CURRICULUM VITAE

Curriculum Vitae Dr. Talat Hasan Al-Gunaid
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Personal Details:
CURRICULUM VITAE
Name: Talat Hasan Al-Gunaid
Date of Birth: 20/12/1969
Place of Birth: Taiz -Yemen
Gender: Male
Nationality: Yemeni
Phone: (+966505354055)
E-mail Address: gunaid2000@hotmail.com
Permanent address: Faculty of Dentistry, Ibb University, Yemen
Current address: Faculty of Dentistry, Taibah University, Saudi Arabia
Current Positions:
1. Assistant Professor and Coordinator: Department of Pediatric Dentistry and
Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Taibah University, Saudi Arabia.
2. Director: Support Unit for Demonstrators, Lecturers, and Scholars, Faculty of
Dentistry, Taibah University, Saudi Arabia.
3. Consultant in Orthodontics: Specialty Clinics, Faculty of Dentistry, Taibah
University, Saudi Arabia.
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Curriculum Vitae Dr. Talat Hasan Al-Gunaid
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Education:
Year Degree Discipline University
2003-2007 PhD Dental Sciences Niigata University/ Japan
2003-2007
Work Experience:
Orthodontic Speciality
Certificate
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Orthodontics Niigata University/ Japan
1989-1994 DDS Dentistry Damascus University/ Syria
1985-1988 General Secondary Certificate ................... Al-Nahda Secondary School
Year Position Place of Work
2011 –2012 Director
Educational Affairs Office, Faculty of Dentistry, Taibah University,
Saudi Arabia.
2009 –2011 Chairman Ibb University Staff Syndicate, Ibb University, Yemen.
2010 –2011 Head
2007 –2011 Assist Professor
2008 –2011 Director
Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of
Dentistry, Ibb University, Yemen.
Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of
Dentistry, Ibb University, Yemen.
Unit of Academic Development and Quality Assurance, Faculty of
Dentistry, Ibb University
2007–2011 Consultant Al-Gunaid Orthodontic Center, Ibb City, Yemen
2007- 2009 Youth Leader Faculty of Dentistry, Ibb University, Yemen
2000- 2003 Demonstrator Faculty of Dentistry, Ibb University, Yemen
1995- 2003 Dentist Private practice, Ibb city, Yemen
1996- 2000 Dentist Al-thawra Hospital, Ministry of Health, Ibb city, Yemen
1995-1996 Dentist Baadan Hospital, Ministry of Health, Ibb city, Yemen

Curriculum Vitae Dr. Talat Hasan Al-Gunaid
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Academic and Administrative Activities:
1. Course Coordinator: Orthodontics - I, Faculty of Dentistry, Ibb University,
Yemen. 2007/2008 , 2009/2010
2. Course Coordinator: Orthodontics - II, Faculty of Dentistry, Ibb University,
Yemen. 2008/2009 , 2010/2011
3. Course Coordinator: Orthodontics - I, Faculty of Dentistry, Taibah University,
Saudi Arabia. 2011/2012
4. Course Coordinator: Orthodontics - II, Faculty of Dentistry, Taibah University,
Saudi Arabia. 2012/2013
5. Course Coordinator: Integrated Dentistry - 2, Faculty of Dentistry, Taibah
University, Saudi Arabia. 2011/2012, 2012/2013
6. Principal Member: Supreme Council, Ibb University, Yemen. 2009/2011
7. Principal Member: Academic Council, Ibb University, Yemen. 2009/2011
8. Principal Member:Council of Faculty of Dentistry, Ibb University,Yemen.
2007/2011
9. Principal Member: Council of Academic Development Deanship, Ibb
University,Yemen. 2007/2011
10. Director: Educational Affairs, Faculty of Dentistry, Taibah University, Saudi
Arabia. 2011/2012
11. Member: Academic Office, Faculty of Dentistry, Taibah University, Saudi
Arabia. 2011/2012
12. Member: Department of Dental Education, Faculty of Dentistry, Taibah
University, Saudi Arabia. 2011/2012
13. Member: Medical Council , Faculty of Dentistry, Taibah University, Saudi
Arabia. 2011/2012
Courses Taught:
1. Preclinical Orthodontics
2. Clinical Orthodontics
3. Pediatric Dentistry
4. Integrated Dentistry
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Curriculum Vitae Dr. Talat Hasan Al-Gunaid
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Publications:
JOURNAL ARTICLES ----- INTERNATIONAL REFEREED
1. Al-Gunaid T, Yamada K, Yamaki M, Saito I. Soft-tissue Cephalometric Norms
in Yemeni Men. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics,
2007; 132:576.e7-576.e14.
