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Raghad Adib Hashim

Professor Raghad Hashim is Professor of Dental Public Health and Oral Epidemiology at Ajman University, where she has served since 2000. She holds a Ph.D. in Dental Public Health and Oral Epidemiology and a Master's degree in Community Dentistry from the University of Otago, New Zealand. Her research focuses on child oral health, preventive dentistry, oral epidemiology, dental trauma, and public health, with more than 61 peer-reviewed publications and a strong international citation record. She previously served as Head of the Growth & Development Department for over a decade, leading academic quality, curriculum development, and accreditation initiatives. Professor Hashim has received numerous prestigious national and international research awards, including multiple H.H. Sheikh Rashid Bin Humaid Awards for Distinguished Medical Research and the Arab Dental Faculties Award. She has contributed to national oral health policy through the UAE National Oral Health Committee and continues to provide academic leadership through research mentorship, editorial activities, and professional service.

Education
  • Ph.D., Otago University, New Zealand
  • MComDent, Otago University, New Zealand
  • RSPH Follow - Public Health
Experience
  • Professor, Department of Basic Medical & Dental Sciences, Ajman University, Ajman, UAE, 2026
  • Associate Professor, Department of Basic Medical & Dental Sciences, Ajman University, Ajman, UAE, 2020 – 2025
  • Associate Professor, Head of Growth & Development Department, Head of Research Committee, Ajman University, Ajman, UAE, 2013 – 2020.
  • Assistant Professor, Head of Growth & Development Department, Head of Research Committee, Ajman University, Ajman, UAE, 2008 – 2012.
  • Lecturer, Growth & Development, Ajman University, Ajman, UAE, 2000 – 2007.
Teaching Area
  • Expertise in Dental Public Health, Oral Epidemiology, Preventive Dentistry, and School Oral Health.
  • Course Coordinator and Instructor for Introduction to Oral & Dental Diseases and Preventive Dentistry.
  • Coordinator of the School Health Program in the Emirate of Ajman
  • Over 30 years of experience in academia, postgraduate supervision, and academic leadership, with a focus on preventive dentistry and population oral health.
Research
  • Research expertise in Dental Epidemiology, with a sustained focus on dental caries, its determinants and risk factors, oral health behaviors, and the development, evaluation, and implementation of evidence-based strategies for oral disease prevention, control, and health promotion.
  • Research interests encompass traumatic dental injuries, child protection, preventive dentistry, oral health promotion, and dental education, with direct relevance to public health practice and policy.
  • Sustained research leadership through an extensive body of peer-reviewed publications and refereed scientific presentations in leading international journals and conferences.
  • Significant scholarly impact, with a strong record of citations and international research visibility.
  • Contributed to evidence-based oral health policy and national public health planning as a foundation committee member of the UAE’s first National Oral Health and Dental Diseases Survey.
Publications
Conference Presentation
  • AlKaabi, B., and Hashim, R., Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of mothers of preschool children toward oral health and its influence on dental caries status. Presented at the IADR – UAE Section (Hatton Award Competition), RAK, UAE, November 2025.
  • Al-Alwani, R., and Hashim, R., Prevalence and severity of dental caries among 6-yer-old children in government school of Ajman, UAE: a cross-sectional study. Presented at the IADR – UAE Section (Hatton Award Competition), RAK, UAE, November 2025.
  • Hashim, R. The Burden of Dental Caries among Children in the United Arab Emirates: A Focus on Ajman – Epidemiology, Risk Factors, and Future Directions. Presented at the Joint Dental Symposium with Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry, hosted by Ajman University, October 2025.
  • Alomari, A. Hashim, R. Effectiveness of Dental Trauma Education for Elementary School Teachers. Presented at the IADR – UAE Section (Hatton Award Competition). Ajman – UAE, January, 2023.
  • Mathew, S. Luke, A. Alhashmi, AA. Almuhanadi, S. Hashim, R. Shetty, KP. Self-Medication of Antibiotics and Analgesics by Parents for Dental Problems of Children. Presented in the First Scientific Conference on Health and Medical Research in the UAE- December 2022
  • Salah. A. Hashim, R. Salah S. Khalid A. Hamid, A. Knowledge and attitudes of Ajman university dentists toward the Coronavirus (COVID 19). Presented at the 4th International Conference on Medical and Health Informatics (ICMHI) - Japan, pp.302-307 August, 2020.
