Education

• 1977

  Bachelor degree from PedoDentistry, Cairo University, القاهرة, مصــــــــر

• 1982

  Master degree from Pediatric dentistryDentistry, University of Minnesota, منوسوتا, امــريــكـا

• 1984

  Doctorate degree from Oral Biologyكلية طب الأسنان, Boston University, بوسطن, امــريــكـا

Employment

• 1985-1988

  Assistant Professor, K.A.U, جدة, المملكة العربية السعودية

• 1988-1993

  Chairman of Recruitment Committee, K.A.U, جدة, المملكة العربية السعودية

• 1988-1993

  Head of Pediatric Dentistry Division, K.A.U, جدة, المملكة العربية السعودية

• 1991-2000

  Board Member of the Comprehensive Care Course, k.A.U, جدة, المملكة العربية السعودية

• 1992-1995

  Member of Internship committee, K.A.U, جدة, المملكة العربية السعودية

• 1993-1998

  Clinical Director, K.A.U, جدة, المملكة العربية السعودية

• 1994-2000

  Associate Professor, K.A.U, جدة, المملكة العربية السعودية

• 1997-2001

  أستاذ مشارك, K.A.U, جدة, المملكة العربية السعودية

• 1998-2001

  Vice Dean for Clinical Affairs , K.A.U, جدة, المملكة العربية السعودية

• 2001-حاليا

  Assistant to the Dean for Diploma Program, K.A.U, جدة, المملكة العربية السعودية

• 2001-حاليا

  Prof., K.A.U, جدة, المملكة العربية السعودية

• 2003-حاليا

  ., K.A.U, جدة, المملكة العربية السعودية

• 2010-حاليا

  Chairperson of Previntive dental Sciences, Faculty of dentistry, جدة, المملكة العربية السعودية

Research Interests

SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH FUNDED

[01]       A Scientific Research Grant  from S.R.C.K.A.U., 1988

The principal investigator of a scientific research project which was granted by Scientific Research Council of King Abdulaziz University, S.R.C.K.A.U.   The research project in entitled “Effect of histidine and Essential Fatty Acid deficient on the skeletal growth of Rabbits”.  This research project extended for two years. Grant No. 032/408.  

[02]      A Scientific Research Grant from S.R.C.K.A.U., 1988.

The principal investigator of a scientific research project which was granted by Scientific Research Council of King Abdulaziz University, S.R.C.K.A.U. (1988).  The research project is entitled” Oral and Dental Manifestation Associated with Diabetics in Saudi Arabia” This research project extended for two years. Grant No. 036/408.

[03]      A Scientific Research Grant from S.R.C.K.A.U.,1989

The principal investigator of a scientific research project which was granted by Scientific Research Council of King Abdulaziz University, S.R.C.K.A.U.  The research project entitled “ Normal Skeletal of Hormonal Measurements in a group of Saudi Arabian school children”.   This research extended for two years.  Grant No. 24 / 409. 

 [04]       A Scientific Research Grant  from S.R.C.K.A.U., 1989

The principal investigator of a scientific research project which was granted by Scientific Research Council of King Abdulaziz University, S.R.C.K.A.U.          The research project in entitled “ Long Term effects of Essential Fatty Acid deficiency on the Developing and New Born Rabbit”.  This research project extended for two years. Grant No. 0889/409

[05]      A Scientific Research Grant from S.R.C.K.A.U., 1996.

The principal investigator of a scientific research project which was granted by Scientific Research Council of King Abdulaziz University, S.R.C.K.A.U. (1988).  The research project is entitled” Temporomandibular Joint Disorders in a group of Saudi Children” This research project extended for two years . Grant No. 052/417.

[06]      A Scientific Research Grant from S.R.C.K.A.U., 1998.

The principal investigator of a scientific research project which was granted by Scientific Research Council of King Abdulaziz University, S.R.C.K.A.U. (1988).  The research project is entitled” The utilization of biochemical microbiological and physiological salivary parameters in early detection of “at risk” people of developing dental caries and salivary gland related oral disease” This research project extended for two years. Grant No.051/419.

[07]      A Scientific Research Grant from S.R.C.K.A.U., 2001.

