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Journal of Innovative Dental Sciences

Editorial Board

The Editorial Board of the journal is responsible for maintaining the quality and integrity of the journal's content. The board members are experts in their respective fields and play a crucial role in the peer review process, ensuring that all articles published meet the highest academic standards.

The Editorial Board is committed to upholding the principles of academic excellence, transparency, and ethical publishing practices. They work closely with authors, reviewers, and the editorial team to facilitate a smooth publication process.

Editor-in-Chief

Lan Zhang

Lan Zhang DDS, PhD

Editor-in-Chief

Department: Department of Cariology and Endodontics

Affiliation: Sichuan University, Sichuan

Designation: Associate Professor

Country: China

Lan Zhang is an associate professor of West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University. Her research interests are the pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment strategy of endodontic diseases, especially the influence of systemic diseases such as diabetes on apical periodontitis. Besides, she is also interested in the application of artificial intelligence in dentistry. She hosted two National Natural Science Foundations(China) and authored over 30 peer-reviewed scientific articles in Journal of Dental Research, Journal of Endodontics and International Endodontic Journal.

Editorial Members

Fuming He

Fuming He MD, PhD [Profile Link]

Editorial Member

Affiliation: Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou

Department: Department of Prosthodontics

Designation: Chief Physician

Country: China

Dr. Fuming He, MD, PhD, is a Chief Physician, Professor, and Doctoral Supervisor at Zhejiang University School of Medicine. He serves as the Director of the Department of Prosthodontics at the Affiliated Stomatology Hospital and is also the Executive Vice-Director of the Department of Prosthodontics at ZJUSS. Dr. He is a highly respected leader in prosthodontics and implant dentistry, both in China and internationally.

He is actively involved in numerous professional societies including:

  • Committee member of the Chinese Prosthodontics Society
  • Committee member of the Chinese Dental Materials Society

He received his dental education at the former Zhejiang Medical College and pursued further academic exposure as a visiting scholar at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Canada. His clinical specialties include GBR, sinus elevation, onlay grafting, aesthetic and complex implant restorations, all-on-four surgery, and full dentures. His research interests lie in implant surface modifications, osseointegration mechanisms, dental biomaterials, and long-term clinical studies of implant-supported prostheses.

Suhayla Reda  Al Banai

Suhayla Reda Al Banai MSc, MRD

Editorial Member

Affiliation: Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha

Department: Department of Prosthodontics

Designation: Senior Consultant Prosthodontics

Country: Qatar

Dr. Suhayla Reda  Al Banai,

BDS, MSc, MCLinDent, MRD Prosthodontics, CIS Diploma,  Fellowship Quality and Safety in Healthcare Management, Fellowship in Prosthodontics 07 November 2016, Royal College of Surgeon in Edinburgh, UK

Qatari, Senior Consultant Prosthodontics, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC),  Doha- State of Qatar

QULIFICATIONS

-   Bachelor’s Degree in Dentistry  from King Saud University, Riyadh,  Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

-   Master degree in Crown and Bridge Prosthodontic, Cairo University, Egypt.

-   MCLinDent (Master of Clinical Dentistry) Prosthodontics, Queen Mary University of London, UK

-   Membership in Prosthodontics (MRD), Royal College of Surgeon in Edinburgh, UK

-   Diploma in Clinical Informatics System May, 2016. Hamad Medical Corporation. State of Qatar

-   The Hamad Medical Corporation Fellowship in Quality and Safety, December 2016. Hamad Medical Corporation. State of Qatar

-    Fellowship in Prosthodontics 07 November 2016, Royal College of Surgeon in Edinburgh, UK

Activities:

-   Regional Dental Adviser (Qatar) for the Royal  College Of Surgeon of Edinburgh, UK

-   Three Single paper research international publication 2014, 2015 and 2016

-   A Ward of merit for a  single research honored by the general manager, HMC, Star of excellence, Hamad Medical Corporation, 2013 and 2015

-   Speaker: The 2nd Qatar dental association conference and the 8th gulf dental association conference, Doha, Qatar

-   Speaker: The 3nd Qatar dental international conference which was held on December 11-12, 2014. Doha, Qatar

-   Speaker: 4th Asia Pacific Congress & Expo, Dental and Oral Health , July 27-29, 2015 Brisbane, Australia

-   23rd iADH Congress in conjunction with the SCDA 28th Annual Meeting, April14-17, 2016. Chicago, IL. USA

-   2 Posters presentation on the Middle East Forum on Quality and Safety in Health Care, Empowering Patient Care Improvement. 25-27 April 2014, QNCC, Doha, Qatar

-    Posters presentation: 90th Annual Dental Meeting Greater New York 2014 from 28.11.2014- 03.12.2014. USA.

-   Certified Coach (Dartmouth Clinical Microsystem Institute) and Faculty for CCITP: (Clinical care improvement training program): HHQI (Hamad Health Care Improvement Institute), State of Qatar.

-   Coach and faculty HHQI (Hamad Health Care Improvement Institute), State of Qatar

 

Jasdeep Kaur Cheema

Jasdeep Kaur Cheema DDS, BDS [Profile Link]

Editorial Member

Affiliation: University of the Pacific Arthur A Dugoni School of Dentistry, San Francisco

Department: Department of Restorative Dentistry and Dental Implants

Designation: Curriculum Committee Co-chair

Country: USA

Dr. Jasdeep Kaur Cheema DDS, BDS, FPFA is a distinguished dental professional with a remarkable academic background, impressive clinical experience, and a passion for community service. With a strong educational foundation fromSri Guru Ram Das Institution of Dental Science and Research, India and Advanced standing International dental program from the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry and, Dr. Cheema has established herself as a leading figure in the dental community.

