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Institute of Dentistry - Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry

Dr Ali Nankali, D. Stom, PhD, CMS - Prosthodontics

Ali

Clinical Reader in Digital Dentistry

Email: a.nankali@qmul.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7882 6353
Room Number: Office 3, Floor 4, Institute of Dentistry

Profile

Dr. Ali Nankali holds the distinguished position of Clinical Reader in Digital Dentistry at the Teaching and Innovation (Adult Oral Health) Centre, Barts and The London Medical and Dental School.

In 1998, he developed a pronounced interest in Restorative Dentistry, initiating comprehensive research on the application of post and cores. As a result of his investigative efforts, Dr. Nankali introduced several pioneering inventions to the Scientific Board of the Orthopaedic and Implant Department at NMU. Among these innovations were the Nankali Post System, Nankali bur, and groundbreaking classifications.

In recognition of his academic excellence, Dr. Nankali was conferred a PhD by the National Medical University (NMU) in Kiev, Ukraine, in 2004. Subsequently, he earned the title of Specialist/Consultant in Prosthodontics. His background in engineering, combined with his clinical expertise in Prosthetics and Maxillofacial practices, has enabled him to produce seminal research on the distribution of masticatory force and the mechanical resilience of dental hard tissues. These achievements have solidified his reputation in the scientific domain.

Currently, Dr. Nankali's professional engagements largely revolve around mentoring postgraduate and PhD candidates. He also consistently leads CPD sessions and other specialized courses.

Membership of professional associations

  • Supreme Attestation Commission of the Ukraine – DR No. 000942 KYIV – May 2004
  • British Dental Association (BDA) – Membership Number 9015326 – February 2005
  • The UK General Dental Council- January 2010
  • British Society for the Study of Prosthetic Dentistry (BSSPD) – Membership Number 713 – October 2008
  • British Society for Restorative Dentistry (BSRD) – December 2008
  • European Prosthodontics Association (ERA) - May 2017

Academic wards and Commendations:

  • Commendation for excellent study and social work, awarded by Central Student Preparatory Collage of Kiev University Known as Taras Shevchenko -1994
  • Awarded a diploma for the best presentation at the 54Th Medical Science Conference of Students & Young Scientists in 1999, which was organized by Ukraine Health Ministry and National Medical University (NMU) and Society Science Students (O.O. Kisilia).
  • Awarded title of Doctor of Stomatology by the (NMU) - 1999
  • Awarded a commendation for the excellent presentation at the 55Th Medical Science Conference of Students & Young Scientists in 2000 which was organized by Ukraine Health Ministry and NMU and Society Science Students.
  • Awarded the title of “ CMS -Candidate of Medicine Science” by Supreme Attestation Commission of the Ukraine and National Medical University - June, 2004
  • Awarded the title of “Doctor of Philosophy” by Supreme Attestation Commission of the Ukraine and National Medical University - June, 2004
  • Commendation awarded by Vice Chancellor of the Department of Foreign Students of NMU, for excellent study, research and science work - April, 2004
  • Commendation awarded by Orthopaedic (prosthetics) Stomatology Faculty of NMU, for excellent study, research and social work (April, 2004)
  • The Best Clinical Lecturer at Barts Dental Institute awarded by StuDenSoc (QMUL) – March 2017
  • Awarded as the Clinical Teacher of the Year by Barts & the London Students Association (BLSA), Queen Mary University


Centre: Centre for Teaching and Innovation 

Research

Research Interests:

  • Prosthodontics (Crowns/veneers/post&cores/… )
  • Dental instruments (Rotary systems/burs/rubber dam/ …)
  • Preventive dental care (Tooth paste/fluoride/Chlorhexidine/ …)
  • Mastication / Masticatory forces – biomechanics (TMJ/Mandible/…)
  • Cosmetic Surgeries
  • Dental Engineering
  • Digital Dentistry

 

Patents & Novels

  • Nankali Post and Core System
  • Nankali Bur
  • Splitting posts
  • Nankali Force absorber for posts
  • Masticatory Force Systematization
  • Masticatory Force and Teeth Hardness
  • Post and Core Classification
  • Nankali Masticatory Theorem
  • A solution in Orthodontics (Nankali-Space)
  • A solution in Endodontics (Nankali File Identification)
  • EcoStep
  • Antibacterial Box
  • Multiple Sclerosis / Hypo-function