The principal investigator of a scientific research project which was granted by Scientific Research Council of King Abdulaziz University, S.R.C.K.A.U. (2001).  The research project is entitled” The validity of caries detecting dye in identifying carious dentin in primary teeth”.  This research project extended for two years . Grant No.422/055

 [08]     A Scientific Research Grant from S.R.C.K.A.U., 2002.

The principal investigator of a scientific research project which was granted by Scientific Research Council of King Abdulaziz University, S.R.C.K.A.U. (2002).  The research project is entitled” Use of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA as direct pulp capping in young permanent teeth”.  This research project extended for two years.   Grant No.422/053

[09]      A Scientific Research Grant from S.R.C.K.A.U., 2002.

The principal investigator of a scientific research project which was granted by Scientific Research Council of King Abdulaziz University, S.R.C.K.A.U. (2002).  The research project is entitled” The effectiveness of two antimicrobial regimes on salivary Streptococcus Mutans and Lactobacilli in children”.  This research project extended for two years. Grant No.422/054

[10]      A Scientific Research Grant from S.R.C.K.A.U., 2002.

The principal investigator of a scientific research project which was granted by Scientific Research Council of King Abdulaziz University, S.R.C.K.A.U. (2002).  The research project is entitled” Fluoride and hydroxyl ions release from an ew restorative material”.  This research project extended for two years.  Grant No.422/056

[11]      A Scientific Research Grant from S.R.C.K.A.U., 2003.

The principal investigator of a scientific research project which was granted by Scientific Research Council of King Abdulaziz University, S.R.C.K.A.U. (2003).  The research project is entitled “Caries Detecting Dye”.  This research project extended for two years. Grant No. 055/422.

[12]      A Scientific Research Grant from S.R.C.K.A.U., 2005.

The principal investigator of a scientific research project which was granted by Scientific Research Council of King Abdulaziz University, S.R.C.K.A.U. (2005).  The research project is entitled “Assessment of secretory immunoglobulins (s.IgA) and cariogenic bacteria in stimulated saliva of mothers and children with severe early childhood caries (SECC)”.  This research project extended for two years. Grant No. 055/425.

[13]      A Scientific Research Grant from S.R.C.K.A.U., 2005.

The principal investigator of a scientific research project which was granted by Scientific Research Council of King Abdulaziz University, S.R.C.K.A.U. (2005).  The research project is entitled “The computer-controlled local anesthesia delivery system vs. the traditional injection for the anterior and middle superior alveolar nerves anesthesia in children”.  This research project extended for two years. Grant No. 051/426.

PUBLISHED PAPERS

 (1)       N.H. Al-Khateeb, N. Alamoudi, H.H. Fatani, S. A. Mira and M.S. Ardawi: Periodontal diseases and caries experience of diabetic patient in an Arabian Community.   Saudi Dental Journal  2(3): 91-95, 1990.
          (2)       N. Alamoudi, I. Masoud, and N. Salako:  The Prevalence and Distribution of      Caries in the Primary Dentition in a Cosmopolitan Saudi Population.  Saudi Dental    Journal  7(1): 23- 28, 1995.

(3)       N. Alamoudi, N. Salako, I. Masoud:  The prevalence and intraoral distribution pattern of  soft deposits, calculus, gingivitis and advanced periodontal disease in Saudi Arabian children.  Pediatric Dental Journal 5(1): 21-25, 1995.

(4)        N. Alamoudi, I. Masoud, R. Feteih, S. Ardawi, A. Bahnassy: Anthropometric  measurements in schoolgirls in the Western Region, Saudi Arabia.  Saudi Medical Journal 17(1): 26- 31, 1996. 

(5)       N. Alamoudi, N. Salako and A. Linjawy:  Prevalence of nursing bottle syndrome amongst pre-school children in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.  Saudi Dental Journal 8 (1): 34-36, 1996.

(6)       N. Alamoudi, N. Salako and I. Masoud: Caries Experience of 6-9 year old Children in  Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.  International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry  6: 101-105, 1996.

(7)       N. Alamoudi, N. Farsi, N.O. Salako and R. Feteih:  Temporomandibular  Disorders (TMDs) among School Children.  Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry 22(4): 323-329, 1998.

