PERSONAL INFORMATION                                                                                                                                            

Dr. Aziza Eldarrat

Dean of Graduate Studies and Research
Email: a.eldarat@ustf.ac.ae
Phone: +97192023513

  EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND                                                                                                                                    

1. Doctorate

University: Leeds University, Leeds, UK Country: UK

Date of obtaining degree: 2003 Major: Dentistry

Minor: Title:

2. Master

University: Al Arab University, Benghazi, Libya Country: Libya

Date of obtaining degree: 1994 Major: Pharmacology

Minor: Title:

3. Bachelor

University: Benghazi, Libya Country: Libya

Date of obtaining degree: 1981

Internship year: 1981-1982

 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE                                                                                                                                     

From (year)

To (year)

Position

Employer

Country

2023-

Present

Dean of Graduate Studies and

USTF University

Fujairah, UAE

Research

USTF University

2022-

Present

Co-Ordinator of Internship

USTF University

Program

2021-

Present

Professor of Endodontics

2018

2021

Professor

MBHDUC for Postgraduation

Dubai, UAE

2016

2018

Associate Professor

RAK University

2014

2015

Adjunct Associate Professor

Smile Care Dental Centre

RAK, UAE

2015

2016

Consultant

International Hospital

2012

2015

Consultant

University of Sharjah

2005

2011

Assistant Professor

University of Science and

Ajman, UAE

2004

2005

Assistant Professor

Technology of Ajman

Feb 2004

Jun 2004

Senior lecturer

Al-Arab University

Libya

  EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE                                                                                                                                      

Academic Year

Course Title

Academic Year

Course Title

Undergraduate Courses:

Postgraduate Courses:

2021-present

Preclinical Endodontics -I & II

2016-2021

Treatment Planning and

Clinical Endodontics -I & II

Procedures

Clinical Dentistry- I &II

Treatment Planning- I & II

Integrated Fundamental

Research Project

Sciences

English for Special Purposes

Internal Clinical Training

Research Methodology

Restorative dentistry Courses

Endodontics modules I & II

2005-2011

Dental Clinical Practice-I

Dental Clinical Practice-II

Dental Clinical Practice-III

Dental Clinical Practice-IV

Dental Clinical Practice-V

2005-2007

Dental and Health Sciences-I

2005-2008

Dental Learning Packages

(DLP) Sessions

2004-2005

2014

Restorative dentistry

  PUBLICATIONS                                                                                                                                                                     

1. Books

Handbook for Dental Students “Practice Skills in Restorative Dentistry” (In process)

2. Book Chapters

- Diabetics’ awareness of oral disorders associated with diabetes mellitus, in Research on Diabetes Book. iConcept Press, Publishing Company, Brisbane, Australia. ISBN 978-1-922227-21-8

- Manual Book for students in dental laboratory technology diploma, College of Community, UoS.

3. Journal Articles

Peer-Reviewed Published Research Articles:

·         Alhammadi F., Eldarrat A., Bin Ahmad B., Yasmin bt Sanusi S., Zulkarnain bin Sinor M. (2023). Forward Translation and Synthesis Processes during the Cross-Cultural Adaptation of English Scale of Oral Health Outcomes for 5-Year-Old Children (E-SOHO-5) to Arabic Language (Submitted)

·         Alraeesi D., Alraeesi S, Eldarrat A. (2023) Awareness and attitude of dental practitioners towards the covid-19 disease. Journal of International Dental and Medical Research (Accepted).

·         Eldarrat A., Alkhuboli F., Alkhuboli M. (2023) Work-Related musculoskeletal disorder among medical and dental workers. Journal of International Dental and Medical Research 16 (1), 278-284.

·         Eldarrat A. (2020). Investigations of sound and carious dentin using ultrasound velocity and scanning electron microscopy-An in-vitro study. Advances in Dentistry & Oral Health 13(3), 26-36.

·         Eldarrat A. (2019). Ultrasonic characterization of human dentine. Journal of Dental Sciences 4(5), 238- 241.

·         Eldarrat A., High A and Kale G. (2017). Influence of sodium chloride content in electrolyte solution on electrochemical impedance measurements of human dentine. Dental Research Journal 14(1), 25-31.

·         Abdo S. and Eldarrat A. (2013). Fracture resistance of overtly flaring root canals filled with resin-based obturation material. Dental Research Journal 10 (1), 71-76.

·         Abdo S., Eldarrat A., Masudi S., Luddin N., Husien A. and Khamis M. (2012). Comparison of over flared root canals of mandibular premolars filled with MTA and Resin-Based: An In-Vitro study. Smile Dental Journal 7(2), 38-42.

·         Abdo S., Eldarrat A., Masudi S., Luddin N., Husien A. (2012). Sealing ability of gutta-percha/Nano HA versus Resilon/Epiphany after 20 months using an electrochemical model-an in vitro study. Brazilian Journal of Oral Science 11(3), 387-391.

