Back to faculty

Dr. Hanan AbdulGhafour Balto Ismail

Qualifications:
BDS, MSc

Positions:
Assistant Professor, King Saud University, College of Dentistry
Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, Endodontics Division
Course Director – RDS 322 (MUC-Female) 

Contact:
Office Tel.:  9661-4124524 ext. 350
 
E-mail:  h_balto@yahoo.com
Personal website:  http://faculty.ksu.edu.sa/Dr.hanan/default.aspx

Office Location:  303/02 (MUC)

Mailing Address: 

King Saud University, College of Dentistry
Department of Restorative Dental Sciences
P.O. Box 5967, Riyadh 11432, KSA

 

Education: 

MSc (1994-1999)
King Saud University - Master of Science Degree in Dentistry (GPA – 4.76)

Certificate in Clinical Competency in Endodontics
Postgraduate Thesis - "In Vitro Evaluation of Cell Attachment and Marginal Adaptation  of Root-End Filling Materials. Scanning Electron Microscopic Study.”

Bachelor of Dental Sciences (1984 – 1990), King Saud University, College of Dentistry,  GPA – 4.22 “Very Good”

Internship (1990-1991), King Saud University, College of Dentistry

Research Interest:

1. Toxicity
2. Microleakage

Publications:

1.  Hanan Balto, Saad Al-Nazhan, Khlood Al-Mansour, Munera Al-Otaibi, Yunus Siddiqu. “Microbial leakage of Cavit, IRM and Tem Bond in post prepared root canals using two methods of gutta-percha removal: In vitro study”. J Cont Dent Prac, vol.6 (3), Aug 15, 2005.

2.  Hind Al-Qathami, Hanan Balto, Saad Al-Nazhan, Ynus Siddiqi. “SEM study of the effect of root perforation repaired materials on morphology and attachment behavior of human PDL fibroblasts, in vitro”. Saudi Dental Journal vol. 16(3): 113-117; September-December 2004.

3.  Hanan Balto & Ebtessam AL-Madi “ Retreatment desicion among endodontist and general practitioners   “J Dent Educ. 68 (8) :872-879; Aug 2004.

4.  Hanan Balto “Attachment and morphological behavior of human periodontal ligament fibroblasts to Mineral Trioxide Aggregate: A scanning electron microscope study” Journal of Endodontic, vol.30 (1), January 2004.

5.  Azizah AL-Mobeeriek, Hanan Balto, Leif Kullman, Sahar AL-Jaffan, Nabeela AL-Malki “ Roentgenographic interpretation of experimentally produced bony lesions using radiovisiography and conventional radiography- update” Pakistan Oral & Dental Journal, vol.23 (1), June 2003.

6.  Hanan Balto & Saad AL-Nazhan “Attachment of human periodontal ligament fibroblasts to 3 different root-end filling materials: Scanning electron microscope observation” Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod 2003; 95:222-7.

7.  Hanan Balto “An assessment of microbial coronal leakage of temporary filling materials in endodontically treated teeth” Journal of Endodontic, vol.28 (11), November 2002.

8.  Hanan Balto “A new model for pre-clinical teaching of endodontic procedure” Saudi Dental Journal vol. 14(3), September-December 2002.

9.  Hanan Balto “A radiopaque object in the periradicular area” Egyptian Dental Journal, vol. 48(2), April 2002.

10. Hanan Balto & Saad AL-Nazhan “Accidental injection of sodium hypochlorite beyond the root apex” Saudi Dental Journal, vol. 14(1), January-April 2002.
11. Balto H, Al-Nazhan S. “Scanning electron microscope evaluation of the cut root surface and root end preparation using various techniques”, Saudi Dental Journal, 9 (2):78-82; 1997.