Assistants workshop on 9th of April 2007, Riyadh, KSA (4 credit hours).   

18. Bleaching for Dental Hygiene Workshop on 7th of April 2007.

19. The 1st National Guard Dental Symposium and Work Shops for Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants and Technicians on 7th – 9th of April 2007, Riyadh, KSA.

20. Participating in the 18th Saudi International Dental Congress by poster presentation that  entitled for " Comparison Between Verbal and Written Oral Hygiene Instruction in Improving Gingival Condition" on 29 Jan,2007.

21. Attending the "18th  Saudi International Dental Congress" organized by the Saudi Dental Society in collaboration with King Saud University- Saudi Arabia, Riyadh on Jan 29-30,2007 . Credit hours approved by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (24 hours). 

22. Attending the Saudi Dental Assisting & Hygienist Club one-day series of lectures held at King Abdulaziz Medical City National Guard Health Affair on Nov.16,2006. Credit hours approved by the Saudi Council for Health Specialties(3 hours).

23. Attending the continuing education course on " Dental Management of Medically Compromised Patients" at Riyadh College of Dentistry and Pharmacy-Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Nov. 11,2006. Credit hours approved by the Saudi Council for Health Specialties(7 continuing education credit hours).

          24. The 17th Saudi International Dental Congress on 28-31,2006, Riyadh, KSA (21 credit hours).

 

25. Attending in many lectures that prepared by Saudi Dental Society especially in field of periodontology and implant since 2006.

 

26. International TOEFL test on April 2007.

 

27. The continuing education course on infection control in dental clinic on Jan.13,2005 (4 credit hours).

 

28. The Saudi Dental Society annual scientific & international association for dental research Saudi Arabian section meetings

10-13 Jan. 2005, (30 credit hours).

 

29. Attending in many scientific meetings and lectures in cooperation with Saudi  Dental Society on 2004 & 2005.

 

30. The Saudi Dental Society annual scientific & membership meeting, 17-19 Jan.2004, Riyadh, KSA,(30 credit hours).

 

31. The 7th Saudi Dental Congress ,27-30 April ,2002. Riyadh, KSA (30 credit hours).

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Scientific Researches

 

- PhD dissertation “Improving the Oral Health for the Next Generation: An Oral Health Literacy Perspective” Jan. 2024.

 

-Master dissertation  "The Role of Psychosocial Factors on Adult Dental Attendance in European Countries: A Systematic Review " Aug. 2011

 

- Participating in the 18th Saudi Dental Congress by poster presentation that entitled for " Comparison Between Verbal and Written Oral Hygiene Instruction on Improving Gingival Condition" on 29 Jan. 2007.

 

- Bachelor graduation research that entitled for "Oral Health Status for the Patient Receiving Hemodialysis" since 2003.

 

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Scientific Publication 

• Alzeer, M., AlJameel, A., Rosing, K., & Øzhayat, E. (2024). Validation of an Arabic version of the short form of the health literacy in dentistry scale: A cross-sectional study. BMC Oral Health, 24(1), 638-648. https://doi: 10.1186/s12903-024-04303-9.

 

• Alzeer, M., AlJameel, A., Rosing, K., & Øzhayat, E. (2024). The association between oral health literacy and oral health-related behaviours among female adolescents in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study. Saudi Dent J, 36(7), 1035-1042. https://doi: 10.1016/j.sdentj.2024.05.007.

 

 

• Alzeer, M., AlJameel, A., & Øzhayat, E. (2024). Exploring the association between oral health literacy and oral health-related quality of life among young women in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study. Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 52(4), 100-108. DOI:10.1111/joor.13880

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Community Services

- Supervising, planning, and implementing oral health educational programs and materials in various community settings, such as hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and schools.

- Participating in the oral health educational day for the department of dental health

on 3 June 2008.

 

 

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Professional Memberships

 

- Active member in  the Saudi Dental Society (SDS) since 2002- present.

- Member in Dental Implant Club since 2006.

- Active member in the Dental Hygiene and Assisting  Club since 2009 - present.

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Languages

• Arabic
• English

Skilled in general and academic writing, as well as interpersonal communication in both languages.

 

Hobbies

• Reading
• Writing 
• Swimming

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For Contact

- Mobile + 966 540735990

- E-mail malzeer@ksu.edu.sa