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Prof.Sultan Abdulrahman Abdulmalik Almalki

Professor College of Dentistry in alkharj
  • Deanship of Graduate Studies Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University
  • 011-588-4210
  • s.almalki@psau.edu.sa
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Publications

Education

  • • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Epidemiology and Public Health, University College London, London, UK (2015). • Master of Business Administration (MBA) with merit: Aston Business School, Birmingham, UK (2017). • Master of Science (MSc) in dental public health (Thesis Distinction), University College London, UK (2010). • Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (2007).

Research Interests

  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health
  • Preventive Medicine
  • Health Risk Behaviours
  • Psychosocial determinants of health

Experience

  • 01/2022 - until now - Dean of Graduate Studies - Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University
  • 09/2021 - until now - Consultant for Vice Rectorate of Development and Quality - Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University
  • 10/2018 - until now - Consultant for Vice Rectorate of Educational and Academic Affairs - Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University
  • 09/2019 - 09/2021 - Vice Dean of Development in the Deanship of Development and Quality - Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University
  • 09/2018 - 09/2019 - Vice Dean for Graduate Studies, Scientific Research and Quality, College of Dentistry - Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University
  • 06/2016 - 07/2018 - Vice Dean for Quality and Development, College of Dentistry - Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University

Publications

  • Highly Cited and Representative Publications
  • 1. Almalki, S. A. (2019). Influence of motivation on academic performance among dental college students. Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences, 7(8), 1374–1381.
  • 2. Dhananjaya, K. M., Vadavadagi, S. V., Almalki, S. A., & Verma, T. (2018). In vitro analysis of different polishing systems on the color stability and surface roughness of nanocomposite resins. The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice, 20(11), 1335–1338.
  • 3. Punathil, S., Almalki, S. A., Gowdar, I. M., Amarnath, V., & Chinnari, K. (2019). Assessment of microleakage using dye penetration method in primary teeth restored with tooth-colored materials: An in vitro study. The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice, 20, 778–782.
  • 4. Almalki, S. A., Almutairi, M. S., Alotaibi, A. M., Almutairi, A. S., Albudayri, L. M., et al. (2021). Parental attitude and awareness toward preventive dentistry in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study. Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences, 13(Suppl 1), S257–S262.
  • 5. Almalki, S. A., Alsubai, S., Alqahtani, A., & Alenazi, A. A. (2023). Denoised encoder-based residual U-net for precise teeth image segmentation and damage prediction on panoramic radiographs. Journal of Dentistry, 137, 104651.
  • 6. Almalki, S. A., Al Jameel, A. B. H., Gowdar, I. M., Langaliya, A., Vaddamanu, S. K., et al. (2024). Impact of clear aligner therapy on masticatory musculature and stomatognathic system: A systematic review conducted according to PRISMA guidelines and the Cochrane handbook. BMC Oral Health, 24(1), 350.
  • 7. AlJameel, A. B. H., & Almalki, S. A. (2020). Effect of triphala mouthrinse on plaque and gingival inflammation: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. International Journal of Dental Hygiene, 18(4), 344–351.
  • 8. Mathew, M., Almalki, S. A., & Durgaraju, M. (2019). An in vitro evaluation of antibacterial efficacy of various concentration of eucalyptus globulus leaf extract on periodontal pathogens. The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice, 20(9), 1041–1044.
  • Additional Publications
  • 9. AlJameel, A. H., AlSaleh, L. S., Bawazir, N. H., AlOmair, A. S., & Almalki, S. A. (2023). How mental health correlates with subjective oral health status: A cross-sectional study among a group of university students. Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice, 26(11), 1716–1722.
  • 10. Almalki, S. A., Adil, A. H., Mustafa, M., & Karobari, M. I. (2024). Assessing oral health knowledge among public school children in Saudi Arabian subpopulation. Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition, 43(1), 126.
