Sam Thomas Kuriadom

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06 705 6225

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Sam Thomas Kuriadom
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Dr. Sam is a highly qualified specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, having completed his education at Tamil Nadu M.G.R. Medical University and the Manipal Academy of Higher Education. He is a Diplomate of the National Board of Examination in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, India, and has obtained fellowships from the Faculty of Dentistry of the Royal Colleges in Ireland, Glasgow, Edinburgh, and England. With over 24 years of academic and clinical experience, Dr. Sam has worked across a wide spectrum of specialties, with a particular focus on maxillofacial traumatology and orthognathic surgery. He is a regular speaker at national CMEs and professional events and has served as an examiner for numerous professional examinations. Currently, he is an examiner for the MFD exam of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and the specialty membership exam of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.

Education

FFDRCS: Fellow of the Faculty of Dentistry (Oral Surgery with Oral Medicine), The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Ireland.

FDSRCS: Fellow in Dental Surgery, The Royal College of Surgeons of England, UK.

FDSRCS: Fellow in Dental Surgery, The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK.

FDSRCPS: Fellow in Dental Surgery, The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, UK.

MOS RCS: Membership in Oral Surgery, The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK.

DNB: Diplomate of National Board in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, National Board of Examinations, India.

MOMS RCPS: Membership in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, UK.

MDS: Master of Dental Surgery (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery), Manipal Academy of Higher Education, India.

BDS: Bachelor of Dental Surgery, The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, India.

Experience

Examiner, Membership in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, appointed by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, since December 2019.

Examiner, MFD Part 2, appointed by the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, April 2015 – present.

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, Sharon Medical & Charitable Trust, Tamil Nadu, India, January 2000 to February 2003.

Assistant Professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Vinayaka Mission’s Sankarachariar Dental College, Salem, India, February 2002 to February 2003.

Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Dentcare Clinic, Tamil Nadu, India, December 1998 to February 2003.

Research Associate for Quantifying Disability Criteria, Team appointed by the Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of India, December 1999 to February 2003.

External Examiner – Fifth BDS, appointed by RAK Medical & Health Sciences University, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, June 2012.

External Examiner – Fourth DMD, appointed by Gulf Medical University, College of Dentistry, Ajman, UAE, January 2012.

Examiner for Specialist Licensing Exam, appointed by the Ministry of Health, UAE, November 2010.

External Examiner – Final BDS, appointed by TN Dr. MGR Medical University to JKK Nataraja Dental College, Komarapalayam, India, November 2002.

External Examiner – Final BDS, appointed by TN Dr. MGR Medical University to Rajas Dental College, Vadakankulam, India, July 2002.

External Examiner – Final BDS, appointed by Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Mangalore, India, June 2002.

Teaching Area

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Research

Epidemiology of Maxillofacial Trauma

Platelet Rich Fibrin / Plasma

Human Dental Pulp Stem Cells and Their Future Application in Regenerative Medicine

Publications

Journal
 Sam Thomas Kuriadom, Sarmad Al-Chalabi, Karrar M. H. Hadi, Ashraf M. Ishbair,,  Sam Thomas Kuriadom, Sarmad Al-Chalabi, Karrar M. H. Hadi, Ashraf M. Ishbair, Automated Periotome versus Conventional Periotome in Intra-Alveolar Extraction of Sheep Jaw: An In Vitro Study, International Journal of Dentistry Volume 2022, https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/5058606., International Journal of Dentistry, Jul 2022

Journal
Luke AM, Kuriadom ST, George JM and Wahjuningrum DA. , Luke AM, Kuriadom ST, George JM and Wahjuningrum DA. Accuracy of radiographic and protrusive occlusal record methods in determining condylar guidance angles: a systematic review and meta-analysis, F1000Research 2022, 11:105., F1000Research, Jan 2022

Journal
Halkai KR, Halkai R, Sulgante S, Sanadi RM, Ara SA, Zainab H, Kuriadom ST, Munaga S, Chitumalla R, Halkai KR, Halkai R, Sulgante S, Sanadi RM, Ara SA, Zainab H, Kuriadom ST, Munaga S, Chitumalla R, Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among dentists and their prevention through ergonomic interventions - A systematic review; International Journal of Occupational Safety and Health, Vol. 12 No. 2 (2022), 125 – 139., International Journal of Occupational Safety and Health, Apr 2022

Journal
Luke AM, Mathew S, Kuriadom ST, George JM, Karobari MI, Marya A, Pawar AM. Effectiveness of Problem-Based Learning versus Traditional Teaching Methods in Improving Acquisition of Radiographic Interpretation Skills among Dental Students-A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Biomed Res Int. 2021 Sep 24;2021:9630285, BioMed Research International, Sep 2021

A.M. Luke, R. Patnaik, S.T. Kuriadom, M. Jaber, S. Mathew; An in vitro study of Ocimum sanctum as a chemotherapeutic agent on oral cancer cell-line; Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences, 2021 Jan; 28(1): 887–890., https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sjbs.2020.11.030.

