Curriculum Vitae
A. PERSONAL DATA:
Name
Nationality
:
:
Rita Meguerditch Khounganian
Armenian / Egyptian
Mother Language
Other Languages
:
:
Armenian
English, French, Arabic, Italian and little German
Present Address
:
King Saud University – College of Dentistry
P.O. Box 60169 – Riyadh 11545 / Saudi Arabia
Office Telephone
:
MUC – 009661 478 4524 ext. 310
DUC – 009661 467 7231
Mobile
:
0096605 08 43 48 41
E-Mail Address
:
ritameg2000@yahoo.com
B. CURRENT ACADEMIC POSITION:
Position
:
Professor
Institution
:
King Saud University – College of Dentistry
Department
:
Maxillofacial Surgery and Diagnostic Sciences
Division
:
Oral Biology / Pathology and Microbiology
C. EDUCATION:
Prof. Rita Khounganian
Armenian Catholic Immaculate Conception Primary School
[1961 – 1968]
:
Armenian, English and French
Sacred Heart Girl’s Secondary School of Franciscan Sisters
[1968 – 1974]
:
English and French
D. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION:
BDS [1979] With Honour
:
Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University /
Egypt.
MSc. in Oral Biology
[1983] With Honour
:
Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University /
Egypt.
Thesis Title
:
A histologic study of melanocytes in human oral
mucosa
Ph.D. in Oral Biology [1989]:
With Honour
Thesis Title
Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University /
Egypt.
: Ultrastructural and immunohistochemical study of
Langerhans’ cells in oral mucosa of smokers and
non – smokers.
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E. CAREER HISTORY:
Intern [1979 – 1980]
:
Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University
/ Egypt.
Instructor [1981 – 1984]
:
Faculty of Dentistry, Tanta University /
Egypt.
Department of Oral Histopathology
Lecturer [1984 – 1990]
:
Faculty of Dentistry, Tanta University /
Egypt.
Department of Oral Histopathology
Assistant Professor [1990 – 1994] :
Faculty of Dentistry, Tanta University /
Egypt.
Department of Oral Histopathology
Associate Professor [1994 – 1998] :
Faculty of Dentistry, Tanta University /
Egypt.
Department of Oral Histopathology
Professor [1998 – to date]
College of Dentistry, King Saud
University, Riyadh / Saudi Arabia.
:
Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery
and Diagnostic Sciences . Oral Biology/
Pathology and Microbiology Division
F. POST- GRADUATE TRAINING COURSES:
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Course of preparation and training for the faculty members held at the Faculty
of Education, Alexandria University – Egypt (1982).
Course of English Language held at the Faculty of Arts (The Special
Linguistic Centre) Alexandria University – Egypt (1988).
Course of Experimental Animals held at the Faculty of Medicine
(General Surgery Department) Alexandria University – Egypt (1988).
Course of Statistics and Computer Basics held at the Faculty of Medicine
(Public Health Department) Alexandria University – Egypt (1988).
Training Course in Electron Microscopy (Techniques and Interpretation)
held at the Faculty of Science, Alexandria University – Egypt (1991).
Course in Molecular Biology Techniques held at the Research Centre,
Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Alexandria University – Egypt
(1994).
Workshop on the application of Saliva in Clinical Practice and research held in
Berlin/ Germany (1995).
Course in “Enzyme purification and characterization” held at the Research
Centre, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Alexandria University –
Egypt (1996).
Faculty and staff development course on “Trends and Challenges in Dental
Education” held at the College of Dentistry – King Saud University, Riyadh /
Saudi Arabia (1998).
Symposium on “Adhesive Dentistry” held by the Saudi Dental Society in the
College of Dentistry – King Saud University, Riyadh / Saudi Arabia (1998).
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Symposium on “Infection Control” held at Tawiq Palace, Diplomatic Quarter
– Riyadh / Saudi Arabia (1998).
Symposium on “Food Pollution and Contamination by the use of pesticides
and their effect on the Health” held in King Abdul Aziz City for Science and
Technology – Riyadh / Saudi Arabia (2002).
Symposium on “Infection control in dental clinics” held at the Intercontinental
Hotel in Riyadh / Saudi Arabia (2005).
G. TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES:
Undergraduate Programmes:
Teaching Oral Histology and Embryology for the Second Year Male and
Female Dental Students
Teaching Oral Maxillofacial Pathology for the Second and Third Year Male
and Female Dental Students
Teaching Pharmacology, Microbiology and Oral Pathology for the Second
Year Dental Assisting Diploma Programme Female Students
Teaching Oral Biology and Physiology for the First Year Dental Laboratory
Technology Programme Male Students
Supervising Intern Students Graduation Projects “ Intern Seminar”
Postgraduate Programmes:
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Teaching Advanced Oral Biology and Embryology for the Post Graduate
Dental Students applied for MSc as part of their Basic Science Programme in
the specialties of Endodontics, Restorative Dentistry, Radiology,
Orthodontics, Pedodontics, Periodontics and Oral and Maxillofacial
Pathology.
Teaching Advanced Oral Maxillofacial Pathology for the Post Graduate
Dental Students applied for MSc as part of their Basic Science Programme in
the specialties of Endodontics, Restorative Dentistry. Radiology, Pedodontics,
Periodontics, Prosthodontics and Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology.
Teaching Advanced Oral Biology and Embryology, Oral Maxillofacial
Pathology, Selected Techniques in Diagnostic Oral Sciences, Diagnostic
Specialty / Histopathology Clinics, Exclusive topics in Diagnostic Oral
Sciences Seminars as part of the Continuing Education Programme for the
Postgraduate Dental Students in preparation for Master Degree in the
Diagnostic Oral Sciences with the Oral Maxillofacial Pathology
subspecialties.
Supervising Postgraduate Students’ Master thesis
Participating in the Master Thesis defence committee of the postgraduate
Students
Postgraduate Continuing Education Programmes:
Teaching Advanced Embryology, Craniofacial Development and Growth,
Oral Biology, Oral Maxillofacial Pathology as part of the Continuing
Education Programme for the Saudi Board Restorative Dentistry,
Prosthodontics, Orthodontics, Pedodontics and Maxillofacial Surgery
Graduate Dental Students in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam.
H. ACADEMIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
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[Oct. 1997 – to date] : College of Dentistry, King Saud University,
Riyadh / Saudi Arabia.
Maxillofacial Surgery and Diagnostic Sciences Depart.
Oral Biology/Oral Pathology & Microbiology Division
Course Director 102 DLT : Oral Biology and Physiology For First Year Male
Dental Technician Students
Course Director and / or Contributor – 112 DDA: Dental Anatomy and
Oral Histology for First Year Female Dental Assistants
Course Director 212 DDA: Introduction to Pharmacology, Microbiology and
Oral Pathology for Second Year Female Dental Assistants
Course Director and / or Contributor – 231 MDS: Oral Maxillofacial
Pathology (I) for Second Year Male and Female Dental Students.
Course Director – 251MDS: Oral Histology and Embryology for Second Year
Male and Female Dental Students.
Course Contributor – 331 MDS: Oral Maxillofacial Pathology (II) for Third
Year Male and Female Dental Students.
Course Contributor for the clinical and CPC sessions – 242 MDS: Oral
Diagnosis (I) for Second Year Male and Female Dental Students
Course Contributor for the clinical and CPC sessions – 341 MDS : Oral
Diagnosis (II) for Third Year Male and Female Dental Students
Course Contributor for the clinical and seminar sessions – 441 MDS :
Comprehensive Patient Management for Fifth year Male and Female Dental
Students
Course Director – 511 Dens: Advanced Oral Biology and Embryology for the
Graduate Dental Students as part of their Continuing Education Basic Science
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Programme in the specialties of Endodontics, Restorative Dentistry.
Radiology, Orthodontics, Pedodontics, Periodontics and Diagnostic Sciences.
Course Contributor – 512 Dens: Advanced Oral Maxillofacial Pathology for
the Graduate Dental Students as part of their Continuing Education Basic
Science Programme in the specialties of Endodontics, Restorative Dentistry.
Radiology, Pedodontics, Periodontics, Prosthodontics and Diagnostic
Sciences.
Course Speaker – 552 RDS: Cariology for the postgraduate students in
Restorative Dentistry and Paediatric Dentistry. Teaching the Microbial
Aspects of Dental Plaque and Dental Caries and the transmissibility of
Cariogenic Flora.
Course Contributor: Advanced Oral Biology, Embryology, Craniofacial
Development and Growth and Oral Maxillofacial Pathology for the Saudi
Board Restorative Dentistry Continuing Education Programme.
