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Nadia Kawar, DDS, MS

Clinical Professor, Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology

Periodontics

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Building & Room:

204A

Address:

801 S. Paulina St., IL 60612

About

Dr. Kawar received her Degree in Dental Surgery from the University of Jordan and her specialty training in Periodontics and a Masters Degree in Dental Sciences from St. Louis University.  After graduation, Dr. Kawar practiced as a Periodontist in the VA Lovell Medical Center in Chicago as well as in private practice in the Chicagoland area. Dr. Kawar was the recipient of the American Academy of Periodontics Teaching Award, and the Teaching Recognition Program Award and Jon Daniel Teaching Award from UIC. Her research interests include the association of periodontal disease and incidence and severity of COVOD-19 infection, among others.

Selected Publications

Kawar N, Alrayyes S, Khuzam M, Haddad J, Tilwani S. Gingival Sculpting; A simple gingival depigmentation technique using bur abrasion and scalpel combined: A case report. Clin Adv Periodontics 2021 Feb 3. doi: 10.1002/cap.10148.

Kawar N, Park SG, Schwartz JL, Callahan N, Obrez A, Yang B, Chen Z, Adami GR. Salivary microbiome with gastroesophageal reflux disease and treatment. Sci Rep 2021; 11: 188.

Isayev A, Alrayyes S, Hejazin N, Qattan M, Alawami J, Daralsheikh M, Kawar N. Oral manifestations of tuberous sclerosis complex in a young patient during orthodontic treatment. J Dent Oral Health  2019; 6: 1-5.

Alrayyes S, Baghdan D, Haddad RY, Compton AA, Mohama S, Goreishi R, Kawar N. Sickle cell disease; an overview of the disease and its systemic effects. Dis Mon 2018; Jan 29. doi: 10.1016/j.disamonth.2017.12.003.

Kawar N, Alrayyes S, Aljewari H. Sickle cell disease: An overview of orofacial and dental manifestations. Dis Mon 2018; Jan 12. doi: 10.1016/j.disamonth.2017.12.004 7.

Kawar N, Alrayyes S, Yang B, Aljewari H. Oral health management considerations for patients with sickle cell disease. Dis Mon 2018; Feb 19. doi: 10.1016/ j.disamonth. 2017.12.005.

Alrayyes S, Compton AA, Kawar N. Oral health considerations for pediatric patients with sickle cell disease. Dis Mon 2018; Jan 10. doi: 10.1016/j.disamonth.2017.12.006.

Kawar N, Partovi E, Hildebolt C, McLeod D, Miley D. Periodontal disease and preterm birth, is there any relationship? J Interdiscipl Med Dent Sci 2016, 4:4 doi: 10.4172/2376-032X.1000202.

Ebrahimi N, Obando J, Schmerman M, Khan S, Kawar N. Management of thin gingival biotype with hard and soft tissue augmentation post orthodontic treatment: A case report. Open J Dent Oral Med 2015; 3, 53 – 58.

Khan S, Carmosino AJ, Yuan JC, Lucchiari N Jr, Kawar N, Sukotjo C. Postdoctoral periodontal program directors’ perspectives of resident selection. J Periodontol 2015; 86: 177-184.

Education

  • University of Jordan College of Dentistry, DDS, 1995
  • Saint Louis University, Specialty Certificate in Periodontics, 2004
  • Saint Louis University, MS (Clinical Science), 2005

Licensures and Certifications

Illinois, Dental Practice License
Illinois, Specialty License
Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology and Dental Implant Surgery Dentistry

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Periodontology
American Academy of Oral Systemic Health

Research Currently in Progress

Dr. Kawar's research interest include the association between periodontal and oral diseases and systemic health disease, studies investigating the salivary microbiome and salivary properties and its association with various systemic diseases and conditions.