  • Batran, S. Pyar, Z. Hashim, R. Dental patient’s perception about the effect of smoking and dentist’s role in smoking cessation activities. Presented at the UAE International Dental Conference & Arab Dental Exhibition (AEEDC) Dubai - UAE, 2020.
  • Hashim, R. Rustom, S Amer, F. Medical emergency in the dental practice: Are we prepared? Presented at the 4th International Conference of Pharmacy and Medicine (ICPM) Ajman- UAE, 2019.
  • Salah, A. Hashim, R. Fixed partial dentures for children: An alternative procedure for primary teeth replacement. Presented at the 4th International Conference of Pharmacy and Medicine (ICPM) Ajman- UAE, 2019.
  • Abufanas, A. Hashim, R. Abufanas, S. Abdeen, H. Mohamad, F. In-vitro shear bond strength and clinical failure rate of metal brackets bonded with three different bonding systems. Presented at the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) 2019 Annual Session. Los Angeles - USA, 2019.
  • Abufanas, A. Hashim, R. Matin, S. Alkhafaji, S. Ridha, N. Assessment of orthodontic treatment need for children aged 6-12 compared with parents and children perception of existing malocclusion. Presented at the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) 2018 Annual Session. Washinton - USA, 2018.
  • Hashim, R. Minimally invasive dentistry- a new frontier in clinical practice. Presented at Abu Dhabi Dental Conference. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2018.
  • Al-Ani A. Hashim, R. Splieth C. Schiffner U. Child physical abuse: knowledge of dental students in Hamburg. Presented at the Deutscher Zahnärztetag. Germany, Nov. 2017.
  • Hashim, R. and Al-Dallal S. Dentists’ involvement in identifying child abuse in United Arab Emitares. Published in the International Dental Journal; 2017; 67(S1);142. Presented at the FDI World Dental Congress, Madrid, Spain, 2017.
  • Haidary,S. Petrou, M. Hashim,R. Alhumrani,A. Splieth Ch. Comparison of Molar-Incisor Hypominaralization Prevalence in Dubai/United Arab Emirates and Greifswald/Germany Presented at the 12th Congress of the European Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Sopot, Poland, 2014.
  • Hashim, R. Children oral health in United Arab Emirates. Presented at the FDI Annual World Dental Congress, Istanbul, Turkey, 2013.
  • Hashim, R. Dental trauma management awareness among primary schools teachers in the Emirate of Ajman, United Arab Emirates. Presented at the International Symposium Osteology, Cannes, France, 2011.
  • Hashim, R. Risk indicators for sever Early Childhood Caries in United Arab Emirates. Presented at the World Congress On Preventive Dentistry (WCPD), Phuket, Thailand, 2009.
  • Hashim, R. Parental risk attitudes and caries-related behaviours among pre-school children in Ajman, United Arab Emirates. Presented at the UAE International Dental Conference & Arab Dental Exhibition (AEEDC) Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2009.
  • Hadi, I. and Hashim, R. Prevalence of various type of prosthetic dental restoration among prosthetic departments’ patients at Ras Al-Khaimah (RAK) Dental Centre, United Arab Emirates. Presented at the UAE International Dental Conference & Arab Dental Exhibition (AEEDC) Dubai, United Arab Emirate, 2009.
  • Tahami, A and Hashim, R. Infection control measures among dentists practicing in UAE. Presented at the UAE International Dental Conference & Arab Dental Exhibition (AEEDC) Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2009.
  • Hashim, R. Mahrouq, R. Hadi, N. Dental waste management in Ajman, UAE. Presented at the UAE International Dental Conference & Arab Dental Exhibition (AEEDC) Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2009.
  • Hashim, R. The prevalence of sever Early Childhood Caries and its relationship to child and family characteristics, dietary habits, oral hygiene practices. Presented at the First Jordanian and the Seventh Arabic Congress of Pediatric Dentistry, Dead sea, Jordan, 2008.
  • Hashim, R. Qualitative techniques to investigate mother’s oral health knowledge in Ajman, UAE. Journal Dental Research 85: Special issue(A): 2007 Presented at the "85th General Session & Exhibition of the IADR". New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, 2007.
