Abdul Haq Abdul Majeed Suliman

Birth date, place: 10-25-54, Mosul, Iraq Nationality: Iraqi Marital status: Married Education Date Degree Major Institution Dates Award Attended (Mo./Yr.) 5/92 PhD Operative Dentistry and University of Iowa, USA Biomedical Engineering 8/89 - 5/92 5/90 MS Biomedical Engineering University of Iowa, USA 8/88 - 5/89 5/88 MS Operative Dentistry University of Iowa, USA 8/86 - 5/88 5/88 Certificate Operative Dentistry University of Iowa, USA 8/86 - 5/88 6/77 BDS Dentistry University of Baghdad 9/72-6/77 Published 50 research papers in international peer reviewed journal, participated in 50 national and international conferences. Have more than 35 years’ experience in teaching of clinical and preclinical courses for graduate and under graduate programs. Worked at Ajman University since Sept. 2005.

Education
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Operative Dentistry and Biomedical Engineering University of Iowa, USA 1992
  • Master in Biomedical engineering, University of Iowa, USA 1990
  • Master in Operative Dentistry, University of Iowa, USA 1988
  • Certificate in operative Dentistry, University of Iowa, USA 1988
  • BDS, Dentistry, University of Baghdad, IRAQ 1977
Experience
  • Professor, Dentistry, Ajman University, UAE, 2005-Presnt
  • Dean, College of Dentistry, University of Mosul, Iraq 2003-2005
  • Editor in Chief, Al-Rafidain Dental Journal, College of Dentistry, University of Mosul, Iraq, 2002-2005
  • Counselor, Iraqi Journal of Dental and Oral Sciences, Iraq, 2002-2005
  • Editorial Board Member, Al-Rafidain Dental Journal, College of Dentistry, University of Mosul, Iraq, 2001-2002
  • Member, Examination Committee for Faculty Employment/ University of Mosul, Iraq, 2001-2003
  • Professor, Conservative Dentistry Dept. University of Mosul, Mosul, Iraq, 2000-2005
  • Dept. Head, Conservative Dentistry Dept. University of Mosul, Mosul, Iraq, 1996-2003
  • Counselor of Scientific Affairs , College of Dentistry, University of Mosul, Iraq, 1996-1998
  • Assistant Prof. Conservative Dentistry Dept. University of Mosul, Mosul, Iraq, 1995-2000
  • Member, Medical Continual Education/ Mosul, Iraq, 1995-2005
  • Scientific Counselor, Journal of Iraqi Dental Association, Iraq, 1993-2005
  • Private practice, Mosul, Iraq, 1992-2005
  • Acting Head Dept. Conservative Dentistry Dept. University of Mosul, Mosul, Iraq, 1992-1995
  • Lecturer, Conservative Dentistry Dept. University of Mosul, Mosul, Iraq, 1992-1995
  • Research Assistant, Dept. of Biomedical Engineering & Dept. of Operative Dentistry, University of Iowa, Iowa, USA, 1990-1992
  • Teaching Assistant, Dept. of Operative Dentistry University of Iowa, Iowa, U.S.A., 1989-1990
  • Clinical Instructor, Dept. of Operative Dentistry, University of Iowa, Iowa, U.S.A., 1987-1989
  • Clinical Instructor, Dept. of Operative Dentistry University of Mosul, Mosul, Iraq, 1981-1985
  • Private Practice, Mosul, Iraq, 1981-1985
  • Dentist, Mosul Health Dept Mosul, Iraq, 1979-1981
  • Dentist, Defense Ministry, Iraq (Mandatory service), 1977-1979
Teaching Area
  • Preclinical Operative Dent. 3rd year student, Clinical Sciences Dept., Collage of Dentistry, Ajman University, UAE, 2012-Present
  • Clinical Operative Dent. 4th year students, Restorative Dentistry, Ajman University, UAE, 2005-2012
  • Graduate course in Esthetics, Biomaterials and Clinical courses in Restorative Dentistry Dept., Collage of Dentistry, Ajman University, UAE, 2011-2016
  • Biomaterial Course at College of Dentistry, Gulf Medical University, Ajman, UAE, 2010
  • Visiting Professor at Restorative Dentistry Dept., Aden University, Yemen, 2001-2001
  • Graduate courses in New Trends of Conservative Dentistry. Graduate courses in Dental Materials. Graduate courses in Oral Histology, and Graduate Preclinical and Clinical courses in Conservative Dentistry.University of Mosul, Mosul, Iraq, 1997-2004
  • Graduate courses in Biomechanics for Conservative Dentistry, University of Mosul, Mosul, Iraq, 1997-2000
  • Operative Dent Clinics. 4th and 5th year students, Conservative Dentistry , University of Mosul, Mosul, Iraq, 1995-2004
  • Lecturer of Preclinical and Clinical Operative Dentistry for 3rd and 4th year students-Conservative Dentistry, University of Mosul, Mosul, Iraq, 1992-2004
  • Junior Operative Dentistry Clinic - University of Iowa, Iowa, USA, 1990-1991
  • Sophomore Operative Dentistry Clinic - University of Iowa, Iowa, USA, 1988-1990
  • Freshman Dental Anatomy Lab - University of Iowa, Iowa, USA., 1987-1988
  • Operative Dentistry Clinic-University of Mosul, Mosul, Iraq, 1981-1985
Research
  • Composite resins.
