Dr. Abuzayda is currently an Associate Professor in Prosthodontics, he is a diplomate German Board Specialists in Prosthodonticcs (DGZpro, Germany). After obtaining his doctorate degree (Dr.med.dent) in year 2000 from the RWTH University (Aachen, Germany) he subspecialized in Oral Implantology at FSU University, Jena, Germany. He also holds a Certificate in Medical Education (Keel, UK).
Dr. Abuzayda worked as Assistant Professor at RWTH University ( Aachen, Germany) then he was appointed as consultant in Prosthodontics and Oral Implantology at Dubai Health Authority.
His main interest is in the fields of fixed, removable restorations, esthetic dentistry and Oral Implantology.
He is fluent in Arabic, English and German.
Academic Appointments
Chair - Restorative Dentistry
Hamdan Bin Mohammed College of Dental Medicine, MBRU, Dubai U.A.E
Program Director - Prosthodontics
Hamdan Bin Mohammed College of Dental Medicine, MBRU, Dubai U.A.E
Associate Program Director – Prosthodontics
Hamdan Bin Mohammed College of Dental Medicine, MBRU, Dubai U.A.E
Director of postgraduate residency training program in Prosthodontics
Dental Specialty Center at DHA Dubai, UAE
Lecturer - undergraduate students
RWTH University Aachen, Germany
Professional Education
Certificate in Medical Education
Keele University, UK
Certificate in Oral Implantology
Fridrich-Schiller University in Jena , Germany
Doctorate in dentistry Dr. med. dent
RWTH University –Aachen Germany
Speciality Board in Prosthodontics
German Society of Prosthodontics and Dental Materials
Post graduate certificate in Proshtodontics and Implantology
RWTH University –Aachen Germany
BDS
Jordan University of Science and Technology
Teaching
- September 2014 – present full time Associate Professor in postgraduate Prosthodontics program with active participation in clinical training, research supervision and didactic teaching at Hamdan Bin Mohammed College of Dental Medicine, MBRU, Dubai U.A.E.
- May 2011 – August 2014 Director and trainer for the Resident in the Prosthodontic Residency Training Program as well as lecturer in the field of prosthodontics and implant dentistry at the Dental Specialty Center at DHA Dubai UAE.
- March 2000 – August 2014 Clinical Supervisor and trainer for the interns and SHO dentist in the general prosthodontic Training Program at DHA Dubai UAE.
- November 1995 – February 2000 Preclinical & clinical supervisor for the undergraduate students at RWTH university Aachen, Germany.
Publications
Membership of Professional Bodies and Associations
- Member of the German Society of Prosthodontics and Dental Materials.
- Member of the Emirates Medical Association.
- Examiner for MFDS at RCSEd.
Research Interests
- Bonding strength of high strength ceramic after different surface treatment
- The convergence angle of full crown preparation in private practice
- The impact cantilever direction on the outcome of implant supported fixed prosthesis
- The evaluation of smile design by lay people and dentist in UAE
- Oral health problems among the labor group in UAE
