Curriculum Vitae
Suhair Ref'at Obeidat, BSc ADS, MSDH
Present post:
Instructor, Department of Applied Dental Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST), Irbid, Jordan
Academic Degrees:
1. Bachelor in Allied Dental Sciences (ADS). June, 2000, Faculty of Dentistry, JUST (Rank the first in my class with a GPA of 86.6 (Excellent)
2. Master of Science degree in Dental Hygiene. May, 2003, School of Dental Hygiene, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia, USA (GPA 4.0)
Gender: Female
Date and place of Birth: May 12th, 1978. Irbid/Jordan
Nationality: Jordanian
Address: Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST) Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences Department of Applied Dental Sciences P.O. Box 3030 Irbid 22110 Jordan
Telephone: 0096-02-7530172 (home), Cell: 0772247910 02 7201000 ext. 26925 (work)
Office: Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, 2nd floor
Email:
Languages: - Arabic (Native) - English - Toefl score of 550
Computer skills:
- Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Power point) - SPSS: Statistical Package of Social Sciences - Internet search
Employment, Academic and Clinical Experience:
- (Aug. 1st, 2000 – Aug. 1st, 2001): Dental hygienist and clinical supervisor for the undergraduate ADS students, Faculty of AMS, JUST-Dental Teaching Center, Irbid, Jordan
- (Feb, 2003 – May, 2003): Research internship, Dental Hygiene Research Center, Old Dominion University, USA
- (Aug. 3rd, 2003 – Oct. 3rd, 2006): Full time lecturer, Department of Applied Dental Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, JUST, Irbid, Jordan - (Aug. 3rd, 2003 – Aug. 3rd, 2004): Academic Representative of the ADS Department, AMS Faculty Board.
- (Oct. 3rd, 2006 – post): Instructor, Department of Applied Dental Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, JUST, Irbid, Jordan
- (Sept. 1st, 2007 – Sept. 1st, 2008): Academic Representative of the ADS Department, AMS Faculty Board
- (Sept. 1st, 2012– Sept. 1st, 2013): Academic Representative of the ADS Department, AMS Faculty Board.
- (Sept. 1st, 2014– Sept. 1st, 2015): Academic Representative of the ADS Department, AMS Faculty Board.
- (Sept. 1st, 2016– Sept. 1st, 2017): Academic Representative of the ADS Department, AMS Faculty Board.
Acknowledgments and Recognitions:
- (April 1st, 2003): "Sigma Phi Alpha- National Dental Hygiene Honor Society" certificate
- (September 24th, 2002): "Alpha Eta Society" certificate
Research Interests:
- Oral health promotion and prevention
- Access to dental care
- Smoking and Oral health
Memberships:
- (2015-2016): Jordan Society for Dental Hygienists - Constituent governing body
- (2016-2017): Jordan Society for Dental Hygienists – Administrative Board member
- (2005-2008): International Association of Dental Research (IADR)-Jordanian Section
- (April 1st, 2003): member in Sigma Phi Alpha- National Dental Hygiene Honor Society
- (September 24th, 2002): graduate member of the Old Dominion University Chapter of the Alpha Eta Society
Academic Faculty and Department Committee Member:
- (2003 - 2004): Academic Representative of the ADS Department, AMS Faculty Board.
- (2007-2008): Academic Representative of the ADS Department, AMS Faculty Board.
- (2012-2013): Academic Representative of the ADS Department, AMS Faculty Board.
- (2014-2015): Academic Representative of the ADS Department, AMS Faculty Board.
- (2016-2017): Academic Representative of the ADS Department, AMS Faculty Board.
Faculty Committees:
- (2005-2006): “University Library” committee (member) and “Community Public Health Services” Committee (member)
- (2007-2008): “Community Public Health Services” Committee (member)
- (2008-2009): “Community Public Health Services” Committee (member)
- (2009-2010): “Community Public Health Services” Committee (member)
- (2010-2011): Community Public Health Services Committee (member)
- (2010-2011): “Lay the foundations for the Training of students after Graduation (الإمتياز) Committee (member), “Lay the Dress Code for students in Labs and Clinics” Committee (member).
- (2010-2011): “Modifying and Developing the ADS program Academic planner” Committee (Head).