  • Bonding / composite resin microleakage and bond strength
  • Light curing unit assessment and spectral measurements
  • Bonding agents evaluation
  • Bleaching of teeth
  • Fracture resistance of restored teeth
  • Dental and Biomaterials research
  • Pulp temperature rise resulted from different dental materials and treatments
  • Optimization of light curing units
  • Effects of stains and bleaching on tooth colored restorative materials
Publications
Conference Presentation
  • Suliman A. A. Shedding Some Light on Curing Lights. Presented at Joint Dental Conference by College of Dentistry Ajman University of Science and technology and Faculty of Dentistry, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Ajman, UAE, April 2017.
  • Alarfaj N, Almitwali T, Suliman AA. Effect of home bleaching and in office bleaching on enamel microhardness. 95th General Session & Exhibition of the IADR, 46th Annual Meeting of the AADR, 41st Annual Meeting of the CADR, March 22-25, 2017, San Francisco, Calif., USA, 2017
  • Kobayashi M, Abdulmajeed AA, Saeed M, Suliman AA. Effect of etching time on microleakage of resin composite restorations after conventional and Er: YAG laser preparation. 95th General Session & Exhibition of the IADR, 46th Annual Meeting of the AADR, 41st Annual Meeting of the CADR, March 22-25, 2017, San Francisco, Calif., USA., 2017
  • Suliman SA, Sulaiman TA, Abdulmajeed AA, Heymann H, Suliman AA. Effect of light activation of bleaching agents on whitening efficiency and intrapulpal temperature rise. 95th General Session & Exhibition of the IADR, 46th Annual Meeting of the AADR, 41st Annual Meeting of the CADR, March 22-25, 2017, San Francisco, Calif., USA., 2017
  • Sulaiman TA, Delgado AJ, Abdulmajeed AA and Suliman AA Dental burs: assessment of cutting-efficiency and awareness of cleansing protocols. 95th General Session & Exhibition of the IADR, 46th Annual Meeting of the AADR, 41st Annual Meeting of the CADR, March 22-25, 2017, San Francisco, Calif., USA., 2017
  • Suliman A. A. and Kazma J. M. Depth of Cure and Microhardness using Different Light Curing Units. Presented in International Dental conference and Arab Dental Exhibition- AEEDC Dubai UAE February 7-9, 2017.
  • Suliman A. A. A Survey of Dental Student on Quality of Operative Dentistry Course at the College of Dentistry Ajman University, UAE. Presented in the international Business Conference (IBC), “Diversity and sustainability: Challenges and Opportunity of Global Business”, May 12-14, 2015, United Arab Emirates.
  • Jassim SM, Al-Tamimi SM and Suliman AA Caries Arresting Ability of Silver Daimine Fluoride and Ozone Therapy: Microhardness Comparative Study. Presented in International Dental conference and Arab Dental Exhibition- AEEDC Dubai UAE February 17-19, 2015.
  • Alobaidee RH, Elrasheed S and Suliman AA. The Effect of Home Bleaching and In-office Bleaching Technique on the Color of Teeth: A comparative study. Presented in International Dental conference and Arab Dental Exhibition- AEEDC Dubai UAE February 4-6, 2014.
  • Suliman SA, Almansi NH, Agha MT and Suliman AA. Pulp Temperature Rise and Tooth Color Shade change During Light-Activated Bleaching. Presented at the 91st IADR General Session, Seattel, Washington, USA. Abstract # 2786, March 20-23, 2013.
