Dr. Ali Alghamdi

PROF. ALI SAAD ALGHAMDI

Prof. Ali Bin Saad Al-Ghamdi is a Professor and Consultant in Periodontics, Esthetic Periodontal Surgery, and Dental Implants, with extensive academic and clinical experience. He has held several leadership positions at the Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, and previously served as Chairman of the Saudi Board in Periodontics and the Saudi Fellowship in Dental Implantology.
He holds a Master’s degree in Oral Sciences along with specialized certifications and international fellowships. Prof. Al-Ghamdi is widely recognized for his expertise in esthetic dental implantology and for providing advanced treatment solutions in periodontics and implant dentistry.

Conditions Treated

Periodontal Treatment and Surgery

Periodontal Treatment
Periodontal Surgery
Peri-Implant Disease Treatment

Cosmetic Gum and Smile Enhancement

Cosmetic periodontal surgery
Gum depigmentation

Dental Implants

Dental implants
Cosmetic dental implants
Full-arch dental implants

Bone Reconstruction and Grafting

Bone grafting
Jawbone reconstruction
Bone grafting around implants

Smiles We Created with Confidence

Years of Experience
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Awards and Certificates of Appreciation
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Scientific Research
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Qualifications and Certifications

Advanced Certificate in Cosmetic Dental Implants

From the State University of New York at Buffalo

Clinical Specialty Certificate in Periodontal Treatment and Surgery and Dental Implants

From the State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, United States of America

Master’s in Oral Sciences

From the State University of New York at Buffalo

Bachelor’s in Dental Medicine and Surgery

Faculty of Dentistry
King Abdulaziz University Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Current Position

Unidents Clinic

Chief Physician

Jeddah – Saudi Arabia

King Abdulaziz University

Professor and Consultant in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry

State University of New York at Buffalo

Former Visiting Professor - School of Dental Medicine

State University of New York at Buffalo , New York, USA

More About the Doctor

2014- Present  | Professor, Division of Periodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, KAU

2010- 2016 | Vice Dean for Postgraduate Studies and Scientific Research, Faculty of Dentistry, KAU

2013- 2016  | .Assistant of the Dean for Saudi Dental Board Programs, Faculty of Dentistry, KAU

2011- 2014 | Chairman of the establishing committee for Advanced Technology Lab in Dental Research, Faculty of Dentistry, KAU

2006- 2011  | Chairman of Oral Basic & Clinical Sciences Department, Faculty of Dentistry, KAU

2017- Present| Founder and Chief Doctor, UniDents Clinic.

2012- 2017  |  Founder and Chief Doctor, AlMashfa International Hospital Dental Clinics.

2010- 2014 | Associate Professor, Division of Periodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, KAU

2009- 2019 | /.Visiting Associate Professor, Department of Periodontics, School of Dental  Medicine, State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA.

2008- 2017 | /Chairman of The Saudi Board in Periodontics, Western Region.

2009- 2014 | Chairman of The Saudi Fellowship in Implant Dentistry, Western Region.

2011- 2016 | Director of Research Ethics Committee at Faculty of Dentistry, KAU.

2009- 2016 | Director of Oral and Dental Diseases Research Group

2006- 2008  | Chairman of Dental Department, Doctor Sulaiman Fakeeh Hospital

2008- 2012 | Chairman of Dental Departments, Dr. Bakhsh Hospital Group

2006- Present |  Consultant in Periodontics & Implant Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, KAU

2006- 2016 | Member of Faculty of Dentistry Council, KAU

2014- 2016 | Member of Supreme Administrative Committee of Centre of Excellence in Genomic Medicine Research

2010- 2016 | Member of Scholarship and Training Committee, KAU

2009- 2011 | Member of Deanship of Community Services & Continuing Education Council, KAU.

2010- 2016  | Member of Deanship of Graduate Studies Council, KAU.

2007- 2017  |Member of Scientific Council for Saudi Board in Periodontics, Saudi Commission for Health Specialities.