Publications

Membership of professional associations

  • European Prosthodontics Association (ERA) – 2017
  • Dental Defence Union (DDU) - 2014
  • The UK General Dental Council (GDC) - 2010
  • British Society for Restorative Dentistry (BSRD) – 2008
  • British Society for the Study of Prosthetic Dentistry (BSSPD) –2008
  • British Dental Association (BDA) – 2005
  • Supreme Attestation Commission of the Ukraine –2004

Academic wards and Commendations:

  • Awarded as the Clinical Teacher of the Year Barts & the London Medicine and Dental School by BLSA (April 2017)
  • Awarded as The Best Clinical Lecturer at Barts Dental Institute (Queen Mary University of London) by StuDenSoc. (February 2017)
  • Awarded as a Most Active Tutor (Excellence & Success) by Fleet tutor (2007)
  • Awarded Outstanding Tutor by Fleet Tutors (2006)
  • Awarded the title of “CMS -Candidate of Medicine Science” by Supreme Attestation Commission of the Ukraine and National Medical University (June, 2004)
    • Awarded the title of “Doctor of Philosophy” by Supreme Attestation Commission of the Ukraine and National Medical University (June, 2004)
  • Commendation awarded by Orthopaedic (prosthetics) Stomatology Faculty of NMU, for excellent study, research and social work (April, 2004)
  • Commendation awarded by Vice Chancellor of the Department of Foreign Students of NMU, for excellent study, research and science work (April, 2004)
  • Awarded a commendation for the excellent presentation at the 55Th Medical Science Conference of Students & Young Scientists in 2000 which was organized by Ukraine Health Ministry and NMU and Society Science Students.
  • Awarded title of Doctor of Stomatology by the (NMU – 1999)
  • Awarded a diploma for the best presentation at the 54Th Medical Science Conference of Students & Young Scientists in 1999, which was organized by Ukraine Health Ministry and National Medical University (NMU) and Society Science Students (O.O. Kisilia).
  • Commendation for excellent study and social work, awarded by Central Student Preparatory Collage of Kiev University Known as Taras Shevchenko -1994

 