- (2013-2014): Media Committee (member)
- (2014-2015): Media Committee (member)
- (2016-2017): “Community Public Health Services” Committee (member)
Department Committees:
- (2010-2011): Scientific Research Committee, Community Public Health Services Committee, and Academic Planners Committee. (Member) - (2010-2011): Accreditation Committee. (Head)
- (2011-2012): Academic Planners Committee, Scientific Activities Committee, and Tenders Committee. (Member) - (2011-2012): Accreditation Committee (Head). “Restudying the ADS program Academic Planner” Committee (Head).
- (2012-2013): Scientific Activities Committee, Accreditation Committee, and Tenders Committee. (Member) - (2012-2013): “Academic Planner” Committee (Head) - (2012-2013): Member in a committee to “Recheck the Final Exam marks of ADS 363 Periodotology II course for a student (Wala’ Husni ).
- (2013-2014): Accreditation Committee, Scientific Research Committee, Community Services, and Scientific Activities Committee (Member) - (2013-2014): Academic planner/ Allied Dental Sciences Committee (Head)
- (2014-2015): Accreditation Committee, Scientific Research Committee, Community Services Committee, Scientific Activities Committee, Courses Equalization for bridge programs Committee. (Member) - (2014-2015): Academic planner/ Allied Dental Sciences Committee (Head), Quality Assurance Committee (Head).
- (2015-2016): Accreditation Committee, Community Services Committee, Scientific Committee, Committee of knowledge Fields and Quality Assurance. (Member) - (2015-2016): Academic planner/ Allied Dental Sciences Committee (Head).
- (2016-2017): Accreditation Committee, Community Services Committee, Scientific Committee, Committee of knowledge Fields and Quality Assurance. (Member) - (2016-2017): Academic planner/ Allied Dental Sciences Committee (Head).
Institutional and Professional Services:
- (2004): publishing an editorial entitled “Allied Dental Sciences Program” at Al-Aqsa Magazine for the purpose of ADS profession and program promotion in Jordan.
- (2004): Writing a job description of the ADS program and the regulations and principles that differentiate those having Bachelor’s degree from those having Associate/ Diploma degree and sending them to the Ministry of Health for the purpose of modifying the “Licensure system” for those graduate from the ADS program.
- (2005): presenting a presentation about the ADS program for a group of Dental Hygiene students from Naoor College and Joining them in JUST and the Dental Teaching Clinics.
- (2006-2007): Department Representative to oversee Students Union elections.
- (2007): Modifying and developing the Courses’ Description and Syllabi for the Allied Dental Sciences program that were published at JUST website.
- (2007): Modifying and developing the ADS program brochure (Arabic and English)
- (2008-2009): JUST Representative (Member) of the “Licensure System of the Dental Hygiene Profession” Committee, Ministry of Health, Amman, Jordan.
- (2008): Providing and implementing a workshop entitled “Oral Health Education” for Oral Health Educators employees at the Ministry of Health.
- (2010-2011): Member of a committee established by the AMS Dean to “Lay the foundations for the Training of students after Graduation (الإمتياز).
- (2010-2011): Member of a committee established by the AMS Dean to “Lay the Dress Code for students in Labs and Clinics”.
- (2011): Modifying and developing the ADS program curriculum (Head of the committee).
- (2012): providing a workshop entitled (Oral Health-Continuing education) for a Dental Hygienist employee from Kuwait.
- (2012-2013): Head of the “dental tools and instruments inventory” committee in the dental educational clinics at JUST. This committee was formed by the JUST-President; Professor Dr. Abdullah Malkawi
- (2012): Member of a technical committee to “study the applications submitted for the Dental Assistant post” at the JUST-Dental Health Center. This Committee was formed by Professor Dr. Zakarya Bashaireh (The Dental Health Center Director).
-(2017): Member of "Examinations Quality Assurance Committee".
