Professional Biography

Dr. Fadia Awadalkreem is an Assistant Professor of Prosthodontics at RAK College of Dental Sciences, RAK Medical and Health Sciences University, UAE, with over 20 years of academic and clinical experience. She is actively engaged in undergraduate and postgraduate dental education, curriculum development, clinical governance and continuing professional development. Her teaching and research interests include prosthodontics, oral rehabilitation, implant prosthodontics, maxillofacial prosthetics, digital dentistry and artificial intelligence in dental education. She has contributed to numerous clinical and educational research projects and has held key academic and leadership roles, including Chair of the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Committee for four years, Head of the Organizing Committee for two International Patient Safety Conferences, and Student Affairs Representative. An invited speaker at international conferences and teacher-training programmes, Dr. Awadalkreem is committed to advancing evidence-based practice, digital innovation, research and quality improvement in dental education and patient care.

Qualifications

• MSc Medical Education for Healthcare Professionals, University of Warwick (2025, ongoing)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Implantology, University of the Western Cape (2020)
• PhD in Oral Rehabilitation / Prosthodontics, University of Khartoum, Sudan (2018)
• Master of Prosthodontics, Alexandria University, Egypt (2011)
• Bachelor of Dental Surgery, University of Khartoum, Sudan (2002)
• Masterclass in Immediate Loading, Montenegro (2019)
• International Implant Foundation Teacher Certification (2019)
• Comprehensive Dental Implant Certificate Program, Alexandria University, 120 credit hours (December 2010 – April 2011)

Professional Career

• Assistant professor, RAKCODS Medical & Health Sciences University September 2021, till to date
• Assistant professor , Faculty of Dentistry, University of Khartoum, Department of Oral Rehabilitation 2018-2021
• Consultant prosthodontics, Sudanese Medical Council on the 23th of December 2018, (No.115).
• Head of the Prosthodontics Department, Khartoum Dental Teaching Hospital, Sudan, 2015 -2021

Achievements & Honours

• First Place, 2nd RCSEd International Dental Clinical Skills Competition, as Student Team Supervisor, organised by the Faculty of Dental Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and hosted by Ajman University, United Arab Emirates (23 January 2026)
• Invited Special Guest, 2nd World Congress of the Technology of the Corticobasal® Implant, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (17–18 January 2026)
• Scientific Committee Member, Appolonia Second Dental Student Symposium, Khartoum, Sudan (19 April 2025)
• Panel Judge, City University Ajman First International Conference, United Arab Emirates (25 April 2024)
• Third Place, Laboratory-Based Research Category, 14th RAKMHSU Student Scientific Conference, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates (21–22 April 2024)
• First Place, AEEDC Student Competition, as Student Team Supervisor, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (6–8 February 2024)
• Panel Judge, 13th RAKMHSU Student Scientific Conference, Ras Al Khaimah (14 May 2023)
• External Examiner, 13th Teacher’s Training Retreat / Masterclass in Immediate Loading, Montenegro (24–28 April 2023)
• Poster Competition Judge, AEEDC Dubai, United Arab Emirates (7–9 February 2023)
• Coordinator, AEEDC Academic Partnership with RAK College of Dental Sciences (2024–2026)

Areas of Teaching & Research Interests

• Prosthodontics and Comprehensive Oral Rehabilitation
• Implant Prosthodontics and Implant Dentistry
• Maxillofacial Prosthetics
• Digital Dentistry and Digital Prosthodontics
• Medical Education and Competency-Based Learning
• Curriculum Development and Assessment
• Continuing Professional Development and Faculty Development
• Academic Leadership