Al-Qahtani F, Bishawi K, Jaber M, Thomas S. Maxillofacial trauma in the gulf countries: a systematic review. European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery: Official Publication of the European Trauma Society. 2020 Jun.DOI 10.1007/s00068-020-01417-x

P. Sureshkannan, S.T. Kuriadom, V. Venkataramana, A. Thangavelu, S. Thiruneelakandan; Alternative approach to prevent inferior alveolar nerve injury in lower third molar surgery: A pilot study on coronectomy; J Pharm Bioall Sci; 2020; August, Vol.12, pg. 415.

Alexander M. Luke, Rajashree Patnaik, Sam Kuriadom, Salem Abu-Fanas, Simy Mathew, Krishna Prasad Shetty;Human dental pulp stem cells differentiation to neural cells, osteocytes and adipocytes-An in vitro study; Heliyon, Volume 6, Issue 2, February 2020, Pages e03308.

Varma SR, Jaber M, Aboufanas S, Thomas S, Al Hujailan RG, Al Qaoud SK. Evaluating tensile strengths of absorbable suture materials in herbal solutions: An In vitro study. J Int Oral Health 2019;11:148-52

Thomas, S., Alaree, A. Causes and pattern of orbital fractures in Sharjah-UAE. International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery; 2013; 42 (10):1235.

Journal
 AlQahtani F, George JM, Bishawi K, Kuriadom ST. Comparison of oropharyngeal airway dimensional changes in patients with skeletal Class II and Class III malocclusions after orthognathic surgery and functional appliance treatment: A systematic review. Saudi Dent J. 2021 Dec;33(8):860-868, Saudi Dental journal, Dec 2021

AbuFanas, S., Jaber,M., Thomas, S. Relationship of diabetes control to periodontal status in type 1 diabetic patients in a Libyan population- a baseline study. Ibnosina Journal of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences; 2010; 2(3):112-118

Thomas, S., Katbab,H. AbuFanas, S., Do preoperative cutaneous bleeding time test predict the outcome of intraoral surgical bleeding? International Dental Journal; 2010; 60(4):305-10.

Thomas, S., Eyad, S.Causes and pattern of tooth mortality among adult patients in a teaching dental hospital. Ibnosina Journal of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences; 2010; 2(4):160-167.

Mohan, M., Paul, G., Thomas, S., Jaber, M. Evaluation Of neck Node Metastasis From Oral Cancer In An Indian Population– A Comparative Pilot Study. Ibnosina Journal of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences; 2010; 2(1):14-23

AbuFanas, S,. Jaber, M., Thomas, S. The periodontal treatment need of Libyan school children in Kufra & Tobruk. Journal of the International Academy of Periodontology; 2008; 10(2): 45-49

Tily, E., Thomas, S. Glycemic effect of administration of epinephrine-containing local anaesthesia in patients undergoing dental extraction, a comparison between healthy and diabetic patients. International Dental Journal; 2007; 57(2): 77-83.

Thomas, S . Management of perioperative intraoral bleeding- A review. Indian Dentist Research and Review; 2007; 21(1): 28-31.

In magazines- Thomas, S. An Educated And Responsible Usage Of Antibiotics In Dental Practice- A Review; AKMG Medical Journal; 2012; (6)1:89-93.

Conference Presentation

Thomas, S. Problems in the clinical judgement of the dental patint, Presented at IbinSina Dental Conference, Ajman, UAE, 2017.

Thomas, S. Sci-Fi Dentistry: A look into the future. Presented at IbinSina Dental Conference, Ajman, UAE, 2016.

Thomas, S. Clinical dilemmas and challenges in oral surgery. Presented at IbinSina Dental Conference, Ajman, UAE, 2014.

Thomas, S. Causes and pattern of orbital fractures in Sharjah-UAE. Presented at International Conference of oral and maxillofacial surgery, Barcelona, Spain, 2013.

