Hawshan Abdulrahman Mustafa

Assistant professor
College of Dentistry
  • PhD Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin
    MSc Queen Mary University of London
    BDS University of Sulaimani
     
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Office: B-B1-02a

Profile

Dr. Hawshan is an assistant professor at the American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS), where he combines his expertise in dentistry with a deep commitment to teaching and research. With a PhD in Operative and Preventive Dentistry from Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Master’s degree (MSc) in Oral Biology from Queen Mary University of London and a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from the University of Sulaimani/Iraq, Dr. Hawshan has laid a solid foundation in the dental sciences. 

His journey in academia has been supported by prestigious scholarships, including the Kurdistan Regional Government's Human Capacity Development Program for his Master’s degree and a DAAD-Germany grant (German Academic Exchange Service) for his PhD. These opportunities have fueled his passion for advancing knowledge in his field. 

Dr. Hawshan's research focuses on operative and preventive dentistry, particularly exploring how dental materials interact with tooth substrates and the impact of toothpastes and peptide gels on tooth sensitivity. He employs innovative 2D and 3D techniques to delve into restorative materials and their attachment to dentine and enamel, aiming to contribute meaningful insights that can enhance clinical practices. Beyond his research, Dr. Hawshan has worked as a dentist in public and private clinics. He is dedicated to sharing his knowledge with students and nurturing the next generation of dental professionals. He has published several articles in reputable journals, demonstrating his commitment to excellence and innovation in dental materials science.

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Publications

  • Hawshan Abdulrahman Mustafa, Ana Soares, Karim Elhennawy, Paul Zaslansky  (2020). The forgotten merits of GIC restorations: a systematic review. Clinical Oral Investigations.
  • Leona Bauer, Hawshan Abdulrahman Mustafa, Paul Zaslansky, Ioanna Mantouvalou (2020). Chemical mapping of teeth in 2D and 3D: X-ray fluorescence reveals hidden details in dentine surrounding fillings. Acta Biomaterialia.
  • Katrein Sauer, Alexander Rack, Hawshan Abdulrahman Mustafa, Mario Thiele, Ron Shahar, Paul Zaslansky (2019). Microstructure and texture contributing to damage resistance of the anosteocytic hinge-bone in the cleithrum of Esox lucius. International Journal of Materials Research.
  • Robert G Hill, Helen Chen, Hawshan A Mustafa, Dominikus A Lysek, David Gillam (2019). An in vitro comparison of a novel self-assembling peptide matrix gel and selected desensitizing toothpastes in reducing fluid flow by dentine tubular occlusion. Journal of Dental and Maxillofacial Research.
  • Hawshan A. Mustafa, Farah Raja, Tony Worthington, Richard Martin, Delia Brauer (2017). Antimicrobial efficacy of strontium and zinc glass ionomer cements against clinically relevant bacteria. 4th Euro BioMAT - European Symposium and Exhibition on
    Biomaterials and Related Areas, Weimar, Germany.
  • Xiaohui Chen, Hawshan A. Mustafa, David Gillam, Robert Hill (2014). SEM Evaluation of Tubular Occluding Properties of Selected Desensitizing Toothpastes. IADR, 92nd General Session, Cape Town, South Africa.
  • Xiaohui Chen, David Gillam, Hawshan A. Mustafa, Robert Hill (2014). Dentine Tubule Occlusion of a Novel Self-assembling Peptide Containing Gel. IADR, 92nd General
    Session, Cape Town, South Africa.