2006-2007 | Member of Establishing Committee for Saudi Board in Periodontics, Saudi Commission for Health Specialities.

2007- 2014  |  Member of Scientific Council for Saudi Fellowship in Implant Dentistry,

Saudi Commission for Health Specialities.

2006-2007 | Member of Establishing Committee for Saudi Fellowship in Implant Dentistry, Saudi Commission for Health Specialities.

2009-2013 | Member of Western Region Organizing Committee for Saudi Dental Society

2009-2013 | Organizer of Monthly Scientific Meetings of Saudi Dental Society in Jeddah.

2007- 2016 | Member of Supreme Administrative Committee of King Fahad Medical

 Research Centre, KAU.

2006- 2010  | Assistant Professor, Division of Periodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, KAU

2009- 2011 | Director of Dental Implant Unit at Faculty of Dentistry, KAU

2009- 2011 |  Director of Continuing Dental Education Unit, Faculty of Dentistry, KAU

2008- 2010 | Director of the Saudi Board in Periodontics at Faculty of Dentistry, KAU.

2007- 2009 | Head of Periodontic Division

2004- 2005 | Course Director for Periodontics, Advanced Education in General Dentistry,

Prince Abdulrahman Institute for Advanced Dental Education, Riyadh, SA

2004- 2005 | Course Director for Implant Dentistry, Advanced Education in General

 Dentistry, Prince Abdulrahman Institute for Advanced Dental Education,

2001- 2004 | Part-time Teacher in Periodontic Department and Implant Dentistry Division,

School of Dental Medicine, State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo,

2004- 2005 | Demonstrator at Periodontic Division, Faculty of Dentistry, KAU

2000- 2001 | Demonstrator at Periodontic Division, Faculty of Dentistry, KAU

2024  |Saudi Society of Periodontics & Implant Dentistry named the research award by the name of Prof. Ali Alghamdi (Prof. Ali Saad Alghamdi Research Award) at 4th Saudi Perio Conference

2019   |  Honorary Lifetime Membership from The Saudi Society of Periodontics

2016 |  Winner of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Prize for Inventors

2015  | King Abdulaziz University Scientific Excellency Award for Publishing in top 10 %  Journals in Speciality

2015 | Faculty of Dentistry Award for Scientific Excellency in Research

2014  | King Abdulaziz University Scientific Excellency Award for Publishing in top 10 %  Journals in Speciality

2014  | Faculty of Dentistry Award for Scientific Excellency in Research

2013 | King Abdulaziz University Scientific Excellency Award (for Patent Registered at                 United States Patent and Trademark Office)

2013 | Plaque and Certificate of Recognition from Saudi Dental Society

2012 | Plaque of Appreciation from Deanship of Graduate Studies

2011 | Certificate of Excellence in Scientific Research form The State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, USA

2011|  Certificate of Recognition from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties

                  (Scientific Dental Board) for Contribution and Support as a Chairman of the Saudi

                  Board in Periodontics, Western Region since 2008- Present.

2011 | Certificate of Recognition from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties

                  (Scientific Dental Board) for Contribution and Support as a Chairman of the Saudi

                  Fellowship in Implant Dentistry, Western Region since 2009- Present.

2010 | Certificate of Appreciation form His Excellency Prof. Osama Sadik Tayeb, President

                  of King Abdulaziz University for Participation in Ibtikar 2010.

2008 |  Scientific Excellency Award from Research and Consulting Institute, King Abdulaziz University.

2008  | First Prize Award for the Best Medical Academic Chair Proposal Titled “Dental Implants in Saudi Population” with a budget of Four Million Saudi Riyals.