(8)        N. Alamoudi: The Prevalence of crowding, attrition, midline discrepancies and premature tooth loss in the primary dentition of children in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.  Journal of Clinical Pediatrtic Dentistry 24 (1): 53-58, 1999.

(9)        N. Salako, N. Alamoudi, R. Fateih and I. Masoud:  Prevalence and Distribution Pattern of Interdental Spaces in the Primary Dentition of Saudi Arabian  Children.  KAU Medical  Journal 7:107-113, 1999.

(10)     N. Alamoudi:  Occlusion in the primary dentition of 4-6 year old children in Jeddah Saudi Arabia.   Pediatric Dental Journal 10 (1): 1-7, 2000.

(11)     N. Alamoudi: The Correlation between Occlusal Characteristics and Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction in a group of Saudi Arabian Children.   Journal of Clinical Paediatric Dentistry 24 (3): 229 - 236, 2000.

(12)     N. Farsi and N. Alamoudi:  Relationship Between Premature loss of primary teeth and the development of Temporomandibular disorders in children.  International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry  10(1) : 57-62, 2000.

(13)      N. Alamoudi: The prevalence of oral parafunction and subjective temporomandibular disorders among school children in Saudi Arabia.  Alexandra  Dental Journal 25(2):22-30, 2000.

(14)      H. Jamjoom, M.M. Abdel Salam, R. Feteif and N. Alamoudi: Gaining Knowledge, changing attitudes and behavior towards infection control in the dental office.  How could they be achieved?  Cairo Dental Journal.  16 (3):235-238, 2000.

(15)      A. El-Housseny and N. Alamoudi:  Identification of caries risk factors in a group of 3-6 years old dental patients.  Part I:  Socioeconomic status, dietary patterns and oral hygiene habits.  Egyptian Dental Journal.  47:341-352, 2001.

(16)    A. El-Housseny and N. Alamoudi:  Identification of caries risk factors in a group of 3-6 years old dental patients.  Part II:  Diet composition and patterns of sugar consumption.   Egyptian  Dental Journal.  47:353-365, 2001.

(17)     N. Alamoudi: Correlation between oral parafunction and temporomandibular disorders and emotional status among Saudi children.   Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry 26(1) 71-80, 2001.

(18)     A. Sharaf, M. Sherif Abdel Fattah, N. Alamoudi:  Fluoride and hydroxyl ions release from a new restorative  material.  Egyptian Dental Journal 48 (3) 1175-1182, 2002.

(19)     N. Alamoudi, A. Sharaf, M. ElNouaem, N. Farsi:  The validity of caries detecting dye in identifying  carious   dentin  in primary teeth.  Egyptian Dental Journal 49(3) 1327-1333, 2003.

(21)           N. Farsi, N. Alamoudi, J. Farsi, A. Sharaf: Properties and microbial composition of saliva in Saudi population of different age groups.  Egyptian Dental Journal. 49:1791-1799, 2003.

(22)           N. Alamoudi, N. Farsi, J. Farsi, I. Masoud, K. Merdad, D. Meisha: Salivary characteristics of children and its relation to oral microorganism & oral dryness. Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry 28:239-248, 2004.

(23)           N. Alamoudi, N.O. Salako, T. Al Qarni:  Caries prevalence and surface-specific distribution in the pre-school children in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.  Submitted for publication – 2003, Egyptian Dental Journal. 

(20)     N. Farsi, N. Alamoudi: Associations between temporomandibular disorders and oral parafunction in Saudi children. Odonto-Stomatologie Tropicale 106:9-14, 2004.

(24)           N. Farsi, N Alamoudi, K. Balto, A. Almushayt. Success of mineral trioxide aggregate in pulpotomized primary molars. Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry 29: 307-311, 2005.

(25)           N. Alamoudi, H. Al Shukairy, A. Hanno, A. Almushayt. A correlation study of secretory immunoglobulins (s.IgA) level and cariogenic bacteria in children with SECC and caries free children and their corresponding mothers. Egyptian Dental Journal 52:759-768, 2006.

