Dr. Nagham Mohammed Abdullah Al‑Jaf
Centre of Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics Studies, Faculty of Dentistry
Dr. Nagham Mohammed Abdullah Al‑Jaf is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), where she has served as a specialist orthodontist and educator since 2008. Her clinical expertise spans growth modification, interceptive orthodontics, and three-dimensional imaging, while her research focuses on predictive modelling and the application of artificial intelligence in orthodontic diagnosis and treatment.
Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (B.D.S.)
- MSc in Clinical Orthodontics
- PhD in Dentistry (Orthodontics)
Areas of Expertise
- Growth Modification
- Predictive Modelling in Orthodontics
- Interceptive Orthodontics
- Occlusal Developmental Anomalies
Research Interests
- Predictive Modelling in Orthodontics
- Neural Network Applications in Orthodontics
- Growth Modification
- Dental Education
Professional Experience
| Period | Role | Institution |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 – 1986 | Dental Officer, Ministry of Health | Baghdad Dental Health Centre, Iraq |
| 1986 – 1991 | Trainee Lecturer, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | Faculty of Dentistry, University of Baghdad |
| 1991 – 1993 | Trainee Lecturer, Department of Orthodontics and Paediatric Dentistry | Faculty of Dentistry, University of Baghdad |
| 1993 – 1996 | Postgraduate Course — MSc in Clinical Orthodontics | University of Baghdad |
| 1996 – 2007 | Lecturer, Department of Orthodontics and Paediatric Dentistry | Faculty of Dentistry, University of Baghdad |
| 2000 – 2007 | Private Practice | Baghdad, Iraq |
| 2008 – present | Associate Professor, Specialist Orthodontic Clinic | Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) |
Professional Memberships
| Organisation | Since |
|---|---|
| Iraqi Dental Association | 1985 |
| Iraqi Orthodontic Society | 1997 |
| Arab Orthodontic Society | 2005 |
| World Federation of Orthodontists | 2006 |
| International Association for Dental Research (IADR) — Malaysian Section | 2008 |
| Malaysian Dental Association | 2008 |
| International Association for Dental Research (IADR) | 2014 |
| Fellow, International College of Dentists (ICD) | 2022 |