Selected Publications

• Doshi A, Patel J, Awadalkreem F, Fernandes G, Gaur V. Does the use of Corticobasal® implant treatment improve the patient’s quality of life? A cross-sectional survey. Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice. 2025;26(9):883–889. doi:10.5005/jp-journals-10024-3934.
• Amalraj S, Karunanithi K, Prabhu S, Dass K, Awadalkreem F, Kadaikunnan S, Thiruvengadam M. Chemical constituents of vegetables and fruits as potential inhibitors of lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2: an in-silico approach toward mitigating complications of Alzheimer’s disease and atherosclerosis. Computational Biology and Chemistry. 2025;119:108569.
• Awadalkreem F, Dasnadi S, Farghal NS, Murtaza F, Warsame A. Assessment of hyoid bone position and soft palate morphology in different skeletal patterns using lateral cephalograms: a cross-sectional study. Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice. 2025;26(1):40–47. doi:10.5005/jp-journals-10024-3803.
• Farghal NS, Awadalkreem F, Dasnadi SP, Habush S, Hatab NA, Harhash A. Staining susceptibility and the effect of different stain removal techniques on the optical properties of injectable composite resins. Frontiers in Oral Health. 2025;6:1556155. doi:10.3389/froh.2025.1556155.
• Awadalkreem F, Baroudi K, Minervini G, Zaineh Y, Al-Mehdhar E. Basal implants as a treatment alternative for severely resorbed ridges. Minerva Dental and Oral Science. 2025. doi:10.23736/S2724-6329.24.05066-6.
• Akifuddin S, Awadalkreem F. Prosthetic rehabilitation of a hemimaxillectomy patient using a zygomatic-Corticobasal® implant-supported reconstructive prosthesis: a case report. International Journal of Surgery Case Reports. 2025;127:110815. doi:10.1016/j.ijscr.2025.110815.
• Doshi A, Patel J, Gaur V, Fernandes G, Awadalkreem F. Assessment of peri-implant bone density following bicortical anchored corticobasal implant placement in the maxillary arch: a cross-sectional prospective study. Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice. 2024;25(9):820–829.
• Akifuddin S, Awadalkreem F. Prosthetic rehabilitation of a segmental mandibulectomy patient using a free fibula flap and corticobasal implant-supported prosthesis: a case report. International Journal of Surgery Case Reports. 2024;124:110433.
• Baroudi K, Islam MS, Awadalkreem F, et al. Influence of acidic drinks and brushing on microhardness of restorative resin materials. Open Dentistry Journal. 2024;18(1).

Book Chapters

• Awadalkreem F, Haifa K. Mandibular resection: disabilities, challenges, reconstruction techniques, advances, and quality of life. In: Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery — An Overview of Techniques and Procedures. IntechOpen; 2024. doi:10.5772/intechopen.1009198.
• Ihde S, Awadalkreem F. Implants and the maxillary sinus: modern oral implantology changed paradigms. In: Rhinology Conditions — Contemporary Topics. IntechOpen; 2024. doi:10.5772/intechopen.1006620.

Further Publications

• Ahmad AG, Osman M, Awadalkreem F. Orthognathic correction and corticobasal implant-supported prostheses as a treatment modality for partial edentulism with mandibular prognathism: A case report and review of literature. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2022 Jun;95:107219.
• Awadalkreem F, Khalifa N, Ahmad AG, Satti A, Suliman AM. Rehabilitation of marginal mandibulectomy patients using immediately loaded basal implant-supported prostheses. J Oral Maxillofac Surg Med Pathol,2022;34:24-35.
• Abdelbagi NF, Ismail IA, Awadalkreem F, Alhajj MN. Detachable Lip and Cheek Plumper for Rehabilitation of Facial Disfigurement. Case Rep Dent. 2021 May 13;2021:6668737.
• Awadalkreem F, Abdoun O. Enucleation and surgical stent as a treatment strategy for a large unicystic ameloblastoma. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2020;77:371-77.
• Awadalkreem F, Ahmad AG, Ihde S, Osman M. Effects of corticobasal implant protrusion inside the nasal and maxillary sinus. Ann Maxillofac Surg 2020;10:114‐21. 
• Awadalkreem F, Khalifa N, Ahmad AG, Suliman AM, Osman M. Rehabilitation of an irradiated marginal mandibulectomy patient using immediately loaded basal implant-supported fixed prostheses and hyperbaric oxygen therapy: A 2-year follow-up. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2020;71:297-302.
• Awadalkreem F, Khalifa N, Ahmad AG, Suliman AM, Osman M. Prosthetic rehabilitation of maxillary and mandibular gunshot defects with fixed basal implant-supported prostheses: A 5-year follow-up case report. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2020;68:27-31.
• Osman M, Ahmad AG, Awadalkreem F. A Novel Approach for Rehabilitation of a Subtotal Maxillectomy Patient with Immediately Loaded Basal Implant-Supported Prosthesis: 4 Years Follow-Up. Case Rep Dent. 2020;2020:9650164. Published 2020 Feb 6.
• Ahmad AG, Osman M, Awadalkreem F. Full-mouth rehabilitation of a patient with cleidocranial dysplasia using immediately loaded basal implant-supported fixed prostheses: A case report. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2019;65:344-348.