·         Eldarrat A. (2011). Awareness and attitude of diabetic patients towards their increased risk for oral diseases. Oral Health and Preventive Dentistry 9(3), 235-241.

·         Eldarrat A. (2011). Influence of oral health and lifestyle on oral malodour. International Dental Journal 61, 47-51.

·         Eldarrat A. (2011). Diabetic Patients: Their Knowledge and Perception of Oral Health. Libyan Journal of Medicine 6, 5691-5696.

·         Eldarrat A., Kale G.M., and High A. (2010). Age-related changes in ac-impedance spectroscopy studies of normal human dentine-further studies. Journal of Material Sciences: Materials in Medicine 21, 45-51.

·         Eldarrat A. (2009). Tooth bleaching- a conservative treatment for discoloured teeth. Arab Health 5: 14- 18.

·         Eldarrat A., Alkhabuli J., Malik A. (2008). The prevalence of self-reported halitosis and oral hygiene practices among Libyan students and office workers. Libyan Journal of Medicine. 3, 193-200.

·         Eldarrat A., Kale G.M., Wood D.J. and High A. (2007). Age-related changes in ac-impedance spectroscopy studies of normal human dentine. Journal of Material Sciences: Materials in Medicine 18, 1203-1210.

·         Eldarrat A.H., High A.S. and Kale G.M. (2004). In-vitro analysis of ‘smear layer’ on human dentine using ac-impedance spectroscopy. Journal of Dentistry. 32, 547-554.

·         Eldarrat A., High A. and Kale G.M. (2003). Age-related changes in cyclic voltammetry and potentiodynamic studies of normal human dentine. Journal of Material Sciences: Materials in Medicine. 14, 979-984.

·         Eldarrat, A. Gupta, B. and Abedia, R. (1994). Incidence and pattern of cleft lip and palate in Benghazi (G.S.P.L.A.J), a five-year retrospective study (1984-1988). Garyounis Med. J. 17, 36-42.

Other publication:

·         Eldarrat A. (2010). Awareness and oral health-related quality of life among diabetic patients. J. Dent. Res. 89: A323 (Conference proceeding book)

·         Eldarrat A., Kale G.M. and High A. (2008). Further Investigations of Age-Related Changes in Dentine Using ac-Impedance Spectroscopy. J. Dent. Res. 87: A1164 (Conference proceeding book)

·         Eldarrat A. (2008). Ultrasonic and SEM investigation of human dentine. J. Dent. Res. 87: B 2072 (Conference proceeding book).

·         Eldarrat, A. (2008). The prevalence of self-reported halitosis and oral hygiene practices among Libyan population. In The Fourth Libyan Dental Conference proceeding

·         Eldarrat, A. (2007). Oral health; prevention better than cure. Health and Nutrition Magazine Issue No. 84 August/ September2007

·         Eldarrat, A. (2007). Awareness of oral health care. University Forum Issue No.45/ January-February 2007, published by the University of Sharjah

·         Eldarrat, A. (2007). Caries prevalence. University Forum Issue No.45/ March-April 2007, published by the University of Sharjah

·         Eldarrat, A. (2007). Prevalence of oral and dental disease- prevention and treatment, University Forum Issue No.49/ September 2007, published by the University of Sharjah.

·         Eldarrat, A. (2006). Oral health, Health and Fasting Ramadan Booklet, published by the University of Sharjah (2006)

·         Eldarrat A., Kale G.M. and High A. (2003). Ac-impedance spectroscopy of sound human dentine. J.Dent.Res. 82: B215 (Conference proceeding book)

·         Eldarrat A., El-Debani A., Ben-Sreti M.M. and Abdel-Latif A. (1994). Effect of elevated blood glucose on the antinociceptive potency of drugs. Jamahiriya's Second Conference proceeding on Medical Sciences

·         Eldarrat A., El-Debani A., Ben-Sreti M.M. and Abdel-Latif A. (1994). Modulation of cholinergic mediated nociception and antinociception by acute hyperglycaemia. Jamahiriya's Second Conference proceeding on Medical Sciences

·         Eldarrat A., El-Debani A., Ben-Sreti M.M. and Abdel-Latif A. The Influence of hyperglycaemia on the antinociceptive activity of Diclofenac. In: The International Conference of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Alexandria, Egypt (1994)

Patent:

•  In the area of Dentistry and Pharmacology for the patent titled: “Changing drug actions from pain stimulator to pain killer under certain conditions ” (2008)

Supervision of Undergraduates and Graduation Research Projects

•          Principal supervisor for students’ research project " Diabetics’ awareness of their increased risk for oral diseases, Dental College, University of Science and Technology of Fujairah (RAK University Conference, 2023)