  • 11. Kumar, M. B. V., Narayanan, V., Almalki, S. A., Dey, S. M., & Sathe, S. (2019). Assessment of clinical efficacy of different periodontal dressing materials on wound healing: A comparative study. The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice, 20(8), 896–900.
  • 12. Alenazi, A., Alqhtani, N. R., Alghannam, S. S., Alghanim, A., Alasmari, M., et al. (2024). Effect of hyaluronic acid on socket healing after lower impacted third molar tooth extraction in 40 dental patients. Medical Science Monitor.
  • 13. Shalini, S., Sharma, S., Anand, A., Almalki, S. A., Biswas, A., Sharma, M., et al. (2023). An assessment of the prevalence of dental caries, oral hygiene status, deft index, and oral hygiene habits among children with special healthcare needs. Cureus, 15(7).
  • 14. Alqhtani, N., Alenazi, A., Nasyam, F. A., Almalki, S. A., & Mohammed, A. (2019). Role of the dentist in early detection of oral cancer. Journal of International Oral Health, 11(2), 66–69.
  • 15. Angolkar, Y. S., Kulkarni, S., Yavagal, C. M., Yavagal, P. C., Bhosle, U., Patil, V. C., et al. (2024). Effect of laser photobiomodulation on postoperative pain after single-visit endodontic treatment in children: A randomized control trial. Children, 11(12), 1511.
  • 16. AlJameel, A. B. H., Talakey, A. A., AlFarhan, G., Qadoumi, M., AlNowaiser, N., et al. (2024). Perceived stress among dental students and the role of parental influence in career decision-making. Journal of Dental Education, 88(7), 910–916.
  • 17. Patel, R. K. V., Almalki, S. A., Roshan, R., & Varkey, R. R. (2019). Assessment of the efficacy of periodontal tissue regeneration using non-resorbable and bioabsorbable GTR membrane: A clinical comparative study. The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice, 20(6), 675–679.
  • 18. Almalki, S. A., Gowdar, I. M., Arishi, F. O., Alhumaidani, R. K., Alhumaidani, F. K., et al. (2024). Association between ABO blood group, dental caries, gingivitis, impacted teeth and malocclusion among Saudi adults: A cross-sectional study. Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dentistry, 371–379.
  • 19. Almalki, S. A., Gowdar, I. M., Vengal, M., & Arya, S. (2024). Epidemiology of quid usage and its possible association with the occurrence of oral mucosal lesions. Frontiers in Oral Health, 5, 1450729.
  • 20. Jodalli, P., Gowdar, I. M., & Almalki, S. A. (2024). Effectiveness of motivational interviewing and cross platform messaging application in improving oral health knowledge, attitude and behaviours among pregnant women. F1000Research, 13, 871.
  • 21. AlJameel, A. B. H., Gulzar, S., Gupta, M., Alshehri, A. A., Almalki, S. A., Asiri, F. Y., et al. (2024). Oral health promotion among individuals with intellectual disabilities: A systematic review. European Journal of Dentistry, 18(1), 55–64.
  • 22. Shetty, B., Divakar, D. D., Al Jameel, A. B. H., Almalki, S. A., Gowdar, I. M., & Dewan, H. (2023). Effect of non-surgical periodontal therapy with adjunct photodynamic therapy on periodontal and glycemic statuses in prediabetic patients with periodontal disease. Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy, 42, 103362.
  • 23. Almalki, S. A. (2019). Evaluation of the efficacy of three different treatment modalities in the management of dentinal hypersensitivity: A comparative study. World Journal of Dentistry, 10(3), 202–206.
  • 24. Pratap, A. J., Srinath, R., Praveen, N. C., Sustarwar, P., Sadarjoshi, M., Almalki, S. A., et al. (2025). Evaluation of melatonin gel as local drug delivery system for the treatment of periodontitis: A split-mouth randomized controlled trial. BMC Oral Health, 25(1), 230.
  • 25. Mangalekar, S. B., Aijazuddin, A., Almalki, S. A., Langaliya, A., Chatterjee, S., et al. (2023). Dental anxiety scales used in pediatric dentistry: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, 117–126.
  • 26. Shetty, A. A., Almalki, S. A., Al Jameel, A. B. H., Gowdar, I. M., Ronsivalle, V., Cicciù, M., et al. (2025). Tobacco smoking and its impact on pain intensity of temporomandular disorders: A systematic review and metanalysis. Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 52(2), 266–273.
  • 27. Gufran, K., Alasqah, M., Almalki, S., Alkhaibari, Y., Alghamdi, Y., & Aljulify, T. Z. (2020). Validation of self-reported periodontal disease status among subjects seeking dental treatment in a dental school. Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences, 12(Suppl 1), S550–S553.
