RAKCODS — Dentistry
Prof. Mohammed Mustahsen Rahman
Dean, RAK College of Dental Sciences
Open to collaboration
80pubs655cites13h-index593 yrs
Oral Health & Restorative Sciences
Research theme 04
Oral Health & Restorative Sciences
Adhesive and restorative dentistry, dental biomaterials, periodontology, oral pathology, endodontics and orthodontic biomechanics.
9
Researchers in this theme
343
Publications, last three years
Scopus author records
8,237
Career citations, theme cohort
Scopus author records
3
Named partners
3
PhD projects open
Why this matters
The case for this theme
RAKCODS holds the second-largest cluster of productive researchers in the University and the highest three-year output per researcher of any college, with well-established biomaterials and periodontal programmes.
Methods and capability
- Bond strength and micro-tensile testing
- Scanning electron microscopy of restorative interfaces
- Clinical trials in restorative and periodontal care
- Oral histopathology
- Cone-beam CT and digital imaging analysis
- Finite element modelling of orthodontic force
Theme lead
Dr. Md. Sofiqul Islam
Associate Professor, RAKCODS
81publications1,039citations17h-index49last 3 yrs
Partners Indicative
Named by the Office of Research; publication clearance for each partner is being confirmed.
- University Dental Hospital
- Regional dental materials manufacturers
- International restorative dentistry networks
Who works on this
9 researchers in this theme
RAKCODS — Dentistry
Prof. B.S.M.S. Siriwardena
Professor, RAKCODS
Open to collaboration
54pubs1,479cites21h-index103 yrs
RAKCODS — Dentistry
Dr. Vivek Padmanabhan
Associate Professor & Chairperson — Clinical Sciences
Open to collaboration
63pubs525cites11h-index483 yrs
RAKCODS — Dentistry
Dr. Md. Sofiqul Islam
Associate Professor, RAKCODS
Open to collaboration
81pubs1,039cites17h-index493 yrs
RAKCODS — Dentistry
Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Elsayed
Assistant Professor — Endodontics
Not currently available
18pubs150cites7h-index123 yrs
RAKCODS — Dentistry
Dr. Fadia Alfateh Hamedalneel Awadalkreem
Assistant Professor, RAKCODS
Open to collaboration
31pubs155cites7h-index143 yrs
RAKCODS — Dentistry
Dr. Riham Abdelraouf Hyder Mohammed
Assistant Professor, RAKCODS
Not currently available
34pubs320cites7h-index343 yrs
RAKCODS — Dentistry
Dr. Nada Tawfig Hashim Ahmed
Assistant Professor, RAKCODS
Open to collaboration
81pubs2,922cites14h-index713 yrs
RAKCODS — Dentistry
Dr. Nallan CSK Chaitanya
Assistant Professor, RAKCODS
Open to collaboration
84pubs992cites16h-index463 yrs
Selected outputs
Recent publications
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ADP-Ribosylation Factor-Like Protein 4C (ARL4C) as a Marker for Prediction of Recurrence in Ameloblastoma (opens the Scopus record in a new tab)
Prof. B.S.M.S. Siriwardena · International Dental Journal · 2026 · Article · DOI
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Beyond Performance in Higher Education: A Longitudinal Study of Confidence–Performance Alignment in Undergraduate Dental Education (opens the Scopus record in a new tab)
Prof. B.S.M.S. Siriwardena · International Journal of Contemporary Educational Research · 2026 · Article · DOI
Opportunities
Doctoral projects open now Indicative
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Durability of bioactive restorative materials under thermal cycling
Supervisor: Dr. Md. Sofiqul Islam
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Adjunctive host-modulation therapy in chronic periodontitis
Supervisor: Dr. Nada Tawfig Hashim
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Digital workflow accuracy in fixed prosthodontics
Supervisor: Dr. Fadia Alfateh Awadalkreem
Listings are maintained by the theme lead. You may also propose your own topic within the theme.
How to applyFAQ
Questions about this theme
Dr. Md. Sofiqul Islam (Associate Professor, RAKCODS) leads the theme, with 9 researchers across the University's colleges.
3 doctoral projects are open in this theme, each with a named supervisor. Applicants approach the supervisor first and then apply through Admissions; the route is on the Postgraduate Research page.
Bond strength and micro-tensile testing; Scanning electron microscopy of restorative interfaces; Clinical trials in restorative and periodontal care; Oral histopathology; Cone-beam CT and digital imaging analysis; Finite element modelling of orthodontic force.
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