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Prof. Dr. Saad Liaqat

Prof. Dr. Saad Liaqat

Prof. Dr. Saad Liaqat

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Department of Dental Materials

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Prof. Dr. Saad Liaqat completed his PhD in Dental Biomaterials at UCL Eastman Dental Institute, University College London. His research has included the development of novel dental composites with remineralizing, antibacterial and self-adhesive properties. His current academic and research activities encompass advanced dental biomaterials, material characterization, regenerative biomaterials and postgraduate research supervision.


Research Interests

•Dental Biomaterials •Resin-Based Dental Composites

•Bioactive and Reminereralizing Dental Materials

•Antibacterial Dental Materials

•Adhesive Dental Materials

•Guided Bone Regeneration

•Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering

•Material Characterization

•Dental Polymers

•Translational Dental Materials Research

Research Publications in International Impact Factor and HEC Recognized HJRS journals (Annex L)

1. S Liaqat., L Bozec., PF Ashley., & AM Young. Fibre-reinforced Dental Composites with Antibacterial, Re-mineralising and Adhesive Components. Proceedings of International Association of Dental Research, 91st IADR/AADR/CADR General Session Seattle,Washington, USA, 20-23/03/2013. Journal of Dental Research, 92 (Specific Issue A).

2. NJ Walters., MA Khan., S Liaqat., & AM Young. Novel Re-mineralising, Antimicrobial Dental & Orthopaedics Resin Based Composites. Proceedings of Tissue Engineering &Regenerative Medicine International Society (TERMIS) European Chapter Conference,Istanbul, Turkey, 17-20/06/2013. Tissue Engineering Part A.

3. S Liaqat., L Bozec., PF Ashley., & AM Young. Mechanical and Adhesion Properties of Dental Composites. Proceedings of European Dental Materials Conference, Birmingham,UK, 29-30/08/2013.

4. S Liaqat., & AM Young. Mechanical & Adhesion Properties of Adhesive, Re-mineralising & Anti-bacterial Dental Composite. Proceedings of British Society for Oral and Dental Research, Bath, UK, 09-11/09/2013.

5. S Liaqat., L Bozec., PF Ashley., & AM Young. Adhesion and Mechanical Properties of Dental Composites. Proceedings of 2nd International Conference on Dental and Oral Health,Dubai, UAE, 21-23/04/2014.

6. S Liaqat., L Bozec., PF Ashley., & AM Young. Quantification of Factors Affecting Composite Bonding to Ivory Dentine. Proceedings of International Association of Dental Research, 92nd IADR/AMER General Session, Cape Town, South Africa. 25-28/06/ 2014.

7. S Liaqat., L Bozec., PF Ashley., & AM Young. Use of Ivory to Assess Composite Dentine Bonding. Proceedings of the European Society of Biomaterials. Liverpool, UK. 31/08/-03/09/2014.

8. S Liaqat., L Bozec., PF Ashley., & AM Young. High-Strength, Low-Shrinkage Composite with Potential to Self-Bond to Dentine. Proceedings of International Association of Dental Research, 93rd IADR/AADR/CADR General Session Boston, Massachusetts, USA, 11-14/03/2015.

9. S Liaqat., A Aljabo., MA Khan., HB Nuba., L Bozec., PF Ashley., & AM Young.Characterization of Dentine to Assess Bond Strength of Dental Composites. Materials 2015,8(5),2110-2126, doi: 10.3390/ma8052110.

10. A Aljabo., W Xia., S Liaqat., MA Khan., JC Knowles., P Ashley., & AM Young. Conversion, Shrinkage, Water-sorption of Flexural Strength and Modulus of Remineralising Dental Composites. Dental Materials 2015, Nov;31(11):1279-8,9 doi: 0.1016/j.dental.2015.08.149.

11. P Panpisut., S Liaqat., E Zacharaki., W Xia., L Petridis., & AM Young. Dental Composites with Calcium / Strontium Phosphates and Polylysine. Published in PLOS ONE Oct;11 2016.

12. M. S. Zafar, S. Liaqat, S. Najeeb, Z. Khurshid, M. Alrahabi and S. Zohaib. Resin Polymers Based Tooth Coloured Filling Dental Materials. (Book Chapter). Published in Polymer science: research advances, practical applications and educational aspects (Formatex Research Center) 2016.