  • Hashim, R. Oral health, socio-economic status, dietary habits of young children in Ajman, United Arab Emirates. Presented at the FDI Annual World Dental Congress, Dubai, United Arab Emirate, 2007.
  • Awad, M. Hashim, R. Subeihi, E. Oral health of Arab children. Presented at the FDI Annual World Dental Congress, Dubai, United Arab Emirate, 2007.
  • Al-Ali, K and Hashim, R. Occupational Health Problems among Dentists in United Arab Emirates Presented at the FDI Annual World Dental Congress, Dubai, United Arab Emirate, 2007.
  • Hashim, R. Caries experience of preschool children in UAE : Review and policy recommendations. Presented at the "84th General Session & Exhibition of the IADR". Brisbane, Australia, 2006.
  • Hawas, N., and Hashim, R. Oral health knowledge of school’s teachers in the northern Emirates, UAE. Presented at the "84th General Session & Exhibition of the IADR". Brisbane, Australia, 2006.
  • Al-Mashhadani, S and Hashim. R. The Oral Health Status of Dental Students in Ajman University, UAE. Presented at the "84th General Session & Exhibition of the IADR". Brisbane, Australia, 2006.
  • Hashim, R. Oral health of young children in Ajman, UAE. Presented at the "83rd General Session & Exhibition of the IADR". Baltimore, MD, USA, 2005
  • Hashim, R. Early childhood caries in children aged 5-6 years in Ajman, UAE. Presented at the "22nd Conference of Arab Medical Union in Europe". Ajman, UAE, 2005.
  • Hashim, R. The use of dental services among preschoolers in Ajman, UAE. Presented at the Continuing Education Program. AUST, Faculty of Dentistry, 2005.
  • Hashim, R. Quality of care in Dentistry. Presented at “The Old and New In Dentistry” approaching seminar. AUST, Faculty of Dentistry, Al-Ain campus, 2003.
  • Hashim, R. The concept of risk in Dentistry. Presented at “The Comprehensive Approach for Oral Dental Health” approaching seminar. AUST, Faculty of Dentistry, Al-Fujaira campus, 2002.
  • Hashim, R. Oral Health and Risk Factors. Presented at the UAE International Dental Conference & Arab Dental Exhibition (AEEDC – 2002).
  • Hashim, R. Smoking in adolescence as a predictor of early loss of periodontal attachment. Presented at the International Conference on Evidence Based Practice in Dentistry (KuADR). Kuwait University, Kuwait, 2001.
Memberships, Awards and Honors
  • Venus International Woman Award - Distinguished Woman in Health and Medical Sciences for the contribution and achievement in the field of dental research –VIWA 2024.
  • Venus International Women Award – Distinguished Woman in Health and Medical Sciences for contributions and achievements in the field of dental research – VIWA 2020.
  • Faculty Excellence in Research Award, presented during the 1st session of the Honors Assembly at Ajman University in 2017.
  • HH Sheikh Rashid Bin Humaid Award for Distinguished Medical Research in the GCC (First Prize Winner), presented at the 33rd session of the HH Sheikh Rashid Bin Humaid Award, UAE, 2017, by HH Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi.
  • HH Sheikh Rashid Bin Humaid Award for Distinguished Medical Research in the GCC (Second Prize Winner), presented at the 31st session of the HH Sheikh Rashid Bin Humaid Award, UAE, 2015.
  • HH Sheikh Rashid Bin Humaid Award for Distinguished Medical Research in the GCC (First Prize Winner), presented at the 29th session of the HH Sheikh Rashid Bin Humaid Award, UAE, 2013, by HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Zayed Al Nahyan.
  • HH Sheikh Rashid Bin Humaid Award for Distinguished Medical Research in the GCC (First Prize Winner), presented at the 28th session of the HH Sheikh Rashid Bin Humaid Award, UAE, 2012.
  • Arab Dental Faculties Award for the Best Scientific Research, presented to a faculty member from dental faculties in Arab universities, Beirut, Lebanon, 2008.
  • Giddon Award for Distinguished Research in Behavioral Sciences, presented during the 85th General Session of the IADR, New Orleans, USA, 2007.
  • International Association of Dental Research/Colgate Research in Prevention Award, presented during the 83rd General Session of the IADR, Baltimore, MD, USA, 2005.