Thomas, S. TMJ disorder and facial pain. Presented at IbinSina Dental Conference, Ajman, UAE, 2013.

Thomas, S. Avoiding complication during third molar extraction. Presented at Fujairah-MoH Dental Day, Fujairah, UAE, 2012.

Thomas, S. Can we understand the TMJ disorder? Presented at IbinSina Dental CME, 2012.

Thomas, S. Current concepts in the management of the medicalised patients. Presented at UmAlQuwain-MoH Dental Day, UmAlQuwain, UAE, 2011.

Thomas, S. Rehabilitation of the patient with trismus. Presented at Association of Kerala Medical Graduates CME, Sharjah, UAE, 2011.

Thomas, S. Management of complications of dentoalveolar surgery- Part 1 & 2. Presented at the CME Session of Al Salam Group of Dental Centres, Al-Ain, UAE, 2010.

Thomas, S. Temporomandibular Joint Arthrocentesis. Presented at the CME Session of Al Salam Group of Dental Centres, Al-Ain, UAE, 2009.

Thomas, S. Current Concepts in the management of the dental patient. Presented at the CME session of the Ministry of Health Ajman Medical District, Ajman, UAE, 2009.

Thomas, S. A Comparison of Standards of Pre-Operative Assessment in Cervical node Metastasis in Oral Cancer for an Indian Population. Presented at 8th Asian Congress on Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Bangkok, Thailand, 2008.

Thomas, S. Do preoperative bleeding time test predict the outcome of post surgical bleeding? Presented at 8th Asian Congress on Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Bangkok, Thailand, 2008.

Thomas, S. Current concepts in drug-related emergencies and altered consciousness in the dental Clinic. Presented at ‘Dental Practice 2008: An update’ CME Session of Al Salam Group of Dental Centres, Al-Ain, UAE, 2008.

Thomas, S. Drug-related emergencies in dental practice. Presented at the Association of Kerala Medical Graduates Continuing Education Seminar, Sharjah, UAE, 2007.

Thomas, S. Unconsciousness in the dental Clinic. Presented at Gulf Medical College Conference, Ajman,UAE, 2007.

Thomas, S. Dental Causes of Headache. Presented at the Association of Kerala Medical Graduates Continuing Education Seminar, Sharjah, UAE, 2006.

Temporomandibular Joint Arthrocentesis – Presented at the Approach Seminar, Ajman University of Science & Technology, 2004.

Mandibular reconstruction using free fibular graft, presented at the XXVII National conference of the Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of India, Goa, 2001.

Marginal Mandibulectomy in Carcinoma of Retromolar Region – Surgical Design Vs Quality of Life, Poster presented at the XVIII Tamil Nadu State Dental Conference, Yercaud, 2000.

Abbe – Estlander Flap for Lip Operation, Poster presented at the XVIII Tamil Nadu State Dental Conference, Yercaud, 2000.

Orthognathic Surgery – Results, Poster presented at the V Mid Term National Conference of the Association of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of India, Mangalore, 2000.

Evaluation of Three Nerve Blocks – Paper presented at the XVII Tamil Nadu State Dental Conference, Madurai, 1999.

Temporomandibular Joint Arthrocentesis – Paper presented at the XXIV National Conference of the Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of India, Cochin, 1999.

Management of Recurrent Ameloblastoma – Paper presented at the XXIII National Conference of the Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of India, Hyderabad, 1998.

Rabdomyosarcoma of the Maxilla – Paper presented at the XXII National Conference of the Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of India, New Delhi, 1996.

Thomas, S. Management of pain in the dental clinic, Presented at AKMG Dental CME program, Ajman, UAE, 2018.

Memberships, Awards and Honors

Life Member of the Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of India.

Fellow of the Academy of Higher Education, India.

Member of the Asian Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons.

Board Member, Board of International Editorial Consultants, Journal of Orofacial and Health Sciences.

Reviewer for the Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery.

Certificate awarded for supervising the best student research project at the College of Dentistry, AUST, Ajman, 2009.

Faculty Excellence Award for Service.

Contact

Sam Thomas Kuriadom

Education

FFDRCS: Fellow of the Faculty of Dentistry (Oral Surgery with Oral Medicine), The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Ireland.

FDSRCS: Fellow in Dental Surgery, The Royal College of Surgeons of England, UK.

FDSRCS: Fellow in Dental Surgery, The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK.

FDSRCPS: Fellow in Dental Surgery, The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, UK.

MOS RCS: Membership in Oral Surgery, The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK.