Published Peer-Reviewed Papers

  1. A review on clinical use of CAD/CAM and 3D printed dentures, Khaled Alhallak, Eleni Hagi-Pavli & Ali Nankali, Research | 09 January 2023 British Dental Journal 234 | doi:10.1038/s41415-022-5401-5, https://www.nature.com/articles/s41415-022-5401-5
  2. 3D Printing Technologies for Removable Dentures Manufacturing: A Review of Potentials and Challenges, Khaled Alhallak, Ali Nankali, online published Article, 13 May 2021, doi: 10.1922/EJPRD_2208Alhallak06, https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/3D-Printing-Technologies-for-Removable-Dentures-A-Alhallak-Nankali/07da9979e14e9691b84c5ea547206382107c5775
  3. Back pain—a clinician’s nightmare, Ali Nankali, Eur J Prosthodont Restor Dent. PMID: 34029014, online published Article, 25 May 2021, I did part of the research, planning, drawings, analysing and writing. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34029014/
  4. Polytetrafluorethylene Tape in Dentistry, Marina Dourou, Ali Nankali, online published Article, February 2021, British Society of Prosthodontics (bsspd), Volume 25, bsspd.org
  5. Effect of COVID-19 on dental professionals in the UK, Ali Nankali, online published Article, January 2021, the paper is written fully by me, https://uk.dental-tribune.com/news
  6. Infection Control Dilemmas Regarding the Use of Polytetrafluorethylene Tape in Dentistry, Marina Dourou, Ali Nankali, online published Article, January 2021, I did part of the research, planning, drawings, analysing and writing, DentaleLibrary.com.
  7. Existing restrictions and barriers for manufacturing removable dentures using 3D printing technologies, Khaled Alhallak, Ali Nankali, online published Article, January 2021, I did part of the research, planning, drawings, analysing and writing, DentaleLibrary.com. https://www.dentalelibrary.com/removable-dentures-3d-priinting-tech
  8. UK government recognises dentists’ contribution during COVID-19 pandemic, Ali Nankali, online published Article, the paper is written fully by me, https://uk.dental-tribune.com/news
  9. Evaluation of the effect of milling mode and margin definition on adaptation of chairside digitally designed and fabricated ceramic veneers, Naeime Moslemian, Soodabeh Koulivand, Somayeh Zeighami, Ali Nankali, Marzieh Alikhasi, online published Article, July 2020, I have done some research, analysing and writing, Journal of Conservative Dentistry
  10. Treatment Outcomes of maxillary ad mandibular removable partial dentures – a retrospective study, 2018, British Society of Prosthodontics (BSSPD), Volume 24, Nankali Ali, Maria Kalou, February. I have done part of the research, planning and writing. I also did all drawings and analysing.
  11. Treatment outcomes of Maxillary and Mandibular Removable Partial Denture, 2017, Nankali Ali, British Society of Prosthodontics (BSSPD), December. I have done all the work, research, planning, drawings, analysing and writing.
  12. Correlation between Ages and the Success Rates of patients with Permanent Dentition in Restorative Dentistry – Retrospective Method, Nankali Ali, Cuong Doxuan,2017, Madridge Journal of Dentistry & Oral Surgery, Volume 2 Issue 1, Page 49- 52, 30 March. I have done part of the research, planning and writing, and I did all drawings and analysing.
  13. To Access Survival and Failure Rates of Single Unit Full Coverage Crown Treatments, Nankali Ali, Nitin J Unmesh, J Dental Oral Health Cosmesis 2016, 1:006 I have done part of research, planning and writing, and I did all drawings and analysing.
  14. The Impact of Hands-on CPD courses on Practitioners Skills, Nankali Ali, August 2016, British Society of Prosthodontics (BSSPD). I have done all the work, research, planning, drawings, analysing and writing.
  15. Canal Preparation II – Rotary Preparation Techniques, Ali Nankali, November 2015, www.lfh.org.uk, Royal College of Surgeons England, Faculty of Dental Surgery. I have done all the work, research, planning, drawings, analysing and writing.
  16. Veneer I, Nankali Ali, September 2015, www.lfh.org.uk, Royal College of Surgeons England, Faculty of Dental Surgery. I have done all the work, research, planning, drawings, analysing and writing.
  17. Veneer II - Nankali Ali, September 2015, ww.lfh.org.uk, Royal College of Surgeons England, Faculty of Dental Surgery. I have done all the work, research, planning, drawings, analysing and writing.
  18. Neurological pain as a result of mouthwash usage, Nankali Ali, a case report, online publication, DOI:10.4236 oalib.1101034, PP.1-4, January 2014. I have done all the work, research, planning, drawings, analysing and writing.
  19. Primary Dentition, Teeth morphology, Nankali Ali, Manual (Self-assessment – Paediatric), 2013 September. I have done all the work, research, planning, drawings, analysing and writing.
  20. Disabling thymus gland as a new method for treatment of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Nankali Ali, Publication Number: US-2011-0086926-A1, Date: 14/04/2011, United States Patent. I have done the all work, research, planning, drawings, analysing and writing.
  21. The New Liquid Pump System for Generating Electricity, Nankali Ali, Intellectual Property Office, United Kingdom, GB2473198, 09 March 2011. I have done the all work, research, planning, drawings, analysing and writing.
  22. Usage the New Post System with Insertion Ring, 2006, Nankali Ali, Soveremenaia Stomatologia Journal/ Kiev, Ukraine 2(34) 2006, p142-144. I have done all the work, research, planning, drawings, analysing and writing.
  23. SVIT – Authorized recommendation, Official publication of Supreme Attestation Commission of Ukraine, Ministry Health of Health of Ukraine No. 3 Verezen, 2004 –P20. Nankali Ali. I have done all the work, research, planning, drawings, analysing and writing.
  24. The variations and characteristics of mastication force distribution for post systems, Nankali Ali, Ministry of Health of Ukraine, 14.01.22-Stomatologia, Author paper, Naukovi CVIT, Kiev, 26.02.2004, P 16. I have done all the work, research, planning, drawings, analysing and writing.
  25. The peculiarity of chewing pressure distribution in post systems, Nankali Ali, author-report, Naukovi Svit, Kiev, Document No. 249, Date 26.02.2004, format 60x90/16, УДК; 616.314-76-77:616.314.11-74:678.029.46:612.311. Done all the work, including research, and writing.
  26. A new kind of pin post-system with ring insertion – construction, mechanical & mathematical properties, Nankali Ali, Sovremenaia Stomatologia Journal / Kiev, Ukraine, 1(21)2003, p114-117. I have done all the work, research, planning, drawings, analysing and writing.
  27. A new kind of pin post-system with ring insertion – use in clinical treatment, Nankali Ali, Ukrainski Stomatology Almanakh, Poltava, Ukraine, No.3 – 2003, p33-36. I have done all the work, research, planning, drawings, analysing and writing.
  28. Investigation of strength properties of the hard materials of the tooth roots – Nankali Ali, Ministry of Public Health of Ukraine / Ukrainian Scientific Medical Youth Journal, Quarterly Scientific Journal No. 33 - 2002, p74-76. I have done all the work, research, planning, drawings, analysing and writing.
  29. Young Scientists and Students – Scientific Medical Seminar reviews Journal, 2000, Ministry of Health of Ukraine and National Medical University / thesis, Nankali Ali, 20-23 Kvitnia, Kiev, Ukraine –, P106. Done all work, including research, analysing and writing.
  30. Young Scientists and Students – Scientific Medical Seminar review Journal, 1999, Ministry of Health of Ukraine and National Medical University / thesis, Nankali Ali, 20-23 Kvitnia, Kiev, Ukraine –, P61. Done all work, including research, analysing and writing.

