Hesham Alhazmi, DMSc

Pediatric Dentist, Department of Dentistry
Lecturer of Oral Health Policy and Epidemiology, Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Hesham Alhazmi, DMSc
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Hesham Alhazmi, DMSc

Pediatric Dentist, Department of Dentistry
Lecturer of Oral Health Policy and Epidemiology, Harvard School of Dental Medicine

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Programs & Services
Dentistry
Languages
Arabic
English
Certifications
American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Professional History

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

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
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
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