Dr. Usama Siddiqui is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Dental Materials at Rehman College of Dentistry. He is a highly experienced academic and researcher in dental materials, with over four years of teaching experience.
Dr. Siddiqui's academic credentials include a B.D.S degree, M.Phil in Dental Materials, and a Certificate in Health Professions Education (CHPE). He is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Dental Materials.
A prolific researcher, Dr. Siddiqui has authored seven international publications in impact factor journals and three local publications. He has also co-authored a book chapter and edited a book on dental materials, showcasing his expertise in dental biomaterials and restorative composites.
- B.D.S., Khyber College of Dentistry
- M.Phil. Dental Materials
- Certificate in Health Professions Education (CHPE)
- Ph.D. Scholar Dental Materials
- Dental Materials
- Biomaterials
- Restorative Composites
Publications:
International
- Synthesis and characterization of cellulose/ hydroxyapatite based dental restorative composites, Journal of Biomaterials Science – Polymer Edition. 2020, VOL 31, NO. 14, 1806-1819 DOI:10.1080/09205063.2020.1777827
- Synthesis and characterization of bioactive glass fiber-based dental restorative composite, Ceramics International. 2020, VOL 46, NO. 13, 21623-21631. DOI:10.1016/j.ceramint.2020.05.268
- Analyses on mechanical and physical performances of nano-apatite grafted glass fibers based dental composites, Materials Chemistry and Physics. 2021, VOL 263 (124188) DOI:1016/j.matchemphys.2020.124188
- A laboratory study to assess the physical, mechanical, and 3-D structural properties of nano-apatite grafted glass fibre-based endodontic posts. International Endodontics Journal. 2021, VOL 54, NO. 12, 2307-2320. DOI: 10.1111/iej.13630
- Effect of nanocrystalline cellulose/silica‑based fillers on mechanical properties of experimental dental adhesive. Polymer Bulletin. 2022. VOL 80, NO. 8, 9131–9148. DOI: 1007/s00289-022-04503-9
- Effect of TiO2 Decorated Cellulosic Materials Addition on Physical and Biological Properties of Dental Adhesive Composite. Cellulose Chemistry and Technology. 2023, VOL 57, Issue 5-6, 541-549. DOI:https://doi.org/10.35812/CelluloseChemTechnol.2023.57.48
- Synthesis And Characterizations of Novel Miswak Powder based Dental Composites. Cellulose Chemistry and Technology. 2024, VOL 58, Issue 7-8, 727-736. DOI:https://doi.org/10.35812/CelluloseChemTechnol.2023.57.48
Local
- Knowledge and Practice of BDS Graduates Regarding Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Infective Endocaraditis, Journal of Rehman College of Dentistry. 2020, VOL 1, NO. 1, 02-05
- Comparative Evaluation of Compressive Strength of two Nano-Hybrid Composites, Journal of Rehman College of Dentistry. 2021, VOL 2, NO. 2, 02-04
- Comparative Assessment of Hardness of two Nano-Hybrid Composites, Journal of Khyber College of Dentistry. 2023, VOL 13, NO. 3, 19-22. DOI: https://doi.org/10.33279/jkcd.v13i3.212
Book Chapter
- Advancement of Guided Tissue Regeneration (GTR) Membranes for Dental Applications, Applications of Polymer in Surgery. 2022, VOL 123, 155-174. Publisher Materials Research Forum LLC