  • 28. Alasqah, M., Almalki, S., Gufran, K., Alkhaibari, Y., Bossayes, A. R. B., et al. (2019). The effect of gingival bleeding on oral home care practices in Saudi Arabia. Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 8(8), 2696–2698.
  • 29. Almalki, S. A., Wanas, H. A., Alqahtani, F., & Abdulfarraj, M. R. (2025). Depositional facies, sequence stratigraphy and diagenesis of the Cambrian–Middle Ordovician siliciclastic outcrops, Tayma Region, NW Saudi Arabia: An integrated approach. Sedimentary Geology, 486, 106928.
  • 30. AlJameel, A. B. H., AlSaleh, L. S., Bawazir, N. H., AlOmair, A. S., & Almalki, S. A. (2025). Association between oral health-related quality of life and mental health among university students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health, 33, 101984.
  • 31. Fernandes, M. C., Jodalli, P. S., Saeed, D. W., Gaunkar, R., Almalki, S., Gowdar, I., et al. (2025). Effectiveness of sugar taxation policies in Asia and Africa: A systematic review. Frontiers in Oral Health, 6, 1520861.
  • 32. Ranjan, M., Almudarris, B. A., Almalki, S. A., Miyajiwala, J., Irengbam, A., et al. (2024). Clinical evaluation of the long-term survival and success rates of different types of implant-supported prostheses. Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences, 16(Suppl 3), S2156–S2158.
  • 33. Pradhan, D., Almalki, S. A., Sharma, R., Mishra, S., Pathak, A., Jethlia, A., et al. (2024). Exploring the impact of orthodontic treatment on temporomandibular joint health. Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences, 16(Suppl 3), S2146–S2148.
  • 34. Vala, D., Shah, J., Purba, A. K., Mehta, T., Mansata, A. V., Almalki, S. A., & Makkad, R. S. (2024). Salivary interleukin-1 levels in oral squamous cell carcinoma: A case-control study. Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences, 16(Suppl 1), S346–S348.
  • 35. Almalki, S. A., AlJameel, A. B. H., Alghomlas, Z., Alothman, T., & Alhajri, F. (2024). Assessing the predictive validity of pre-admission criteria on dental students’ academic performance: A cross-sectional study. BMC Oral Health, 24(1), 90.
  • 36. Almalki, S., & AlJameel, A. B. (2020). Knowledge, attitude, and awareness of general population in Saudi Arabia toward the using of dental implants for replacement of missing teeth. World Journal of Dentistry, 11(2), 116–120.
  • 37. Almalki, A., Almalki, S., & Bahgat, T. (2019). Effect of low power magnification on total occlusal convergence angles in crown preparation. International Journal of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry, 9(1), 13–17.
  • 38. Shukla, A., Venkatesh, U. G., Almalki, S. A., Gowdar, I. M., & Gufran, K. (2025). Effect of yogic breathing (pranayama) on periodontal health status, salivary oxidative stress, and antioxidant levels in adults aged 35 to 44 in India: A cross-sectional study. European Journal of Medical Research, 30(1), 334.
  • 39. Nadar, B., Usha, G. V., Almalki, S., & Gowdar, I. (2024). Understanding decision making for the use of atraumatic restorative approach based on non-clinical factors by Indian pedodontists: A conjoint analysis. F1000Research, 13, 1401.
  • 40. Karthikeyan, B., Almalki, S. A., Almudarris, B. A., Joshi, M., Qurishi, A. A., Vaz, M., et al. (2024). Evaluation of complications associated with fixed partial denture: A prospective study. Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences, 16(Suppl 3), S2132–S2134.
  • 41. Almudarris, B. A., Poonia, P. S., Mansuri, A. H., Almalki, S. A., Gupta, S., Mohanty, R., et al. (2024). Assessment of patient satisfaction and oral health-related quality of life following full mouth rehabilitation with implant-supported prostheses. Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences, 16(Suppl 3), S2143–S2145.
  • 42. Aijaz, A., Nanwal, R., Almalki, S. A., Jalli, V. V., Butolia, H. K., & Arya, S. (2024). Unveiling mysteries of quid-induced lichenoid reactions: A cross-sectional study. Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences, 16(Suppl 1), S317–S319.
  • 43. Aijaz, A., Chaudhary, P., Malawat, K., Almalki, S. A., Sharma, T., Al Jameel, A. B. H., et al. (2024). Clinical correlation of vitamin D deficiency and early childhood caries: A cross-sectional study in Western Rajasthan. Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences, 16(Suppl 1), S672–S674.