Memberships, Committees & Institutional Service

• Chairperson, Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Committee, RAK College of Dental Sciences (2022 – present)
• RAKCODS Representative for Student Affairs (2023 – present)
• Member, Continuous Medical Education (CME) Committee, RAK Medical & Health Sciences University (2023 – present)
• Member, College Council Committee, RAK College of Dental Sciences (2021 – present)
• Chairperson, Organizing Committee, RAKCODS Conference on Patient Safety (2022 – 2024)
• Organizing Committee Member, RAKMHSU Student Scientific Conference (2023 – 2026)
• Organizing Committee Member, RAKMHSU Alumni Meeting (2023 – 2024)
• Member, Library Committee, RAK College of Dental Sciences (2021 – present)
• Member, African Science Frontiers Initiative
• Member, Sudanese Society of Prosthodontics
• International Teacher, International Implant Foundation

Professional Development & Training

• AI in Research, professional development course (15 February – 8 March 2026)
• The 14th International Students’ Dental Conference (31 January – 1 February 2026)
• The 2nd RCSEd International Dental Clinical Skills Competition (19–23 January 2026)
• UAE International Dental Conference & Arab Dental Exhibition (19–21 January 2026)
• Second World Congress of Immediate Loading Implantology (17–18 January 2026)
• AI Item Generation in Medical Exams, professional development course (16–17 January 2026)
• The National Academic Sabbatical Roadshow (27 November 2025)
• 39th CAD/CAM Digital & Oral Facial Aesthetics International Dental ConfEx (14–15 November 2025)
• IADR-UAE Hatton Award competition (13 November 2025)
• Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analysis, African Science Frontiers Initiative (17–21 March 2025)

Conferences & Workshops

• Participated as a speaker in the 12th Teacher's Training Course on Immediate Functional Loading & the Strategic Implant® Concept in Budva, Montenegro, on the 3rd-5th of May 2022.
• Participated as a speaker in the 12th Teacher's Training Course on Masterclass Immediate Loading course in Budva, Montenegro, on the 5th -8th of May 2022.
• Participated as a speaker in the Dental Exhibition, Moscow, on the 24th of September 2019.
• Participated as a speaker and practitioner in the World Champion 2019 in Kota/India from 18th -20th of July 2019.
• Participated as a poster presenter in the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) in New Delhi from3-6 October 2017. Title: Quality of life and patient satisfaction with basal implants.
• Participated as a speaker in the 2nd Conference held by the Sudanese Prosthodontists Society/ Sudanese Dental Association on December 28-29 -2018.
• Participated as a speaker in the 1st  Conference held by the Sudanese Prosthodontists Society/ Sudanese Dental Association in November 2017.
• Participated as a speaker in the 6th Annual Conference The medical & sciences held by the Graduated College & Scientific Research & Cultural Relations Directorate in 2015.
• Participated as a speaker in the 8th Sudanese International Dental Conference, Concurrent with the 44th Arab Dental Conference 2014, held in Khartoum, Sudan 2nd- 4th of December 2014.