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Dr. Ahmed Ghoneima is a Professor and Chair of Orthodontic and Pediatric Dentistry Department at Hamdan Bin Mohammed College of Dental Medicine (HBMCDM), Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU). He received his Dental Degree, Master of Science and Ph.D. from Al-Azhar University in Egypt. He also received his Master of Science and Certificate in Orthodontics from Indiana University School of Dentistry. Dr. Ghoneima is board certified in Orthodontics, a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and holds a qualified dentist designation by the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM).
His research focuses on the fields of three-dimensional (3D) image analysis, registration and superimposition techniques, airway analysis for sleep apnea patients, and the application of virtual reality in dental education. Dr. Ghoneima has authored many publications as well as several book chapters about 3D imaging in Orthodontics and Cephalometric Analysis. He also serves as a peer reviewer for a number of scientific journals in the field of Orthodontics. His research was recognized by the Charley Schultz Scholar Award from the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO). Dr. Ghoneima has been granted two US provisional patents for his inventions “Biomechanics Sequential Analyzer” and “Automated Dental Expander and Orthopedic Distractor”.
Dr. Ghoneima has also been recognized for his excellence in teaching when he received multiple prestigious awards including the Michael Matlof Memorial Teaching Fellowship Award and Orhan C. Tuncay Teaching Fellowship Award from the American Association of Orthodontists Foundation (AAOF) and the Academy for Academic Leadership (AAL) Award. Dr. Ghoneima is an active member in the American association of Orthodontists, American Dental Education Association, American Association of Dental Research, and other organizations.
Academic Appointments
Chair - Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry
Hamdan Bin Mohammed College of Dental Medicine (MBRU) Dubai, U.A.E.
Chair and Professor of Orthodontics
Hamdan Bin Mohammed College of Dental Medicine (MBRU) Dubai, U.A.E.
Chair and Associate Professor of Orthodontics
Hamdan Bin Mohammed College of Dental Medicine (MBRU) Dubai, U.A.E.
Tenure Track - Assistant Professor of Orthodontics
Indiana University School of Dentistry (IUPUI) Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A.
Assistant Professor of Orthodontics
Indiana University School of Dentistry (IUPUI) Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A.
Visiting Assistant Professor of Orthodontics
Indiana University School of Dentistry (IUPUI) Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A.
Lecturer of Orthodontics
Faculty of Dental Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
Assistant Lecturer of Orthodontics
Faculty of Dental Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
Professional Education
Diplomate
American Board of Orthodontics, U.S.A
Master of Dental Science in Orthodontics (MSD)
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, U.S.A
Certificate in Orthodontics
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, U.S.A
Doctor of Philosophy Degree (PhD)
Al-Azhar University, Egypt
Master of Dental Science in Orthodontics (MSc)
Al-Azhar University, Egypt
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
Al-Azhar University, Egypt
Teaching
Undergraduate:
- Orthodontics module
Graduate:
- Cephalometrics
- Orthodontic literature review
- Dentofacial Analysis
- Orthodontics Mixed Dentition
- Advanced Orthodontic Clinic
Postgraduate:
- Current Topics in Orthodontics
Honors and Awards
Resident’s Choice- Outstanding Orthodontic Faculty Award
Faculty Research Award (First Place)
Moyers Symposium, University of Michigan School of Dentistry
American Dental Education Association (ADEA) Fellowship Award (Mentor)
Academy of Academic Leadership (AAL) Award - Teaching and Learning
American Association of Orthodontists (AAO)
Outstanding Reviewer Recognition
American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (AJO-DO)
Charley Schultz Scholar Award
American Association of Orthodontists (AAO)
Orhan Tuncay Teaching Fellowship Award
American Association of Orthodontists Foundation (AAOF)
Faculty Poster Competition Award (First Place)
Moyers Symposium, University of Michigan School of Dentistry
Michael Matlof Memorial Teaching Fellowship Award
American Association of Orthodontists Foundation (AAOF)
Publications
Membership of Professional Bodies and Associations
2017-present – American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM)
2017-present – Edward H. Angle Society of Orthodontists (EHASO)
2010-present – Indiana Chapter of the American Association for Dental Research
2010-present – American Association for Dental Research (AADR)
2010-present – American Dental Education Association (ADEA)
2007-present – American Association of Orthodontists (AAO)
2007-present – World Federation of Orthodontists (WFO)
2002-present – Egyptian Orthodontic Society (EOS)
Research Interests
Three-dimensional (3D) image analysis, registration and superimposition techniques.
Airway analysis for sleep apnea patients.
Finite Element Analysis and Computational Fluid Dynamics
Application of virtual reality in dental education.
Clinical and Community Service
- American Dental Education Association (ADEA) section on orthodontics
- Indiana Chapter of the American Association for Dental Research (IN-AADR)
- peer reviewer for several of PubMed-scientific journals in the field of Orthodontics
- Consultant – Orthodontics
- Private Orthodontics practice