Dr Haidar Hassan, DDS, MFDS RCPS(Glasg), FFGDP(UK), Dip ImpDent RCS(Eng), Dip DentSed, MSc Oral Imp, MSc Aesth Med, PhD, FDSRCS(Eng), FHEA

Profile

Dr Hassan graduated from the University of Gothenburg (Sweden) and subsequently completed two Masters degrees: one in Oral Implantology (with distinction) and another in Aesthetic Medicine (with distinction). In 2018, he completed his clinical Ph.D. from the University of Gothenburg. Additionally, he holds a Diploma in Oral Implantology and Sedation, and a Fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons (England).

Currently, Dr Hassan is a Clinical Senior Lecturer and Modules Lead in Aesthetic Medicine/Oral Surgery at the Blizard Institute (Academic Plastic Surgery Programmes)/Royal London Hospital (Queen Mary University of London). He is also a Senior Lecturer, Examiner, and Ph.D. supervisor in oral implantology at King Juan Carlos University (Madrid, Spain). Furthermore, he holds the position of a visiting clinical researcher at the Department of Natural Sciences (Middlesex University of London).

In 2019, Dr Hassan received the British Council of Aesthetic Medicine Quality Research Award for his clinical paper on "Injectable Platelet-Rich Fibrin for Facial Rejuvenation”. In 2023, his jointly published articles were awarded 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places in the BCAM Quality Research Award in Aesthetic Medicine. He was then presented with the Outstanding Clinical Lecturer Award by the Oral Surgery Department at Queen Mary University of London. The following year, Dr Hassan was honoured with the prestigious Blizard Institute Award for Outstanding Contribution to Education 2024.

His research interests encompass regenerative treatments/materials, platelet-rich derivatives (PRF/allogenic growth factors), oral surgery, sedation, and oral implants. Dr Hassan is an active participant and speaker at oral implant research congresses and aesthetic medicine meetings. His research has been published in various peer-reviewed journals.

Teaching

Dr Hassan is a Clinical Senior Lecturer and Modules Lead in Aesthetic Medicine/Oral Surgery at the Blizard Institute (Academic Plastic Surgery Programmes)/Royal London Hospital (Queen Mary University of London). He is a clinical senior lecturer/examiner/PhD supervisor at the European Oral Implantology MSc Program at University King Juan Carlos (Madrid, Spain). He is a visiting clinical researcher at the Department of Natural Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, Middlesex University (London).

Research

Research Interests:

Dr Hassan's research interests include regenerative treatments/materials, platelet-rich derivates (PRF/allogenic growth factors), oral surgery, sedation and oral implants. In 2019, Dr Hassan received the British Council of Aesthetic Medicine Quality Research Award for his clinical paper on "Injectable Platelet-Rich Fibrin for Facial Rejuvenation”. In 2023, his jointly published articles were awarded 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places in the BCAM Quality Research Award in Aesthetic Medicine. He was then presented with the Outstanding Clinical Lecturer Award by the Oral Surgery Department at Queen Mary University of London. The following year, Dr Hassan was honoured with the prestigious Blizard Institute Award for Outstanding Contribution to Education 2024.