2004 |  Certificate of Excellency in Teaching from Periodontic Department, State University of      New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA

2004 | Saudi Cultural Mission Awards for Student with Outstanding Educational Performance

2003  | Prince Bandar Bin Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz Award for Excellent GPA during  M.S./Certificate at State University of New York at Buffalo

2003  | Letter of Appreciation from Minister of Higher Education for maintaining high GPA during M.S./Certificate at State University of New York at Buffalo

2003 |  Letter of Appreciation from the President of King Abdul Aziz University and from

                  the Dean of Faculty of Dentistry at KAU. for maintaining high GPA during

                  M.S./Certificate at State University of New York at Buffalo

2003| Saudi Cultural Mission Awards for Student with Outstanding Educational Performance

2002   |   Saudi Cultural Mission Awards for Student with Outstanding Educational Performance

2001   |  Saudi Cultural Mission Awards for Student with Outstanding Educational Performance

1997 | Scientific Excellency Award and Certificate awarded by Dr. Abdullah Al-Fares, Dean of Faculty of Dentistry, KAU.

1996  | Scientific Excellency Award and Certificate awarded by Prof. Hassan Fatani, Dean of Faculty of Dentistry, KAU.

1990 | Scientific Excellency Award and Certificate from Al Thager Secondary School.

1989 | Scientific Excellency Award and Certificate from Ministry of Education.

1988 |  Scientific Excellency Award and Certificate from Ministry of Education.

1987 | Scientific Excellency Award and Certificate from Ministry of Education.

2024 – Present | Consultant in Periodontics & Implant Dentistry, UniDents Clinic, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

2009 – 2011 | Director of the Dental Implant Unit, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

2004 – Present | Consultant in Periodontics & Implant Dentistry, Specialty & Consultant Clinic, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

2004 – Present | Consultant in Periodontics & Implant Dentistry, Dental Implant Unit, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

2011 – 2017 | Consultant in Periodontics & Implant Dentistry, AlMashfa International Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

2007 – 2011 | Consultant in Periodontics & Implant Dentistry, Soliman Fakeeh Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

2004 – 2007 | Consultant in Periodontics & Implant Dentistry, Samaya Dental Clinic, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

2004 – 2007 | Consultant in Periodontics & Implant Dentistry (Practice Limited to Implant Dentistry), Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Humanitarian City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

2001 – 2004 | Postgraduate Student in Periodontics & Implant Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, USA

2000 – 2001 | Demonstrator in Periodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

1998 – 2000 | General Dentist, Al-Eskan Polyclinic, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

1997 – 1998 | Intern, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

1998    Member of the Saudi Dental Society (SDS)

2001    Member of American Academy of Periodontology

2002    Member of Academy of Osseointegration

2005    Member of The International Academy of Periodontology

2008    Member of The American Academy of Implant Dentistry

2009    Member of International Association of Dental Research

2019    Honorary Lifetime Membership from The Saudi Society of Periodontics

Sharka R, Abed H, Ibraheem W, Almarghlani AA, AlGhamdi AS. Prevalence and sociodemographic factors associated with tooth loss patterns: A cross-sectional study in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Dental Journal 2025 Oct 22; 37 (7-9):69

Almarghlani AA, Alshahrani BA, Fayyad BT, Shami MK, Alsaegh MH, Aladwani FS, AlGhamdi AS.Assessment of prevalence and measurement of mandibular lingual concavities using Cone-Beam Computerized Tomography (CBCT) among patients in Jeddah: a cross-sectional study. European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences2023 Mar; 27(5): 1736-1742.

AlGhamdi AS, Almarghlani A, Alyafi R, Kayal R, Al-Zahrani M.Gingival Health and Oral Hygiene Practice Among High School Children in Saudi Arabia. Annals of Saudi Medicine 2020; 40(2):126-135.

AlGhamdi AS, Almarghlani A, Alyafi R, Ibraheem W, Assaggaf M, Howait M, Alsofi L, Banjar A, Al-Zahrani M, Kayal R.Prevalence of Periodontitis in High School Children in Saudi Arabia, A National Study. Annals of Saudi Medicine 2020; 40(1):7-14.

