Optimizing Data Management: A Cornerstone for AI Success

Artificial intelligence (AI), this rapidly evolving technology is marking a transformative era in dental diagnostics and patient care. The advent of this technology necessitates robust and comprehensive patient databases to train and validate AI models. This presentation introduces a groundbreaking software application designed by Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology department, Ain Shams University to revolutionize patient data collection.

The software streamlines the process of gathering essential personal data, medical history, and radiological findings from periapical, panoramic and CBCT images. A key strength of this program is the ability to search for specific radiological findings. This feature makes it a valuable tool for researchers, particularly those working in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) in the part of machine learning. By facilitating the effortless collection and search of vast datasets, this software empowers researchers to unlock the true potential of patient data, ultimately accelerating advancements in healthcare.

Finally, the presentation will address the challenges faced during the development and implementation phases, including data standardization, interoperability with existing systems, and ensuring user-friendly interfaces for clinical staff. By overcoming these challenges, our software represents a significant advancement in the integration of AI into oral radiology practices. 

  •  EDUCATION 

    • Doctorate’s Degree: Ain-Shams University, Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology 2011 

    Thesis “Single-Slice versus Multislice Computed Tomography for the Assessment of Post Implant Placement Advisor: Assoc.Prof. Dr. Dr Ashraf El-Sayed Abou Khalaf, Assoc.Prof. Dr Mona Mahmoud Abou El-Fotouh and Dr. Ihab Mohamed Mahmoud Rassem 

    • Master’s Degree: Ain Shams University, Oral Medicine, Periodontology, Oral diagnosis and Radiology, 2007 

    Thesis: “Evaluation of Mandibular Cortical Thickness in Human Dentates using Panoramic Radiograph” Advisor: Prof. Dr. Hala Kamal Abdel-Gaber, Lecturer Dr. Mona Mahmoud Abou El-Fotouh 

    • Bachelor’s degree: Ain Shams University, Oral and Dental Medicine and Surgery 2000 Graduated with honors 

    • Primary, Secondary and Preparatory School: Notre Dame Des Apotres 

    PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE 

    Ain-Shams University, Oral Radiology Department Clinic 

    Radiographic Team Member since 2003 till present, 

    • Wrote radiographic reports for panoramic and CBCT daily cases 

    Future university, 

    Radiographic Team Member from 2011-2013, 

    • Wrote radiographic reports for panoramic and dental CT daily cases 

    TEACHING EXPERIENCE 

    2022 to Present 

    Professor & Head of department, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Ain Shams University 

    • Program: Bachelor Degree of Dental Medicine and Surgery (BDS) 

    Course: Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology 

    • Program: Bachelor Degree of Clinical Dentistry (BCD)(Credit Hours System) Course: Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology I 

    • Program: Bachelor Degree of Clinical Dentistry (BCD) (Credit Hours System) 

    Course: Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology II 

    • Program: Masters of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology 

    Course: Radiation Physics OMR 758(Masters Part 1 Major) 

    • Program: Masters of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology 

    Course: Radiation Biology and Protection, OMR 759 (Masters Part 2 Major) 

    • Program: Multiple 

    Course: Oral Radiology I (OPA 719, DBM 719, OPD 719, FPR 719, END 719, OMS 719, OMD 719, PER 719, OMP 719, ORD 719, PED 719, DPH 719, IMP 719)(MastersPart 2 Minor) 

    • Program: Masters of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology 

    Course: Current Maxillofacial Imaging I OMR760A (Masters Part 3 Major) 

    • Program: Multiple 

    Course: Maxillofacial Imaging (OPA 721, OMD 721, PER 721, IMP 837) (Master Part 3 Minor) 

    • Program: Masters of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology 

    Course: Current Maxillofacial Imaging II OMR760B (Masters Part 4 Major) 

    • Program:Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology (OMR)Doctor Degree of Dental Science: 

    Course: Current Imaging Modalities I and II(OMR900) 

    • Program:Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology (OMR)Doctor Degree of Dental Science: 

    Course: Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology I and II 

    BOOKS 

    • Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology Department, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Theoretical book 1 &2: Ain-Shams University, 2002-2019. 

    • Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology Department, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Exercise Book: Ain-Shams University, 2002-2019. 

    • Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology Department, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology theoretical book 1& 2: Egyptian Russian University, 2002-2019. 

    • Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology Department, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Exercise book 1 & 2: Egyptian Russian University, 2002-2019. 

    • Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology Department, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology log book for both undergraduates & postgraduates: Ain-Shams University 2022-2023 

    CONFERENCES & WORKSHOPS 

    • Poster presentation and attendance of the 1st International Dental Congress, Ain Shams University in with Misr International University, Intercontinental, City Stars, Cairo, October, 2014. 

    • Attendance of iCAT On Demand 3D application – Ain Shams University – Cairo -Egypt. July 21- 3/ 2015. 

    • Attendance of workshop with title (Interpreting CBCT scans: Anatomy and Pathology (Brand New)) by Prof: Sharon Brooks with 6 credit hours at 3rd International Dental Conference, Future University in collaboration with case Western Reserve university School of Dental medicine, Intercontinental, City stars, Cairo, March, 2016. 

    • Oral presentation and attendance of the 3rd International Dental Conference, Future University in collaboration with case Western Reserve university School of Dental medicine, Intercontinental, City stars, Cairo, March, 2016. 

    • Attendance of the 2nd International Dental Conference, Ain Shams University in collaboration with Misr International University, Intercontinental, City Stars, Cairo, October, 2016 

    • Attendance of the 3rd International Dental Conference, Ain Shams University in collaboration with Misr International University, Intercontinental, City Stars, Cairo, October, 2018 

    • Chairperson at EMRA (Egyptian maxillofacial radiology Alliance) conference 

    TRAINING COURSES 

    • Training course in Biostatistics level 1 30-31/12/2021. 

    • Training course in Critical thinking skills 4-5/01/2022. 

    • Training course in Time management 6-7/ 01/ 2022. 

    • Training course in Leadership 11-12/01/ 2022. 

    • Training course in Scientific conference organization 13-14/ 01/ 2022. 

    • Training course in E-Learning using ASU2Learn (Basic level) 27-28/ 01/ 2022 

    REVIEWER 

    Ain Shams Dental Journal 

    PUBLICATIONS 

    • Walaa Mohamed Hamed, Ashraf El-Sayed Abou Khalaf, Mona Mahmoud Abou El-Fotouh. Multi-detector computed tomography for evaluation of peri-implant bone density changes in different regions of the jaw bone. Egyptian Dental Journal, 2010;56:2245-2252 

    • Walaa Mohamed Hamed, Ashraf El-Sayed Abou Khalaf, Mona Mahmoud Abou El-Fotouh , Ihab Mohamed Mahmoud Rassem. Single –slice versus mulislice computed tomography for the assessment of post implant placement. Egyptian Dental Journal, 2010;57:249-257 

    • Mona Mahmoud Abou El-Fotouh and Walaa M .Hamed .Validity of different doses of CBCT in detection of carious lesions (an in vitro study) . Egypt Dent J. 2014; 60: 1640 - 1633 

    • Walaa M. Hamed, Eman A. Arnout, A.Y. Harhash and Hazem Hussein Kazem. Impact of different gamma irradiation doses on enamel microhardness and its resistance to demineralization (in vitro study). Egypt Dent J. 2014; 60: 1840 - 183 

    • Eman A. Arnout and Walaa M. Hamed. Correlation between panoramic mandibular indices and fractal dimension. Egypt Dent J. 2015; 61: 3705-3712 