(26)           H. Al Shukairy, N. Alamoudi, I. Masoud, N. Farsi. Assessment of secretory immunoglobulins (s.IgA) and cariogenic bacteria in stimulated saliva of mothers and children with severe early childhood caries (SECC). Egyptian Dental Journal 52:747-757, 2006.

(27)           H. Shukairy, N. Alamoudi, N. Farsi, A. Al Mushayt, I. Masoud. A comparative study of streptococcus mutans and lactobacilli in mothers and children with severe early childhood caries (SECC) versus a caries free group of children and their corresponding mothers.  Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry (Spring 2006) 30:80-85.

(28)           N. Alamoudi, H. Al Shukairy, A. Hanno. A comparative study of the secretory IgA immunoglobulins (s.IgA) in mothers and children with SECC versus a caries free group children and their mothers. Clinical Pediatric Dentistry 2007; 32(1):53-56.

(29)           N. Farsi, N. Alamoudi, K. Balto:  Clinical assessment of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) as direct pulp capping in young permanent teeth. Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry (Spring 2006) 30:72-76.

N. Farsi, N. Alamoudi, Farsi J, Bokhary S, Sonbul H. Periodontal health and its relationship to salivary factors among different age groups in Saudi population. (to be publish in October

Scientific interests

v   Continue Education course, Bioprogressive Orthodontic Theory and Technique

v   2^nd Saudi Dental Conference, Oral & Dental Health care, March 1989.

v   The 8^th Saudi International Dental Conference, King Saud University Riyadh, January 17-20, 1994.

v   The 9^th Saudi International Dental Conference, January 1994

v   Bone-lock course Endosteal implants, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah April 1995.

v   Participated in “Laser Symposium” King Abdulaziz University in collaboration with ULM University, Germany March 16-18, 1996.

v   Continue Education course, Diagnosis and Treatment Planning of Bioprogressive Orthodontic Therapy, Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, March 1996

v   Continue Education course, Anesthesia & Medicine in Dentistry: A Critical Update, the 2^nd Saudi International Dental Conference, June 1996.

v   The 7^th Saudi International meeting, 1996.

v   Computer course “Introduction & advanced to DOS and Windows” by Faculty of medicine and Allied Sciences July 13-25, 1996.

v   Attended the “Current concepts of temporomandibular disorders and the role of occlusion in their diagnosis and treatment, King Abdulaziz University in conjunction with Tufts University, School of Medicine December 9, 1996.

v   The 8^th Saudi International meeting, 1997.

v   Continue Education course, Dynamic Teaching, King Abdulaziz University March 1997.

v   Continue Education course, Cosmetic Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, March 1997

v   The 9^th Saudi International Dental meeting, 1998

v   Continue Education course, Patient Administration, King Abdulaziz University, 1998.

v   Continue Education course, The in vital tooth and Excellent restoration,  March 1998.

v   Continue education course, From the dead necrotic tooth to the perfect restoration, March 29. 1998.

v   Continue education, Management of patients with congenital and acquired oro-facial defects, March 28, 1998.

v   Temporomandibular disorders among School Children.  As presented in the 10^th International Dental meeting.  Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry, 22: 323-329, 1998.

v  1^st Saudi Orthodontic Club Meeting, November 5-6, 1998.

v   Occlusion Characteristics among School Children in Jeddah Saudi Arabia.  As presented in the 10^th Saudi International Dental meeting, March 1999.

v   Continue Education course, Dryness and oral diseases, March 1999.

v   Continue Education course, Bioprogressive mechanotherapy, March 1999.

v   “Differential diagnosis of bone lesions”, New York University, College of Dentistry  NYUCD, March 7 & 8, 1999.

v   6^th Saudi Conference, Dentistry, Ministry of Health, Nov 1999.

v   Continue Education course, Pediatric Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Feb 2000.  In collaboration with Tuft University.

v   11^th Saudi International Dental meeting, 2000.

v   The Prevalence of Crowding, Attrition, Midline Discrepancies and Premature tooth loss in the Primary Dentition of Children in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.  As presented in the 11^th Saudi International Dental meeting, 28 February- 2 March 2000.

v  The Correlation Between Occlusal Characteristics and Temporomandibular Dysfunction in Saudi Children.  As presented in the 11^th Saudi International Dental meeting   28   February- 2 March 2000.