AlGhamdi AS, Almarghlani AA. Periodontal Pathogenic Bacteria Among High School Children in Saudi Arabia. Annals of Saudi Medicine 2019; 39(4):244-250.

AlGhamdi AS, Al-Motari k, Sundar C, Jansen J, Alghamdi H. Dental Implant Treatment: Clinical Indication. Chapter 2. Dental Implant and Bone Graft(Book). 2020; 2; 23-42.

AlGhamdi AS, Osteotome Maxillary Sinus Lift Using Bovine Bone and Calcium Sulfate. Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research2013; 15(2):153-159

AlGhamdi AS, Post-surgical Complications of Symphyseal Block Graft with and without Soft Tissue Grafting. Saudi Medical Journal 2013; 34(6):609-615

AlGhamdi AS, Pain Sensation and Postsurgical Complications in Posterior Mandibular Implant Placement Using Ridge Mapping, Panoramic Radiography, and Infiltration Anesthesia. ISRN Dent2013; 2013:134210. doi: 10.1155/2013/134210. Print 2013.

AlGhamdi AS, Merdad K, Sonbul H, Bukhari SM, Elias WY, Dental Clinics as Potent Sources for Screening Undiagnosed Diabetes and Prediabetes. The American Journal of Medical Sciences 2013; 345(4):331-334.

Javed F, AlGhamdi AS, Ahmed A, Mikami T, Ahmed HB, Tenenbaum HC, Clinical Efficacy of Antibiotics in the Treatment of Peri-implantitis. International Dental Journal 2013; 63(4):169-176.

Javed F, AlGhamdi AS, Mikami T, Mehmood A, Ahmed HB, Samaranayake LP, Tenenbaum HC, Effect of Glycemic Control on Self-Perceived Oral Health, Periodontal Parameters and Alveolar Bone Loss Among Patients With Prediabetes. Journal of Periodontology2013; 85(2): 234-241.

Mansour S, AlGhamdi AS,Marzouk H, Khan E, Panoramic Radiomorphometric Indices as Reliable Parameters in Predicting Osteoporosis. The American Journal of Medical Sciences 2013; 346(6): 473-478.

Darwish ZE, AlGhamdi AS,Comparative Immunopathological Study of Cyclooxygenase-2, p53, and Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor in Normal, Premalignant, and Malignant Oral Mucosa. Egyptian Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery2012;3(2): 70-76.

Mansour S, AlGhamdi AS, Hassanein FA, Panoramic Radiographic Signs as Predictors of Inferior Alveolar Nerve Proximity to Third Molar: Correlation with Surgical and Post-Operative Findings. Egyptian Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery2012;3(2): 78-85.

Shibly O, AlGhamdi AS,Al-Sabbagh M, Guidelines for Immediate Implant Placement in Periodontally Compromised Patients. Dental Learning 2010;4(6):1-8.

Hassan AH, AlGhamdi AS, Al-Faridi A, Al-Hubail A, Hajrassy MK, Unilateral cross bite treated by corticotomy-assisted expansion: two case reports. Head & Face Medicine 2010;6(6): 1-9.

AlGhamdi AS,Buhite R, A New Tunnel Technique with Acellular Dermal Matrix for Soft Tissue Preparation Prior to Symphyseal Block Graft- A Description of Technique and Case Report. Journal of Oral Implantology 2008;34(5):274-81.

AlGhamdi AS,Ciancio SG, Guided Tissue Regeneration Membranes for Periodontal Regeneration- A Literature Review. The Journal of the International Academy of Periodontology 2009; 11(3): 226-231.

AlGhamdi AS,Management of Combined Ridge Defect & Osteotome Sinus Floor Elevation with Simultaneous Implant Placement – A 36-Month Follow-Up Case Report. Journal of Oral Implantology 2009;35(5):225-231.

AlGhamdi AS, Successful Treatment of Early Implant Failure; a Case Series. Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research2012; 14(3):380-387.

