Division of Periodontology

Khalid Almas, B.D.S., M.Sc. (Perio), FDSRCS (Edin), FRACDS (Syd), M.Sc. (Dent Pub Health) DDPHRCS (Eng), FICD, FAAOM

Associate Professor

Degrees, Year Attained and University Attended

• FAAOM: 1998, Fellow American Academy of Oral Medicine
• FDSRCS: 1996, Fellowship, Royal College of surgeons of Edinburgh, UK
• FRACDS: 1995, Fellowship, Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, Sydney, Australia
• FICD: 1995, Fellow International College of Dentists, USA
• DDPH.RCS: 1988, Diploma in Dental Public Health, Royal College of Surgeons of England
• MSc: 1988, Dental Public Health, Royal London Hospital and University College London, University of London, UK
• MSc: 1987, Periodontogy Eastman Institute of Dental surgery, University of London, UK
• BDS: 1982, Bachelor of Dental Surgery, de, Montmorency College of Dentistry, Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan.
• BSc: 1982, Punjab University Lahore, Pakistan

Brief Chronology of Professional Career

• 2007-Present: Associate Professor, Division of Periodontology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Connecticut Health Center
• 2003-2007: Associate Professor, Department of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry, New York University College of Dentistry, New York
• 1994-2003: Assistant Professor, King Saud University College of Dentistry, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• 1992: Research Fellow University College London, UK
• 1991: Specialist Periodontis, Buraida Central Hospital, Al-Qaseem, Saudi Arabia
• 1990-1991: Department Head and Assistant Professor , Periodontology and Oral Medicine, de, Montomorency College of Dentistry, Punjab University, Lahore Pakistan
• 1988-1990: Research Fellow, London Hospital Medical College and University College London, UK

Main Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, research, patient care with University Dentists.

Courses Taught

• Program Director - International Fellowship in Advanced Periodontics
• Course Director - Oral Health Promotion (D200-370)
• Periodontal Pathobiology
• Current Literature Seminars (graduate)
• ODI Periodontology (D200-300)
• Tunxis Dental Hygiene Program
• Implantology Clinical Instructor
• Precept in pre-doctoral and post-doctoral clinic

Major Research Interest

Clinical research, microbiology, oral malodor, systemic diseases and periodontal health, implants survival and peri-implantitis, epidemiology of oral diseases.

Publications

Abhijit V. Kshirsagar, Ronald G. Craig, James D. Beck, Kevin Moss, Steven Offenbacher, Peter Kotanko, Maki Yoshino, Nathan W. Levin, Julie K. Yip, Khalid Almas, Eva Lupovici, and Ronald J. Falk. Severe Periodontitis Is Associated with Low Serum Albumin among Patients on Maintenance Hemodialysis Therapy Clin J Am Soc Nephrol 2007; 2: 239–244.

Rayman S. and Almas K. Transcultural barriers and cultural competence in dental hygine practice. The J of Contemp Dent Pract 2007 (in press).

Zaromb A., Chamberlain D., Schoor R., Almas K., Blei F. Periodontology as a manifestation of chronic benign neutropenia. J Periodontol 2006;77:1921-1926.

Almas K., Skaug N., Ahmad I. An in vitro antimicrobial comparison of miswak extract with commercially available non-alcohol mouthrinses. Int J Dent Hyg. 2005 Feb;3(1):18-24.

Choe J., Almas K., Schoor R. Tongue piercing as risk factor to periodontal health. N Y State Dent J. 2005 Aug-Sep;71(5):40-3.

Almas K., Al-Sanawi E., Al-Shahrani B. The effect of tongue scraper on mutans streptococci and lactobacilli in patients with caries and periodontal disease. Odontostomatol Trop. 2005 Mar;28(109):5-10.

Sadig W., Almas K. Risk factors and management of dehiscent wounds in implant dentistry. Implant Dent. 2004 Jun;13(2):140-7.

Almas K., Al-Zeid Z. The immediate antimicrobial effect of a toothbrush and miswak on cariogenic bacteria: a clinical study. The J Contemp Dent Pract. 2004 Feb 15;5(1):105-14.

Almas K., Al-Shwaimi E.O., Al-Shamrani H.S., Skaug N. The oral hygiene habits of school students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Saudi Med J. 2003 Dec;24(12):1408-10.

Almas K., al-Amri M., al-Eid A., al-Shahrani S. Oral hygiene dietary pattern and smoking habits of Bedouin (nomadic Arabs) population in Saudi Arabia. Odontostomatol Trop. 2003 Sep;26(103):19-23.

Almas K., Awartani F.A. Prevalence of medically compromised patients referred for periodontal treatment to a teaching hospital in Central Saudi Arabia. Saudi Med J. 2003 Nov;24(11):1242-5.

Almas K., Al-Hawish A., Al-Khamis W. Oral hygiene practices, smoking habit, and self-perceived oral malodor among dental students. J Contemp Dent Pract. 2003 Nov 15;4(4):77-90.

Almas K., Al-Malik T.M., Al-Shehri M.A., Skaug N. The knowledge and practices of oral hygiene methods and attendance pattern among school teachers in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Saudi Med J. 2003 Oct;24(10):1087-91.

Almas K., Al-Lazzam S., Al-Quadairi A. The effect of oral hygiene instructions on diabetic type 2 male patients with periodontal diseases. J Contemp Dent Pract. 2003 Aug 15;4(3):24-35.

Almas K., al-Shammari B., al-Dukhyeel S. Education level, oral hygiene and smoking habits of an elderly Saudi population in Riyadh. Odontostomatol Trop. 2003 Mar;26(101):4-6.

Almas K., Al-Harbi M., Al-Gunaim M. The effect of a 10% carbamide peroxide home bleaching system on the gingival health. J Contemp Dent Pract. 2003 Feb 15;4(1):32-41.

Almas K, Sadig W. Surgical treatment of melanin-pigmented gingiva; an esthetic approach. Indian J Dent Res. 2002 Apr-Jun;13(2):70-3.

Almas K., Atassi F. The effect of miswak and tooth brush filaments end-surface texture on enamel. A SEM pilot study. Indian J Dent Res. 2002 Jan-Mar;13(1):5-10.

Almas K. The effect of Salvadora persica extract (miswak) and chlorhexidine gluconate on human dentin: a SEM study. J Contemp Dent Pract. 2002 Aug 15;3(3):27-35.

Almas K., Maroof F., McAllister C., Freeman R. Smoking behaviour and knowledge in high school students in Riyadh and Belfast. Odontostomatol Trop. 2002 Jun;25(98):40-4.

Al Wazzan K.A., Almas K., Al Shethri S.E., Al-Qahtani M.Q. Back & neck problems among dentists and dental auxiliaries. J Contemp Dent Pract. 2001 Aug 15;2(3):17-30.

Almas K., Al-Qahtani M., Al-Yami M., Khan N. The relationship between periodontal disease and blood glucose level among type II diabetic patients. J Contemp Dent Pract. 2001 Nov 15;2(4):18-25.

Almas K. The antimicrobial effects of seven different types of Asian chewing sticks. Odontostomatol Trop. 2001 Dec;24(96):17-20.

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