Academic Courses Coordinator:
- (2003 – Post): ADS 447 Preventive Dentistry for Allied Dental Sciences Students
- (2003-2009): ADS 412 Clinical Dental Assisting II, ADS 435 Clinical Oral Hygiene II
- (2004 – Post): ADS 341/ 303 Cariology
- (2005 – Post): ADS 201 Dental Morphology and Occlusion
- (2004-Post): ADS 493 Research Methodology and Project
- (2003-2004): ADS 311 Clinical Dental Assisting I
- (2009-Post): ADS 382 Introduction into Dental Hygiene, ADS 449 Community Oral Health, ADS 472 Expanded-duties of the dental Assistant
- (2009-post): ADS 335 Conservative Dentistry
Academic Courses Co-instructor:
- (2003-2004): ADS 324 Pediatric and Orthodontic Dentistry
- (2003-2009): ADS 321 Conservative Dentistry
- (2003-post): ADS 434/ ADS 481 Clinical Oral Hygiene I
- (2003-2008): ADS 413 Clinical Dental Assisting III
- (2005-2009): ADS 333 Periodontology II
- (2004-post): ADS 311/ ADS 372 Clinical Dental Assisting I
- (2008-post): ADS 100 Oral Health (elective course)
- (2009-post): ADS 471 Clinical Dental Assisting II
- (2009-post): ADS 482 Clinical Oral Hygiene II
Academic Projects:
- (2003): "Competency-based education and its implications for the Allied Dental Sciences Program at JUST" - (2004): Access to Dental Care among Adults in Jordan"
- (2005): "Knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs toward dental hygiene profession among Jordanian Adults"
- (2006): "Knowledge and attitudes toward oral health among nursing students in Jordan"
- (2007): Book entitled "A Guide for Clinical Dental Assisting Part One" used in teaching ADS students
- (2009): Book entitled "A Guide for Clinical Dental Assisting Part Two" under publication
- (2010): “Knowledge of Hookah Smoking Effects on Oral Health among University Students”
- (2011): “Fluoride ion content in water supplies in Irbid”
“Effects of water pipe smoking on the gingival and periodontal health”
- (2012): “Laser Use in Periodontal Therapy: "a Review of Literature”
- (2013): “Teeth Whitening: a Review of Literature”
- (2014): “The prevalence, awareness, and self-perception of Halitosis among fourth year Applied Medical Sciences Students at JUST”
Community Health Services (Activities):
- (December 7th, 2003): Oral Health Educational Day at "Al-Hussein Center for Cancer Treatment, Amman, Jordan.
- (April 1st, 2004): (Open Day) Students' Academic and Clinical Competences Presentation Day, Department of Applied Dental Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences. In addition to developing and distributing an Oral Health educational CD for the community benefits.
- (March 12th, 2005): Free Medical Day held by JUST at Dogara, Irbid, Jordan.
- (April 17th, 2005): Dental and Oral Health Day at Al-Hussein Society for Disabilities and Special Needs, Amman, Jordan.
- (May 14th, 2005): Free Medical Day held by JUST at Al-Znaieh, Al-Mafraq, Jordan.
- (May 6th, 2006): Dental and Oral Health Day at Der Al-Lateen School, Ajlun, Jordan. Day Preparation and Participation in addition to designing and distributing an oral health educational CD to the students in the School.
- (March 22nd, 2007): Free Medical Day at "Al-Aserah Al-Baida" Nursing Home (White Beds Society for Geriatric People), Amman, Jordan.
- (April 1st, 2008): Coordinating and participating in the expedition “Youth without Smoking” that was held by the department of ADS at JUST.
- (April 21st, 2008): Coordinating and participating in the Dental and Oral Health Day at the “Child Quran Center”, Kufryoba, Irbid, Jordan
- (May 10th, 2009): Dental and Oral Health Day at Sama Al-Rusan School, Irbid, Jordan.
- (November 18th, 2009): Dental and Oral Health Education Day at Al-Khansa School, Irbid, Aqraba
- (May, 18th, 2010): Dental and Oral Health Day at (Azami Al Moftee Palestinian Refugee Camp Elementary School).Al-Hussun / Irbid/ Jordan.
- (Dec. 6th, 2010): Dental and Oral Health Day at (Fatemah bint Al-Yaman Elementary School) Bishra/ Irbid/ Jordan.
- (Dec.22nd, 2010): Dental and Oral Health Day at (Makkah Al-Mukaramah Elementary School) Ramtha/ Jordan.
- (March,2nd, 2011): Dental and Oral Health Day at (Al-Sareeh Elementary School) Al-Sarreh/ Irbid/ Jordan
- (March, 15th, 2011): 28th Jordanian Oral Health Day: Educating and Instructing/ Jordanian Dental Association. Amman, Jordan.
- (April, 9Th, 2011): Medical and Dental Health Day at (Azami Al Moftee Palestinian Refugee Camp).Al-Hussun / Irbid/ Jordan. - (Nov.17th , 2011): Dental and Oral Health Day at (Khadejah Bent Khuwailed elementary School) Al-Hussn/ Irbid/ Jordan
- (Feb/2012-May/2012) : Providing Dental Hygiene Services for Residents at Jerash Center for Welfare and Rehabilitation.
