Dr. Nadia Malek Abdulhameed Taher

Qualifications:
BDS,  MSc, Cert. in Restorative Dentistry

Position:
Associate Professor, Restorative Dental Sciences Department - Operative Division
College of Dentistry, King Saud University
Consultant in Restorative Dental Science.
(28 Dhu Al-Hijjah 1424 H – February 19, 2004)

Contact:
Office No.: 9661-4784524 ext. 360
Office Location:  Rm 321 (MUC)

E-Mail: nmataher@yahoo.com
Personal website:  http://faculty.ksu.edu.sa/ntaher/default.aspx

Mailing Address:   

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

Education:

B.A./B. Sc.:
University : Cairo University
College  : Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine
Address : Cairo, A. R. E.
Date  : 31 October 1984
Grade  : Very Good with Honor

M.A./M. Sc.:
University : King Saud University
College  : Dentistry
Address : Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Date  : 20 October 1998
Grade  : GPA 4.95

Research Interest:

Physical research, Biomaterial.

Publications: 

1.    Nadia M. Taher and Abed S. Al-Jabab.  “Strength and surface hardness of compomer materials.”  Egyptian Dental Journal, 46, 2241: 2246, October 2000.

2.    Nadia M. Taher.  “Mechanical properties of flowable composites.”  The Saudi Dental Journal, Vol. 13, no. 1, Jan – April 2001.

3.    Nadia M. Taher.  “Compressive strength and surface hardness of ormocere in comparison with compomer and composite resin”.  Cairo Dental Journal, 147-150, 17 May 2001.

4.    Nadia M. Taher.  “Bi-axial tensile strength comparative study between resin composite, compomer and ormocere.”  Saudi Dental Journal, Vol. 14, no. 1, 7-10, 2002.

5.    Nadia M. Taher and Abed S. Al-Jabab. “Galvanic corrosion behavior of implant suprastructure dental alloys.”  Dental Materials Journal, 19, 54-59, 2003.

6.    Ahmed El-Hejazi, Nadia Taher. “An in vitro study of the flexural strength of VLC glass-ionomer cement bases and esthetic restorative materials.  Egyptian Dental Journal, Vol. 49, 1097:  1084, April 2003.

7.    Nadia Taher. “The effect of bleaching agents on the surface hardness of tooth colored restorative materials" The Journal of contemporary Dental   practice, vol. 6, no. 2, May 15, 2005.

8.    Nadia Taher and Rawia Al Khunaizi. "The effect of whitening dentifrices on the surface hardness of tooth colored restorative materials" JPDA Vol. 14. no. 2, April, June 2005. 

9.    Nadia Taher and Nasrien Ateyah. “Shear Bond Strength of Resin Modified Glass Ionomer Cement Bonded to Different Tooth-Colored Restorative Materials. The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice, vol 8, No.2 February 1, 2007.

10.  Nadia Taher “The effect of different light – curing systems on the Bi-axial flexural strength of resin-based luting cements.  Egyptian Dental Journal, vol. 52, 1:7 January 2006.

11.  Nadia Taher. “Effect of different light curing methods on temperature changes of two types of resin-luting cements. JPDA, vol. 15, 80:84 April.

12.  Nadia Taher, Yousra Alkhairllah. Sheikha AlAujan and Maha Addahash  The effect of different light –curing methods on temperature changes of dual polymerizing agents cemented to human dentin" accepted for publication in The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice.