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 Professor

Department of  Oral and Maxillofacial Rehabilitation

Faculty of Dentistry

Contact Information

Phone: 6401000 Ext. 22021

Email: tmarghalani@kau.edu.sa

Thamer Yousif Abdulmannan Marghalani

 Professor

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Thamer Yousif Marghalani

P.O.Box: 80209

Jeddah, 21589 Saudi Arabia

 

Personal Data:

Nationality: Saudi

Current Status:

Professor and Consultant in Fixed Prosthodontics division in the Oral and Maxillofacial Rehabilitation Department in King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. 

 

Academic Ranks: 

Since 2012 - 2017

Associate Professor and Consultant in Fixed Prosthodontics division in the Oral and Maxillofacial Rehabilitation Department in King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

 

 

Since 2005 - 2012

Assistant Professor and Consultant in Fixed Prosthodontics division in the Oral and Maxillofacial Rehabilitation Department in King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

 

Academic Qualifications:

July 1995

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (B.D.S) Graduated in KING ABDUL-AZIZ UNIVERSITY (KAU) Ranked second on male class “Very Good with Honor Degree”

1995 to 1996

Completed Internship Program

Jan.1997 to Sept. 1998

Worked as a clinical demonstrator & resident in King Abdulaziz University, Dental School

Jan 24 1997

Passed the First Part of the National Dental Board Examination

Jan 23 1998

Passed the Second Part of the National Dental Board Examination

Sept 1998

Granted a scholarship to study in USA

Sept 1998 to Sept 2002

Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Prosthodontics (CAGS) Boston University, Goldman School of Dental Medicine

Boston University, Goldman School of Dental Medicine

Sept 2002 to Jan 2005

Doctor of Science in Dentistry in Prosthodontics (D.Sc.D)

Boston University, Goldman School of Dental Medicine

2004

Board Eligible of American Board of Prosthodontics

2005-Jan 2012

Assistant Professor and Consultant in Fixed Prosthodontics division in the Oral and Maxillofacial Rehabilitation Department in King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Aug 2012

Implant Fellowship from “California Implant Institute” Surgical Training

Feb 2012 to Mar 2017

Associate Professor and Consultant in Fixed Prosthodontics division in the Oral and Maxillofacial Prosthodontics Department in the Faculty of Dentistry at King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Mar 2017-Now

Professor and Consultant in Fixed Prosthodontics division in the Oral and Maxillofacial Prosthodontics Department in the Faculty of Dentistry at King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Managerial Positions:

 

2008-2012

Chairman of Oral and Maxillofacial Rehabilitation Department, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University

2008-2011

Head of Fixed Prosthodontics Division, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University

2007-2008

Course Director of Fifth Year Fixed Prosthodontics

Research and Publications

Marghalani T. Y., Nathanson D. (2004): Shear Bond Strength of Porcelain to New Ceramic Alloy Systems. Journal of Dental Research: Abstract no. 0351. Presented in International Association for Dental Research (IADR) Conference. March 11, 2004 Honolulu, Hawaii.

Marghalani T. Y., Nathanson D. (2004) Shear Bond Strength of Porcelain to SinterKor. Presented at the Massachusetts section ACP Award contest. Boston, MA USA. May 2004.

Marghalani T. Y. (2005): Characterization of the Physical and Mechanical Properties of a New Sintered Ceramic Metal Alloy. DScD Thesis, Boston University. Boston, MA USA (2005)

Marghalani T. Y, Nathanson D (2006): Marginal Accuracy of Sintered Fixed Partial Dentures. Journal of Dental Research: Abstract no. 0599 Presented in International Association for Dental Research (IADR) Conference. June 29, 2006. Brisbane, Australia.

Nathanson D, Marghalani T. Y. (2006): Resistance to Cyclic-Loading of 3-Units Sintered Fixed Partial Dentures. Journal of Dental Research: Abstract no. 0598 Presented in International Association for Dental Research (IADR) Conference. June 29, 2006. Brisbane Australia

Awad M. A, Marghalani T. Y. (2007): New technique to fabricate custom made ceramic zirconia post & core. Saudi Dental Journal: presented in the Saudi section of the International association for dental research (IADR) in the Saudi Dental Society Conference, Jan, 2007 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Marghalani T. Y, Awad M. A. (2007): Simplified technique to adjust occlusal clearance of abutment teeth after final impression making. Saudi Dental Journal: Presented in Saudi Section of International Association for Dental Research (IADR) in Saudi Dental Society Conference. January 2007 Riyadh Saudi Arabia.

Awad M. A. and Marghalani T. Y. (2007): Fabrication of a custom-made ceramic post and core using CAD-CAM technology. The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry: 98 (2): 161-162

Marghalani T, Y, Hamed M. T, Awad M. A, Elragi A. (2009), Finite Element Analysis of Cercon and Gold Posts and Cores. Journal of Dental Research: Abstract no. 445 Presented in International Association for Dental Research (IADR) Conference, April 2, 2009 Miami, FL USA.

Marghalani T. Y. (2010) Shear Bond Strength of Veneer-Core Systems and Surface Treatments Effect. Journal of Dental Research: Abstract No. 269. Presented in the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) Conference, July 14 2010 Barcelona, Spain.