•          Principal supervisor for students’ research project " Diabetics’ awareness of their increased risk for oral diseases, Dental College, University of Science and Technology of Fujairah (Abstract accepted by Qatar University Conference, 2023)

•          Principal supervisor for students’ research project “advances in technology and GPs”, Dental College, University of Science and Technology of Fujairah (2022-23)

•          Principal supervisor for graduation research project "current advances in endodontic sealers, Dental College, University of Science and Technology of Fujairah (2021-22)

•          Principal supervisor for graduation research project "current advances in endodontic irrigation, Dental College, University of Science and Technology of Fujairah (2022-23)

•          Principal supervisor for graduation research project "Advances in endodontic files, Dental College, University of Science and Technology of Fujairah (2022-23)

•          Principal supervisor of research projects “using ac-impedance spectroscopy and SEM for detecting age- related changes in human dentine” for dental students participated in the “The 14th Student Scientific Conference "Integration of Research with Community Service for The Development of Society", University of Science and technology of Fujairah (2022)

•          Principal supervisor of research projects “diabetics’ risk for oral diseases and impact of oral health on their quality of life” for dental students participated in the “The 14th Student Scientific Conference "Integration of Research with Community Service for The Development of Society", University of Science and technology of Fujairah (2022)

•          Principal supervisor of research projects “ultrasonic and microscopic evaluation of human dentine” for dental students participated in the “The 14th Student Scientific Conference "Integration of Research with Community Service for The Development of Society", University of Science and technology of Fujairah (2022)

•          Principal supervisor of research projects “prevalence of self-reported halitosis and oral hygiene practices among young population” for dental students participated in the “The 14th Student Scientific Conference "Integration of Research with Community Service for The Development of Society", University of Science and technology of Fujairah (2022)

•          Principal supervisor for research project titled: "University City Scan-Students’ Research project" [Students’ research project sponsored by College of Dentistry, University of Sharjah

•          Principal supervisor of research projects for dental students participated in the “Scientific Day”, in Medical and Health Sciences Colleges Campus

•          Principal supervisor of research projects for dental students participated in the “Ultrasound in Dentistry”, in Medical and Health Sciences Colleges Campus

•          Principal supervisor of research projects for dental students participated in the “Arabs' and Muslims’ History of Sciences”, University of Sharjah

Research Grants:

·         Principal Investigator of research project title "In-vitro studies of the mechanical properties of human teeth obturated with a new resin-based obturation material". Research results submitted to School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia and ACCEPTED TO BE PhD RESEARCH PROPOSAL in 2007

·         Principal Investigator of research project title "Ac-impedance Spectroscopy, Potentiodynamic and Scanning Electron Microscopic Investigations of Corrosion Inhibition of Dental Amalgam" [Sponsored by the Emirates Foundation for Philanthropy (140,000.00 AED), 2009-2010]

·         Principal Investigator of research project title "Ultrasonic Monitoring of Sub-surface Structures of Human Teeth" [Sponsored by the Research Council in University of Sharjah (20,000.00 AED), 2008]

·         Principal Investigator of research project title "University City Scan-Students’ Research project"

[Students’ research project sponsored by College of Dentistry, University of Sharjah (20,000.00 AED)]

·         Co-Investigator of research group title "Ultrasonic Characterization of Materials Used for Biomedical and Engineering Applications" [Research Group Grant, sponsored by the Research Council in University of Sharjah (116,000.00 AED)]

·         Co-Investigator of research group title "Oral Health Research Group" [Research Group Grant, sponsored by the Research Council in University of Sharjah (65,000.00 AED)]

·         Co-Investigator of research group title "Cardiovascular and diabetes" [Medical Colleges Research Group (117,000.00 AED)]

Research Projects Submitted for Research Fund:

·         Research Project number (13-MED2185-58), submitted for total budget through research collaboration with University of Hail, Hail, KSA

·         Research Project submitted for total budget to Deanship of Graduate Studies and Research, University of Science and Technology of Fujairah

·         Research Project submitted for total budget to Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum award for medical sciences, UAE

·         Research Project number (RAS-1108-00768), submitted for total budget to Research and Scholarship Award, National Research Foundation, UAE

·         Research Project number (MP2-Ap), submitted to Connect Research Co-operation Funding for the Gulf States, British Council, UK

International Research Collaborations:

1.  International Researchers USED MY RESEARCH QUESTIONNAIRES Diabetes and oral health questionnaire

·         Dr Lynn Roosa Friesen, Director, corporate clinical research, UMKC School of dentistry, Kansas City, USA

·         Molly Madden, Research Assistant for Dr Allison Vanderbitt, Office of Assessment and evaluation studies, Virginia commonwealth university, School of medicine, Virginia, USA

·         Andre Grant Priede, Department of General Practice University of Melbourne, Australia

·         Zeinab Entezari, Dental University, Iran

·         Dr. Darko Macan, University Hospital Dubrava, Zagreb, Croatia

·         Dr Alexandrina Dumitrescu, UMF "Carol Davila" as well as Associate Professor, Norway.