  • Sultan Al-Owais Award for the Best Medical Research in the UAE (First Prize Winner), presented during the 15th session of the Al-Owais Award for Studies & Scientific Innovation, Dubai, UAE, 2005.
  • Certificates of Merit/Appreciation
  • Performance Excellence Certificate for Outstanding Achievement in Research & Scientific Publication, awarded by the former Assistant to the President of AU for External Relations, December 2015.
  • Performance Achievement Certificate for Outstanding Achievement in Dental Research, awarded by the former Vice-President & CEO of AU, November 2015.
  • Annual Faculty Evaluation Certificate for Outstanding Academic Distinction, awarded by the former AU HR Manager, August 2015.
  • Research Accomplishment Excellence Certificate for Outstanding Performance in Research & Scientific Publication, awarded by the former Assistant to the President of AU for Academic Affairs, June 2014.
  • Certificate of Appreciation from the President of the Research, Information, and Training Council for contributions in assessing the graduation projects presented at the 10th Students Scientific Conference of AU, held at the Sheikh Zayed Center for Conferences and Exhibitions, Ajman, UAE, May 2014.
  • Certificate of Appreciation from the Chairman of the AEEDC Conference for outstanding contribution as a Judge at the AEEDC Conference, Dubai, UAE, February 2014.
  • Certificate of Appreciation from the Chairman of the AEEDC Conference for outstanding contribution as a Judge at the AEEDC Conference, Dubai, UAE, February 2013.
  • Certificate of Appreciation from the Dean of the College of Dentistry, Sharjah University, for contribution as a Judge at the 1st Students' Dental Conference, Sharjah, UAE, April 2012.
  • Certificate of Appreciation from the Dean of the College of Dentistry, AU, for contribution towards the joint dental conference organized by the College of Dentistry, AU, and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), UAE, April 2012.
  • Certificate of Appreciation from the President of the Research, Information, and Training Council for contributing to the assessment of research presented at the 7th Approach Students Scientific Conference of AU, held at the Sheikh Zayed Center for Conferences and Exhibitions, Ajman, UAE, May 2011.
  • Certificate of Appreciation from the Chairman of the AEEDC Conference for outstanding contribution as a guest speaker at the AEEDC Conference, Dubai, UAE, March 2009.
  • Certificate of Merit from the former President of AU for supervising the best scientific paper of AU, presented at the 4th Approach Scientific Conference of AU, held at the Sheikh Zayed Center for Conferences and Exhibitions, Ajman, UAE, May 2008.
  • Certificate of Appreciation from the President of the Research, Information, and Training Council for contributing to the assessment of research presented at the 4th Approach Scientific Conference of AU, held at the Sheikh Zayed Center for Conferences and Exhibitions, Ajman, UAE, May 2008.
  • Certificate of Merit from the former President of AU for supervising the best scientific paper of AU, presented at the 2nd Approach Scientific Conference of AU, held at the Sheikh Zayed Center for Conferences and Exhibitions, Ajman, UAE, May 2006.
  • Certificate of Appreciation from the former President of the Research, Information, and Training Council for contributing to the assessment of papers presented at the 2nd Approach Scientific Conference of AU, held at the Sheikh Zayed Center for Conferences and Exhibitions, Ajman, UAE, May 2006.
  • Certificate of Appreciation for presenting a scientific paper in the Continuing Education Program of AU, held at the Sheikh Zayed Center for Conferences and Exhibitions, Ajman, UAE, November 2005.
  • Letter of Appreciation from the Secretary General of the Research, Information, and Training Council at AU, for chairing the research team and winning the first prize of the Al-Owais Award for Studies & Scientific Innovation for the year 2005.
  • Letter of Appreciation from the Secretary General of the Research, Information, and Training Council at AU, for chairing the research team and winning the first prize of the Al-Owais Award for Studies & Scientific Innovation for the year 2005.
  • Scientific Memberships & Licenses
  • Head of the Growth & Development Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Ajman University.
  • Member of the Research Ethics Committee, Ajman University.
  • Member of the Curriculum Development Committee, Faculty of Dentistry, Ajman University.
  • Member of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR).
  • Member of the Iraqi Dental Association.
  • UAE Ministry of Health (MOH) – Specialist Practice License.