Dr. Nisreen Al Jallad, DDS, MS 🦷 is an Assistant Professor of Dentistry and Director of the Perinatal Oral Health Clinic at the Eastman Institute for Oral Health, University of Rochester Medical Center 🏥. With over 15 years of clinical expertise in general and restorative dentistry, she brings a patient-centered and research-informed approach to care. Her advanced training includes implant surgery, AEGD residency, and a master’s in Clinical & Translational Sciences 🎓. Licensed in both New York and Virginia, Dr. Al Jallad is also proficient in digital technologies and Teledentistry, bridging clinical excellence with academic innovation 💡📈.
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Education & Experience
🎓 Education
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🏛️ DDS, Faculty of Dentistry, Damascus University, Syria (1994–1999)
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🦷 Implant Surgery, International University of Science & Technology (2011–2012)
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📘 MS in Dental Sciences (Clinical & Translational Sciences), University of Rochester (2020–2023)
💼 Experience
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👩⚕️ Assistant Professor of Dentistry, University of Rochester (2023–Present)
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👨⚕️ AEGD Resident, Eastman Institute, University of Rochester (2020–2023)
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🪥 EFDA, Hudec Dental, Ohio (2016–2018)
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🦷 General Dentist, Dr. Adnan Sabi Dental Office, Syria (2000–2012)
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🔬 Research Postdoc Fellow, URMC, NY (2019–2020)
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🧪 Preceptorship in General Dentistry, URMC (2018)
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🎓 EFDA Training, Case Western Reserve University, Ohio (2016–2017)
Suitability for the Award
Dr. Nisreen Al Jallad, DDS, MS, a dedicated Assistant Professor of Dentistry and Director of the Perinatal Oral Health Clinic at the Eastman Institute for Oral Health, University of Rochester Medical Center, exemplifies excellence in clinical dentistry, academic leadership, and translational research. With over 15 years of comprehensive clinical experience across diverse healthcare settings and a strong academic foundation in clinical and translational sciences, Dr. Al Jallad is a highly suitable nominee for the Best Researcher Award.
Professional Development
Dr. Al Jallad has cultivated a diverse and impactful career combining clinical dentistry, research, and academic teaching. As a perinatal oral health advocate 👶🦷, she leads initiatives improving maternal and child dental outcomes. Her involvement in translational research, particularly with the PBRN and AADOCR networks 🔬📚, has positioned her at the intersection of practice and innovation. She is adept at cutting-edge dental technologies including intraoral scanning and CAD/CAM 🖥️, and is dedicated to mentoring future clinicians. Through continued education and interdisciplinary collaboration, Dr. Al Jallad is shaping the future of inclusive, evidence-based dental care 🌍✨.
Research Focus
Dr. Nisreen Al Jallad’s research lies at the intersection of clinical dentistry and translational science, with a special focus on perinatal oral health, preventative care, and minimally invasive interventions 👩🔬🦷. Her postdoctoral work under Dr. Jin Xiao emphasized microbial dynamics and their relationship to early childhood caries and maternal oral health 👶🔬. She is also involved in practice-based research through the National Dental PBRN, examining real-world dental care delivery 📈. Dr. Al Jallad’s scholarly interests include health disparities, teledentistry, and innovations in digital diagnostics—contributing to advancing oral health policy and population-based care 🌐🏥.
Awards & Honors
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🏆 Appointed Clinic Director, Perinatal Oral Health Clinic, University of Rochester
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🎖️ Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency (Top Performer), EIOH
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🥇 Appointed Assistant Professor at a leading U.S. dental institute
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💻 Recognized for pioneering work in Teledentistry and CAD/CAM applications
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📚 Research Fellowship under NIH-funded mentor at University of Rochester
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🪪 Multi-state Dental Licensure (New York and Virginia)
Publication Top Noted
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Figurative idiomatic language: Strategies and difficulties of understanding English idioms – 70 citations, 2016 🧠
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An exploration of graffiti on university’s walls: A corpus-based discourse analysis study – 44 citations, 2017 🎨
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A pragmatic cross-cultural study of complaints expressions in Jordan and England – 31 citations, 2016 🌍
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Graduate Students’ ChatGPT Experience and Perspectives during Thesis Writing – 22 citations, 2024 🤖
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Geminate acquisition and representation by Ammani Arabic-speaking children – 22 citations, 2021 👶🗣️
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A corpus-based discourse analysis study of WhatsApp messenger’s semantic notifications – 21 citations, 2016 💬
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Gender and the Communication of Gratitude in Jordan – 20 citations, 2013 🙏♀️♂️