Professional Biography

Dr. Khaled Wafaie is an Assistant Professor and Consultant Orthodontist, holding an MSc with Distinction from the University of Dundee and a PhD with Distinction from Zhengzhou University. With extensive international academic and clinical experience, including serving as a clinical supervisor and lecturer for MOrth board preparation programmes, his disciplinary expertise spans advanced fixed and clear aligner mechanics, multidisciplinary treatment and evidence-based orthodontics. His principal research interests are digital orthodontics, tele-orthodontics, patient compliance and the integration of artificial intelligence in dental applications. An active researcher with numerous indexed publications and an editorial role at Scientific Reports, his current academic focus is on advancing postgraduate orthodontic education and digital clinical workflows.

Qualifications

• Clinical Doctorate of Stomatology in Orthodontics (PhD), First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, China (2023)
• Master of Science in Orthodontics (MSc), University of Dundee, United Kingdom (2018)
• Bachelor in Oral and Dental Medicine (BDS), Misr International University, Egypt (2011)

Achievements & Honours

• Most cited research paper, American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (2025)
• IADR Hatton Award, International Association for Dental Research (2024)
• Doctoral Distinction Award, Zhengzhou University (2023)
• Award for Best Postgraduate Student, Zhengzhou University (2021)
• Best Oral Presentation Award, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (2021)
• MSc Distinction Award, University of Dundee (2018)

Areas of Teaching Interests

• Clinical and Advanced Orthodontics
• Digital Orthodontics and Aligner Therapy
• Evidence-Based Dentistry and Research Methodology
• Postgraduate Clinical Supervision

Areas of Research Interests

• Digital Health and Artificial Intelligence
• Digital and Tele-orthodontics
• Patient-Centred Outcomes
• Clear Aligner Biomechanics

Selected Publications

• Bennetts C, Wafaie K, Rizk MZ, Sangalli L, Mohammed H. Teleorthodontics in clear aligner therapy: digital workflow, efficiency and patient-centred outcomes. Seminars in Orthodontics. 2026
• Wafaie K, Basyouni ME, Bhattacharjee T, Prasad S, Daraqel B, Mohammed H. Diagnostic accuracy of generative large language artificial intelligence models for the assessment of dental crowding. BMC Oral Health. 2025
• Mohammed H, Morsi A, Wafaie K, Daniel BK, Farella M. Patients’ perspectives of the long-term impact of orthodontic treatment: a qualitative study. The Angle Orthodontist. 2025
• Daraqel B, Wafaie K, Mohammed H, Cao L, Mheissen S, Liu Y, Zheng L. The performance of artificial intelligence models in generating responses to general orthodontic questions: ChatGPT vs Google Bard. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. 2024
• Wafaie K, Mohammed H, El Sergani AM, Rizk MZ, Zhu L, Vandevska-Radunovic V, Yiqiang Q. Gingival health changes around temporary anchorage devices during COVID-19 quarantine: a longitudinal controlled report. Seminars in Orthodontics. 2023
• Wafaie K, Rizk MZ, Basyouni M, Daniel B, Mohammed H. Tele-orthodontics and sensor-based technologies: an overview review of interventions that monitor and improve compliance of orthodontic patients. European Journal of Orthodontics. 2023
• Wafaie K, Mohammed H, El Sergani A, Yiqiang Q. Compliance with retainer wear using audiovisual integration and reminder: a randomized clinical trial. Scientific Reports. 2023
• Al Magrami I, Wafaie K, Yiqiang Q. A quantitative three-dimensional comparative study of alveolar bone changes and apical root resorption between clear aligners and fixed orthodontic appliances. Progress in Orthodontics. 2023
• Wafaie K, Mohammed H, El Sergani A, Al Magrami I, Qaisi A, Yiqiang Q. Accuracy of thermal microsensors embedded in different material composition and thickness: an in vitro study. Australasian Orthodontic Journal. 2023
• Wafaie K, Mohammed H, Mohamed AMA, Zhou J, Daniel B, Yiqiang Q. A qualitative study of orthodontic patients’ experiences in quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. 2022 (indexed in the World Health Organization COVID-19 database)
• Mohamed A, Wafaie K, Mohammed H, Yiqiang Q. Effect of chlorhexidine mouthwash on gingival health around orthodontic miniscrew implants: a pilot placebo-controlled randomized trial. Orthodontics and Craniofacial Research. 2022
• Mohammed H, Rizk MZ, Wafaie K, Ulhaq A, Almuzian M. Reminders improve oral hygiene and adherence to appointments in orthodontic patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis. European Journal of Orthodontics. 2019;41(2)
• Mohammed H, Wafaie K, Rizk MZ, Almuzian M, Sosly R, Bearn DR. Role of anatomical sites and correlated risk factors on the survival of orthodontic miniscrew implants: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Progress in Orthodontics. 2018;19(1)
• Mohammed H, Rizk MZ, Wafaie K, Almuzian M. Effectiveness of nickel-titanium springs vs elastomeric chains in orthodontic space closure: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research. 2018;21(1)

Editorial & Professional Roles

• Editor, Scientific Reports (Nature Portfolio) (2026)
• Digital orthodontic expert, UK Research & Innovation, University of Sussex and Elsevier (2026)

Professional Development & Training

• Digital Orthodontics and Aligner Systems Training
• The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh webinars