2. Al-Gunaid T, Yamada K, Yamaki M, Saito I. Comparative Cephalometric Study
of Dentofacial Morphological Norms in Yemeni and Japanese Adult Males.
Niigata Dental Journal. 2007; 37: 1-8.
3. Al-Gunaid T, Asahito T, Yamaki M, Hanada K, Takagi R, Ono K, Saito I.
Relapse Tendency in Maxillary Arch Width in Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate
Patients with Different Maxillary Arch Forms. Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal.
2008; 45: 3, 278–283.
4. Al-Gunaid T, Yamada K, Takagi R, Saito C, Saito I. Postoperative Stability of
Bimaxillary Surgery in Class III Patients with mandibular Protrusion and
Mandibular Deviation: A Frontal Cephalometric Study. International Journal of
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 2008; 37: 992-998.
5. Al-Gunaid T, Yamada K, Yamaki M, Saito I. Mesiodistal Tooth Width and
Tooth Size Discrepancies of Yemeni Arabians: A pilot study. J Orthodont Sci.
2012; 1:40-45.
6. Al-Gunaid T, Yamaki M, Takagi R, Saito I. Soft and hard tissue changes after
bimaxillary surgery in Japanese class III asymmetric patients. J Orthodont Sci
2012; 1:69-76.
7. Al-Gunaid T, Yamaki M, Takagi R, Saito I. Dental Arch Dimensions of Yemeni
Arabians. (Under review).
Research in Progress:
1. Assessment of Anterior Dentoalveolar Dimensions in Yemeni Adults.
2. Mandibular Ramus Dimensions in Relation to Third Molar Impaction.
3. Use of Information and Communication Technology among Dental Students.
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Research Interests:
1. Epidemiological studies
2. Soft tissue and Facial Esthetics
3. Cleft Lip and Palate Managements
4. Orthognathic Surgery and Postoperative Stability
5. Microimplants Anchorage Orthodontics
Attended Courses and Workshops:
1. Course Specification Workshop. Faculty of Dentistry, Taibah University,
Saudi Arabia. December, 15. 2012
2. Electronic Learning System (Jusur), Faculty of Dentistry, Taibah University,
Saudi Arabia. 2012
3. Faculty Evaluation and Peer Review. Organized by British Council and
Taibah University, Saudi Arabia. December, 13 – 14. 2011.
4. Course Specification and Course Reports. Organized by British Council and
Taibah University, Saudi Arabia. December, 6 – 7. 2011.
5. Building a World Class Program “Approaching Quality in Higher Education”
Organized by British Council, Taiz University, Yemen. August, 4 – 6. 2009.
6. BLS for Healthcare Provider Course (CPR& AED), Saudi Heart Society,
19/3/2011.
7. Incognito" The new lingual discipline”. Tokyo, Japan. (August 23-24, 2006).
Common Sense Mechanics in Everyday Orthodontics. Tokyo, Japan. June,
21-22. 2006.
8. Microimplant Anchorage Orthodontics. Department of Orthodontics, School
of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University, Daego, South Korea. March,
14-23. 2006.
9. A comprehensive Course on Damon System "Passive Self-ligating
Orthodontics". Tokyo, Japan. Feb, 22-23. 2006.
10. Japanese Language Course. International Students Center, Niigata University,
Japan. April - Oct. 2003.
11. Orthodontic Treatment for Class III Patients. Yemeni Dental Sana’a, Yemen.
April, 11-14. 2002.