Course Contributor: Advanced Oral Biology, Embryology, Craniofacial
Development and Growth and Oral Maxillofacial Pathology for the Saudi
Board Orthodontics Continuing Education Programme.
Course Contributor: Advanced Oral Biology, Embryology, Craniofacial
Development and Growth and Oral Maxillofacial Pathology for the Saudi
Board Pedodontics Continuing Education Programme.
Course Contributor: Advanced Oral Biology, Embryology, Craniofacial
Development and Growth and Oral Maxillofacial Pathology for the Saudi
Board Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Continuing Education Programme.
Reviewer: for the Editorial Board of the Saudi Dental Society Journal for
reviewing and evaluating research abstracts and articles for publication.
I. MASTER THESES SUPERVISION:
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Nour El Din Ragia H, 1991.
Structural and histochemical age changes of human tongue. M.Sc – Thesis in
Oral Biology – Faculty of Dentistry Tanta University / Egypt.
Al Olemy Osama M, 1995.
Significance of Myrrh and Curcum extracts in oral treatment as anti plaque
and anti inflammatory. M.Sc – Thesis in Oral Medicine, Periodontology and
Oral Diagnosis – Faculty of Dentistry Tanta University / Egypt.
El Tokhey Heba Mohammed, 1996.
The effect of corticosteroid administration on the structure of the albino rats
Submandibular salivary gland. M.Sc – Thesis in Oral Biology – Faculty of
Dentistry, Tanta University / Egypt.
Al Bakr Ibtissam Nasir, 2001.
Cyclosporine associated alterations in the salivary glands of experimental rats.
MSc – Thesis in Oral Diagnostic Sciences, Subspecialty in Oral Maxillofacial
Pathology and Oral Medicine – Faculty of Dentistry, King Saud University /
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Al khawateir Sawsan , 2007.
In – vitro study on the erosive potential of milk products on enamel structure
of deciduous and permanent teeth
MSc – Thesis in Preventive Dental Sciences , Subspecialty in Paediatric
Dentistry – Faculty of Dentistry, King Saud University / Riyadh, Saudi
Arabia.
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PH.D THESES SUPERVISION:
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Basha Adel S, 1993.
Evaluation of denture supporting structures in diabetic patients with different
denture base materials. PH.D – Thesis in Prosthodontics – Faculty of Dentistry
Tanta University / Egypt
Nour El Din Ragia H, 1996.
The effect of insecticide administration during pregnancy and lactation periods
on the oral mucosa of the albino rat’s offsprings. PH.D – Thesis in Oral Biology
– Faculty of Dentistry Tanta University / Egypt.
Ammoun Ammar M, 1999.
Ultrastructural study of non – keratinocytes in normal human gingiva at
different ages. PH.D – Thesis in Oral Biology – Faculty of Dentistry, Teshrin
University / Syria.
K. INTERN SEMINAR SUPERVISION:
Al Zuhair Nour, 2004 – 2005.
- “A Comparative Study between the Chemical Composition of Potable
Water and Zamzam Water and its Effect on Tooth Structure in Saudi
Arabia”
- “Effect of Zamzam Water on Developing Teeth in Rats (Experimental
study)”
Ismail Eman and Al – Howiash Latifa, 2006 – 2007.
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- “Energetic Beverages, Their Pro’s and Con’s”
- “In vitro quantitative microhardness assessment of enamel structure after
exposure to energy drinks”
L. Oral Presentations in Scientific Meetings:
1.
Khounganian R , Soussa E and El Bardissy D . Histological, histochemical
and ultrastructural study of healing of extraction wounds in rat’s oral mucosa.
7th Alexandria International Dental Congress, November 1990.
2.
Khounganian R, Elba G and Al Nozahy A. Immunohistochemical and
Ultrastructural study of Langerhans’ cells in normal and inflamed human
gingiva. 7th Alexandria International Dental Congress, November 1990.
3.
Khounganian R and El Gazaerly H. A comparative ultrastructural study
between normal oral mucosa and oral lesions of Pemphigus Vulgaris. 7th
Alexandria International Dental Congress, November 1990.
4.