v  Twin Block Therapy and the New Clark Arch Development,  Saudi Dental Society March 2000.

v  The seven habits, April 2000.

v  Occlusion and Temporomandibular disorders, King Abdulaziz University in collaboration with University of Kentucky, USA June 2000.

v  Using superior technology to achieve superior results: A hand-on Endodontics course, In  collaboration with University of Texas, San Antonio U.S.A, Oct 2000.

v  Saudi Orthodontic Club Conference, Oct 2000.

v  Attended the “Etiology, diagnosis and management of face asymmetries” course by Saudi Orthodontic Club, November 8, 2000.

v  3^rd Saudi Orthodontic Club Meeting, November 9-10, 2000.

v  Attended “Advanced dental radiography and radiological interpretation”, King Abdulaziz University, Faculty of Dentistry in collaboration with Cairo University, Cairo Egypt. May 5-6, 2001.

v  Participated a workshop on “Constructing written test questions (MCQ)”, King Abdulaziz University, Faculty of Medicine May 9, 2001.

v  Dental management of medically compromised patients by Academic and Training Affairs, June 6, 2001.

v  4^th Saudi Orthodontic Club Conference, Nov 8-9, 2001.

v  Lectures and workshops “Update in Pediatric Dentistry” Al Hamra Dental Polyclinic in collaboration with King Abdulaziz University, January 26-31 2002.

v  Saudi Dental Society Annual Meeting, Feb 2002.

v  Saudi Dental Society’s Symposium “Ortho-Pedo Interrelationship”, Kinf Faisal Specialist Hospital Jeddah. May 23, 2002.

v  Attended the course “Orthodontics For The Face”.  Saudi Orthodontic Club.  October 16, 2002

v  5^th Saudi Orthodontic Club Annual Meeting, Oct 2002

v  Attended the International Symposium & Workshop “Assessing Application of Knowledge with written  tests and objective structured clinical exams workshop”.  October 28^th – 30^th, 2002.  Faculty of Medicine and Allied Sciences, KAU ,Academic & Training  Affairs.  King Faisal Hospital.

v  Attended the course “BLS Provider”.  Saudi Hearth Association. April 3, 2003.

v  Symposium on “Pediatric Dentistry” Saudi Dental Society, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Jeddah May 29, 2003.

v  Medical statistics and research course, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah April 7-8, 2004.

v  Attended the course “Introduction to Statistics”.  August 30 – 31 2004 at King Abdulaziz University.

v  Attended the “SPSS workshop” at KAU September 11-13, 2004.

v  Attended the conference “Jeddah Dental Esthetic Conference”. Sponsored by King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center held in Intercontinental Hotel, April 26 – 28 2005.

v  18^th Saudi International Dental Congress by the Saudi Dental Society in collaboration with King Saud University and Saudi Arabian Section, King Fahad Cultural center, Riyadh January 29-31, 2007.

v  Attended a training program “Assessing students’ performance” King Abdulaziz University, 17-22 February 2007.

v  How to design an item bank (Exam bank) at King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, KSA, April 7-8, 2007.

v  Attended the 60^th American Academy of Paediatric Dentistry Annual Session in San Antonio, Texas on May 24-27, 2007.

v  Attended the Pre-congress course on Microimplant in Orthodontics held at Alhamra Sofitel Hotel, Jeddah, November 5, 2007.

v  Attended the 2^nd Annual Saudi Orthodontic Society Meeting, Al Hamra Spfitel Hotel, Jeddah, November 6-7, 2007.

v  Attended the Post-Congress course on Early Othopedics and Nasoalveolar Moulding at Sofitel Hotel, 8 Nov. 2007, Jeddah

v  Attended the 19^th Saudi Dental Society Conference for Dental technology and Research at Jeddah Hilton Hotel, March 10-13, 2008.

v  Attending the training program (Endnote) at Hilton Hootel, 26-29 Jan. 2008, Jeddah.

v  Attended the 2^nd International King Abdulaziz University and the 19^th Saudi Dental Society Conference for Dental technology and Research at Jeddah Hilton Hotel, March 10-13 2008.

Courses

Areas of expertise