Dr. Hesham Alhazmi is board-certified in both pediatric dentistry and dental public health. He completed a residency in pediatric dentistry and earned a Master's Degree from Tufts University. He then earned a residency in dental public health and received a Doctor of Medical Sciences from Harvard University. Dr. Alhazmi is an assistant professor at Umm Al-Qura University in Saudi Arabia and a lecturer on Oral Health Policy and Epidemiology at Harvard University. He also serves as a thesis advisor at Harvard University and New York Medical College.
His research focuses on analyzing national data, implementing school-based oral health programs, and integrating oral health with primary care. Dr. Alhazmi participated in the collaboration between Harvard University and the Health Advancement Initiative in Vietnam and has worked with the Center for Integration of Primary Care and Oral Health. He is the author of numerous research articles and reviews.
Dr. Alhazmi has received several awards, including the Dr. James M. Dunning Award for Outstanding Research in Oral Epidemiology/Public Health Dentistry, the Lois K. Cohen Award for Excellence in Global Health, the Caswell A. Evans Population Oral Health Post-Professional Award, and the Leverett Graduate Student Merit Award for Outstanding Achievement in Dental Public Health.
Publications
Barriers to dental service utilization in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis. View Abstract
Metabolic Syndrome and Dental Caries Among Adults in the United States: A Cross-Sectional Study From the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2015-2018. View Abstract
Evaluation of color stability on resin composite specimens using different polishing kits: an in vitro study. View Abstract
The Impact of Oral Health and Dental Services on the Prevalence of Subjective Cognitive Decline Among Middle-Aged and Older US Adults: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2022. View Abstract
Association Between Cardiovascular Disease and Complete Edentulism in U.S. Adults. View Abstract
Dental treatment affordability and oral outcomes among U.S. adults: NHANES 2015-2018. View Abstract
Self-perceived general health and its impact on oral health in the U.S. adult population: NHANES 2015-2018. View Abstract
Evaluation of the Quality and Educational Value of YouTube Videos on Class IV Resin Composite Restorations. View Abstract
Diagnostic accuracy of detecting caries and other intraoral findings using parent-obtained smartphone photographs in teledentistry. View Abstract
Assessing the readiness of dental electronic health records for machine learning prediction of procedure outcomes: Insights from the bigmouth repository on composite and amalgam restoration survival rates. View Abstract
Knowledge of HPV and its association with oropharyngeal cancer among dental students: a systematic review and meta-analysis. View Abstract
General Dentists and Dental Specialists' Knowledge of Treatment, Diagnosis, Referral, and Risk Factors of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Systematic Review. View Abstract
Investigating the impact of oral health status on the prevalence of falls among caregivers and non-caregivers in the United States: A retrospective study. View Abstract
Caries Impacts and Experiences and Dental Care Utilization for Saudi Schoolchildren: Caries Impacts and Experiences Questionnaire for Children - A Disease-Specific Measure. View Abstract
The impact of fixed and removable dental prostheses on the periodontal health of abutment teeth: A Retro-Prospective Comparative Study. View Abstract
Factors related to spontaneous space closure following early first permanent molar extraction: A systematic review. View Abstract
The association between dental caries and serum crp in the us adult population: evidence from NHANES 2015-2018. View Abstract
Sputum production and salivary microbiome in COVID-19 patients reveals oral-lung axis. View Abstract
Parents' Knowledge and Awareness About the Importance of Primary Teeth and Space Maintainers in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study. View Abstract
Predictability of Orthodontic Space Closure Using Invisalign Clear Aligners: A Retrospective Study. View Abstract
Fast food consumption and its relationship with oral health among US adults: A cross-sectional NHANES-based study. View Abstract
Association between risk of obstructive sleep apnea severity and risk of severe COVID-19 symptoms: insights from salivary and serum cytokines. View Abstract
Disparities in HPV and the HPV Vaccine Knowledge Among Non-Hispanic Black Adults in the US - HINTS 2017-2020. View Abstract
Association between sleep duration and dental caries in a nationally representative U.S. population. View Abstract
Behavioral Health Within Primary Care Postgraduate Dental Curricula: A Mixed Methods Study. View Abstract
Oral health outcomes among adults with diabetes served at HRSA-funded health centers. View Abstract
Context matters: Integration of social determinants of health in AEGD and GPR curricula. View Abstract
Prevalence of oral conditions among methamphetamine users: NHANES 2009-2014. View Abstract
Cocaine, polysubstance abuse, and oral health outcomes, NHANES 2009 to 2014. View Abstract