Khounganian R, El Bardissy D and Soussa E. Histological studies on the
Teratogenic and toxicologic effects of insecticides on the oral tissues of rats’
offsprings. International Congress of Oral Health for the Egyptian Child;
Alexandria, December 1991.
5.
Khounganian R and Saleh S. An ultrastructural study on the effect of
Adriamycin on oral mucosa (Experimental study). Arab Dental Universities
Symposium ; Cairo , December 1991.
6.
Khounganian R, Tawfik N, Halim M and Abou Deya M. A histologic and
laboratory study of the oral mucosa under complete dentures using a modified
acrylic resin. 5th international Congress of Egyptian Clinical Dental Society in
Cairo, February 1992.
7.
Khounganian R and El Bardissy D. Heroin- associated alterations of human
gingival tissues. 7th Annual Medical Congress in Tanta, April 1992.
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8.
Khounganian R and Saleh S. the effect of tobacco on nucleic acids of the oral
mucosa. 8th Alexandria International Dental Congress, October 1992.
9.
Khounganian R , El Nozahy A and El Badri A . keratinization of human
gingival epithelium. 8th Alexandria International Dental Congress, October
1992.
10. Khounganian R, Soussa E and Fahmy M. Histologic study of extraction
wound healing in desalivated rat’s oral mucosa. 16 th Scientific Egyptian
Society of Histology and Cytology Congress in Al Azhar University, Cairo,
December 1992.
11. Khounganian R and El Gazaerly H. Light, scanning and transmission
electron microscopic studies of periapical lesions. 9 th Alexandria International
Dental Congress, November 1994.
12. Khounganian R, Gazaerly H and Tag A. Effect of Low – Energy Laser on
Normal Oral mucosa. 9th Alexandria International Dental Congress, November
1994.
13. Khounganian R and Gazayerly H. HLA – DR antigen expression in
periapical lesions. 9th Alexandria International Dental Congress, November
1994.
14. Khounganian R and El Gazaerly H. Evaluation of Nucleolar Organizer
Regions in Giant Cell Lesions of the Jaws. 9th Alexandria International Dental
Congress, November 1994.
15. Khounganian R and El Gazaerly H. Irradiation Effect of Laser on Salivary
glands. 4th European Symposium on the application of saliva in clinical
practice and research, Berlin Germany, March 1995.
16. Khounganian R and El Gazaerly H. immunolocalization of proliferating cell
nuclear antigen (PCNA) in salivary gland neoplasms. 7 th International
Congress of the Egyptian Dental Association, 1995.
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17. Khounganian R. Ultrastructural and immunohistochemical observations on
Merkel cells and associated nerve fibres in human oral mucosa. 10 th
Alexandria International Dental Congress, November 1996.
18. Khounganian R and Ashour M. Scanning electron microscopic study of
visible light curing effects on the oral mucous membrane. 10 th Alexandria
International Dental Congress, November 1996.
19. Khounganian R and Nour El Deen R. Effect of Fenvalerate insecticides on
the nervous tissues and vascular bed of the rat’s oral mucosa. 8th International
Congress of the Egyptian Dental Association, November 1997.
20. Khounganian R, and El Tony M. ultrastructural and observations of chronic
gingivitis in association with local irritants. 10th Saudi International Dental
Conference in Riyadh, March 1998.
21. Khounganian R, El Tony M, Bagieh N. Electron microscopic demonstration
of herpes Simplex virus – 1 after lip inoculation in Rabbit. 10th Saudi
International Dental Conference in Riyadh, March 1998.
22. Khounganian R and Nour El Deen R. Effect of organophosphorus
insecticide on the salivary glands. 22nd Scientific Conference of Egyptian
Society of Histology and Cytology in Ain Shams University, Cairo, December
1998.
23. Khounganian R, Nahed Ashri and Tamimi D. A histopathological and
ultrastructural investigation of Papillon – Le Fevre Syndrome. 11th Saudi
International Dental Meeting in Riyadh, March 2000.
24. Khounganian R and Hassan S. Effect of Cyclophosphamide on the salivary
glands of experimental rats. 11th Saudi International Dental Meeting in
Riyadh, March 2000.
25. Khounganian R and Hassan S. Ultrastructural investigation of the effect of
methyl parathion on the oral mucosa of albino rats. 12th Alexandria
International Dental Congress in Alexandria, November 2000.
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26. Khounganian R. Effect of Organophosphorus Insecticide on the Oral Tissues.
