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r.abiad@bau.edu.lb

01 300110 Ex: 2723

Beirut

Roula Abiad

Professor of Endodontics

Roula S. Abiad is professor of Endodontology,  she is the head of the resotorative sciences departement and Director of Endodontic Division at the Faculty of Dentistry, Beirut Arab University (BAU) in Beirut, Lebanon,. Dr Abiad earned her Bachelor degree in Dental Surgery from BAU where she also pursued, after dental graduation, a one-year program in Advanced General Dentistry and a two-year advanced training program in Fixed Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry. After an intensive postgraduate path, she earned a Master’s degree in Endodontics (also from BAU), after which she graduated from Cairo University with a "Doctorate of Dental Sciences - D.D.Sc." degree in Endodontics.

Dr. Abiad is a Specialist Member of the European Society of Endodontology (ESE) and Part of the  European Society of Endodontology Education and Scholarship Committee, engaged in PG programme accreditation. Associate Member of the American Association of Endodontists (AAE), member of the International Association of Dental research (IADR) and Lebanese Association of Dental Research (LADR), Active Member and previous vice president of the Lebanese Society of Endodontics (LSE),  past president of the scientific committee of the Lebanese dental association (LDA). She has her private practice in Endodontics at Abiad Consulting Clinics ACC. She has many publication in the endodontic education field as well as endodontic microbiology, anatomy, materials and laser Doppler flowmetry.

Besides her numerous academic and clinical responsibilities, Doctor Abiad is a member of the editorial board of the Annali di Stomatolgia Italian journal, member of the scientific reviewer board of the International Arab Journal of Dentistry (IAJD), Journal of Orthodontics & Endodontics, and the Journal of the Lebanese Dental Association (JLDA), she is also reviewer for the Journal of Dental Education and the International Endodontic Journal, Wiley.

 

