Staff Profile

Qualifications

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
• PhD in Materials Sciences (Glass-ceramics) - University of Sheffield
• MPhil Degree in Material Sciences – University of Sheffield
• B.Sc Degree in Dental Technology  

Previous Positions

Teaching support in dental technology aspects for undergraduate students, University of Sheffield, School of Clinical Dentistry (2014-2015). 

Helping staff and PG students with their research projects, University of Sheffield, School of Clinical Dentistry (2014-2015).

Memberships

Higher Education Academy (Fellow 2019-Present)
International Association for Dental Research (IADR)

• Undergraduate Teaching

Dental Materials to stage 2 BDS and Stage 1 ODHS undergraduates through practical course and also dental materials seminars related to CSPD and CSCD courses for stage 3 BDS.

Helping and support teaching of practical sessions of many courses; CSPD, CSCD, CSAR, Orthodontics, KCS courses.  

Critical Appraisal Assessment Lead for Stage 3 BDS.

• Postgraduate Teaching

Applied Dental Materials (Module Lead) for MClinDent in Restorative Dentistry students through seminars/ discussions.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Deliver seminars, and practical teaching
• Dental Materials Practical Course- stage 2 BDS, Stage 1 BSc
• Lead of Applied Dental Materials Module- MClinDent Restorative students
• Lead of Critical Appraisal Assessment for Stage 3 BDS
• Support teaching in TTU
• Complete Denture Course - stage 3 BDS
• Partial Denture Course- stage 3 BDS
• Orthodontic Course- stage 3 BDS
• KCS Course- stage 2 BDS, stage 1 BSc in Oral Health
• CSAR Course- Stage 4 BDS
• Personal Tutor for stages 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 BDS students
• Stage Tutor for BDS2
• Supervising MClinDent research projects.
• Supervising PhD students.

Research Interests

Biocompatibility of Dental Materials: Different novel ceramic materials are being developed and investigated for dental and medical applications. Particular areas of concern regarding these materials are strength and solubility and ways of improving these areas are being investigated.

Prosthodontic Materials: PMMA denture base resin has been used in dentistry to make dentures since the 2nd world war. The annual cost to the NHS in repairing broken appliances constructed in these materials is very high. Work is being carried out to try and improve the strength of these materials. Novel coating systems to prevent scratching of these materials in use is also being investigated.

• Articles

  • Freeman Z, Penlington C, Fathi H, Shazada K, Waterhouse P. Exploring dental academics' perceptions of and experience with discrimination in UK and Ireland: a qualitative study. British Dental Journal 2023, Epub ahead of print.
  • Fathi HM, Johnson A. Processing Capability of Apatite-Mullite Glass-Ceramic Materials for the Production of Dental Restorations. JDMT 2019, 8(1), 19-24.
  • Fathi HM, Benonn HA, Johnson A. Nanocryl Coating of PMMA Complete Denture Base Materials to Prevent Scratching. European Journal of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry 2017, 25(3), 116–126.
  • Fathi HM, Johnson A. The effect of TiO₂ concentration on the properties of apatite-mullite glass-ceramics for dental use. Dental Materials 2016, 32(2), 311-322.
  • Fathi HM, Al-Masoody AH, El-Ghezawi N, Johnson A. The Accuracy of Fit of Crowns Made From Wax Patterns Produced Conventionally (Hand Formed) and Via CAD/CAM Technology. European Journal of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry 2016, 24(1), 1-7.
  • Fathi HM, Stokes C, Miller C, Johnson A. The effect of ZrO₂ and TiO₂ on solubility and strength of apatite-mullite glass-ceramics for dental applications. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine 2014, 25(3), 583-594.
  • Fathi HM, Johnson A. The characterisation, evaluation and processing ability of a novel apatite-mullite glass-ceramic material. Periodical Scientific International Journal 2006.
  • Fathi H, Johnson A, vanNoort R, Ward JM. The influence of calcium fluoride (CaF2) on biaxial flexural strength of apatite-mullite glass-ceramic materials. Dent Mater 2005, 21(9), 846-851.
  • Fathi H, Johnson A, vanNoort R, Ward JM, Brook IM. The effect of calcium fluoride (CaF(2)) on the chemical solubility of an apatite-mullite glass-ceramic material. Dent Mater 2005, 21(6), 551-556.

• Book Chapter

  • Johnson A, Sinthuprasirt P, Fathi H, Pollington S. Current Glass-Ceramic Systems Used in Dentistry. In: Nandyala SH; and Santos JD, ed. Current Trends on Glass and Ceramic Materials. Bussum, The Netherlands: Bentham Science Publishers, 2013, pp.49-72.