Saudi Dental Society’s Annual Scientific and International Association for
Dental Research (IADR) Saudi Arabian Section Meetings in Riyadh, January
2005.
27. Al Zuhair N. and Khounganian R. A Comparative Study between the
Chemical Composition of Potable Water and Zamzam Water and its Effect on
Tooth Structure in Saudi Arabia. 17th Saudi International Dental Congress of
the Saudi Dental Society in Riyadh, January 2006.
28. Khounganian R. Effect of Cyclophosphamide on the Developing Molars in
Rats. 17th Saudi International Dental Congress of the Saudi Dental Society in
Riyadh, January 2006.
29. Osman H. and Khounganian R. Energy Dispersive X – Ray Analysis of
Periodontally Diseased and Non diseased Human Teeth using Scanning
Electron Microscopy.18th Saudi International Dental Congress of the Saudi
Dental Society in Riyadh, January 2007.
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PUBLICATIONS:
1.
Khounganian R and El Gazaerly H. A comparative ultrastructural study
between normal oral mucosa and oral lesions of pemphigus vulgaris.
Alexandria Dental Journal 1991, 16(1): 43 – 73.
2.
Khounganian R and Hassan S. A histopathological study on the effects of
salivary gland active principle (Parotin) on the salivary glands in rats.
Alexandria Dental Journal 1991, 16(3): 53 – 70.
3.
Khounganian R, El Bardissy D and Soussa E. Histological studies on the
Teratogenic and toxicologic effects of insecticides on the oral tissues of rats’
offsprings. Published in the Proceedings of the International Congress of Oral
Health for the Egyptian Child 1991, December issue: 10 – 12.
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4.
Khounganian R , El Bardissy D and Soussa E. Histological and
ultrastructural studies of carious tooth pulps in normal and diabetic Egyptian
adults. Alexandria Dental Journal 1991, 16(3): 151 – 188.
5.
Khounganian R and Saleh S. An ultrastructural study of the effect of
Adriamycin on the oral mucosa (Experimental study). Al-Azhar Dental
Journal 1992, 7(2): 255 – 282.
6.
Khounganian R , Hassan R and Soussa E. Surgical management and
histological study of recurrent white lesions. Al-Azhar Dental Journal 1992 ,
7(2): 301 – 320.
7.
Khounganian R , Tawfik N , Halim M and Abou Deya M. A histologic and
laboratory study of the oral mucosa under complete dentures using a modified
acrylic resin. Al-Azhar Dental Journal 1992 , 7(3) : 389 – 416.
8.
Khounganian R. A histochemical and ultrastructural study of human gingival
hyperplasia associated with phenytoin. The New Egyptian Journal of
Medicine Year 1993, 8(2): 491 – 502.
9.
Khounganian R and El Gazaerly H. Irradiation effect of laser on salivary
glands. European Journal of Oral Sciences 1995, 103 (2): S18.
10. Khounganian R , El Gazaerly H and El Daly F. S100 protein and HLA –
DR antigen expression in periapical lesions. Cairo Dental Journal 1996, 12
(2): 101 – 106.
11. Khounganian R. and Gazaerly H. Scanning and transmission electron
microscopic studies of periapical lesions. Alexandria Dental Journal 1997, 22
(2): 21 – 36.
12. Khounganian R. and Ashour M. Scanning electron microscopic study of
visible light curing effects on the oral mucous membrane. Eastern
Mediterranean Health Journal 1997, 3 (3): 540 – 548.
13. Khounganian R and El Tony M. Ultrastructural observation of chronic
gingivitis in association with local irritants. Saudi Dental Journal 1998, 10
(special issue): 59.
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14. Khounganian R. Scanning electron microscopic study for the assessment of energy
dispersive x-ray microanalysis of the inorganic elements in human dental calculus.
Egyptian Dental Journal 1998, 44 (4): 3319 – 3328.
15. Khounganian R. Effect of Cyclophosphamide on the developing molars in
rats. Cairo Dental Journal 1998, 14 (3): 417 – 426.
16. Khounganian R and Nour El Deen R. Effect of Fenvalerate insecticide on
the nervous tissues and vascular bed of the rat’s oral mucosa Ain Shams
Dental Journal 1998, 1 (4): 261 – 268.