 

Other Publications (Non peer reviewed requested articles and interviews)

  1. Digital Dentistry Conference and Exhibition 2022: Boosting use of digital technology in dental practice, Ali Nankali, online published Article, 2022 – 19 September, UK Dental Tribune, https://www.dental-tribune.com/news/digital-dentistry-conference-and-exhibition-2022-boosting-use-of-digital-technology-in-dental-practice/
  2. A clinical audit to investigate the impact of COVID-19 on record-keeping in dental undergraduate restorative clinics, Ishita Aswa, Ali Nankali, online published, 2021 – 17 October, Dentalelibrary, https://www.dentalelibrary.com/the-impact-of-covid-19
  3. Dental education during COVID-19: Stress, anxiety and isolation, Ali Nankali, 2021-13 October, online published Article, UK Dental Tribune, https://uk.dental-tribune.com/news/dental-education-during-covid-19-stress-anxiety-and-isolation/
  4. Dental technicians: The missing link, Ali Nankali, Lab Tribune – The World’s Dental Lab Newspaper. Middle East & Africa, March-April 2021, published in Dubai, No. 2, Vol. 1, the paper is written fully by me, https://uk.dental-tribune.com/
  5. The Missing Link, Ali Nankali, CAD/CAM – International magazine of dental laboratories, ISSN 1616-7390, Vol.12, Issue 1/2021, the paper is written fully by me, http://epaper.dental-tribune.com/dti/60869a3474cd5/#6
  6. Dental technicians: The missing link, Ali Nankali, Dental Tribunal, online published Article, 11 March 2021, the paper is written fully by me, https://uk.dental-tribune.com/
  7. Continuing professional development in dentistry, Interview with Dr Ali Nankali, online published Article, Dental Tribune International, 2020 May, https://www.dental-tribune.com/news/continuing-professional-development-in-dentistry-interview-with-dr-ali-nankali/
  8. The impact of practical courses on Dental Practitioners Hand skills, Ali Nankali, Online published Article, January 2020, I have done all the work, research, planning, drawings, analysing and writing. https://coronavirus.dental-tribune.com/news/effect-of-covid-19-on-dental-professionals-in-the-uk/
  9. Evaluation of clinical parameters considered to be important in the success rate of dental implants by clinicians, Alireza Faramarzifar, Ali Nankali, online published Article, August 2020, Supervising the dissertation and help with analysing and conclusion, DentaleLibrary.com
  10. Occlusion (Fixed Prosthetics), Nankali Ali, Commonwealth Dental Association, Online published Article, October 2019. I have done all the work, research, planning, drawings, analysing and writing.
  11. Consent (Fixed Prosthetics), Nankali Ali, Commonwealth Dental Association, Online published Article, October 2019. I have done all the work, research, planning, drawings, analysing and writing.
  12. Tooth Preparations for Crowns (Fixed Prosthetics), Nankali Ali, Commonwealth Dental Association, Online published Article, September 2019. I have done all the work, research, planning, drawings, analysing and writing.
  13. An Introduction to Crowns (Fixed Prosthetics), Nankali Ali, Commonwealth Dental Association, Online published Article, September 2019. I have done all the work, research, planning, drawings, analysing and writing.
  14. Crown preparation stages and its appropriate consent procedure, Nankali Ali, Commonwealth Dental Association, Online published Article, September 2019. I have done all the work, research, planning, drawings, analysing and writing.
  15. Shade, Nankali Ali, Commonwealth Dental Association, Online published Article, June 2019. I have done all the work, research, planning, drawings, analysing and writing.