Publications

• Sharma, S., Vhadra, B., Quinlan, D. J., Shatta, B., & Hassan, H. Injectable platelet-rich fibrin for treatment of female pattern hair loss. Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2024, 1–9. https://doi.org/10.1080/14764172.2024.2374858
• Hassan H, Shado R, Pereira IN, Mistry M, Craig D, Efficacy and cost analysis of intravenous conscious sedation for long oral surgery procedures,
  British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2024, ISSN 0266-4356, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjoms.2024.04.006
• Parnis J, Magrin AM, Hassan H. The role, safety, and efficacy of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in aesthetic practice—an evidence‐based review. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. 2024 Feb 15; doi:10.1111/jocd.16228 
• Ikram J, Shado R, Pereira IN, Madruga D, Hassan H. Efficacy and safety of using antibiotics to prevent post-operative complications in oral implant treatment: Evidence-based review. BDJ Open. 2023 Oct 31;9(1). doi:10.1038/s41405-023-00174-4
• Ellesøe AG, Shado R, Pereira IN, Madruga D, Hassan H. Soft tissue expansion using self-inflating osmotic hydrogel expanders prior to Bone Augmentation: Healing and complications. evidence-based review. BDJ Open. 2023 Nov 11;9(1). doi:10.1038/s41405-023-00175-3
• Wolska J, Hassan H. Noninvasive lipolysis modalities in Aesthetic Medicine. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. 2023 Jul 11;22(10):2635–49. doi:10.1111/jocd.15929 
• Madruga D, Garcia MM, Martino L, Hassan H, Elayat G, Ghali L, et al. Positive correlational shift between crevicular antimicrobial peptide LL-37, pain and periodontal status following non-surgical periodontal therapy. A pilot study. BMC Oral Health. 2023 May 28;23(1). doi:10.1186/s12903-023-03023-w
• Pereira IN, Chattopadhyay R, Fitzpatrick S, Nguyen S, Hassan H. Evidence‐based review: Screening body dysmorphic disorder in aesthetic clinical settings. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. 2023 Feb 27;22(7):1951–66. doi:10.1111/jocd.15685
• Quinlan DJ, Ghanem AM, Hassan H. Topical growth factor preparations for facial skin rejuvenation: A systematic review. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. 2023 May 24;22(7):2023–39. doi:10.1111/jocd.15644 
• Michon A, Hassan H. Is more better? benefits of hyaluronic acid soft tissue filler on the psychological- and social-related quality of life dimensions. Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum. 2022 Jan 1;4. doi:10.1093/asjof/ojac086 
• Pereira IN, Hassan H. Impact of botulinum toxin for facial aesthetics on psychological well-being and quality of life: Evidence-based review. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery. 2022 Dec;75(12):4450–63. doi:10.1016/j.bjps.2022.08.063 
• Pereira IN, Hassan H. Botulinum toxin A in dentistry and orofacial surgery: An evidence-based review - part 2: Cosmetic applications. Evidence-Based Dentistry. 2022 Jun 16; doi:10.1038/s41432-022-0277-4 
• Pereira IN, Hassan H. Botulinum toxin A in dentistry and orofacial surgery: An evidence-based review - part 1: Therapeutic applications. Evidence-Based Dentistry. 2022 May 27; doi:10.1038/s41432-022-0256-9 
• Quinlan DJ, Ghanem AM, Hassan H. Topical growth factors and home‐based microneedling for facial skin rejuvenation. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. 2021 Dec 23;21(8):3469–78. doi:10.1111/jocd.14650 
• Hamid O, Quinlan DJ, Seemann R, Hassan H. Injectable platelet‐rich fibrin for Perioral Rejuvenation as assessed by 3D lip volume imaging. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. 2021 Sept 24;20(10):3270–7. doi:10.1111/jocd.14394 
• Hassan H, Quinlan DJ, Ghanem A. Injectable platelet‐rich fibrin for facial rejuvenation: A prospective, single‐center study. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. 2020 Sept 23;19(12):3213–21. doi:10.1111/jocd.13692 
• Hassan H, Ghali L, Wildeboer D, Sarwar S, Lingstrom P, Carlen A. Interproximal in situ plaque ph after a sugar challenge in relation to caries in adults before and after short-term use of 1.5% arginine toothpaste. International Journal of Dentistry and Oral Health. 2020 May;6(4). doi:10.16966/2378-7090.323
• Hassan H, Dahlen G, Carlen A. Final PH from sugar fermentation by plaque bacteria isolated from caries-free and caries-active individuals after frequent sugar and urea rinses. International Journal of Dentistry and Oral Health. 2020 Mar;6(3). doi:10.16966/2378-7090.319 
• Hassan H. Effect of acid and alkali formation on pH in the dental biofilm with reference to caries. Gothenburg, Sweden: University of Gothenburg; 2018. 
• Dahlén G, Hassan H, Blomqvist S, Carlén A. Rapid urease test (RUT) for evaluation of urease activity in oral bacteria in vitro and in supragingival dental plaque ex vivo. BMC Oral Health. 2018 May 18;18(1). doi:10.1186/s12903-018-0541-3 
• Piwat S, Hassan H, Kjeang T, Lindehag J, Wedin H, Teanpaisan R, et al. Site-specific dental plaque ph in 13-year-old Thai schoolchildren. Clinical Oral Investigations. 2015 Mar 29;19(9):2179–86. doi:10.1007/s00784-015-1454-z 
• Hassan H, Ghali L, Wildeboer D, Sarwar S, Lingström P, Carlén A. Site-specific plaque ph before and after short-term use of 1.5% arginine dentifrice in caries-free and caries-active individuals. Journal of Oral Microbiology. 2017 May 31;9(sup1):1325255. doi:10.1080/20002297.2017.1325255 
• Hassan H, Lingström P, Carlén A. Plaque ph in caries-free and caries-active young individuals before and after frequent rinses with sucrose and urea solution. Caries Research. 2015 Oct 9;49(1):18–25. doi:10.1159/000360798 
• Raner E, Lindqvist L, Johansson S, Hassan H, Carlén A, Suksu-art N, et al. Ph and bacterial profile of dental plaque in children and adults of a low caries population. Anaerobe. 2014 Jun;27:64–70. doi:10.1016/j.anaerobe.2014.03.010 
• Lingström P, Zaura E, Hassan H, Buijs MJ, Hedelin P, Pratten J, et al. The anticaries effect of a food extract (shiitake) in a short-term clinical study. Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology. 2012 Feb 7;2012:1–10. doi:10.1155/2012/217164 
• Carlén A, Hassan H, Lingström P. The ‘strip method’: A simple method for plaque pH assessment. Caries Research. 2010 Jul;44(4):341–4. doi:10.1159/000315273