DNB: Diplomate of National Board in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, National Board of Examinations, India.

MOMS RCPS: Membership in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, UK.

MDS: Master of Dental Surgery (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery), Manipal Academy of Higher Education, India.

BDS: Bachelor of Dental Surgery, The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, India.

Experience

Examiner, Membership in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, appointed by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, since December 2019.

Examiner, MFD Part 2, appointed by the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, April 2015 – present.

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, Sharon Medical & Charitable Trust, Tamil Nadu, India, January 2000 to February 2003.

Assistant Professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Vinayaka Mission’s Sankarachariar Dental College, Salem, India, February 2002 to February 2003.

Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Dentcare Clinic, Tamil Nadu, India, December 1998 to February 2003.

Research Associate for Quantifying Disability Criteria, Team appointed by the Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of India, December 1999 to February 2003.

External Examiner – Fifth BDS, appointed by RAK Medical & Health Sciences University, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, June 2012.

External Examiner – Fourth DMD, appointed by Gulf Medical University, College of Dentistry, Ajman, UAE, January 2012.

Examiner for Specialist Licensing Exam, appointed by the Ministry of Health, UAE, November 2010.

External Examiner – Final BDS, appointed by TN Dr. MGR Medical University to JKK Nataraja Dental College, Komarapalayam, India, November 2002.

External Examiner – Final BDS, appointed by TN Dr. MGR Medical University to Rajas Dental College, Vadakankulam, India, July 2002.

External Examiner – Final BDS, appointed by Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Mangalore, India, June 2002.

Teaching Area

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Research

Epidemiology of Maxillofacial Trauma

Platelet Rich Fibrin / Plasma

Human Dental Pulp Stem Cells and Their Future Application in Regenerative Medicine

Publications

About the journal

About the journal

About the journal

About the journal

A.M. Luke, R. Patnaik, S.T. Kuriadom, M. Jaber, S. Mathew; An in vitro study of Ocimum sanctum as a chemotherapeutic agent on oral cancer cell-line; Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences, 2021 Jan; 28(1): 887–890., https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sjbs.2020.11.030.

About the journal

Al-Qahtani F, Bishawi K, Jaber M, Thomas S. Maxillofacial trauma in the gulf countries: a systematic review. European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery: Official Publication of the European Trauma Society. 2020 Jun.DOI 10.1007/s00068-020-01417-x

About the journal

P. Sureshkannan, S.T. Kuriadom, V. Venkataramana, A. Thangavelu, S. Thiruneelakandan; Alternative approach to prevent inferior alveolar nerve injury in lower third molar surgery: A pilot study on coronectomy; J Pharm Bioall Sci; 2020; August, Vol.12, pg. 415.

About the journal

Alexander M. Luke, Rajashree Patnaik, Sam Kuriadom, Salem Abu-Fanas, Simy Mathew, Krishna Prasad Shetty;Human dental pulp stem cells differentiation to neural cells, osteocytes and adipocytes-An in vitro study; Heliyon, Volume 6, Issue 2, February 2020, Pages e03308.

Varma SR, Jaber M, Aboufanas S, Thomas S, Al Hujailan RG, Al Qaoud SK. Evaluating tensile strengths of absorbable suture materials in herbal solutions: An In vitro study. J Int Oral Health 2019;11:148-52

Thomas, S., Alaree, A. Causes and pattern of orbital fractures in Sharjah-UAE. International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery; 2013; 42 (10):1235.

About the journal

AbuFanas, S., Jaber,M., Thomas, S. Relationship of diabetes control to periodontal status in type 1 diabetic patients in a Libyan population- a baseline study. Ibnosina Journal of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences; 2010; 2(3):112-118

Thomas, S., Katbab,H. AbuFanas, S., Do preoperative cutaneous bleeding time test predict the outcome of intraoral surgical bleeding? International Dental Journal; 2010; 60(4):305-10.

Thomas, S., Eyad, S.Causes and pattern of tooth mortality among adult patients in a teaching dental hospital. Ibnosina Journal of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences; 2010; 2(4):160-167.

Mohan, M., Paul, G., Thomas, S., Jaber, M. Evaluation Of neck Node Metastasis From Oral Cancer In An Indian Population– A Comparative Pilot Study. Ibnosina Journal of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences; 2010; 2(1):14-23

AbuFanas, S,. Jaber, M., Thomas, S. The periodontal treatment need of Libyan school children in Kufra & Tobruk. Journal of the International Academy of Periodontology; 2008; 10(2): 45-49

Tily, E., Thomas, S. Glycemic effect of administration of epinephrine-containing local anaesthesia in patients undergoing dental extraction, a comparison between healthy and diabetic patients. International Dental Journal; 2007; 57(2): 77-83.