  • Suliman AA Tooth stress management during resin composite restoration. Presented at the Advanced Excellence in Dental Care 2012, A Joint Dental Conference by College of Dentistry Ajman University of Science and Technology and Faculty of Dentistry, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Ajman, UAE, 7-8 April, 2012.
  • Suliman AA Direct Esthetic Restorations: State of the Art on Essential Aspects Presented at the Advanced Excellence in Dental Care 2011, A Joint Dental Conference by College of Dentistry Ajman University of Science and technology and Faculty of Dentistry, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Ajman, UAE, 23-24 April, 2011.
  • Suliman AA Direct Esthetic Restorations: State of the Art on Essential Aspects Presented at the sixth World Conference of International Iraqi Medical Association, Sharjah UAE, 14-16 April 2011.
  • Suliman AA New trends in adhesion and resin composite. Presented at the 3rd Scientific Conference of Syrian Dental Association Aleppo, Syria, 28-30 April 2010.
  • Suliman AA Bonding resin composite to etchable and non-etchable ceramic restoration. Presented at the fifth World Conference of International Iraqi Medical Association, Sharjah UAE, and 1-3 April 2010.
  • Suliman AA New trends in caries diagnosis and treatments. Presented at the 6th International Dental Meeting, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Aleppo, Syria, 28-30 April, 2009.
  • Suliman AA New trends in caries diagnosis and treatments. Presented at the 4th International Iraqi Medical Association, MOH and University of Sharjah, Sharjah UAE, 9-11 April 2009.
  • Hanna HE, Majeed HH and Suliman AA. Eco-Friendly Dentistry for a Healthier Planet. Poster presentation at the UAE International Dental Conference and Arab Dental Exhibition AEEDC Dubai 10-12 March 2009.
  • Suliman AA. Placement of Liner and Bases under Permanent Restorations Where We are Now? Presented at CME program of Zulekha Healthcare Group in association with Ajman University of Science and technology, Ajman UAE, 14th November 2008.
  • Suliman AA New trends in caries diagnosis and treatments. Department of Private Medical Practice, MOH, Ajman Medical Zone in association with Innovative Medical environment/ Ajman University, and AKMG, Ajman UAE June 2008.
  • Suliman AA Dentin Bonding Agents: Which, How and When; an update for Restorative Dentist. Presented at the 5th International Scientific Meeting, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Aleppo, Syria, 24-26 April 2007.
  • Suliman AA An Update on Bonding. Presented A.K.M.G and GMC Medical/ Dental conference: New Concepts in Dentistry Ajman UAE. March 21st 2007.
  • Nayïf, MM, Suliman, AA, Nikaido T Ikeda, M Foxton, RM and Tagami, T Long-term water sorption of three resin-based restorative materials. Presented at The Second International Congress on Adhesive Dentistry. Adhes Dent 22(4): 413 2005.
  • Suliman AA Cavity Preparation in the new millennium. The Scientific Kurdustan Dental Meeting, Duhok Iraq, 19-20 February 2004.
  • Ismail SA and Suliman AA Nightgaurd vital bleaching. The sixth Scientific Meeting for college of Dentistry Mosul University, 1-2 April, Mosul Iraq. And the 24th General Conference of the Iraqi Dental Association 22-24 October 2002, Baghdad Iraq.
  • Suliman, AA. What should a restorative dentist know about occlusion. Presented at the 3rd Scientific Meeting of Mosul section of Iraqi Dental Association, 8-9 April, 2002 Mosul, Iraq. In addition, the 12th Scientific Conference for Iraqi Dental Society Baghdad, 20-21 May, 2002. Baghdad Iraq.
  • Suliman, AA and Al-Taii, MA Fluoride release from different tooth colored restorative materials: An in vitro study. Presented at the 18th Jordanian Dental Congress Amman October 2001.
  • Ismail, SA, Suliman, AA Night Guard Vital Bleaching. Presented at the 6th Scientific Meeting of the College of Dentistry, Mosul University, Mosul Iraq, 2000
  • Suliman AA Bleaching of discolored teeth. Presented at the Scientific Meeting of the Collage of Dentistry, Mosul University, Mosul, Iraq, March 1996.
  • Suliman, AA and Said, MG The effect of light emitted from light curing unit on Dentist’s eyes. Presented at the second combined scientific meeting between the college of Dentistry at the universities of Baghdad and Mosul, Mosul April, 1994.
