Mutaz Ali Hassan Mohammed

Oral Pathologist & Academic Leader

Najran, SA.

About

Highly accomplished Oral Pathologist and academic leader with over 25 years of experience across clinical practice, university-level teaching, and research. Proven expertise in diagnosing oral diseases, developing curricula, and supervising dental students, complemented by significant contributions to quality assurance and strategic planning in dental education. Adept at fostering academic excellence and driving impactful research within the field of oral and maxillofacial pathology.

Work

Faculty of Dentistry – Najran University

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Lecturer in Oral Pathology

Najran, Najran, Saudi Arabia

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Summary

Leads comprehensive oral pathology education, contributes to strategic quality initiatives, and supervises extensive student research projects.

Highlights

Delivers advanced oral pathology, oral biology, and general pathology courses to Levels 5, 6, 7, and 8 dental students, ensuring comprehensive curriculum coverage for over 1000 students to date.

Headed the Measurement and Evaluation Unit from February 2016 to October 2018, enhancing assessment methodologies and quality standards, resulting in improved program evaluation processes.

Served as a key member of the Strategic Plan Committee (from February 2014) and managed Program Quality Assurance standards (from March 2014), contributing significantly to institutional strategic development and accreditation efforts.

Supervises over 70 research projects for Levels 5, 6, 7, and 8 dental students and interns in oral pathology and biology, guiding their academic and investigative development.

Participated in teaching the oral radiology course for Levels 6 and 7 dental students, broadening educational scope and interdisciplinary instruction.

Faculty of Dentistry – University of Science & Technology

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Part-timer Assistant Professor in Oral Pathology

Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan

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Summary

Delivered oral pathology instruction and supervised research for dental students as a part-time Assistant Professor.

Highlights

Instructed 4th-year dental students in oral pathology (theory and practical sessions), improving their foundational knowledge and clinical application.

Provided specialized training to undergraduate and postgraduate dental students in oral diagnostic pathology, contributing to their clinical proficiency.

Contributed to patient care by accurately diagnosing surgical specimens referred from various dental hospitals, supporting timely and precise treatment decisions.

Oversaw research projects for 4th-year dental students, fostering scientific inquiry and academic rigor in their investigative work.

University of Khartoum/ Faculty of Dentistry

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Lecturer in Oral Pathology

Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan

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Summary

Taught oral pathology and trained undergraduate and postgraduate dental students while diagnosing surgical specimens.

Highlights

Taught oral pathology (theory and practical sessions) to 4th-year dental students, improving diagnostic capabilities for over 500 students during tenure.

Trained undergraduate and postgraduate dental students in oral diagnostic pathology, elevating their advanced skill development in complex diagnoses.

Diagnosed numerous surgical specimens referred from dental hospitals, providing critical diagnostic support for hundreds of patient cases annually.

Supervised over 10 4th-year dental student research projects in oral pathology, guiding their academic and investigative development.

Ministry of Health/ Khartoum Teaching Dental Hospital

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Teaching Staff Assistance

Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan

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Summary

Supervised and instructed 4th-year dental students in oral diagnostic histopathology within the oral pathology division.

Highlights

Supervised over 100 4th-year dental students annually, providing hands-on training in oral diagnostic histopathology in the laboratory setting.

Delivered comprehensive instruction on oral pathology, significantly enhancing student understanding of disease diagnosis and specimen analysis.

Contributed to the development of future dental professionals by fostering practical skills and theoretical knowledge in a critical specialization, improving student readiness for clinical practice.

Ministry of Health/ Khartoum Teaching Dental Hospital

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General Dental Practitioner

Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan

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Summary

Practiced as a general dentist across multiple specialized departments at Khartoum Teaching Dental Hospital, providing comprehensive oral care.

Highlights

Provided comprehensive dental care across diverse specializations including Outpatient, Minor Oral Surgery, Major Oral Surgery, Periodontology, Restorative & Endodontic, prosthetic, and pedodontic departments, managing a high volume of patient cases.

Performed a wide range of dental procedures, contributing directly to patient oral health outcomes and hospital service delivery.

Collaborated effectively with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure integrated and effective treatment plans, enhancing overall patient care efficiency.