Marghalani T. Y. (2011) Shear Bond Strength of Veneer-Core Systems and Surface Treatments Effect. Egyptian Dental Journal 57 July (5): 2707-2716

Marghalani H. Y, El-Seoud H. K. A, Marghalani, T. Y. (2010): Replenishing of Fluoride Eluting Restorations: A Clinical Study. Cairo Dental Journal. 26 September (3): 509-521.

Marghalani T. Y. (2011): The Effect of Material Type, Span Length, and Bar Thickness on the Flexural Strength of All-Ceramic. Egyptian Dental Journal. 57 April (2): 1383-1391.

Marghalani T. Y. (2011): Reinforcement Effect of Polyethylene Fiber to Composite Cores of Endodontically Treated Teeth. Egyptian Dental Journal. 57 April (2): 1459-1466.

Marghalani T. Y. (2011): Quantitative Elemental Analysis of As-received and Re-cast Type III Gold Alloy. Egyptian Dental Journal. 57 April (2): 1515-1521.

Marghalani T. Y, Hamed M. T, Awad M. A, Naguib G. H, Elragi A. F. (2012): Three-Dimensional Finite Element Analysis of Custom-Made Ceramic Dowel Made Using CAD/CAM Technology. Journal of Prosthodontics. 21 Aug (6): 440-450

Marghalani T, Bahannan S, Maghrabi A.A, Ayad M. (2012) Reliability of Faculty Evaluations of Dental Students' Grades in Prosthodontics. J Dent Res: Abstract no. 891 Presented in International Association for Dental Research (IADR) Conference, March 23, 2012 Tampa, FL USA.

 Marghalani T. Y. (2014): Convergence angles of metal ceramic crowns prepared by dental students. The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry. 112 November (5): 1250-1256.

Marghalani T. Y. (2015): Effects Of Surface Treatments On The Surface Roughness Of Glass-Infiltrated In-Ceram CAD/CAM Ceramic Substructures. Egyptian Dental Journal. 61 January: 891-900.

Marghalani T. Y. (2015): Effects Of Surface Treatments On The Surface Roughness Of Crystalline CAD/CAM Ceramic Substructures. Egyptian Dental Journal. 61 January: 953-962.

Marghalani T. Y. (2015): Relationship Of The Surface Roughness Of The Ceramic Substructure With The Bond Strength Between The Veneering Porcelain And Surface-Treated Ceramic. Egyptian Dental Journal. 61 January: 963-973.

Marghalani T. Y. (2015): Variations between visually estimated and actual convergence angles of tooth preparations. Journal of Biomedical Research Interdisciplinary Medicine and Dental Science. 3 (3) 1000176-9

Marghalani T. Y. (2015): Predicting transmitted light radiant exposure of fiber dowel cross sections from dowel diameter and length. Journal of Biomedical Research Interdisciplinary Medicine and Dental Science. 3 (5) 1000187- 90

Marghalani T. Y. (2016): Predicting transmitted light radiant exposure of fiber dowel side from diameter and length. Journal of Dental Research: Abstract no. 0774 Presented in American Association for Dental Research (AADR) Conference, March 17, 2016 Los Angeles, CA USA.

Marghalani T. Y. (2016): Frequency of Undercuts and Favorable Path of Insertion in Prepared Abutments for Fixed Partial Prostheses. The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.116 (4) 564-569).

Research Grants:

Effect of light transmission through fiber posts on polymerization of resin cement a at different regions in the root canal dentin

King Abdulaziz University of Saudi Arabia (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia)

2013-01 to 2016 | Contract

 Evaluation of Ceramic Core Materials Used for Construction of All Ceramic Restorations

King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)

2007-01 to 2012-01 Grant: AT-27-71

Memberships & Affiliations:

1991 - Now

Saudi Dental Society (SDS) Member

1994 - 1998

American Student Dental Association (ASDA) Member

1995 - 1998

Member in the “Infection Control Committee” Faculty of Dentistry, KAAU

2002 - Now

Member of American College of Prosthodontists (ACP)

2002 - Now

Member of Academy of Osseointegration (AO)

2004 - Now

Member of International Association of Dental Research (IADR)

2011 - Now

Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD)

Languages:

Arabic, English, and Italian

Education

  • 1989

    High School degree from , King Abdulaziz High School, مكة المكرمة, المملكة العربية السعودية

  • 1995

    Bachelor degree from DentistryFaculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, جده, المملكة العربية السعودية

  • 2005

    Doctorate degree from Oral and Maxillofacial RehabilitationGoldman School of Dental Medicine, Boston University, Boston, امــريــكـا

Employment

Research Interests

Dental Ceramics

Metal Ceramics 

Dowels (Post) and Cores

CAD/CAM Restorations

3D restorations designs

Tooth Preparations 

Dental Education

Prosthodontics and prosthetic treatments

Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics

Implant Dentistry

Scientific interests

Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics, Implant Dentistry, Esthetic and Cosmetic Dentistry, 3D Software, CAD/CAM Dental application, Statistical Analysis, Biostatistics

Courses

Areas of expertise