Endodontics, Operative Dentistry, Dentistry, Root Canal, Dental, Dental Health, Teeth, Dental Amalgam, Toothwear
Staff Member at the U.W.I
Professor Reisha Rafeek
BDS (London), MSc (London), FDS RCS (England), FIADFE (USA), FCGDent (UK)
Professor Reisha Rafeek graduated from Guy's Hospital Dental School, University of London in 1990 with Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) and obtained her Master's with Distinction at the Eastman Dental Institute, London in 1998. She completed her Fellowship in Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (FDS RCS) in 1999.
She is currently Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Medical Sciences, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine campus at Mount Hope and Professor, Restorative Dentistry, at the School of Dentistry, UWI. She is also in specialist private practice, has served on the executive of the Dental Council of Trinidad & Tobago (DCTT), the Trinidad & Tobago Dental Association (TTDA) and was an executive member of the Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and Other Health Professions (CAAM-HP) from 2010-2016. She has been awarded a Fellowship of the International Academy for Dental-Facial Esthetics (IADFE) in 2018, elected a Fellow of the College of General Dentistry (FCGDent) in the UK and more recently in 2024 been awarded a Fellowship in Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FDSRCS Ed.).
Professor Rafeek’s research themes have centered around undergraduate dental education, dental material science, restorative dental techniques, and oral rehabilitation. Most recently, her research has focused on the oral microbiome and its role in oral diseases. Professor Rafeek has published 35 peer-reviewed journal articles, one book chapter and has made 26 oral and poster presentations at international research conferences. She also contributes as a peer-reviewer for multiple international journals and was appointed to the Editorial Board for Scientific Reports (impact Factor 4.6) a Nature publication, in 2015.
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Dental Surgeon more..1994-1997
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Dental Surgeon more..1994-2009
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Specialist Practice more..2018-present
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Dental Council of Trinidad & Tobago more..2015-2018
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Specialist Practice more..2014-2018
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Locum Dental Surgeon more..1992
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Locum Dental Surgeon more..1993
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Dental Surgeon more..1991
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[University Service]
Acting Dean more..June 15- July 21, 2023
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University Representative more..2010- 2016
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Senior Lecturer more..2012 - 2023
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Deputy Dean, Academic Advising & Library Services more..2022–2023
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Dental Surgeon more..1994-1997
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Assistant Lecturer more..1994-1997
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University Representative more..2023-2025
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Acting Deputy Dean, Academic Advising more..June 13- June 20, 2022
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Acting Deputy Dean, Basic Health Sciences more..June 01- July 31, 2023
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Deputy Dean more..2023 - 2024
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Acting Deputy Dean, Clinical Sciences more..June 29- July 28, 2022
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Postgraduate Lecturer more..1998-1999
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Deputy Dean, Academic Advising & Outreach, 2024-2025 more..2024 – 2025
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Certificate Research Ethics more..Contribution of > Education and Training
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Faculty of Dental Surgery FDS RCS (Ed.) more..Contribution of > Education and Training
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Faculty of Dental Surgery FDS RCS (Eng.) more..Contribution of > Education and Training
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Certificate Implant Dentistry more..Contribution of > Education and Training
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Masters of Science (MSc) (Distinction) in Conservative Dentistry more..Contribution of > Education and Training
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Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) more..Contribution of > Education and Training
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Academic Board (2023- current) more..Contribution of > Membership
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Faculty of Medical Sciences (FMS) Task Force Committee-Tobago Regional Health Authority (RHA) (2017) more..Contribution of > Membership
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Deputy Principal’s Working group on Student Matters (February, 2023- August 2025 ) more..Contribution of > Membership
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Executive Member of Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Medicine and other Health Professions more..Contribution of > Membership
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Faculty Medical Sciences (FMS) Dean's Advisory Subcommittee for Pharmacy (2017) more..Contribution of > Membership
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Open Lecture Committee – (2019-2021) more..Contribution of > Membership
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Faculty Assessment & Promotions Committee (2022- Current) more..Contribution of > Membership
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Vice - Chairperson of Statutory Body Dental Council of Trinidad & Tobago (DCTT) (2017- 2018) and Executive Floor member, (DCTT) (2015-2017). more..Contribution of > Membership
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School of Dentistry (SOD) Board (1994- Current) more..Contribution of > Membership
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Editorial Board Member and Reviewer for Journals more..Contribution of > Membership
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Continuing Education (CE) Officer, Trinidad & Tobago Dental Association (TTDA) more..Contribution of > Membership
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Faculty Executive Committee (2022- Current) more..Contribution of > Membership
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Management & Finance Committee (2010 - Current) more..Contribution of > Membership
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Faculty of Medical Sciences (FMS) Pre-Health Professional Programme (PHPP) Committee (2018-Current) more..Contribution of > Membership
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Fellow of the International Academy for Dental Facial Aesthetics (IADFE) more..Contribution of > Other Activity
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Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FDSRCS Edin.) more..Contribution of > Other Activity
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Fellow of the College of General Dentistry (FCGDent) UK more..Contribution of > Other Activity
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Member of the International Dental Implant Association (IDIA) more..Contribution of > Other Activity
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Member of British Dental Association (BDA) more..Contribution of > Other Activity
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Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (FDSRCS Eng.) more..Contribution of > Other Activity
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Member of the British Society for Restorative Dentistry (BSRD) more..Contribution of > Other Activity
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