Ph.D., Oral Biology and Maxillofacial Pathology
Augusta University, 2019
MSOB, Oral Biology and Maxillofacial Pathology
Georgia Regents University, 2014
BDS, Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery
University of Garyounis, 2007
Certifications
Full Territory Dental License
The Ministry of Health, Libya, 2008
Awards & Honors
Most Valuable Faculty Award
Dental College of Georgia, 2023
DCG Outstanding Faculty Award
Augusta University, 2023
Robert and Kay Schattner Award
American Academy of Oral Medicine Annual Conference, 2019
3MT competition achievement as a Semi-Finalist
The Graduate School, Augusta University, 2019
Award of Excellence in Research
35th Annual Graduate Research Day, The Graduate School, Augusta University, 2019
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
BMBS 5504
Bioclinical Seminar IV
BMFN 5101
Biomedical Foundations I
BMOM 5101
Intro to the Oral Microenviro
OBMP 9210
Invest of Problem
OBMP 9100
Journal Club in Oral Biology
DSOM 5603
Oral Diagnostic Sciences III
OBMP 9300
Research
BMBS 5403
Bioclinical Seminar III
BMCD 5201
Craniofacial Development
Teaching Interests
Molecular Biology Cancer Biology Oral Pathology Anatomy
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
Virulence Factors of the Periodontal Pathogens: Tools to Evade the Host Immune Response and Promote Carcinogenesis, 2023 Journal Article, Academic Journal