13. N Irshad., H Jabeen., & S Liaqat. To determine the ph of commercially available whitening toothpastes, Proceedings of 5th International Symposium on Biomedical Materials, Lahore, Pakistan 2016.

14. M Saleem., & S Liaqat. Anti-bacterial agents used in dental Composites: A Meta Analysis. Proceedings of 5th International Symposium on Biomedical Materials, Lahore, Pakistan 2016.

15. S Iftikhar., F Manzoor., S Liaqat., & AS Khan. Comparative Surface Characterization of Manual and Rotary Endodontic File Systems. Proceedings of 5th International Symposium on Biomedical Materials, Lahore, Pakistan 2016.

16. MZ Chaudhry., & S Liaqat. Anti-bacterial modifications of Glass ionomer cements: A Metaanalysis. Proceedings of 5th International Symposium on Biomedical Materials, Lahore, Pakistan 2016.

17. Rehman H, Zaki S, Riaz H, Qadeer A, Liaqat S. Awareness and attitudes of partially dentate patients about replacement of missing teeth. J Rehman Med Inst. 2019 Oct-Dec;5(4):7-12.

18. Farman H, Fayyaz S, Jabeen H, Muhammad N, Khan MA, Liaqat S. Aloe Vera in Dentistry: A Review. Biomedical Letters 2021; 7(2):178-186. 2021 Dec 30.

19. Muhammad N, Sarfraz Z, Zafar MS, Liaqat S, Rahim A, Ahmad P, Alsubaie A, Almalki ASA, Khandaker MU. Characterization of various acrylate based artificial teeth for denture fabrication. J Mater Sci Mater Med. 2022 Jan 24;33(2):17. doi: 0.1007/s10856-022-06645- 8. PMID: 35072817; PMCID: PMC8786782.

20. Liaqat, S., & Jabeen, H. (2022). Conversion, Polymerization Shrinkage, Heat Generation,and Depth of Cure of Novel Dental Composites: Pakistan BioMedical Journal, 5(1).https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i1.246

21. Malik, Z., Qasim Butt, D., Qasim Butt, Z., Muhammad, N., Kaleem, M., Liaqat, S., Adnan Khan, M. and Samad Khan, A. (2021), Evolution of Anticariogenic Resin-Modified Glass Ionomer Cements. ChemBioEng Reviews, 8: 326- 336. https://doi.org/10.1002/cben.202100005

22. Rehman H, Khan A, Liaqat S, Zaki S, Riaz H, and Qadeer A. (2021) Frequency of Type of Common Major Connector Design Employed in Removable Partial Dentures Provided to Patient. J Khyber College of Dentistry, Mar 2021, Vol 11, No 1.

23. Khattak, P., Khalil, T. F., Bibi, S., Jabeen, H., Muhammad, N., Khan, M. A., & Liaqat, S. (2022). Juglans Regia (Walnut Tree) Bark in Dentistry. Systematic Review. Pakistan BioMedical Journal, 5(2). https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i1.201

24. Pasha, M., Muhammad, N., Shahnawaz, S., Najmi, Y., Shahroz, N. and Liaqat, S. (2022). Ceramic Nanomaterials in Dental Applications. In Nanoengineering of Biomaterials (eds S. Jana and S. Jana). https://doi.org/10.1002/9783527832095.ch22

25. Liaqat S, Jabeen H, (2022), Polymerization Shrinkage, Degree of Conversion, Depth of Cure, And Heat Generation of Novel Experimental and Commercial Composite. J Khyber College of Dentistry, Dec 2021, Vol 11, No 4

26. Aziz S, Ahmad S, Jamal S, Jabeen H, Muhammad N, Khan MA, et al. Ginseng in Dentistry: a systematic review. [Review Article]. J Rehman Med Inst.2021 Oct-Dec;7(4):24-31

27. Liaqat S, Jabeen H. Mechanical, Chemical and Bond analysis of Novel Experimental and Commercial Composites. J Med Sci 2022 ;30(1)