Publications

  • La Rosa, G., Priolo, C.Y., Abiad, R.S. et al. (2024). Assessment of bone regeneration after maxillary radicular cyst enucleation with or without bone grafting materials: a retrospective cohort study. Clin Oral Invest 28, 213. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00784-024-05612-7 
  • La Rosa, G.R.M., Consoli, M., Abiad, R.S. et al. (2024). Comparing pre- and postoperative etoricoxib administration versus only postoperative on third molar extraction sequelae and oral health quality of life: a prospective quasi-experimental study. Clin Oral Invest 28, 218. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00784-024-05614-5 
  • Barham Y.J, Abiad R.S., Abdelsalam N. (2023). Assessment of coronal microleakage following root canal obturation with calcium silicate sealers. Egyptian Dental Journal. 69 (3): 2367-8. https://doi.org/10.21608/EDJ.2023.205133.2514   
  • Abiad, R. S., Neelakantan, P., Buscema I., Ali I., Conte, G., La Rosa, G., Generali L., Cicciù M & Pedullà, E. (2022). A microcomputed tomographic analysis of obturation quality and retreatability of an epoxy resin-based sealer. Minerva Dental and Oral Science., 71 (3): 131-8. https://doi.org/10.23736/S2724-6329.21.04588-5 
  • Abi Saad, C., Abiad, R. (2022). "Evaluation Of Apical Debris Extrusion of Two Full-Rotating Instruments, Hyflex EDM and Race Evo, Versus Two Reciprocating Instruments, Reciproc Blue and R-Motion: An In-Vitro Study.," BAU Journal - Science and Technology: Vol. 3: Iss. 2, Article 6. https://doi.org/10.54729/CHEU5577
  • Eter, M.T., Abiad, R. S. (2022). Different irrigant activation techniques in removing dentin debris: an in-vitro study. BAU Journal-Creative Sustainable Development 3 (2), 5. DOI: https://doi.org/10.54729/DAYB5356
  • Pedullà, E., Abiad, R. S., Conte, G., La Rosa, G., Rapisarda, E., & Neelakantan, P. (2020). Root fillings with a matched-taper single cone and two calcium silicate-based sealers: an analysis of voids using micro-computed tomography. Clinical oral investigations, 24 (12):4487–4492. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00784-020-03313-5
  • Khaled, F.H.; Abiad, R.S.; Abd El Galil, Khaled; And Osman, Essam (2021) "Eradication of Enterococcus Faecalis in Conventional Endodontic Retreatments (A Randomized Clinical Trial)," BAU Journal - Creative Sustainable Development: Vol. 3: Iss. 1, Article 4. https://doi.org/10.54729/2789-8334.1054
  • Khaled, F.H., Abiad, R. S., Abd El Galil, K.; and Osman, E. (2021) "Effect of Different Irrigation Regimens on Enterococcus Faecalis Elimination from Infected Root Canals (An In-vitro Comparative Study)," BAU Journal - Health and Wellbeing: Vol. 4: Iss. 1, Article 2.https://doi.org/10.54729/2789-8288.1150
  • Saad El Masri, S. & Abiad, R.S. (2020).  Maxillary first molar with extra palatal canal. International Arab Journal of Dentistry (IAJD), 11(1): 33-36
  • Lee, O. Y. S., Khan, K., Li, K. Y., Shetty, H., Abiad, R. S., Cheung, G. S. P., & Neelakantan, P. (2019). Influence of apical preparation size and irrigation technique on root canal debridement: a histological analysis of round and oval root canals. International Endodontic Journal, 52(9), 1366–1376. https://doi.org/10.1111/iej.13127
  • Pedullà, E., Abiad, R. S., Conte, G., Khan, K., Lazaridis, K., Rapisarda, E., & Neelakantan, P. (2019). Retreatability of two hydraulic calcium silicate-based root canal sealers using rotary instrumentation with supplementary irrigant agitation protocols: a laboratory-based micro-computed tomographic analysis. International Endodontic Journal, 52(9), 1377–1387. https://doi.org/10.1111/iej.13132
  • Al-Obaida, M., Abiad, R. S.,  Moukaddem, R.,  Allahem, Z., AlMahdy, A., Al Madi, E. (2019). Eradication of E. faecalis from Infected root canal walls assessed by Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy. The international journal of medical dentistry, 23 (4), 517–522.
  • Abou Saad, N., Abiad, R. S. (2019). Clinical and radiographic evaluation of periodontal infrabony defects treated with chitosan in periodontitis patients. Creative Sustainable Development, 2 (2). Article 4. Available at: https://digitalcommons.bau.edu.lb/csdjournal/vol1/iss2/4. ISSN 2664-9446 
  • Taouk, B., Abiad, R. S., Abou Saad, N. (2019). Evaluation of Extruded Debris Amount during Instrumentation Using Reciprocation vs. Full Rotation Techniques: In Vitro Study. Health and Wellbeing journal. Article 8. Available at: https://digitalcommons.bau.edu.lb/hwbjournal/vol2/iss1/8
  • AlShammaa, M., Abiad, R. S., Abou Saad, N. (2019). Clinical Evaluation of Soft Tissue Healing Using Diode Laser versus Conventional Scalpel after Micro-Endodontic Surgery. Health and Wellbeing journal. Article 7. Available at: https://digitalcommons.bau.edu.lb/hwbjournal/vol2/iss1/7
  • Abiad, R. S. (2018). Evolution of teaching practical endodontology. A five years retrospective study. BAU Journal - Creative Sustainable Development, 1, 1–12. Article 46. Available at: https://digitalcommons.bau.edu.lb/hwbjournal/vol1/iss3/46 
  • Moujaes Z, Abiad RS (2018). Endodontic management of mandibular molars with three mesial root canals: Two case reports. JLDA,52 (2), 59-62.
  • Alzuabi, M. A., & Abiad, R. S. (2018). Ability of xp-endo finisher and xp-endo finisher-R in removal of debris from the root canal walls after retreatment: an in-vitro study. International Aran Journal of Dentistry IAJD, 9(2), 60–64.  
  • Abiad RS (2018). Effect of self-assessment training in preclinical endodontic courses on the clinical performance of undergraduate dental students. AMJ,11(5):316–321. https://doi.org/10.21767/AMJ.2018.3458
  • Abiad RS (2017). Rubrics for Practical Endodontics. J Orthod Endod., 3:1. doi: 10.21767/2469-2980.100039 
  • Abiad R.S., Aboelsaad N.S., Abed Galil K. (2017). Infection control assessment of dental students in Endodontic clinics. International Endodontic Journal, 50 (Suppl. 1), 3–56.
  • Khaled F, Abiad R.S.,   Abed Galil K., Osman E. (2017). Incidence of Enterococcus faecalis isolates in endodontic retreatments of teeth with apical periodontitis: in vivo study. International Endodontic Journal, 50 (Suppl. 1), 3–56.
  • Badr, S., El-Shiekh, M. and Abiad, R. S. (2016). Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation of A Bioactive Material For Vital Pulp Therapy In Young Permanent Molars—A Prospective Study.’, Egyptian Dental Journal, 62(3).
  • Hadid, S., Dakdouki, M. and Abiad, R. S. (2015) ‘Antimicrobial Activity of Clove Oil and Malva parviflora Against Dental Caries-Causing Microorganisms.’, in Edas/Laas Conference., pp. 15–17.
  • Fawaz, M., Abiad, R. S. and AbdelJalil, K. (2015) ‘Assessment of Infection Control Standards at the Outpatient Dental Clinics, Beirut Arab University.’, in Edas/Laas Conference., pp. 15–17.
  • Abou Saad, N., Ghandour, R. and Abiad, R. S. (2014) ‘Clinical Efficacy of Local Delivered Minocycline in the Treatment of Chronic Periodontitis Smoker Patients’, Journal of Dental Oral Health, 1, pp. 1–5.
  • Latrash, M., Sayed, N. and Abiad, R. (2015) ‘Fracture Resistance of Different Restorative Techniques for Endodontically Treated Teeth’, International Arab Journal of Dentistry, 6(2), pp. 64–70. doi: 10.12816/0028776
  • Sayed, N., Ayash, G. and Abiad, R. S. (2014) ‘Comparison of intraradicular restorative techniques for rehabilitation of single rooted debilitated teeth’, Egyptian Dental Journal, 60(July), pp. 1–9.
  • Sharkas, K. and Abiad, R. S. (2013) ‘Mandibular Second Premolar with Three Root. Canals: A Case Report.’, Journal of Lebanese Dental Association JLDA, 48(1), pp. 50–4.
  • Abiad, R. S. (2013). Computer Enhanced Learning for Dental Students, Presented at the 39th ADEE Annual Meeting - Birmingham, UK.  
  • Abiad R. S.,   Ibrahim S., Kataia M., Abdelazim M. (2010). Evaluation of teeth pulp condition, treatment plan, and prognosis; a comparative study in a group of diabetic and non-diabetic patients. Cairo Dental Journal; 26 (3), 759-65.

