Fai Alkhnfoor
Cleveland,OH
Summary
Patient-focused and compassionate Orthodontist with hands-on expertise in malocclusion conditions, case management, and treatment plan development. Dedicated to delivering effective, efficient, and high-quality care to patients. Skilled in developing and implementing treatment plans based on evidence-based practices to optimize patient care. Proficient in educating diverse patient populations on malocclusion and TMD effects while performing comprehensive dental examinations and assessments. Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain long-term patient-provider relationships.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Case Western Reserve University
01.2024 - Current
- Taught third-year dental students about Dentofacial Morphology
- Participated in multidisciplinary seminars and presented complex craniofacial cases
- Worked under the direction of Dr. Manish Valiathan
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
Craniofacial Orthodontics Fellow
University Hospitals
12.2023 - 12.2024
- Provided comprehensive care for patients with craniofacial anomalies
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams in cleft and craniofacial clinics
- Conducted research on advanced treatment methods for craniofacial conditions
Teaching Assistant
Riyadh Elm University
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Instructed students on orthodontic, prosthodontic, and surgical cases
- Assisted in treatment planning and case evaluations
- Promoted learning techniques to enhance student performance
Dental Intern
Riyadh Elm University
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Managed comprehensive adult and pediatric cases
- Provided care for emergency endodontic and surgical cases
- Recognized as the first intern to exceed the average number of completed cases
Education
Research Internship - Oral Medicine And Craniofacial Orthodontics
01.2025
Craniofacial and Special Care Orthodontics Fellowship -
12.2024
Residency in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics -
08-2023
Bachelor of Dental Science (BDS) -
06-2017
Preparatory Year
06-2010
Skills
- Orthodontic Appliances & Treatment Planning
- Dental Assessment & Evaluation
- Healthcare & Clinical Services
- Consultation & Advisory Services
- Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Research & Data Analysis
- Patient Education & Advocacy
- Calm and patient demeanor
Certification
- Passed the INBDE, CDCA/ADEX, and American Board of Orthodontics Part One exams
- Attendee at the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (ACPA) Conference, Denver, CO (2024)
- Annual attendee at the American Association of Orthodontics Conference (since 2020)
- Various certifications from the Saudi Orthodontic Society and Dental Society Conferences (2017-2018)
- Passed the Saudi Dental Licensure Examination 2017
Affiliations
- American Association of Orthodontics
- American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
- Saudi Orthodontic Society
- Saudi Dental Society
Research and publications
- Currently working to design an appliance in the school of dental medicine & school of engineering at CWRU
- Current Research, 3D evaluation of soft tissue changes following secondary alveolar bone grafting in cleft lip and palate patients.
- In Progress, Publications on treatment options for hypodontia in cleft lip and palate patients and mandibular symphysis morphology changes post-extraction.
- Published, "Quality of Orthodontic Appliances Manufactured in Dental Labs in Saudi Arabia: A Pilot Study" - International Journal of Healthcare Management (2017).
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Interests
- 3D Printing
- Gym Workouts
- Swimming
- Road Trips
- Volunteer Work
Timeline
Teaching Assistant - Case Western Reserve University
01.2024 - Current
Craniofacial Orthodontics Fellow - University Hospitals
12.2023 - 12.2024
Teaching Assistant - Riyadh Elm University
01.2018 - 12.2018
Dental Intern - Riyadh Elm University
01.2018 - 12.2018
Case Western Reserve University - Craniofacial and Special Care Orthodontics Fellowship,
Case Western Reserve University - Research Internship, Oral Medicine And Craniofacial Orthodontics
Georgia School of Orthodontics - Residency in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics,
Riyadh Elm University - Bachelor of Dental Science (BDS),
King Saud University - , Preparatory Year
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