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:

  1. Educate and train future dental professionals with a strong foundation in periodontics and community dental sciences.
  2. Conduct research in periodontal diseases, community oral health, and preventive strategies.
  3. Offer specialized clinical care for patients with periodontal disease while emphasizing the importance of oral health in the community.
  4. Foster a culture of excellence, professionalism, and ethical standards among our students and faculty.
  5. Continuously adapt and innovate to be at the forefront of dental education, research, and community service.

Head of the Department

Dr. Saad Mohammed Al-Qahtani

Email: s.alqahtani@kku.edu.sa

Tel: +966 56 212 1290

Previous HODs

No

Name

Period 

1

Dr. Aldani Atawa (PDS Department)

2007-2008

2

Prof. Rafi Togoo (PDS Department)

2008-2015

3

Prof. Nabeeh A AlQahtani

2015-2019

4

Dr. Saad Mohammed AlQahtani

2019- current

Department Divisions

Division name

Division scope (short description)

1

Periodontics

In the context of the College of Dentistry at King Khalid University, the scope of the periodontics division likely involves providing education and training to dental students in these areas, conducting research related to periodontal health, and offering clinical services for patients with periodontal issues.

2

Community Dental Science

The community dentistry division typically encompasses education 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

Course code

Course name

Level

Credit hours

1

PDS 441

Prevention of Periodontal Diseases

8

2+2

2

PDS 542

Clinical Periodontology-1

9

1+1

3

PDS 543

Clinical Periodontology-2

10

1+1

4

PDS 613

Community Dentistry and Dental Public Health

11

1+2

Faculty details

No

Name

Rank

Specialty

1

Saad Mohammed Al-Qahtani

Professor

Periodontics

2

Nabeeh Abdullah Mohamed Al-Qahtani

Professor

Periodontics

3

Manea Musa Mosleh Al-Ahmari

Associate professor

Periodontics

4

Ali Fahad Abdullah Al-Qahtani

Assistant professor

Community Dentistry

5

Ahmed Ali Rayan Al-Bargi

Assistant professor

Community Dentistry

6

Mohamed Abdul Hadi Saeed Al-Magbol

Assistant professor

Periodontics

7

Abdul Majeed Mohamed Al-Moadi

Assistant professor

Periodontics

8

Mukhtar Ahmed Javali

Associate professor

Periodontics

9

Mohamed Fadul Abdel Gader Elagib

Assistant professor

Periodontics - Community Dentistry

10

Mohasin Abdulkader Abdulkader

Assistant professor

Periodontics

11

Raghavendra Reddy Nagati

Assistant professor

Periodontics

12

Shankar T. Gokhale

Assistant professor

Periodontics

13

Saquib Shahabe

Assistant professor

Periodontics

14

Shreyas Tikare

Assistant professor

Community Dentistry

15

Alezi Eroje

Assistant professor

Community Dentistry

16

Ghada Khalid Ahmed Bahamdan

Assistant professor

Periodontics

17

Amel Ibrahim Fargallah

Assistant professor

Periodontics

18

Weam Ibrahim Sharif

Assistant professor

Periodontics

19

Ahmed Abdul Rahman Al-Ahmari

Demonstrator

Periodontics

20

Saeed Saleh Ali Al-Qahtani

Demonstrator

Periodontics

21

Youssra Abdullah Ali Al-Shahrani

Demonstrator

Community Dentistry