Research Interest

Research interest:

  • Endodontic Education 
  • Guided Endodontics
  • Regenerative Endodontics
  • Root canal treatment outcome 
  • Endodontic Microbiology
  • Herbal extracts
  • Root canal Anatomy
  • Biology of Pulpal / Periradicular Diseasesand their correlation with Systemic diseases
  • Demographics/Epidemiology of Pulpal and Periradicular Diseases
  • Assessment of New Technology (New Instruments, Materials,Imaging, devices and techniques)

 

 

 

Teaching

Teaching Experience

Throughout the working experience and teaching as instructor of conservative dentistry, lecturer then Assistant Professor of endodontics at Beirut Arab University University then as Assistant professor of Endodontics, many topics and aspects of the main speciality of endodontics has been taught. Root canal anatomy, Instruments and Biomechanical instrumentation, Root Canal Obturation, Retreatment of Failure. Diagnosis And Treatment Planning of Pulp And Periapical Diseases, Microbiology of The Root Canal, Pharmacology In Endodontics, Root Resorption, Vital Pulp Therapy And Revascularisation, Traumatic Injuries, Procedural Accidents in Endodontics; Prevention And Management. Nickel-Titanium Rotary Instruments, Endodontic Periodontal Interrelationship; Geriatric Endodontics. Restoration of Endodontically Treated Teeth, Structural and Esthetic Consideration; Sonic and Ultrasonic Instruments in Endodontics; Bleaching of Discolored Teeth. Magnification and Illumination in Endodontics and Endodontic Microsurgery.
 

Awards

  

2017 Association of Arab Univarsities Research Award
2000 Student of the year award