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Dr. Ahmed Ali Alelyani
BDS, MSDS, FRCD(C), ABE
Assistant Professor of Endodontics | Endodontic Consultant
College of Dentistry, Najran University, Saudi Arabia
aaalelyani@nu.edu.sa
ACADEMIC PROFILE
Board-certified Endodontist with international training in the KSA and USA. Active in research, teaching, and academic leadership with multiple peer-reviewed publications and administrative contributions.
EDUCATION
American Board of Endodontics USA, 2020
Master of Science in Dentistry (Endodontics) University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, 2020
Fellowship of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada — FRCD(C) 2019
Certificate in Endodontics University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, 2019
Endodontics Residency Training University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, 2017
Bachelor of Dental Surgery King Khalid University, 2011
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
Assistant Professor of Endodontics, Najran University 2020–Present
Endodontics Resident, University of Texas Health Science Center 2017–2020
Teaching Assistant, Najran University 2011–2017
ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP
• Vice Dean for Development and Quality • Head, Restorative Dentistry Department
• Head, Scientific Research Unit • Chairman, Recruitment Committee
• Member, Curriculum Committee • Deputy Head, Accreditation Committee
• Member, College Council • Supervisor, Quality Unit
• Head, Internship Unit • Head, Research and Community Service Unit
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Clinical Endodontics · Endodontic Pain · Root Canal Instrumentation · Regenerative Endodontics · Dental Biomaterials · Antibiotic Stewardship
AWARDS & HONORS
First Place Research Award, College of Dentistry Scientific Day 2024
Best Clinical Research Award, Journal of Endodontics 2021
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Endodontic Consultant 2020–Present
Expertise in complex root canal treatment, retreatment, diagnosis, and regenerative endodontics.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
• Saudi Endodontic Society
• Saudi Commission for Health Specialties – Endodontic Consultant
LANGUAGES
Arabic Native
English Fluent
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Oral health awareness campaigns, volunteer dental services, accreditation participation, and community education programs.
PUBLICATIONS
1. Efficacy of solvent-free retreatment files with different flute designs in removing aged bioceramic sealer: A micro-CT study.
2. Novel electromagnetic device to retrieve fractured stainless steel endodontic files: an in-vitro investigation.
3. A Comparative Analysis of the Quality of Root Canal Fillings of In Vivo Studies Conducted in Saudi Arabia and Worldwide: A Systematic Review.
4. Radiographic Assessment of 121 Glass Fiber Post Procedures in 32 Patients aged 21–60 years performed by 6th-year dental students at Jazan University, Saudi Arabia.
5. Comparative Analysis of Three Nickel–Titanium Rotary Files in Severely Curved L-Shaped Root Canals: Preparation Time, Aberrations, and Fracture Rates.
6. Root Canal Morphology of Mandibular Second Premolars in a Saudi Population: Cone-beam Computed Tomography analysis.
7. Knowledge, Perception, and Management Toward Traumatic Tooth Avulsion Among Dental Professionals: A Cross-Sectional Study.
8. Evaluation and Gender-Based Comparison of Single-Root Canal Treatment Performance by Clinical-Phase Dental Students.
9. Use of Artificial Intelligence in Diagnosing Vertical Root Fractures — A Systematic Review.
10. Awareness on antibiotic prescription for endodontic cases among Dentists and Endodontists in Saudi Arabia.