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
• DDPHRCS: 1988, Diploma in Dental Public Health, Royal College of Surgeons of England
• M.Sc.: 1988, Dental Public Health, Royal London Hospital and University College London, University of London, UK
• M.Sc.: 1987, Periodontology, Eastman Institute of Dental Surgery, University of London, UK
• B.D.S.: 1982, Bachelor of Dental Surgery, de, Montmorency College of Dentistry, Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan.
• B.Sc.: 1982, Punjab University Lahore, Pakistan

Brief Chronology of Professional Career

• 2011-Present: Clinical Professor, Division of Periodontology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Connecticut Health Center
• 2007-August 2011: 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

• Course Director - Pre-doctoral Periodontics (ODI 300-330)

• Program Director - International Fellowship in Advanced Periodontics
• Course Director - Oral Health Promotion (D200-370) 2008-2011
• 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

Javed F, Utrija A, Correa FBO, Al-Askar M, Hudeib M, Qayyum F, Al-Rasheed A, Almas K and Al-Huzaimi K. Oral health status in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Crit Rev Oncol Hematol. 2011 Dec 1. [Epub ahead of print]

Javed F, Al-Rasheed A, Almas K, Romanos GE, Al-Hezaimi K. Effect of Cigarette Smoking on the Clinical Outcomes of Periodontal Surgical Procedures. Am J Med Sci. 2011 Jul 28. [Epub ahead of print]

Chapokas A., Almas K., and Schincaglia GP. The impacted maxillary canine: A proposed classification for surgical exposure. Oral Surg, Oral Med, Oral Path, Oral Radiol and Endod. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. 2011 May 20. [Epub ahead of print]

Puttaiah R, Miller K, Bedi DR, Shetty S, Almas K, Tse E, Kim BO, Youngblood D, Minquan D.Comparison of knowledge, attitudes and practice of dental safety from eight countries at the turn of the century. J Contemp Dent Pract. 2011 Jan 1;12(1):1-7.

Elemek E. and  Almas K. Multiple Sclerosis and Oral Health: An Update. NY  State Dent J. 2011 (accepted for publication).

Rayman S., Dincer E., Almas K. Child abuse: Concerns for oral health practitioners. NY State Dent J. 2011 (accepted for publication).

Rayman S., Dincer E., Almas K. Managing Dental Fear and Anxiety. NY State Dent J. 2011 (accepted for publication).

Elemek E. and Almas K. Peri-implantitis; Etiology, diagnosis and treatment: an update. NY Sate Dent J. 2011 (accepted for publication.)

Elemek S. and Almas K. Multiple Sclerosis and Oral Health: An Update. NY State Dent J. 2011 (accepted).

Javed F., Almas K., and Romanos GE. Impact of cigarette smoking on the clinical outcomes of periodontal surgical procedures. A review. The American Journal of Medical Sciences: 2011 (accepted).

Chapokas A., Almas K., and Schincaglia GP. The impacted maxillary canine: A proposed classification for surgical exposure. Oral Surg, Oral Med, Oral Path, Oral Radiol and Endod. 2011 (accepted).

Javed F, Al-Hezaimi K, Almas K, Romanos GE. Is Titanium Sensitivity Associated with Allergic Reactions in Patients with Dental Implants? A Systematic Review. Clin Implant Dent Relat Res. 2011 Mar 17.

Javed F, Almas K, Crespi R, Romanos GE. Implant surface morphology and primary stability: is there a connection? Implant Dent. 2011 Feb;20(1):40-6.

Javed F, Al-Hezaimi K, Al-Rasheed A, Almas K, Romanos GE. Implant survival rate after oral cancer therapy: a review. Oral Oncol. 2010 Dec;46(12):854-9.

Javed F, Al-Hezaimi K, Salameh Z, Almas K, Romanos GE. Proinflammatory cytokines in the crevicular fluid of patients with peri-implantitis. Cytokine. 2011 Jan;53(1):8-12.