- (April, 2nd , 2012): Dental and Oral Health Day at (Al- Mazar Secondary School for Girls) Al-Mazar/ Irbid/ Jordan
- (Nov. 7th, 2012): Dental and Oral Health Day at (Al- Qadesiah Elementary School for Girls) Ramtha/ Jordan
- (Nov. 8th, 2012): Dental and Oral Health Day at (Yubla Secondary School for Girls) Yubla/ Irbid/ Jordan
- (Nov. 24th 2012): Dental and Oral Health Day at (King Hussein Society for Orphans) Irbid/ Jordan.
- (April, 30, 2013): Dental and Oral Health Day at (Cyber city for Syrian Refugees): Irbid/Jordan.
- (May, 8th, 2013): Dental and Oral Health Day at (Qur’an Reciting and Memorizing Center for Children): Irbid/Jordan.
- (Nov. 21st, 2013): Dental and Oral Health Day at Ja’far Al-Tayar Elementary School, Al-Mafraq, Jordan.
- (March 13th, 2014): Dental and Oral Health Day held by the Jordanian Dental Association, Faculty of Dentistry, and Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences at Khadija Bent Khwailed Elementary School, Kharja, Irbid, Jordan.
- (Nov.13, 2014):Dental and Oral Health Day at (Jumanah bent Abi Taleb Secondary School): Ramtha/ Jordan.
- (Nov.27th, 2014):Dental and Oral Health Day at (Hartha Elementary School): Hartha/ Irbid/ Jordan.
- (Dec.4th, 2014): Dental and Oral Health Day at (A’isha Al-Baoneah Elementary School): Erhaba / Ajloun/ Jordan.
- (April 16th, 2015): Dental and Oral Health Day at (Fatimah Bent Alyaman Elementary School): Irbid/ Jordan.
- (May 13, 2015): Dental and Oral Health Day at (Almazar Secondary School) Almazar/ Irbid/Jordan.
- (Nov.12, 2015): Free Medical Day at ( KufrElma/ Al-Koorah).
- (Dec. 9, 2015): Dental and Oral Health Day at (Shoaa Al Amal School) Alsareeh/ Irbid.
- (October 1st, 2016): Oral Health day at Saraya Irbid held by Jordan Society for Dental Hygienists and sponsored by Taayosh Society and Colgate company.
- (Nov. 13, 2016): oral health day at children and women Clinics at King Abdullah I Hospital / Irbid.
- (Dec. 23, 2016): Oral Health day at Nazik al-Hareiri Center for special needs/ Amman.
- (March 2nd, 2017): Oral health day at Loreet elementary School/ Irbid.
- (March 12th, 2017): Dental and Oral Health Day held by the Jordanian Dental Association and Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences at Khadija Bent Khwailed Elementary School, Alhusun, Irbid, Jordan.
- (March 23, 2017): Dental and Oral Health Day at Almzareeb elementary School/ Bani Kenaneh/ Irbid.
- (April 18, 2017): Free Medical Day at North Badi
- (April 20, 2017): Jordanian Second Oral health Day (Dental health therapeutic, preventive and educational services for Amenah bint Wahab elementary School at JUST-Dental Hygiene Clinics).
Professional Development Activities:
1. Academic Presentations (Lectures):
- (March 16th, 2004): lecture entitled "Dental Prevention Strategies" at the Branch of the Jordan Dental Association in Irbid/ Jordan at the 22nd Oral Health Day.
- (April 17th, 2005): lecture entitled "Common Oral Diseases: Dental Caries and Periodontal Diseases" at Al-Hussein Society for Disabilities, Amman-Jordan.
- (March 9th, 2006): lecture entitled "Preventing Oral Diseases" at the 23rd Jordanian Oral Health Day and the 21st Arabian Oral Health Day, Jordan University, Amman-Jordan.
- (March 15th, 2011): a presentation entitled “Dental Hygiene Profession in Jordan” at Al-Hussain communal Center, Amman, Jordan
2. Training Courses, Workshops, and Certificates:
- (June 14th, 2005: "Creativity and Innovation Workshop" at the Academic Development Center, JUST.
- (February 1st and 2nd, 2006): "Testing and Evaluation: University Examination Training Course" at the Academic Development Center, JUST.
- (May 10th, 2006): "Oral Risk Assessment and Systemic-Oral Link" Course by Professor Michele L. Darby from USA, at the Jordan Dental Association, Amman, Jordan.
- (April 22nd, 2007): "Scientific Research in Jordan: Reality and Ambition Workshop" at Al Al-Bait University, Al-Mafraq, Jordan.
