Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Research
Additional Information
Certification
COURSES & WORKSHOPS
LICENSING & TRAINING
MEMBERSHIP
Timeline
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Faisal Alghanim

Riyadh

Summary

Senior periodontology resident at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine with strong clinical, surgical, and implant dentistry expertise. Known for exceptional reliability, organization, and professionalism, with a proven ability to manage complex cases independently. Demonstrated leader as a chief resident, highly respected by faculty, peers, and staff for clinical judgment, work ethic, and teamwork. Committed to delivering evidence-based, high-quality periodontal care.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Periodontics Resident

Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
Boston, MA
07.2023 - 06.2026
  • Selected as Chief Resident in recognition of advanced surgical competence, professionalism, and leadership.
  • Performed a high volume of periodontal and implant surgeries, including implant placement, ridge preservation, guided bone regeneration, sinus augmentation, and management of surgical complications.
  • Led interdisciplinary treatment planning rounds, coordinating complex restorative–periodontal–implant cases to optimize surgical and prosthetic outcomes.
  • Developed and executed comprehensive, evidence-based treatment plans for medically complex and high-risk patients.
  • Mentored junior residents in surgical techniques, implant planning, and clinical decision-making, enhancing departmental clinical standards.
  • Participated in clinical research and protocol development, contributing to best practices in surgical and implant therapy.

Pre-Scholar Resident

King Abdulaziz Medical City, National Guard Health Affairs
Riyadh , Saudi Arabia
07.2021 - 06.2023
  • Sponsored by National Guard Health Affairs upon acceptance into Periodontics Residency Program
  • Shadowed and assisted with the periodontics consultants & residents

General Dentist

Al-Faraby Medical Group
Riyadh , Saudi Arabia
12.2020 - 06.2021
  • General dentist in one of the private clinics of Al-Faraby Medical Group

Dental Intern

King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
07.2019 - 06.2020
  • Delivered proper management for the college of dentistry's patients, at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University, as a general dentist for 6 months
  • Worked directly with consultants from different specialties in the dental center of The National Guard Hospital for 3 months
  • Delivered proper management for one of the primary health care centers' patients in Riyadh, as a general dentist for 1 month
  • Worked directly with oral maxillofacial surgeons in the oral surgery department of The National Guard Hospital for 1 month
  • Worked directly with different dentists in one of private clinics of Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group in Riyadh for 1 month

Education

Master of Science - Periodontology Resident

Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
Boston, MA
06-2026

Bachelor of Science - Doctor of Dental Medicine, DMD

King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University For Health Sciences
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
05-2019

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Treatment Planning
  • Diagnostic skills
  • Ethical practice
  • Compassionate care
  • Clinical decision making
  • Initiative
  • Time management
  • Research and analysis

Research

  • Master project titled "Evaluation of lateral sinus augmentation bone healing using a 4:1 ratio of autograft and xenograft compared to xenograft alone at 4 months (16 weeks)"
  • Published study titled "The Relationship between Patient’s Participation in Shade Selection and their Satisfaction of their Dental Prosthesis" at Clinical and Experimental Dental Research
  • Published study titled "Awareness about Oral Cancer among Dental and Medical Practitioners in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study" at International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences

Additional Information

  • Volunteered in COVID-19 Vaccine Center, which is running by Ministry of Health , Riyadh , Saudi Arabia, March - June 2021
  • Awarded a Certification of International Volunteering from International Volunteering HQ, Dentistry project, program held in Kerala, India, in June 2019
  • Volunteered as an educator in " My Health Is My Teeth" which was under the supervision of Ministry Of Health targeting all community members, held in Sep 2019, at Granada Center, Riyadh
  • Participated in the 10th Oral Health Week Activity titled “ Together to Save Them” in April 2018

Certification

  • Attended the "110th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP)", October 31 - November 3, 2024 in San Diego, CA.
  • Attended the "109th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP)", November 9-12, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
  • Presented poster entitled "The Relationship
    between Patient's Participation in Shade
    Selection and their Satisfaction of their Dental
    Prosthesis"
    at The 3rd Career and Research Day organized by International Association for Dental Research, IADR, Saudi Arabia Division in March 2020
  • Presented poster entitled "Awareness about Oral
    Cancer among Dental and Medical Practitioners
    in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional
    Study"
    at The UAE International Dental Conference & Arab Dental Exhibition, AEEDC Dubai 2020
  • Attended the "Saudi Society of Periodontology Scientific Meeting", held at Kempinski Al-Othman Hotel, Khobar, Saudi Arabia, on November 23rd, 2019
  • Attended The UAE International Dental Conference & Arab Dental Exhibition, AEEDC Dubai 2020

COURSES & WORKSHOPS

  • Attended a periodontal online course presented by Dr. Roberto Rossi through Stom Academy Dental Education website
  • Attended a hands-on workshop entitled "Esthetic and Functional Crown Lengthening" in Oct 2021
  • Attended a hands-on workshop entitled "Aesthetic Suturing Techniques Tips and Tricks for Optimal Surgical Healing" in Nov 2021
  • Attended a workshop entitled "Biological Bone Augmentation" in Nov 2021
  • Attended a workshop entitled "Clinical Application of Vascularized Interpositional Periosteal Connective Tissue Graft VIP-CT in Implant Dentistry" in Jul 2021
  • Attended a workshop entitled "Computer Guided Implant Surgery and CBCT Analysis" in Jan 2019

LICENSING & TRAINING

  • Passed the Integrated National Board Dental Examination, INBDE
  • Passed the Saudi Dental Licensing Examination, SDLE
  • VALID Advanced cardiac life support , ACLS, certification
  • VALID Basic Life Support , BLS, certification

MEMBERSHIP

Active member of the Saudi Society of Periodontology, SSP

Active member of the American Academy of Periodontology, AAP

Timeline

Periodontics Resident

Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
07.2023 - 06.2026

Pre-Scholar Resident

King Abdulaziz Medical City, National Guard Health Affairs
07.2021 - 06.2023

General Dentist

Al-Faraby Medical Group
12.2020 - 06.2021

Dental Intern

King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences
07.2019 - 06.2020

Master of Science - Periodontology Resident

Tufts University School of Dental Medicine

Bachelor of Science - Doctor of Dental Medicine, DMD

King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University For Health Sciences