Javed F, Bello Correra FO, Chotai M, Tappuni AR, Almas K. Systemic conditions associated with areca nut usage: a literature review. Scand J Public Health. 2010 Dec;38(8):838-44.

Rayman S, Dincer E, Almas K. Xerostomia. Diagnosis and management in dental practice. NY State Dent J. 2010 Mar;76(2):24-7.

Javed F, Chotai M, Mehmood A, Almas K. Oral mucosal disorders associated with habitual gutka usage: a review. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. 2010 Jun;109(6):857-64.

Almas K and Utrija A. Global postgraduate dental education opportunities. JKCD 2010; 1: 2-3.

Javed F, Almas K. Osseointegration of dental implants in patients undergoing bisphosphonate treatment: a literature review. J Periodontol. 2010 Apr;81(4):479-84.

Haseeb N, Almas K. Stem cells and periodontal regeneration; Present and future potential implications. JPDA 2010 ;19, 78-86.

Aramouni P, Vigolo P, Majzoub Z, Zebouni E, Salameh Z, Almas K. Evaluation of rotational freedom of In-Ceram ceramic blank abutments before and after infiltration. Implant Dent. 2010 Feb;19(1):50-6.

Mukherjee PM, Almas K. Orthodontic considerations for gingival health during pregnancy: a review. Int J Dent Hyg. 2010 Feb;8(1):3-9.

Puttaiah R, Shulman JD, Youngblood D, Bedi R, Tse E, Shetty S, Almas K, Kim BO, Du M. Sample infection control needs assessment survey data from eight countries. Int Dent J. 2009 Oct;59(5):271-6.

Rayman S, Almas K, Dincer E. Bisphosphonate-related jaw necrosis: a team approach management and prevention. Int J Dent Hyg. 2009 May;7(2):90-5.

Kshirsagar AV, Craig RG, Moss KL, Beck JD, Offenbacher S, Kotanko P, Klemmer PJ, Yoshino M, Levin NW, Yip JK, Almas K, Lupovici EM, Usvyat LA, Falk RJ. Periodontal disease adversely affects the survival of patients with end-stage renal disease. Kidney Int. 2009 Apr;75(7):746-51.

Almas K. How to place dental implants? Educational opportunities and dental institutions initiatives. JPDA 2009;18: 51-53.

Eshky R., Almas K. Antibiotics for the prophylaxis of bacterial endocarditis in dental practice; Past, present and future perspectives. J PDA 2009;18: 74-80.

Koci E, Almas K. Laser applications in dentistry: An evidence-based clinical decision -making update. PODJ 2009: 29:127-135.

Aramouni P, Zebouni E, Tashkandi E, Dib S, Salameh Z, Almas K. Fracture resistance and failure location of zirconium and metallic implant abutments. J Contemp Dent Pract. 2008 Nov 1;9(7):41-8.

Al-Otaibi DH, Babay NA, Habib SS, Almas K. Assessment of lipid profile in Saudi type 2 diabetic and non-diabetic periodontal patients. Saudi Med J. 2008 May;29(5):723-7.

Almas K. Nutrition, oral and periodontal health; Advances in knowledge. J PDA 2008 ; 17:67-69
Khan ZA., Almas K. Hepatitis-infection in Dental Practice; Diagnosis and  prevention. PODJ 2008; 28;313- 320.

Korol UB, Schoor R, Nanda V, Almas K, Phelan JA. Gingival enlargement as a manifestation of tuberous sclerosis: case report and periodontal management. J Periodontol. 2008 Apr;79(4):759-63.

Hobeiche J, Salameh Z, Tashkandi E, Almas K. Arthroscopy vs. open-joint surgery for the management of internal derangement of the temporomandibular joint: a retrospective study comparing female subjects from two centers. J Contemp Dent Pract. 2008 Mar 1;9(3):48-55.

Rayman S, Almas K. Halitosis among racially diverse populations: an update. Int J Dent Hyg. 2008 Feb;6(1):2-7.