Assistant Professor (Consultant Endodontist) at Clinical Sciences Department, College of Dentistry, Ajman University, Ajman, UAE (since 2016).

Education

• Clinical PhD in Endodontics, Restorative Dentistry, School of Dental Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK (2009).
• Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) in Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Baghdad University, Baghdad, Iraq (2003).

Experience

• Assistant Professor (Consultant in Endodontics) at RAK College of Dental Sciences, RAK Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE (1 yaer).
• Assistant Professor (Endodontist) at College of Dental Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE (1 year).
• Senior Lecturer (Endodontist) in the Department of Restorative Dentistry at Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (4 years).
• Senior House Officer (SHO) in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Hull Royal Infirmary, Diana Princess of Wales Hospital, and Scunthorpe General Hospitals, UK (1 yaer).
• Senior House Officer (SHO) in Restorative Dentistry at Glasgow Dental Hospital and School, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK (1 yaer).
• Dentist (Rotational) at Al-Karama Specialised Dental Centre “Al-Karama Hospital”, Baghdad, Iraq (1 yaer).

Teaching Area

• Restorative Dentistry, Endodontics & Dental Biomaterials.

Research

• Endodontics & Dental Biomaterials Research
• Postgraduate Supervision: Masters (4) & PhD (1) level projects in Endodontics and Dental Biomaterials.

Publications

• Asaduzzaman K, Khandaker MU, Binti Baharudin NA, Amin YB, Farook MS, Bradley DA, Mahmoud O (2017). Heavy metals in human teeth dentine: A bio-indicator of metals exposure and environmental pollution. Chemosphere 176:221-230.
• Mahmoud O, Almeeri W, Ibrahim M, Farook M (2017). Root Canal Medicament: Mixture of Calcium Silicate-based Cement and Chlorhexidine Gel. Journal of Dental Research, Vol 96, Spec Iss B, Abstract number 1128.
• Elkezza A, Farook M, Othman SA, Xinwei ES, Mahmoud O (2016). Comparison between Dental Arch Dimensions and Forms in Complete Dentures and Natural Dentition. Journal Dental Research, Vol 95, Spec Iss B, Abstract number 0779.
• Almiri W, Mahmoud O (2014). Calcium Silicate-based Cement (CSC) as Root Canal Medicament. Journal of Dental Research, Vol 93, Spec Iss B, Abstract number 0073.
• Mahmoud O, Al-Afifi N, Ibrahim M, Binti Abdullah M, Abu Kasim NH (2013). Chemical analysis of recent types of Calcium Silicate-Based Cements. Journal of Dental Research, Vol 92, Spec Iss B, Abstract number 0041.
• Mahmoud O, Whitworth JM, McCabe JF (2010). Concentration of trace elements in Portland-type cements. Journal of Dental Research, Vol 89, Spec Iss B, Abstract number 140015.
• Mahmoud O, Whitworth JM, McCabe JF (2009). Long term solubility of Portland-type cements with and without serum contamination. International Endodontic Journal, Volume 42, Issue 12, Page 1158. Abstract number R109.
• Mahmoud O, Whitworth JM, McCabe JF (2008). Long term pH of Portland-type cements after serum contamination. Journal of Dental Research, Vol 87, Spec Iss C, Abstract number 0614.
• Mahmoud O, Whitworth JM, McCabe JF (2008). Serum contamination affects the surface hardness of Portland-type cements. International Endodontic Journal, Volume 41, Issue 9, Page 816.
• Mahmoud O, Whitworth JM, McCabe JF (2007). Chemical analysis of MTA before and after hydration with water and a water/serum mixture. International Endodontic Journal, Volume 40, Issue 12, Page 1000, Abstract number R3.69.
• Mahmoud O, Whitworth JM, McCabe JF (2007). Curing behaviour of MTA after mixing with water and serum. Journal of Dental Research, Vol 86, Spec Iss A, Abstract number 2063.

Conference Presentation

• Root Canal Medicament: Non-setting Calcium Silicate-based Cement. The Iraqi Association of Oral Research (IAOR)/The Iraqi Division of the IADR, 4th international scientific meeting, 6th – 7th August 2017, Antalya, Turkey.
• Root Canal Medicament: Mixture of Calcium Silicate-based Cement and Chlorhexidine Gel (oral presentation). The 95th International Association for Dental Research Congress (IADR), 22nd - 25th March 2017, San Francisco, California, USA.
• The Effectiveness of Different Remineralizing Agents in Reduction of Dentine Permeability–In Vitro Study (poster presentation). International Dental Conference and Arab Dental Exhibition (AEEDC), 2nd-4th February 2016, Dubai, UAE.
• Comparison between Dental Arch Dimensions and Forms in Complete Dentures and Natural Dentition (poster presentation). The 94th International Association for Dental Research Congress (IADR), 22nd - 25th June 2016, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
• Calcium Silicate-based Cement (CSC) as Root Canal Medicament (poster presentation). The 28th Annual Scientific Meeting, International Association for Dental Research (IADR) Southeast Asia Division (SEA), and the 25th Annual Scientific Meeting, South East Asian Association for Dental Education (SEAADE), 11th - 14th August 2014, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.
• Chemical analysis of recent types of Calcium Silicate-Based Cements (oral presentation). The British Society for Oral and Dental Research (BSODR), the British division of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR), 9th - 11th September 2013, Bath, UK.
• Concentration of trace elements in Portland-type cements (oral presentation). The 88th International Association for Dental Research Congress (IADR), 14th - 17th July 2010, Barcelona, Spain.
• Long term solubility of Portland-type cements with and without serum contamination (poster and oral presentation). The European Society of Endodontology (ESE), 24th - 26th September 2009, Edinburgh, UK.
• Long term pH of Portland-type cements after serum contamination (oral presentation). The Pan European Federation (PEF) of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR), 10th - 12th September 2008, London, UK.
• Serum contamination affects the surface hardness of Portland-type cements (poster and oral presentation). British Endodontic Society (BES), Spring Scientific Meeting (SSM), 8th March 2008, London, UK.

Memberships, Awards and Honors

• American Association of Endodontists (AAE)
• Malaysian Dental Association (MDA)
• Malaysian Endodontic Society (MES)
• International Association for Dental Research (IADR)
• British Society for Oral and Dental Research (BSODR)
• European Society of Endodontology (ESE)
• British Endodontic Society (BDS)
• Patent (Invention): Calcium Silicate-Based Cement (CSC) as Root Canal Medicament. Patent Number: UM.TNC2/UMCIC/603/834. To evaluate the possibility of using CSC (primarily known as MTA) as a root canal medicament by retarding or impeding the setting reaction of the cement after mixing with 2% Chlorhexidine gel.
• International Association for Dental Research (IADR), 95th General Session & Exhibition in San Francisco, California, USA (23rd March 2017): The abstract have been selected as the eight finalists for the IADR/AADR/CADR Johnson & Johnson Joseph Lister Award (prize of $500).
• Poster Award Competition (3rd Place Winner): International Dental Conference and Arab Dental Exhibition - AEEDC Dubai 2016, which was held on 2nd – 4th of February 2016. Poster Title: The Effectiveness of Different Remineralizing Agents in Reduction of Dentine Permeability – In Vitro Study.