AlGhamdi AS,Corticotomy Facilitated Orthodontics: Review of a Technique. The Saudi Dental Journal 2010;22(1): 1-5.

AlGhamdi AS, Effect of Chronic Periodontal Diseases on Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate. Egyptian Dental Journal 2009;55(4): 2641-2648.

AlGhamdi AS, Association Between ABO Blood Groups and Severity of Chronic Periodontitis. Journal of King Abdulaziz University – Medical Sciences2009; 16(3): 31-41.

Alhassani A, AlGhamdi AS, Inferior Alveolar Nerve Injury in Implant Dentistry: Diagnosis, Causes, Prevention and Management. Journal of Oral Implantology2010; 36(5): 401-407.

Aljohani HA, AlGhamdi AS,Severity, Location, and Duration of Teeth Sensitivity

Experienced by Saudi Patients during Scaling. Egyptian Dental Journal2008;54(4): 1-5.

Aljohani HA, AlGhamdi AS, Predoctoral Dental Implant Education at King Abdulaziz University. Saudi Dental Journal2009;21(3): 135-138.

AlGhamdi AS,Shibly O, and Ciancio SG, Osseous Grafting Part I: Autografts & Allografts for Periodontal Regeneration- A Literature Review. The Journal of the International Academy ofPeriodontology 2010;12(2): 34-38.

AlGhamdi AS,Shibly O, and Ciancio SG, Osseous Grafting Part II: Xenografts & Alloplasts for Periodontal Regeneration- A Literature Review. The Journal of the International Academy ofPeriodontology 2010;12(2): 39-44.

2015 | Vice President and General Director of the Fourth International Conference of King Abdulaziz University Faculty of Dentistry

2014 – 2016 | Member of the Supreme Administrative Committee, Centre of Excellence in Genomic Medicine Research

2010 – 2016 | Member of the Scholarship and Training Committee, King Abdulaziz University

2010 – 2016 | Member of the Deanship of Graduate Studies Council, King Abdulaziz University

2009 – 2011 | Member of the Deanship of Community Services and Continuing Education Council, King Abdulaziz University

2011 – 2012 | Vice President and General Secretary of the Third International Conference of King Abdulaziz University Faculty of Dentistry

2011 | Founder of the Oral Biology and Biomaterials Research Laboratories, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University

2011 – 2016 | Director of Research Laboratories, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University

2011 | Chairman of the Organizing Committee for the 3rd Student Research Day for Health Science Colleges, King Abdulaziz University

2007 – 2016 | Member of the Purchasing Committee, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University

2006 – 2016 | Member of the Faculty of Dentistry Board, King Abdulaziz University

2007 – 2011 | Member of the Supreme Administrative Committee, King Fahad Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University

2006 – 2011 | Chairman of the Department of Oral Basic and Clinical Sciences Board, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University

2007 – 2009 | Head of the Periodontics Division, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University

2006 – 2011 | Chairman of the Curriculum Development Committee, Department of Oral Basic and Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University

2006 – 2011 | Chairman of the Staff Hiring Committee, Department of Oral Basic and Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University

2007 – 2011 | Chairman of the Self-Assessment Committee, Department of Oral Basic and Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University

2007 – 2011 | Director of the Dental Library, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University

2007 – 2008 | Chairman of the Publications and Website Committee for the 2nd International King Abdulaziz University and the 19th Saudi Dental Society Conference for Dental Technology and Research

2007 – 2008 | Member of the Organizing Committee of the 2nd International King Abdulaziz University and the 19th Saudi Dental Society Conference for Dental Technology and Research

2006 – 2016 | Member of the Curriculum Development Committee, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University

2006 – 2016 | Member of the Dental Alumni Establishment Committee, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University

2006 – 2016 | Member of the Undergraduate Student Advisory Board, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University

2006 – 2016 | Member of the Inventory Committee, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University