  • Suliman, AA and Chakmachi, MN An assessment of visible light curing units. Presented at the second combined scientific meeting between the college of Dentistry at the universities of Baghdad and Mosul, Mosul April,1994.
  • Suliman, AA and Chakmachi, MN Uses of composite resins and light curing units in private clinics in Mosul City. Presented at the second combined scientific meeting between the college of Dentistry at the universities of Baghdad and Mosul, Mosul April, 1994.
  • Suliman, AA Porcelain repair: An SEM study. Presented at the annual meeting of the Iraqi Dental Association. Baghdad Nov. 1993.
  • Suliman, AA Boyer, DB and Lakes, RS Determination of cusps movement resulted from polymerization shrinkage of composite resin restoration using Michelson's Interferometry. Presented at the first combined scientific meeting between the colleges of Dentistry at the Universities of Baghdad and Mosul, Baghdad Feb. 1993.
  • Suliman, AA Boyer, DB and Lakes, RS Deformation of teeth by composite polymerization shrinkage. Journal of Dental Research 71 (Special Issue): Abstract No. 660, 1992.
  • Suliman, AA, Boyer, DB and Lakes, RS Determination of cusps movement resulted from polymerization shrinkage of composite resin restoration using Michelson's Interferometry. Presented at the 39th Annual Scientific Session of the Iowa Section of AADR and IADR, February 25, 1992.
  • Suliman, AA and Boyer, DB Cusp movement of premolars resulting from composite polymerization shrinkage. Presented at the 38th Annual Scientific Section of the AADR and IADR, February 26, 1991.
  • Suliman, AA and Boyer, DB Cusp movement of premolars resulting from composite polymerization shrinkage. Journal of Dental Research 70 (Special Issue): 527, Abstract No. 2085, 1990.
  • Suliman, AA, and Chan, KC Microleakage between different types of base materials. Presented at the 37th Annual Scientific Session of the Iowa Section of the AADR and IADR, February 13, 1990.
  • Suliman, AA, Schulein, TM and Boyer, DB The effect of etching and rinsing times and salivary contamination on etched glass-ionomer cement bonded to resin composites. Presented at the 36th Annual Scientific Session of the Iowa Section of the AADR and IADR, February 14, 1989.
  • Suliman A. A. Saeed N, Al-Ani I, and Asheer H. Fracture resistance of root restored using bioceramic endodontic sealer. J Dent Res Vol # 97 (Spec Iss B): Abstract # 2957, 2018.
  • Khraibut S, Abdulmajeed A, Suliman A. A. Donovan T, and Sulaiman T. Bulkfill Versus Conventional Composite: Effect of Thermal-treatment on Mechanical Properties. J Dent Res Vol # 97 (Spec Iss B): Abstract # 3334, 2018.
  • Alfuraih F, Abdulmajeed A, Suliman A. A. Donovan T, and Sulaiman T. Effect of preheating on Fracture-toughness of Bulk-fill and Conventional Composite-resins. J Dent Res Vol # 97 (Spec Iss B): Abstract # 2496, 2018.
  • Sulaiman T, Suliman A. A. Delgado A, Abdulmajeed A, and T. Donovan, Monolithic and Layered Zirconia Restorations Fracture Rates at 7.5 Years. J Dent Res Vol # 97 (Spec Iss B): Abstract # 1744, 2018.
  • Suliman A. A. Shedding Some Light on Curing Lights.
  • Suliman AA, Abdo AA and Elmasmari HA Training and experience effect on light-curing efficiency using MARC™ Patient Simulator.
  • Suliman A. A. and Kazma J. M. Depth of Cure of Composite and Microhardness Using different Light-Curing Units.
  • Sulaiman TA, Mohamed E, Altak A, Rodgers B, Suliman AA. Fracture Toughness of Bis-acryl-, Composite- and Ceramic- Resin Restorative Materials.
Memberships, Awards and Honors
  • Government Award for the patent “An electrolytic machine for metal used in dentistry". Iraq 2001.
  • Graduate School Award University of Iowa U.S.A., 1991.
  • Interdisplinary Program Award University of Iowa U.S.A., 1990
  • Carl Svare Research Award, College of Dentistry Iowa U.S.A., 1988
  • Iraqi Dental Society
  • Iraqi Dental Association
  • Iraqi Teacher Association
  • American Dental Association
  • American Academy of Operative Dentistry
  • Dubai Health Authority Licences