Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abrar Alanzi is an Associate Professor and Consultant Pediatric Dentist at Kuwait University’s College of Dentistry. Her research and professional expertise center on pediatric oral health, preventive dentistry, and behavioral aspects influencing children’s dental outcomes. She has made significant scholarly contributions through studies on oral health-related quality of life, dental caries, molar-incisor hypomineralization, and the impact of lifestyle factors such as media use and nutrition on pediatric oral health. Her publications appear in leading international journals, reflecting a strong focus on evidence-based approaches to improving oral health in children. Beyond research, Dr. Alanzi has extensive teaching and mentorship experience, guiding undergraduate and postgraduate dental students in clinical and didactic courses. She has also contributed to academic leadership as Acting Chair of the Department of Developmental and Preventive Sciences and Director of the Community Service Unit, promoting oral health education and outreach programs in schools and underserved communities. Her dedication extends to global humanitarian efforts, leading pediatric dental missions across Africa and Asia to provide free dental care for children in need. Dr. Alanzi’s work integrates research, education, and community engagement, positioning her as a recognized figure in pediatric dentistry with a commitment to advancing oral health standards both locally and internationally.
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Featured Publications
Alanzi, A., Honkala, S., Honkala, E., Varghese, A., Tolvanen, M., & Söderling, E. (2018). Effect of Lactobacillus rhamnosus and Bifidobacterium lactis on gingival health, dental plaque, and periodontopathogens in adolescents: A randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial. Beneficial Microbes, 9(4), 593–602.
Alanzi, A., Faridoun, A., Kavvadia, K., & Ghanim, A. (2018). Dentists’ perception, knowledge, and clinical management of molar–incisor hypomineralisation in Kuwait: A cross-sectional study. BMC Oral Health, 18(1), 34.
Alanzi, A., Husain, F., Husain, H., Hanif, A., & Baskaradoss, J. K. (2023). Does the severity of untreated dental caries of preschool children influence the oral health-related quality of life? BMC Oral Health, 23(1), 552.
Alanzi, A., Minah, G., Romberg, E., Catalanotto, F., Bartoshuk, L., & Tinanoff, N. (2013). Mothers’ taste perceptions and their preschool children’s dental caries experiences. Pediatric Dentistry, 35(7), 510–514.
Alanzi, A., Söderling, E., Varghese, A., & Honkala, E. (2016). Xylitol chewing gums on the market: Do they prevent caries? Oral Health & Preventive Dentistry, 14(5), 459–466.