17. Al Bagieh N, Khounganian R and El Tony M. Electron microscopic
demonstration of Herpes Simplex Virus-1after lip inoculation in Rabbit. Cairo
Dental Journal 1999, 15 (1): 631 – 635.
18. Khounganian R and Hassan S. Effect of Cyclophosphamide on the salivary
gland of experimental rats. Egyptian Dental Journal 2000, 46(3): 1551 –
1560.
19. Khounganian R and Hassan S. Ultrastructural investigation of the effect of
methyl parathion on the oral mucosa of albino rats. Egyptian Dental Journal
2000, 46 (4): 2177 – 2183.
20. Khounganian R and Hassan S. Effect of Cyclophosphamide on the salivary
glands of experimental rats. Journal of Dental Research 2000, 79 (5):29.
21. Khounganian R, Nahed Ashri and Tamimi D. A histopathological and
ultrastructural investigation of Papillon – Le Fevre Syndrome. Journal of
Dental Research 2000, 79(5): 24.
22. Khounganian R. Effect of Organophosphorus Insecticide on the Oral Tissues.
Saudi Dental Journal 2005, special issue January – April: 60.
23. Khounganian R. Effect of Cyclophosphamide on the Developing Molars in
Rats. Saudi Dental Journal 2006, special issue January – April: 119.
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24. Al Zuhair N. and Khounganian R. A Comparative Study between the
Chemical Composition of Potable Water and Zamzam Water and its Effect on
Tooth Structure in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Dental Journal 2006, special issue
January – April: 71.
25. Al Zuhair N. and Khounganian R. A Comparative Study between the
Chemical Composition of Potable Water and Zamzam Water and its Effect on
Tooth Structure in Saudi Arabia. In the Afaq (Arabic) Dental Journal 2006 ,
11 (1) : 36 – 37.
26. Khounganian R. and Osman H. Energy Dispersive X -Ray Analysis of
Periodontally Diseased and Non diseased Human Teeth using Scanning
Electron Microscopy. Egyptian Dental Journal 2006, 52 (July): 1455 – 1465.
N.
RESEARCHES IN PROGRESS:
1.
Al Zuhair N and Khounganian R. “A Comparative Study between the
Chemical Composition of Potable Water and Zamzam Water and its Effect on
Tooth Structure in Saudi Arabia” registered in CDRC # NF 1994
2.
3.
Al Zuhair N and Khounganian R. “Effect of Zamzam Water on Developing
Teeth in Rats (Experimental study)”
4.
Ismail E, Al – Howiash L and Khounganian R. “Energetic Beverages,
Their Pro’s and Con’s” registered in CDRC # NF 2046
5.
Ismail E, Al – Howiash L and Khounganian R. “In Vitro Quantitative
Microhardness Assessment of Enamel Structure after Exposure to Energy
Drinks”
6.
Khounganian R. “Effect of Caffeine on Developing Rat Embryo”.
7.
Al Jobeir A and Khounganian R. “Cariogenicity of Flavoured Milk,
Carbonated Drinks, Fruit Drinks and Natural Fruit Juices”( Clinical and
Experimental Study) registered in CDRC # F 1161
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O. ACADEMIC AWARDS AND DISTINCTIONS:
Scholarship throughout all the years of undergraduate dental education
1st prize award: outstanding student for the College of Dentistry in Alexandria
University, Egypt in 1976.
1st prize award: outstanding student among all colleges of Alexandria
University, Egypt in 1976.
2nd prize award: outstanding student for all universities of Egypt in 1976.
Granted by the Egyptian Government, on behalf of the high Council of Egyptian
Universities, to attend an Educational Summer Programme in Denmark and
Sweden, 1976. the trip was extended to France, England and Switzerland
1st prize awards : in handcraft , needlework and drawing for the years 1976,
1977,1978
Granted an award by the Tanta University for the young research contest to
attend the workshop and the symposium on the application of Saliva in Clinical
Practice and research held in Berlin, Germany, 1995.
1st prize Award: in the Young Dentists Research Awards (YDRA) for the
research entitled “A Comparative Study between the Chemical Composition of
Potable Water and Zamzam Water and its Effect on Tooth Structure in Saudi
Arabia” during the 7th Saudi International Dental Congress of the Saudi Dental
Society held at King Faisal Conference Hall, in Riyadh – Saudi Arabia, January
2006
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