    • Mary Medhat Farid , Farid Medhat Farid , Walaa Mohamed Hamed. Intra-tumoral salivary gland calcification: a systematic review. Egypt Dent J. 2015; 61: 5169-5184 

    • S. Samir; M. Abu-elfotouh, W. Hamed. Evaluation of cone beam CT in diagnosis of rat’s temporomandibular joint arthritis. Egypt Dent J.2016; 62: 

    • Shehab El Din M. Saber and Walaa M. Hamed .The sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of CBCT in detecting simulated incomplete VRFs in the presence of different metallic intra-canal posts .Egypt Dent J.2016; 62: 1671-1677 

    • Omar G, Abdelsalam Z, Hamed W. Quantitative analysis of metallic artifacts caused by dental metallic restorations: comparison between four CBCT scanners. Future Dental Journal. 2016; doi:10.1016/j.fdj.2016.04.001 

    • Fatma Mostafa El-Badawy, Walaa Mohamed Hamed, Mary Medhat Farid, Marwa Abdelwahab El Kassaby. Volumetric Analysis of Alveolar Bone Grafts Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography. Egypt Dent J.2016; 70 

    • Sahar Mohamed Samir, Walaa Mohamed Hamed , Noha Hussein Abaas, Mary Medhat Farid. Accuracy of voxel based superimposition in evaluation of orthodontic cases. Egyptian dental journal. Vol. 63, 2369:2375, July, 2017 

    • Gihan Omar, Walaa Hamed, Mostafa S. Ashmawy. Accuracy of artificial bone defects measurements on two cone beam computed tomography scanners. A comparative study. Future Dental Journal .2018; 4: 141-145 

    • Noha Hussein Abbas, Walaa M. Hamed, Shaimaa Mohamed Abu el Sadat Rapid. Maxillary Expansion and Naso-Pharyngeal Airway A three dimensional assessment. Egyptian dental journal. vol (64) 2018. 

    • Mahmoud Sayed Mahmoud Badry, Fatma Mostafa El-Badawy and Walaa Mohamed Hamed. Incidence of retromolar canal in Egyptian population using CBCT: a retrospective study. Egyptian Journal of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine (2020) 

    • Islam M. Zaki ·Walaa M. Hamed, Mostafa S. Ashmawy. Effect of CBCT dose reduction on the mandibular canal visibility: ex vivo comparative study. Oral Radiology 2020. 

    • Sahar Mohammed Samir, Naglaa Fathallah Ahmed and Walaa Mohammed Hamed. Linear measurements of CBCT superimposition. Egyptian dental journal. Vol. 66, 2197:2206, Ocober, 2020. 

    • Raghdaa A. Mostafa, Mostafa S. Ashmawy and Walaa M. Hamed. Agreement between panoramic radiography and cbct in interpretation and diagnosis of jaw lesions. Egyptian dental journal. 2021 

    • Esraa Ahmed Eid, Fatma Mostafa El-Badawy and Walaa Mohamed Hamed. Intrusion of maxillary molar roots into the maxillary sinus in a sample of the Egyptian population using cone beam computed tomography. Egyptian Journal of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine (2021) 52:16 

    • Esraa Ahmed Eid, Fatma Mostafa El-Badawy and Walaa Mohamed Hamed. 

    “Accuracy of Intraoral Digital Radiography in Assessing Maxillary Sinus-Root Relationship Compared to CBCT”. DOI: 10.1016/j.sdentj.2022.04.007 6 

    • ElShennawy EM, Hamed WM, Samir SM. Diagnostic accuracy of MRI–CBCT fused images in assessment of clinically diagnosed internal derangement of the temporomandibular joint. Oral Radiology. 2024 Jan 17:1-8. 

    LANGUAGES 

    • Arabic: Native Language 

    • English: Superior Listener, Superior Speaker, Distinguished Reading, and Writing. 