 

Book

Licence in Dental Surgery (LDS) / Overseas Registration Exam (ORE) Manual, June 2016, Royal College of Surgeons England, Faculty of Dental Surgery, Nankali Ali, I have re-wrote the existed manual book, done all planning, drawings, analysing and writing for candidates taking exam.

Posturedontics, Nankali Ali, ISBN 978-1-5272-0945-9, 2017, Copyright © by Ali Nankali, 111 pages, I am also involved in other related areas, for example with posture and positioning for clinical practitioners. The Royal College of Surgeons in England, have invited speaker (Teach Practical Courses 2016-2019) The book published is “Posturedontics” (Nankali 2018) (see above). This book is unique in that provides the appropriate information for dental practitioners about working posture.

Teaching students about appropriate postures and positions, thereafter, the students arranged a lecture on this topic for other learners/practitioners and some member of staff. This book is now bavailable internationally. Planmeca Finland is announced that they would provide the book as a manual of how to use their dental chairs in 2020.

 

Patents & Novels

As there is no patent for treatment methods, the new creations for treating human is expressed as novels by the Intellectual Office of UK.

I also am a very innovative person, and have been successful in a number of scientific research areas, and as a result, I have 11 patents and novels filed in dentistry and 6 in non-dental works.

a)    List of the scientific works in dentistry

  1. Nankali Post and Core System: In 1999 it was requested for the patent (УДК; 616.314-76-77:616.314.11-74:678.029.46:612.311) and became a part of research of the Orthopedic and Implant Stomatology Department of the National Medical University.
  2. Nankali Bur: 1999, for creating the cavity required for the Nankali Post and Core System patent. UK - International Patent (Application Number: GB1109327.5 – UK Intellectual Property Office)
  3. Splitting Posts: Novel 2000: After mathematical analysing the method and having some clinical experience innovation was presented by Ali Nankali at the 55th Medical Science Conference of Students & Young Scientists in 2000
  4. A solution in orthodontia (Nankali-Space): Novel 2002 – It was suggested to the orthodontic department of the National Medical University
  5. Nankali Masticatory Force Systematization: Novel 2003 – The first time it was presented in the National Medical University’s Scientific Board
  6. Masticatory force and teeth hardness relation: Nankali Ali Novel 2003 - Inovation was published in the Ukraine Scientific Medical Youth Journal
  7. Nankali Mastication Theory: 2003 – This is about the biomechanics of Mandible at the time of mastication, provided for education at NMU
  8. Dam-bow: 2013 - A new device is designed and used in congestion with rubber dam for anterior teeth preparation by Ali Nankali
  9. Artificial Tongue: 2014 – Providing a new type of artificial tongue by Ali Nankali that are used for dental undergraduate students in phantom head
  10. Nankali Veneer Classification: Novel 2014: A new combined classification for veneers.
  11. Nankali Crown Taper Investigator (2016), an instrument to help dental students and practitioners achieve higher clinical outcomes for their crown preparations. The suggested product has a very simple design and after some required adjustment finally managed to make the prototype for testing.

b)    List of the scientific works non-dental

  1. A new system for recovering energy from transient weight applied to a path has a support assembly with a support suspended by springs above a base (Ecostep) 2015, UK Patent Application Ali Nankali No.: GB1511583.5. August 2015
  2. A New Method for generating electricity (NLPS) using biological Energy: 2009 - UK - International Patent Application Ali Nankali No.: 0915246.3 order date: 01-Sep-09
  3. A new proposed method for treatment of Multiple Sclerosis: 2009 - Ali Nankali US Patent and Trade Mark Office / (Application Number 29/316,097 for disabling thymus)
  4. A New Method to Neutralising Tsunamis waves: 2011 – Nankali Anti-Tsunami System / UK – International Patent (Application Number GB1112166.2 - UK Intellectual Property Office)
  5. Anti-Bacterial Box Ali Nankali: 2013 – A New Type of technology for disinfection suitable for hospitals, health cares and large organizations.
  6. Two in One Auto Heater system: 2015 – Ali Nankali. This is a new heater system made for large spaces such as Green Houses where huge power and specific conditions are required.
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