28. Liaqat, S., Durrani, A., Sajjad, F., Ullah, S., Jabeen, H., Muhammad, N., & Khan, M. A. (2022). Sophora Flavescens in Dentistry: A Systematic Review. Pakistan BioMedical Journal, 5 (3). https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i3.338

29. Aziz S, Khattak P, Durrani A, Jabeen H, Khan M.A, Muhammad N, & Liaqat S (2022), Materials Used in 3D Printing for Bone Defects: A Systematic Review. J Khyber College of Dentistry, Mar 2022, Vol 12, No 1

30. Liaqat, S., Farman, H., Bibi, S., Fayyaz, S., Ullah, S., Jabeen, H., Khan, M. A., & Muhammad, N. (2022). Approval and Legislation Involved in Development of Medical Devices in Dentistry – A Systematic Review: Approval and Legislation of Medical Devices in Dentistry. Pakistan BioMedical Journal, 5(6). https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i6.495

31. Liaqat, S., Jamal, S., Ahmad, S., Sajjad, F., Khalil, T. F., Jabeen, H., Khan, M. A., & Muhammad, N. (2022). Ethical Issues and Use of Animal Models in Dentistry - A Systematic Review: Animal studies, Ethical issues, Dentistry, Artificial Intelligence. Pakistan BioMedical Journal, 5(6). https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i6.494

32. Amin, N., Siddiqui, U., Muhammad, N., Liaqat, S., Khan, M.A. and Rahim, A. (2022). Advancement of Guided Tissue Regeneration (GTR) Membranes for Dental Applications. In Applications of Polymers in Surgery Volume 123. DOI: 10.21741/9781644901892-6

33. Khan, G., Roghani, K., Muhammad, N., Liaqat, S., and Khan, M.A. (2022). Advancements in Polymeric Denture Lining Materials. In Applications of Polymers in Surgery Volume 123.DOI: 10.21741/9781644901892-7

34. Khan, M.A., Babar, B.Z., Shereen, A., Maqbool, H., Afridi, W.K., Liaqat, S., Imran, M., and Muhammad, N. (2022), Evaluation of Compressive Strength of Conventional Glass Ionomer Cement and Resin Modified Glass Ionomer Cement. J Khyber College of Dentistry, Jun 2022,Vol 12, No 2

35. Arfa Ahmed, Nawshad Muhammad, Asif Ali, Zeeshan Mutahir, Abdul Samad Khan, Faiza Sharif, Asma Tufail Shah, Zia Ul Haq, Saad Liaqat & Muhammad Adnan Khan (2022) Effect of augmentin-coated silver nanoparticles on biological and mechanical properties of orthodontic bracket cement, Materials Technology, DOI: 10.1080/10667857.2022.2103612

36. Liaqat S, Tariq S, Hayat I, Mobeen B, Fayyaz S, Jabeen H, et al. (2022) Therapeutic Effects and Uses of Ozone in Dentistry: A Systematic Review. Ozone: Science & Engineering.https://doi.org/10.1080/01919512.2022.2125363.

37. Liaqat S, Jabeen H. (2022) Mass and Volume Changes of Novel Chlorhexidine, Polylysine,and Composites Based on Calcium Phosphate. KMUJ; Vol 14 No 3 

38. Sabir, Muhammad, Nawshad Muhammad, Usama Siddiqui, Abdul Samad Khan, Mariam Raza Syed, Abdur Rahim, Saad Liaqat, et al. "Effect of Nanocrystalline Cellulose/SilicaBased Fillers on Mechanical Properties of Experimental Dental Adhesive."Polymer Bulletin (2022/10/08 2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00289-022-04503-9

39. Liaqat, Saad, Haleema Qayyum, Zainab Rafaqat, Abdul Qadir, Sarmad Fayyaz, Aiman Khan,Humaira Jabeen, Nawshad Muhammad, and Muhammad Adnan Khan. "Laser as an Innovative Tool, Its Implications and Advances in Dentistry: A Systematic Review." Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology (2022): 100148.