One of Dr. Cheema's most significant achievements is being inducted as a Fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy (PFA) in 2024. The PFA is an international dental honour organization that recognizes outstanding dentists who have made significant contributions to the profession. As a Fellow, Dr. Cheema joins an esteemed group of dental professionals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, integrity, and dedication to the advancement of dentistry.

Throughout her academic journey, Dr. Cheema has demonstrated exceptional academic excellence, earning numerous awards and honours. Recently she is shortlisted by Denobi Awards 2025, USA and also nominated by Forttuna awards, Dubai for health care workers 2025. She was awarded the OKU Senior Excellence Award for demonstrating outstanding achievement in dental research, specifically in the field of dental implants. Additionally, she received the Top 100 Doctors Class of 2023 award USA, recognizing her remarkable contributions to the field of dentistry. Other notable awards include the Award of Excellence in the field of General Dentistry, Young Dental Achiever of the Year, Social Welfare Services in the field of Dentistry, and Versatile Dentist of the Year.

Dr. Cheema is deeply committed to community service and has organized and participated in numerous dental health awareness seminars and camps for underprivileged areas, focusing on kids and seniors. Her efforts have made a tangible impact on the lives of many individuals, promoting oral health awareness and education. She has also conducted oral-systemic link seminars for seniors, highlighting the importance of oral health in maintaining overall health and well-being.

As an Implant Restorative Dentist at Nuvia Dental Implant Center, Dr. Cheema has been making life-changing contributions to the lives of her patients. Her expertise in dental implant restoration has enabled her to transform the smiles and lives of countless individuals, restoring their confidence and improving their overall quality of life including complex cases.

Sirma Todorova Angelova

Sirma Todorova Angelova DMD, PhD

Editorial Member

Affiliation: Medical University Prof Dr Paraskev Stoyanov, Varna

Department: Department of Pediatric Dentistry

Designation: Associate Professor

Country: Bulgaria

In 2005 Sirma Todorova Angelova gained a Master degree at the University of Economics in Varna, Bulgaria and in 2011- a Master Degree of Dental Medicine at the Medical University-Varna. From 2011 to 2018 she worked as an Assistant-Professor and since 2018 as a Chief Assistant-Professor at Medical University-Varna. In 2015 Angelova gained a Certificate of Specialization at Pediatric Dentistry. In 2017 she gained a postgraduate degree with the independent research: “Caries Risk Assessment and Prevention in Children Suffering from Some Renal Disorders”. In 2019 was issued her monograph “Epigenetic and Genetic Aspects of Oral Health in Children with Pyelonephritis”. In 2024 Sirma Angelova has held an academic degree of Associate Professor at Pediatric Dentistry at the Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University-Varna. Angelova authored and co-authored more than 90 papers and reports and participated in more than 60 scientific congresses. Her research interests are related to the scopes of caries risk evaluation and its control in children; gingival disorders and their management in different periods of childhood; nutrition-oral health interrelations in children; dental prophylaxis; preventive Pediatric Dentistry; oral diseases associated diagnostic and prognostic capacities of saliva in children.

Rizwana Mallick

Rizwana Mallick PhD

Editorial Member

Affiliation: Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi

Department: Department of Prosthodontics and Crown Bridge

Designation: Professor

Country: India

Dr. Rizwana Mallick is an accomplished Prosthodontist and academician with over 22 years of experience in dental rehabilitation and mentoring future dental professionals. She completed her BDS and MDS in Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge Dentistry from Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences (Deemed University), Wardha, and recently earned her doctoral degree in the same specialty from her alma mater. She has served at reputed institutions, including Government Dental College, Raipur, and SGT University, Gurgaon, and currently holds the position of Professor at Jamia Millia Islamia, a Central University in New Delhi. Dr. Mallick is the author of multiple book chapters, including those on dental implants, the integration of artificial intelligence in craniofacial anomaly assessment, and the role of alternative medicine in their management. She has also published more than 30 scientific papers and holds two Indian copyrights related to clinical protocols for implant rehabilitation in cleft patients. Her research focuses on immediately loaded dental implants for the rehabilitation of cleft patients, an area with limited exploration globally. Known for her meticulous treatment planning, precision, and esthetic sensibility, Dr. Mallick strives to develop evidence-based solutions for complex dental rehabilitation, particularly for cleft and special care patients, ensuring that advancements in dentistry reach every individual.

Ali Dhahee Malallah

Ali Dhahee Malallah MSc

Editorial Member

Affiliation: University of Mosul, Mosul

Department: Department of Consrvative Dentistry

Designation: Assistant lecturer

Country: Iraq

Biography

Ali Dhahee Malallah is a PhD student in Conservative Dentistry with a strong focus on restorative and aesthetic dental procedures. My research interests include dental adhesion mechanisms, resin-based restorative materials, minimally invasive techniques, and endodontic restorative interfaces. I have contributed to various academic projects, journal clubs, and seminars, integrating both clinical expertise and evidence-based research. I am  committed to advancing dental materials science and clinical protocols to improve patient outcomes.

With regards

Zhwan Jamal Rashid

Zhwan Jamal Rashid PhD

Editorial Member

Affiliation: University of Sulaimani, Sulaymaniyah

Department: Department of Orthodontics

Designation: Asst Prof Dr

Country: Iraq

Dr. Zhwan Jamal Rashid is an Assistant Professor in Orthodontics at the College of Dentistry, University of Sulaimani, Iraq. She holds a BDS, MSc, and PhD in Orthodontics and serves as the Deputy Head of the Orthodontic Department and Head of Postgraduate Clinics. She is also an editorial board member of the Sulaimani Dental Journal. Dr. Rashid is passionate about digital innovation in orthodontics and is currently engaged in research focusing on artificial intelligence applications in clinical practice.