    COMPUTER SKILLS: 

    Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Endnote, Database search 

    REFERENCES 

    • Prof Mona Abu El Fotouh Professor of oral & maxillofacial radiology department Ain shams University. Email: mona_fotouh_dentist@yahoo.com Mobile No: 00201001521809 

    • Prof Mary Medhat Farid, Professor of oral & maxillofacial radiology department, Ain shams University. Email: Maryfarid@dent.asu.edu.eg Mobile no: 01222892635 

  • Sahar Mohamed Samir Morsy 

    D.D.S, B.D.S, M.Sc. 

    Associate professor of Oral Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Ain Shams University, Egypt. 

    Education 

    • 7/2017: PHD thesis defense at Ain Shams University for the Doctor’s Degree in Oral Medicine, Periodontology, Oral Diagnosis and Oral Radiology, Cairo, Egypt. "Three Dimensional Superimposition of Cone Beam Computed Tomography Models in Follow up of Orthodontic Cases: A Comparative Study of Different Software Programs" 

    • 1/2015: Proposal Submitted to the Faculty of Dentistry, Ain Shams University, in partial fulfillment of the Requirements for the Doctor’s Degree in Oral Medicine, Periodontology, Oral Diagnosis and Oral Radiology, Cairo, Egypt. Thesis: "Three Dimensional Superimposition of Cone Beam Computed Tomography Models in Follow up of Orthodontic Cases: A Comparative Study of Different Software Programs" 

    • 9/2013: Master’s degree in oral radiology and Diagnosis, Ain Shams University, Faculty of dentistry, Cairo, Egypt 

    • Thesis: “Diagnostic Accuracy of Cone Beam Computed Tomography in Detection of Arthritic Changes of Rat’s TMR in Correlation to Histological Findings.” 

      • 5/2007: Bachelor’s in dental medicine and Surgery (very good with honor degree, ranked 19th), Ain Shams University, Faculty of dentistry, Cairo, Egypt. 

      Current & previous Positions 

      • 27-5 2024: Assistant professor of Oral Radiology at Faculty of Dentistry, Ain Shams University, Cairo- Egypt. 

      • 9/2018 till now: Lecturer of Oral Radiology at Faculty of Dentistry, Ain Shams University, Cairo- Egypt. 

      • 8/2014: Assistant lecturer of Oral Radiology at Faculty of Dentistry, Ain Shams University, Cairo- Egypt. 

      • 8/2014: Oral Radiology specialist for extraoral and intraoral maxillofacial diagnostic imaging at Top Scans Lab imaging center, Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt. 

      • 9/2012: Oral Radiology specialist for Panoramic and cone beam CT diagnosis, 3D & 2D implant planning and lateral cephalometric orthodontic tracing at Serafi scan imaging center, Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt. 

      • 9/2012: Oral Radiology specialist for lateral cephalometric orthodontic tracing and panoramic diagnostic internet dental reports at international radiology center (IRC) of Sharjah, Dubai, UAE. 

      • 9/2012: Oral Radiology specialist for lateral cephalometric orthodontic tracing and panoramic diagnostic internet reports at international radiology center (IRC) of Ras- elkhima, Dubai, UAE. 

      Publications 

      • Hesham Emad N, Ashmawy MS, Samir SM. Reliability of Artificial Intelligence in Lateral Cephalometric Analysis. Ain Shams Dental Journal. 2024 Mar 1;33(1):61-71. 

      • Ahmed NF, Samir SM, Ahmed WA. Cone Beam Computed Tomographic Evaluation of the Maxillary Sinus in Different Craniofacial Patterns. Egyptian Dental Journal. 2024 Apr 1;70(2):1233-44. 

      • ElShennawy EM, Hamed WM, Samir SM. Diagnostic accuracy of MRI–CBCT fused images in assessment of clinically diagnosed internal derangement of the temporomandibular joint. Oral Radiology. 2024 Jan 17:1-8. 