Thomas, S . Management of perioperative intraoral bleeding- A review. Indian Dentist Research and Review; 2007; 21(1): 28-31.

In magazines- Thomas, S. An Educated And Responsible Usage Of Antibiotics In Dental Practice- A Review; AKMG Medical Journal; 2012; (6)1:89-93.

Conference Presentation

Thomas, S. Problems in the clinical judgement of the dental patint, Presented at IbinSina Dental Conference, Ajman, UAE, 2017.

Thomas, S. Sci-Fi Dentistry: A look into the future. Presented at IbinSina Dental Conference, Ajman, UAE, 2016.

Thomas, S. Clinical dilemmas and challenges in oral surgery. Presented at IbinSina Dental Conference, Ajman, UAE, 2014.

Thomas, S. Causes and pattern of orbital fractures in Sharjah-UAE. Presented at International Conference of oral and maxillofacial surgery, Barcelona, Spain, 2013.

Thomas, S. TMJ disorder and facial pain. Presented at IbinSina Dental Conference, Ajman, UAE, 2013.

Thomas, S. Avoiding complication during third molar extraction. Presented at Fujairah-MoH Dental Day, Fujairah, UAE, 2012.

Thomas, S. Can we understand the TMJ disorder? Presented at IbinSina Dental CME, 2012.

Thomas, S. Current concepts in the management of the medicalised patients. Presented at UmAlQuwain-MoH Dental Day, UmAlQuwain, UAE, 2011.

Thomas, S. Rehabilitation of the patient with trismus. Presented at Association of Kerala Medical Graduates CME, Sharjah, UAE, 2011.

Thomas, S. Management of complications of dentoalveolar surgery- Part 1 & 2. Presented at the CME Session of Al Salam Group of Dental Centres, Al-Ain, UAE, 2010.

Thomas, S. Temporomandibular Joint Arthrocentesis. Presented at the CME Session of Al Salam Group of Dental Centres, Al-Ain, UAE, 2009.

Thomas, S. Current Concepts in the management of the dental patient. Presented at the CME session of the Ministry of Health Ajman Medical District, Ajman, UAE, 2009.

Thomas, S. A Comparison of Standards of Pre-Operative Assessment in Cervical node Metastasis in Oral Cancer for an Indian Population. Presented at 8th Asian Congress on Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Bangkok, Thailand, 2008.

Thomas, S. Do preoperative bleeding time test predict the outcome of post surgical bleeding? Presented at 8th Asian Congress on Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Bangkok, Thailand, 2008.

Thomas, S. Current concepts in drug-related emergencies and altered consciousness in the dental Clinic. Presented at ‘Dental Practice 2008: An update’ CME Session of Al Salam Group of Dental Centres, Al-Ain, UAE, 2008.

Thomas, S. Drug-related emergencies in dental practice. Presented at the Association of Kerala Medical Graduates Continuing Education Seminar, Sharjah, UAE, 2007.

Thomas, S. Unconsciousness in the dental Clinic. Presented at Gulf Medical College Conference, Ajman,UAE, 2007.

Thomas, S. Dental Causes of Headache. Presented at the Association of Kerala Medical Graduates Continuing Education Seminar, Sharjah, UAE, 2006.

Temporomandibular Joint Arthrocentesis – Presented at the Approach Seminar, Ajman University of Science & Technology, 2004.

Mandibular reconstruction using free fibular graft, presented at the XXVII National conference of the Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of India, Goa, 2001.

Marginal Mandibulectomy in Carcinoma of Retromolar Region – Surgical Design Vs Quality of Life, Poster presented at the XVIII Tamil Nadu State Dental Conference, Yercaud, 2000.

Abbe – Estlander Flap for Lip Operation, Poster presented at the XVIII Tamil Nadu State Dental Conference, Yercaud, 2000.

Orthognathic Surgery – Results, Poster presented at the V Mid Term National Conference of the Association of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of India, Mangalore, 2000.

Evaluation of Three Nerve Blocks – Paper presented at the XVII Tamil Nadu State Dental Conference, Madurai, 1999.

Temporomandibular Joint Arthrocentesis – Paper presented at the XXIV National Conference of the Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of India, Cochin, 1999.