  • 44. Almalki, S., Al-Aali, K. A., AlHelal, A., Roaa, H., & Haifa, A. (2020). Assessment of total occlusal convergence for crown preparation: A comparative study. World Journal of Dentistry, 11(1), 61–64.
  • 45. Usha, G. V., Bhuvaneshwari, N., Sultan, A., Tushar, B., Gowdar, I. M., & Almalki, S. A. (2026). Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of artificial intelligence in dentistry: A cross-sectional survey. F1000Research, 14.
  • 46. Almalki, S. A., Wanas, H. A., & Alqahtani, F. (2025). Provenance, tectonic setting, paleo-weathering and paleoclimate of the Cambrian–Middle Ordovician sandstones from the Tayma region, Tabuk Basin, NW Saudi Arabia. Journal of African Earth Sciences, 105849.
  • 47. Jodalli, P., Shetty, S., Shenoy, R., Rao, A., Pai, M., Gowdar, I. M., & Almalki, S. A. (2025). Development and validation of the “Basic Oral Health Assessment Tool” (BOHAT) for nondental health care professionals to use with the Indian adult population: Protocol for a study. JMIR Research Protocols, 14(1), e63480.
  • 48. Coutinho, T. J., Dodamani, S., Pai Khot, A. J., Kumar, V., Almalki,S. A., & Gowdar, I. M. (2025). Evaluation of anti-acne activity of human whole saliva against acne vulgaris: An in vitro study. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 24(1), e16369.
  • 49. Almalki, S. A. (2024). Analyzing fluoride concentration in drinking water sources in the Alkharj region of Saudi Arabia and its public health implications. Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences, 16(Suppl 5), S4459–S4463.
  • 50. Almalki, S. A., Gowdar, I. M., Alanazi, B. A., Alqahtani, O. A., Alanazi, F. R., et al. (2024). Smoking behaviors and health risk awareness among healthcare students in Alkharj, Saudi Arabia. Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences, 16(Suppl 5), S4548–S4554.
  • 51. Almalki, S. A., Gowdar, I. M., Asiri, S. N., Jodalli, P., Alanazi, B. A., et al. (2024). Awareness of deleterious oral habits and knowledge of habit breaking appliance among parents in Alkharj: A cross-sectional study. F1000Research, 13, 1295.
  • 52. Priya, C., Jain, A., Shetty, D. C., Khot, A. J. P., Yadav, S., Jain, M., Gulati, N., et al. (2026). Analysis of Fusobacterium nucleatum driven modulation of c-Myc pathways in oral carcinogenesis. F1000Research, 15, 176.
  • 53. Charu, P., Anshi, J., Shetty, D. C., Shefali, Y., Mahima, J., Nikita, G., Almalki, S. A., et al. (2026). Analysis of Fusobacterium nucleatum driven modulation of c-Myc pathways in oral carcinogenesis. F1000Research, 15.
  • 54. Gupta, V. K., Khot, A. J. P., Mishra, G., Kumar, S., Malhotra, S., Arif, K., Bhatia, S., et al. (2025). Analysis of intellectual property rights reforms among health care professionals. F1000Research, 14, 1453.
  • 55. Saji, S. S., Kumar, D. N., P, A. T., S, M. S., Usha, G. V., Nadar, B., Almalki, S., Gufran, K., et al. (2025). Assessment of stress distribution and displacement in the craniofacial complex between facemask therapy and bone anchored maxillary protraction (BAMP): A 3D finite element study. F1000Research, 14, 1429.
  • 56. Almalki, S., Alaskar, A. M., Gowdar, I. M., Alqahtani, A. S., Gufran, K., Nadar, B., & Usha, G. V. (2025). Oral health knowledge, attitude, and practices among residents of Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study. F1000Research, 14, 1315.
  • 57. Alsadhan, S. A., Abdellatif, H., Almalki, S., Aljameel, A. H., & AlJameel, A. B. H. (2025). Knowledge, perception, and willingness to practice dental public health among dental students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study. Cureus, 17(8).
  • 58. Jain, M. S., Paliwal, M., Sundesha, M., Almalki, S. A., Al Jameel, A. B. H., Gowdar, I. M., et al. (2024). Comparative evaluation of sealing ability of three different materials as barriers to coronal microleakage in root-filled teeth: An in vitro study. Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences, 16(Suppl 1), S659–S662.
  • 59. Dayel, O., Ahmed, S., Almuayqil, F. A., Altayyar, T. F., Aljuma, A. M., et al. (2024). Retention of flowable composites versus pit and fissure sealants in permanent teeth: A narrative review. African Journal of Biomedical Research.
  • 60. Fallatah, O. A., Qutob, M. M. T., Abdulfarraj, M., & Almalki, S. (2023). Assessing environmental hazard parameters of natural radioactivity in a high background area. Saudi International Conference on Nuclear Power Engineering, 65–75.

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