40. Main K, Khan MA, Nuutinen JP, Young AM, Liaqat S, Muhammad N. Evaluation of modified dental composites as an alternative to Poly (methyl methacrylate) bone cement.Polymer Bulletin. 2023 Jan 30:1-6. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00289-023-04677-w

41. Alsaiari M, Khan G, Khan MA, Liaqat S, Alkorbi AS, Irfan M, Rizk MA, Muhammad N.Evaluation of the Effect of Lignin on Mechanical, Water Sorption, and Antifungal Properties of Silicone Based Denture Soft Liners. Silicon. 2023 May 8:1-4.

42. Jabeen H, Muhammad N, Siddiqui U, Sabir M, Ahmad N, Liaqat S. Effect of Tio2 Decorated Cellulosic Materials Addition on Mechanical and Biological Properties of Dental Adhesive Composites. Cellulose Chemistry & Technology. 2023 Volume 57 Issue 5-6 MayJune. https://doi.org/10.35812/CelluloseChemTechnol.2023.57.48

43. Alsaiari M, Roghani K, Liaqat S, Alkorbi AS, Sharif F, Irfan M, Rizk MA, Uroos M, Ahmad N, Muhammad N. Effect of Ionic Liquids on Mechanical, Physical, and Antifungal Properties and Biocompatibility of a Soft Denture Lining Material. ACS omega. 2023 Jul 17.https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.3c02677

44. Khan, Mohammad Adnan, Nawshad Muhammad, Saad Liaqat, Munazzah Ejaz, Sarmad Fayyaz, Hoor Ali, and Taj Ali Khan. "Mechanical and antibacterial properties of conventional pit and fissure sealants with addition of miswak fibers." Biomaterial Investigations in Dentistry 10, no. 1 (2023): 2271972. https://doi.org/10.1080/26415275.2023.2271972

45. Farman, Humaira, Mohammad Adnan Khan, Abdulmohsin J. Alamoudi, Meshal Alshamrani,Saad Liaqat, Waleed Rizg, Faiza Sharif, Rasheed A. Shaik, and Nawshad Muhammad."Fabrication and Evaluation of Polymeric Composite GTR Membrane from Eggshell Powder,Incorporated Polylactic Acid (PLA) and Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) Based GTR Membrane for Periodontal Application: In Vitro Evaluation." Frontiers in Materials 10: 1234065.https://doi.org/10.3389/fmats.2023.1234065

46. Hussain S, Rauf M, Aleem S, Rehman K, Khan MA, Liaqat S, Muhammad N, Khan MA.Clinical characteristics and oral manifestations of COVID-19: a cross-sectional study from Peshawar, Pakistan. Khyber Med Univ J 2023;15(4): pp. https://doi.org/10.35845/kmuj.2023. 23396

47. Gul, Sajida, Muhammad Adnan Khan, Saad liaqat, Naveed Ahmad, and Nawshad Muhammad. "Assessment of Chlorohexidine-Coated Cotton Filler Addition on Resin-based Fissure Sealants' Mechanical, Water Sorption, and Antibacterial Properties." European Journal of Materials (2024): 1-13 https://doi.org/10.1080/26889277.2024.2336225

48. Sumaira Aziz, Nawshad Muhammad, Jamal Nasir Khan, Warda Khan Yousafzai, Humaira Jabeen, Muhammad Adnan Khan, & Saad Liaqat, Nanotechnology in Pit and Fissure Sealants:A Systematic Review. J Khyber College of Dentistry, June 2024, Vol 14, No 2 http://doi.org/10.33279/jkcd.v14i2.520

49. Anwar, S., Liaqat, S., Ullah, R., Iqbal, Z., Rahman, F., Ali, E. A., … Muhammad, N. (2024). Evaluation of dimensional stability, setting time, tensile strength, and rheological properties of kaolin clay incorporated alginate impression material. International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization, 1–16. https://doi.org/10.1080/1023666X.2024.2398152

50. Ahmad, Saira, Saad Liaqat, Riaz Ullah, Zafar Iqbal, Essam A. Ali, Fozia Rahman, Umar Nishan, Sandleen Feroz, and Nawshad Muhammad. 2024. “Fabrication of Drug Loaded Polylactic Acid/Keratin/Polyethylene Glycol GTR Membrane for Periodontal

Application.” International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials,October, 1–14. doi:10.1080/00914037.2024.2416447.