Education

University of Khartoum - Faculty of Graduate College

Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan
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PhD Candidate Oral Pathology

University of Medical Sciences & Technology

Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan
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Diploma Research Methodology & Biostatistics

Courses

Research Methodology & Biostatistics

Research Design

Data Analysis using SPSS

University of Khartoum - Faculty of Dentistry

Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan
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M.Sc. Oral Pathology

Courses

Oral Pathology

Diagnosis of Oral Diseases

Surgical Specimen Analysis

University of Khartoum - Faculty of Dentistry

Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan
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Bachelor Dental Surgery

Publications

A predictive logistic regression model for periodontal diseases

Saudi Journal of Oral Sciences

Journal article co-authored with Md. Zahid Hossain, Mohammad Ali Alshahrani, and others.

Prevalence and clinical case series of syndromic and non-syndromic cleft lip and palate in a Saudi Arabian neonatal population

The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal

Journal article co-authored with Alyami B, Al-Mahri M, Alyami F, and Alharieth S.

Risk indicators for syndromic and nonsyndromic orofacial clefts in Southern Province of Saudi Arabia

J Cleft Lip Palate Craniofac Anomal

Journal article co-authored with Alyami B, Al-Mahri M, Alyami F, and Alharieth S.

Prevalence of Cleft Lip/Palate among Saudi Neonates in Najran

AEEDC: International Dental Conference Dubai

Poster presentation.

Prevalence of Cleft Lip/Palate among Saudi Neonates in Najran

14th Makkah International Dental Conference

Poster presentation.

Health risk assessment of trace elements in drinking water from Najran City, southwestern Saudi Arabia

Arabian Journal of Geosciences

Journal article co-authored with Haque, Mohammad Mokammel, and Hussien Abdulrahman Al Attas.

Clinico-pathological patterns of odontogenic tumors among Sudanese patients: a retrospective analysis over eight years (1994-2002)

IADR (International Association for Dental Research)

Poster presentation at the International Conference of IADR.

Languages

Arabic

English

Certificates

International Congress on Oral Pathology and Oral Medicine Workshop

Conference Organizers

Role of Technology in Scientific Research (Scientific Session)

Health Research Centre, Najran University

International Conference on Education and Training Evaluation

The Education and Training Evaluation Commission, KSA

Workshop on Program Learning Outcomes Assessment

The Education and Training Evaluation Commission, KSA

Statistical Skills for Researcher

Saudi Digital Library

OSCE Design Workshop

Soba Hospital

Histopathology Training

National Health Laboratory

Staff Development Training

University of Khartoum

Skills

Clinical Dentistry

Outpatient Care, Minor Oral Surgery, Major Oral Surgery, Periodontology, Restorative Dentistry, Endodontics, Prosthodontics, Pedodontics, Oral Diagnostic Pathology, Surgical Specimen Diagnosis.

Academic & Teaching

Curriculum Development, Lecture Delivery, Student Supervision, Postgraduate Training, Undergraduate Training, Histopathology Instruction, Oral Biology, General Pathology, Oral Radiology.

Research & Data Analysis

Research Methodology, Biostatistics, SPSS, R, Data Analysis, Scientific Publication, Research Project Supervision, Critical Appraisal, Questionnaire Design, Predictive Modeling.

Quality Assurance & Administration

Quality Control, Learning Outcome Measurement, Objective Test Design, Program Specification, Report Writing, KPI Development, Exam Review, Strategic Planning, Academic Advising, Unit Leadership.

Software & Technical

Microsoft Office, CAD-CAM, Internet Search, Item Analysis.

Interests

Leisure

Reading.

Sports

Table Tennis, Chess, Swimming.

References

Professor. Ahmed Mohamed Suleiman

BDS, MSC, FFDRCS, PhD. Vice Chancellor of University of Khartoum. Tel. 00249-912391789 e-mail: newsulaiman@yahoo.com

Professor. Emad Elemairy

Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial pathology, Dean Faculty of Dentistry, National Ribat University. Tel. 00249912302734.e-mail: imad.elimairi@ribat.edu.sd

Dr. El Neel Ahmed Mohmed Ali

Associate Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Khartoum. Tel. 00249912159156.e-mail: elneel.mohmed@yahoo.com