Periodontics & Community Dental Sciences (PCS)

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About Department

The Department of Periodontics and Community Dental Sciences at the College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, is a specialized academic unit dedicated to the study and practice of periodontics, which focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of gum diseases. Additionally, the department is involved in community dental sciences, emphasizing oral health education, outreach, and research initiatives aimed at promoting oral health within the community. This department plays a vital role in training future dentists and dental professionals, as well as contributing to the overall well-being of the local community through its educational and community service activities.

Objectives
  • Educate and train future dental professionals with a strong foundation in periodontics and community dental sciences.
  • Conduct research in periodontal diseases, community oral health, and preventive strategies.
  • Offer specialized clinical care for patients with periodontal disease while emphasizing the importance of oral health in the community.
  • Foster a culture of excellence, professionalism, and ethical standards among our students and faculty.
  • Continuously adapt and innovate to be at the forefront of dental education, research, and community service.
Head of the Department
Dr. Saad
Prof. Saad Mohammed Al-Qahtani

Email: s.alqahtani@kku.edu.sa

Tel: +966 56 212 1290

Previous HODs
NoNamePeriod
1Prof. Nabeeh A AlQahtani2015-2019
2Prof. Rafi Togoo2008-2015
3Dr. Aldani Atawa2007-2008
Department Divisions
NoDivision NameDivision Scope
1PeriodonticsEducation and training to dental students, conducting research related to periodontal health, and offering clinical services for patients with periodontal issues.
2Community Dental ScienceEducation in public health dentistry principles, research on oral health policies and community-based programs, and outreach activities to promote oral health in the local and broader community. This division may collaborate with local organizations and government agencies to address public dental health needs.
Department Courses
NoCourse CodeCourse NameLevelCredit Hours
1PDS 441Prevention of Periodontal Diseases82+2
2PDS 542Clinical Periodontology-191+1
3PDS 543Clinical Periodontology-2101+1
4PDS 613Community Dentistry and Dental Public Health111+2
Faculty Details
NoNameRankSpecialtyEmail
1Saad Mohammed Al-QahtaniProfessorPeriodonticss.alqahtani@kku.edu.sa
2Nabeeh Abdullah Mohamed Al-QahtaniProfessorPeriodonticsnabeehab@kku.edu.sa
3Manea Musa Mosleh Al-AhmariAssociate ProfessorPeriodonticsmamoalahmari@kku.edu.sa
4Ali Fahad Abdullah Al-QahtaniAssistant ProfessorCommunity Dentistryaaljabbar@kku.edu.sa
5Ahmed Ali Rayan Al-BargiAssistant ProfessorCommunity Dentistryaaalbarqi@kku.edu.sa
6Mohamed Abdul Hadi Saeed Al-MagbolAssistant ProfessorPeriodonticsmalmagbol@kku.edu.sa
7Abdul Majeed Mohamed Al-MoadiAssistant ProfessorPeriodonticsaal-moadi@kku.edu.sa
8Mukhatar Ahmed JavaliAssociate ProfessorPeriodonticsjmahmad@kku.edu.sa
9Mohamed Fadul Abdel Gader ElagibAssistant ProfessorPeriodontics & Community Dentistrymfdel@kku.edu.sa
10Mohasin Abdulkader AbdulkaderAssistant ProfessorPeriodonticsmabdulqader@kku.edu.sa
11Raghavendra Reddy NagatiAssistant ProfessorPeriodonticsrnagati@kku.edu.sa
12Shankar T. GokhaleAssistant ProfessorPeriodonticssgokhale@kku.edu.sa
13Saquib ShahabeAssistant ProfessorPeriodonticssshahabe@kku.edu.sa
14Shreyas TikareAssistant ProfessorCommunity Dentistrytikane@kku.edu.sa
15Ghada Khalid Ahmed BahamdanAssistant ProfessorPeriodonticsghbahamdan@kku.edu.sa
16Amel Ibrahim FargallahAssistant ProfessorPeriodonticsaifarjallah@kku.edu.sa
17Weam Ibrahim SharifAssistant ProfessorPeriodonticswibrahim@kku.edu.sa
18Ahmed Abdul Rahman Al-AhmariDemonstratorPeriodonticsahal-ahmari@kku.edu.sa
19Saeed Saleh Ali Al-QahtaniDemonstratorPeriodonticssaeed@kku.edu.sa
20Youssra Abdullah Ali Al-ShahraniDemonstratorCommunity Dentistryyoussra@kku.edu.sa