·         Jose Frias Bulhosa, University Fernando Pessoa, Porto, Portugal

·         Dr Bharath Champakesan-Faculty of Dental Sciences, Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai, India

·         Ana Paula Ferraz, Dentist, Brazil

Dental fluorosis questionnaire

·         Dr Haza Alhobeira, University of Hail, Saudi Arabia

2.  International Universities:

·         School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia

·         Leeds Dental Instituate, Leeds University, UK

·         Engineering College, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE

·         Dental College, University of Hail, Hail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

4. Conferences

Speaker:

§   Eldarrat A. (2023), “knowledge and perception of the increased risk for systemic and oral diseases among diabetic patients in the UAE”, ICPM, Dubai, UAE.

Community Awareness Workshops (Voluntary):

•          GMES International School, Fujairah (2023)

•          World Health Day in umbrella beach area, Fujairah (2023)

•          Organizer of the “Dental Awareness Workshop”, American University of Sharjah (2010)

•          Organizer of the “Alternative Medicine Workshop”, University of Sharjah (2009)

•          Organizer of the “Dental Awareness Workshop”, American University of Sharjah (2008)

•          Organizer of the “Alternative Medicine Workshop”, University of Sharjah (2008)

•          Organizer of “The Eastern Medical Heritage between Past and Modern Workshop”, University of Sharjah (2009)

•          Organizer of the “Oral Health and Dental Hygiene Workshop” Orphans’ Children Centre, Sharjah, UAE (2008)

•          Organizer of the “Oral Health and Dental Hygiene Workshop”, Mannar-Aleman Alkhiriya School, Ajman, UAE (2007)

•          Organizer of the “Oral Health and Dental Hygiene Workshop”, Australian International School, Sharjah, UAE (2006)

3. Master Theses Supervision

·         Thesis title: A study of the relationship between intraarticular posts and periradicular disease-cohort study (2014-2017)

4. Doctorate Theses Supervision

·         Thesis title: Prevalence of oral and Dental Disease in the UAE Children (2023-2026)

·         Thesis title: Sealing ability of root filling materials using different obturation techniques and fracture resistance of over-flared filled root canals: in-vitro study (2008-2013)

  MEMBERSHIP OF PERIODICALS AND SCIENTIFIC JOURNALS                                                                  

International Journals:

Editorial Board

•  Open Access Journal of Dental Sciences (2018-present)

•  International Journal of Dental Clinics, Australia (2013- present)

•  Journal of Biomedical Engineering & Technology, USA (2010- present)

•  Journal of Orthodontics and Dental Research (2021) Reviewer

•  American Journal of Dental Education, USA (2010- present)

•  International Journal of Dentistry, USA (2018-) The Saudi Dental Journal, KSA (2011- present)

•  Libyan Journal of Medicine, Sweden (2008- present)

•  University of Sharjah Journal of Pure & Applied Sciences, Sharjah (2007)

•  Research projects, Emirates Research Foundation, UAE (2009)

Judger of Scientific Projects

•          The UAE Hackathon- USTF Campus (2023)

•          The Sustainability Competition- USTF Campus (2023)

•          Gulf Dental Students & Young Dentists Association 1st Virtual Students’ Dental Conference (2016)

•          The Knowledge Fair Projects, International School of Creative Science, Sharjah (2008)

Membership of Scientific Societies:

•  Scientific Officer of Board Council of the Emirati Section of the International American Association for Research

•  Member of Emirates Medical Association-Dental Division

•  Advisor of Dental Students Society

•  Member of the International Association for Dental Research

•  Member of the American Association for Dental Research

•  IADR Canadian Division, Member

•  IADR British Division, Member

•  Dental Up-Date Journal, Member

•  Journal of Dental Research, Member

•  Libyan Dental Association, Member

  AWARDS                                                                                                                                                                                   

·         Certificate of Research Excellence (2023), University of Science and Technology of Fujairah, Fujairah, UAE

·         Peter Wilson Prize and Gold Medal in Research, UK (2003-2004), Leeds University, Leeds University, Leeds, UK. The award recognizes the research innovation and excellence in biomedical engineering and technology

·         Best Research Project Award (2011) FDI Annual World Dental Congress, Mexico City, Mexico

·         Patent Award (2008) The 4th Annual Scientific Research Forum, College of Research and Graduate Studies, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE

·         Research Grants award: Emirates Foundation for Philanthropy, 2009-2010, Abu Dhabi, UAE (Principal Investigator)

·         Research Grants award: Research Council, University of