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Curriculum Vitae Dr. Talat Hasan Al-Gunaid
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Presentations:
1. Soft-tissue Cephalometric Norms for Yemeni Adults. 65th Annual Meeting of
the Japanese Orthodontic Society. Sapporo, Japan (2006).
2. Orthognathic Surgery Norms of Yemeni Adult Males. 65th Annual Meeting
of the Japanese Ort Society. Sapporo, Japan (2006).
3. Relapse Tendency in the Maxillary Dental Arch Widths in UCLP Patients
with Different Types of Maxillary Arch Forms. 31st Annual Meeting of the
Japanese Cleft Palate Association. Kosatsu, Japan (2007).
4. Relapse Tendency in the Maxillary Dental Arch Widths in UCLP Patients
with Different Types of Maxillary Arch Forms. 6th Asian Pacific Cleft Lip
and Palate Congress. Goa, India (2007).
5. Soft-tissue Cephalometric Norms in Yemeni Adult Males. Niigata Dental
Society Meeting, Niigata, Japan (2007).
6. Postoperative Stability of Bimaxillary Surgery in Class III Asymmetric
Patients. 6th Asian Pacific Orthodontic Conference. Bangkok, Thailand
(2008).
7. Microimplants in Orthodontics. 1st Scientific Dental Meeting of Taiz Dental
Society. Taiz, Yemen (2008).
8. Practical Tips for Successful Dental Practice. Yemeni Dental Association
Conference, Sana'a, 2009.
9. Microimplants in Orthodontics. Yemeni Dental Association Conference,
Sana'a, 2009
10. Soft and Hard tissue Changes after Bimaxillary Surgery in Class III
Asymmetric Patients. 3rd Cleft and Craniofacial Symposium, King Faisal
Specialist Hospital & Research Center, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 22-
24 March, 2011.
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Curriculum Vitae Dr. Talat Hasan Al-Gunaid
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Attended Conferences:
1. The Third International Conference of King Abdulaziz University Faculty of
Dentistry. Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 12-15 March, 2012.
2. 3rd Cleft and Craniofacial Symposium, King Faisal Specialist Hospital &
Research Center. Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 22-24 March, 2011.
3. Fourth Higher Education Conference in Yemen (Challenges Facing Higher
Education in the Arab World: Innovative Solutions. Hodaidah University,
Yemen, 2010.
4. The Third Higher Education Conference in Yemen "Challenges of Academic
Accreditation and Quality Assurance in the Third World Countries”. Sanaa,
Yemen, 2009.
5. The 1st Scientific Dental Meeting of Taiz Dental Association. Taiz, Yemen,
2008.
6. The 6th Asian Pacific Cleft Lip and Palate Congress. Goa, India, 2007.
7. The 31st Annual Meeting of the Japanese Cleft Palate Association. Kosatsu,
Japan, 2007.
8. The 65th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Orthodontic Society. Sapporo,
Japan, 2006.
9. The 63rd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Orthodontic Society. Niigata,
Japan, 2004.
10. Scientific Dental Meeting of Yemeni Dental Association. Sana’a, Yemen,
2002.
11. The 4th Annual Meeting of Syrian Dental Association. Damascus, Syria,
1993.
12. The Third Annual Meeting of Damascus Dental Association. Damascus,
Syria, 1992.
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Personal skills and competences:
1. Languages Spoken:
Language Writing Reading Conversation
Arabic Excellent Excellent Excellent
English Good Good Good
Japanese Poor Poor Good
2. Computer skills and competences:
Competent with most Microsoft office programs, internet, teaching &
presentation instruments.
3. Organizational skills and competences:
Participated in the establishment of Ibb Dental Association
Participated in the establishment of Arab Students Union, Niigata, Japan
Participated in the establishment of Ibb University Staff Syndicate.
Awards & Scholarships:
Ministry of Education Fellowship, Yemen (Undergraduate)
Monbosho Scholarship, Government of Japan (PhD)
Journal Reviewer:
The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice
Memberships:
Member of the Yemeni Physicians and Pharmaceutics Association
Member of the Yemeni Dental Association
Member of the Cochrane Oral Health Group.
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