Public Health Figure, Ghalib University, Afghanistan
Dr. Hedayatullah Ehsan is a distinguished dental professional and educator with a comprehensive background in both dentistry and public health. He currently serves as a University Lecturer at Ghalib University, where he imparts knowledge on Oral Medicine and Research Methodology while heading the Research Committee. Dr. Ehsan’s contributions to the field of dentistry and public health are underscored by his active roles in various research projects and his leadership in community health initiatives.
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Education
🎓 Dr. Hedayatullah Ehsan completed his high school education at Omid Afghan Turk School, graduating in 2016 with a strong focus on sciences. He then pursued a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree at Kabul University of Medical Sciences, achieving a GPA of 3.46/4.0. His academic excellence is further demonstrated by his impressive TOEFL iBT score of 108.
Experience
🧑🏫 Dr. Ehsan has accumulated valuable experience in both academic and professional settings. He began his career as a Family Planning Counselor at the Afghan Family Guidance Association (2019-2020). He later joined Peace Educational and Social Development Organization as a Research Monitor & Evaluator (2021-2023). Since March 2023, he has been a full-time University Lecturer at Ghalib University, where he also leads the Research Committee.
Research Interests
🔬 Dr. Ehsan’s research interests lie in the fields of public health, epidemiology, and oral health. His work encompasses a range of topics, including systemic diseases among dental patients, periodontal health, and the epidemiology of infectious diseases such as pulmonary TB and Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever.
Awards
🏆 Dr. Ehsan has received several prestigious awards and scholarships, including the Graduate Merit Award from American University in Washington, DC, valued at $25,710, and the UAL International Postgraduate Scholarship worth £7,000 from the University of The Arts London. He also secured a scholarship from Queen’s University Belfast and has been recognized with multiple certificates of merit and excellence throughout his academic and professional career.
Publications
A Systemic Review on Pulmonary TB Burden and Associated Factors among Immigrants in the UK – Published in 2023.
Afghanistan’s Tick-Borne Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Epidemiology – Published in 2022.
Prevalence of Dental Malocclusion and its Gender Distribution Among Dental Students at Kabul University of Medical Sciences – Published in 2022.
The Prevalence and Significance of Fissured Tongue in Kabul City Among Dental Patients Video Abstract – Published in 2022.
Prevalence of Systemic Diseases Among Dental Patients In Medenta Oral & Dental Care, Kabul – Published in 2022.
Factors Influencing Marginal Bone Loss around Dental Implants: A Systemic Review – Published in 2021.
Periodontal Status in Smokers and Nonsmokers: A Case-Control Study – Published in 2021.
Oral Health Knowledge, Attitude, and Behavior among Health Professions Students at Kabul University of Medical Sciences – Published in 2020.