      • Ahmed NF, Samir SM, Ahmed WA. Cone Beam Computed Tomographic Analysis of the Mental Foramen Relative to the Age and the Sex. Egyptian Dental Journal. 2024 Jan 1;70(1):301-12. 

      • Ahmed NF, Samir S. Osteometric Assessment of Mastoids for Sex Discrimination. A Cone Beam Computed Tomographic Study. Egyptian Dental Journal. 2023 Jul 1;69(3):1937-45. 

      • Mostafa RA, Samir SM. Do Nasal Anatomical Variations Affect the Maxillary Sinus? A CBCT Volumetric Analysis. Journal of Dentistry Indonesia. 2023;30(1):1-7. 

      • Ahmed NF, Samir SM, Ashmawy MS, Farid MM. Cone beam computed tomographic assessment of mandibular condyle in Kennedy class I patients. Oral Radiology. 2020 Oct;36(4):356-64. 

      • Ahmed NF, Samir S, Hamed WM. linear measurements of CBCT superimposition. Egyptian Dental Journal. 2020 Oct 1;66(4-October (Oral Medicine, X-Ray, Oral Biology & Oral Pathology)):2197-206. 

  • Assistant Lecturer of Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Ain Shams University 

    Work Experience 

    Staff member in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Ain Shams University (Since 11/2016) 

    Oral radiologist in Dental Misr Scan & MRC 

    Dentist in the Ministry of Health (From 2/2016 till 11/2016) 

    Assistant Dentist in Rehab Medical Center 1 Clinic 101 and El Noor Dental Center (From 11/2014 till 10/2015) 

    Education 

    Master’s Degree: Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Ain Shams University (2021) *Grade: Excellent 

    Internship in Faculty of Dentistry, Ain Shams University (From 11/2014 till 10/2015) 

    Bachelor’s degree: Faculty of Dentistry, Ain Shams University (From 9/2009 till 5/2014) *Grade: Very Good with Honors 

    Primary, Secondary and Preparatory School: The Egyptian Language School 

    Scientific Activities 

    Internationally published article in The Saudi Dental Journal April 2022, “Accuracy of Intraoral Digital Radiography in Assessing Maxillary Sinus-Root Relationship Compared to CBCT”. 

    DOI: 10.1016/j.sdentj.2022.04.007 

    Internationally published article in the Egyptian Journal of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine December 2021, “Intrusion of maxillary molar roots into the maxillary sinus in a sample of the Egyptian population using cone beam computed tomography”. 

    DOI: 10.1186/s43055-021-00540-y 

    Lecturer in the International Conference of Ain Shams University and Misr International University (10/2022) 

  • Assistant Lecturer, Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Ain Shams University

    Dr. Elramah is a multifaceted dental professional with eight years of combined experience in academia, clinical practice, and administration. He is dedicated to educating future dentists as an assistant lecturer in the oral and maxillofacial radiology department. He also leverages his expertise as a dental radiologist at ElKassas and Dental Zone Radiology Centers, where he has interpreted over 10,000 CBCT scans for various dental applications.

    Beyond his clinical and academic roles, Dr. Elramah is committed to advancing dental radiology. He has served as the department's maintenance supervisor for the past seven years and currently acts as a quality manager at Dental Zone Radiology Center. Dr. Elramah is also the founder and director of Original Smile Dental Clinic, providing general dentistry services since 2015. His proficiency in dental CBCT software programs and CAD designing software further enhances his ability to contribute to research projects involving image segmentation, fusion, and 3D modeling. This well-rounded experience makes Dr. Elramah a valuable asset to any team.

  • Demonstrator, Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Egyptian Russian University.

    Expert Oral and Maxillofacial Radiologist specializing in advanced CBCT machine operation and proficient in CBCT software. Experienced in 3D image processing. Adept at database manipulation, utilizing platforms like Microsoft Access, Oracle APEX, and Odoo for efficient data management and analysis to enhance diagnostic accuracy and streamline clinical workflows.