- (May 23rd and 24th, 2007): "Advanced Applications in University Testing and Evaluation" Training Course at the Academic Development Center, JUST.
- (November 4th and 5th, 2007): "Modern University Instructional Methods: Electronic Learning" Training Course at the Academic Development Center, JUST.
- (June 29th-July 29th, 2008) (Training Course coordinator): “Oral Health Workshop” at the JUST-Dental Health Center, Irbid, Jordan for two employees from the Ministry of Health.
- (February 22nd and 23rd, 2009): "Statistical Analysis of Examinations and Research Data Using SPSS" Training Course at the Academic Development Center, JUST.
- (March, 15th, 2011): "Dental Assisting-Medical and Management Responsibility Course" Jordanian Dental Association. Amman/ Jordan.
- (July 24th to 26th, 2011): “Statistical Analysis using SPSS” Training Course at the Consultative Center for Science and Technology, JUST.
- (September 14th and 15th, 2011): “Statistical Package for Social Sciences” Training Course at the Academic Development Center, JUST.
- (April, 18, 2012): "E-learning Workshop": at the Academic Development Center at Jordan University of Science and Technology Given by Wafa’ Msalam.
- (Sept. 19th & Sept. 22nd, 2013): “Statistical Analysis using SPSS” Training Course at the Academic Development and Quality Assurance Center, JUST.
- (Nov. 17th, 2013): “Dental Instruments Sharpening” Training Course by HuFriedy Dental Company at JUST.
- (August 18th, 2016): "Biomedical Ethics workshop", Training Course at the Academic Development and Quality Assurance Center, JUST.
- (Nov. 5th, 2016): "Dental Hygienist Seminar" organized by CAPP, Dubai, UAE, Accredited by HAAD AND DHA
- (Nov. 5th, 2016): "Tools and Indices for Diagnostic monitoring and Treatment planning for Periodontal Management" Hands On Course, organized by CAPP, Dubai, UAE, Accredited by HAAD AND DHA
3. Conferences (Attendance):
- (May 5th, 2005): The 5th Annual Scientific Day of Faculty of Dentistry and the 2nd Scientific Meeting of the International Association of Dental Research (IADR), Jordan.
- (July 3rd, 2006): The 6th Annual Scientific Day of Faculty of Dentistry and the 4th Scientific Meeting of the IADR-Jordan in association with the Open Day of AAID Maxi course in Jordan.
- (May, 7-10, 2008): 1st International Scientific Conference of Faculty of Dentistry/ Jordan University of Science and Technology and 5th Scientific Meeting of IADR – JOR
- (2008): “Arabic Woman in Science and Academy: toward continuing Development” Conference, JUST
- (March, 11, 2013): “30th Jordanian and 28th Arabian Oral and Dental Health Day” Jordanian Dental Association/ Amman/ Jordan.
- (April 2nd, 2014): “31st Jordanian Oral and Dental Health Day” Jordanian Dental Association/ Amman/ Jordan.
4. Conferences (presenter):
- (March 16th, 2004): “The 22nd Jordanian Oral Health Day and the 20th Arabian Oral Health Day”, Jordanian Dental Association/ Irbid Branch, Jordan - (March 9th, 2006): “The 23rd Jordanian Oral Health Day and the 21st Arabian Oral Health Day”, Jordan University, Amman-Jordan. - (March 15th, 2011): The 28th Jordanian Oral Health Day: Educating and Instructin” Jordanian Dental Association. Amman, Jordan.
Scientific Researches:
- Bibars A. M., Obeidat S. R., Khader Y., Mahasneh A. M., & Omar F. Khabour O. F. The effect of waterpipe smoking on periodontal health. Oral Health and Preventive Dentistry. doi: 10.3290/j.ohpd.a32671 (Accepted for publication: 09.07.13). E-Pub a head of print.
- Obeidat SR, Al-Sa’di AG, Taani DS. Factors influencing dental care access in Jordanian Adults. BMC Oral Health 2014, 14:127. doi: 10.1186/1472-683114-172 (published: 17.10.14)
- Obeidat SR, Omar F Khabour OF, Alzoubi KH,Mahasneh AM,Bibars AM,Yousef S Khader YS,andAlsa’di A. Prevalence, social acceptance, and awareness of waterpipe smoking among dental university students: a cross sectional survey conducted in Jordan. BMC Res Notes. 2014; 7: 832. Published online 2014 Nov 24.doi:10.1186/1756-0500-7-832