Afraa Salah Hussain

Dr. Afraa Salah Hussain holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Psychology, awarded in 2017 from Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. She also earned a Master of Science in Pediatric Dentistry in 1994 from Baghdad University, Iraq, and a Bachelor of Science in Dentistry in 1988 from the College of Dentistry, Baghdad University. With 27 years of experience in teaching, training, student development, and general practice, Dr. Afraa is a seasoned professional in her field. She is currently serving as a Lecturer in Pediatric Dentistry and Psychology & Behavioral Sciences for Dental Students at Ajman University.

Education
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology, Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota (USA), 2017.
  • Master of Science in Pediatric Dentistry, Baghdad University, Iraq, 1994.
  • Bachelor of Science in Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Baghdad University, Baghdad, 1988.
Experience
  • Lecturer of Pediatric Dentistry, Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, and Growth and Development, Ajman University, UAE, 2002–Present.
  • Lecturer (Pediatric Dentistry) for 5th-Year Dental Students / Clinical Supervisor in Pediatric Dentistry Clinics for 5th-Year Dental Students, Dental College, Baghdad University, Iraq, 1994–2002.
  • General Practitioner in Dental College, Growth and Development, Baghdad University, Iraq, 1988–1994.
Teaching Area
  • Lecturer of Pediatric Dentistry (Preclinical and Clinical), 2002–Present.
  • Lecturer of Pediatric Dentistry (Preclinical), 2002–Present.
  • Lecturer of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, 2005–2021.
Research
  • Inclusive Education for Disabled Children
Publications
Conference Presentation
  • Conference of the International Association of Pediatric Dentistry (Munich, Germany) (Poster Participation), 2009.
  • International Association of Orofacial Myology, Florence, Italy, 2007.
  • Dental Conference, Sharjah, 2005.
Memberships, Awards and Honors
  • Participation in Health Children Program, 2012.
  • Sharjah Dental Conference Award, 2008.
  • Award for First Position from Al-Oais Institution for Cultural & Scientific Researches, 2006.
  • Awards from the Ministry of Education of Iraq, 1988.