51. Zeeshan, Muhammad, Nayab Amin, Nawshad Muhammad, Usama Siddiqui, Zainab Sultan,Humaira Jabeen, And Saad Liaqat. "Synthesis And Characterizations of Novel Miswak Powder-Based Dental Composites." Cellulose Chemistry & Technology. 2024 Volume 58 Issue 7-8 July-August doi: https://doi.org/10.35812/CelluloseChemTechnol.2024.58.66

52. Ayub, Zainab, Liaqat, Saad, Alamoudi, Abdulmohsin J., Alshamrani, Meshal, Rizg, Waleed Y., Shaik, Rasheed A., Ahmad, Naveed, Feroz, Sandleen, Muhammad, Nawshad, Effect of Nystatin Coated Copper Oxide (CuO) Particles on Mechanical, Thermal, and Antifungal Properties of Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)–Based Denture Materials, Advances in Polymer Technology, 2024, 5530338, 12 pages, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/5530338

53. Muhammad, Nawshad, Palwasha Khattak, and Saad Liaqat. 2024. “The Potential of Ceramic Nanomaterials in Preventive Dentistry.” Nanomedicine, November, 1–3.doi:10.1080/17435889.2024.2418286.

54. Lone, Saadia Bano, Usama Siddiqui, Nayab Amin, Munazzah Ejaz, Saad Liaqat, Anila Asif,and Zohaib Khurshid. "Evaluation of Monomer Conversion, Vickers Hardness, Compressive Strength & Water Sorption of Commercial Dental Composite Resins." Brazilian Dental Science 27, no. 4 (2024). https://doi.org/10.4322/bds.2024.e4433

55. Khan, Muhammad Amer, Nawshad Muhammad, Saad Liaqat, Adnan Khan, Humaira Jabeen, Hasham Khan, And Sumbal Anwar. "Effect Of Lignocellulosic Filler On Mechanical And Rheological Properties Of Alginate-Based Dental Impression Materials." Cellulose Chemistry & Technology 59 (2025).

56. Malik A, Fida U, Hassan S, Aziz S, Jabeen H, Khan MA, Muhammad N, Liaquat S. CRISPRbased gene and cell therapy designs to improve treatment efficacy and safety for patients with genetic disorders, infectious diseases and cancer. J Rehman Med Inst. 2025 April June;11(02):81-87

57. Batool, Iqra, Saira Khalid, Saad Liaqat, Hammad Hassan, Aiman Khan, and Muhammad Aamir Rafique. "Comparative Analysis of Polyether Ether Ketone and Aluminum Oxide Fillers in Reinforcing Polymethylmethacrylate Denture Base Resin." Pakistan Journal of Medicine and Dentistry 14, no. 3 (2025): 58-66.

58. Tariq, Samia, Saad Liaqat, Irrum Mushtaq, Nawshad Muhammad, Abdul Samad Khan, Ahmed H. Albariqi, Fahad Y. Sabei, et al. 2025. “Endodontic Sealers Loaded with Dexamethasone Adorned Silver Structures: Mechanical and Biological Properties.” Composite Interfaces, November, 1–20. doi:10.1080/09276440.2025.2585590.

59. Ikram S, Liaqat S, Feroz S, Sharif F, Fawy KF, Ahmad N, Nishan U, Alkhtani F, Muhammad N. Effect of zinc oxide-doped hydroxyapatite nanoparticles on the friction reduction and antibacterial properties of orthodontic ceramic brackets and stainless-steel wires. J Mater Sci Mater Med. 2025 Nov 7;36(1):102. doi: 10.1007/s10856-025-06958-4. PMID: 41201770; PMCID: PMC12594708.

60. Afridi, Saira, Abid Khan, Akbar Ghani, Naveed Sadiq, Sumaira Aziz, Zainab Shah, Humaira Jabeen, Muhammad Amer Khan, Nawshad Muhammad, and Saad Liaqat. "Role of Nanoparticles as a Diagnostic and Therapeutic Tool in Oral Cancer: A Systematic Review." Journal of Rehman College of Dentistry 6, no. 03 (2025): 123-131.

61. Rafaqat, Z., Liaqat, S., Bari, A. et al. Impact of Graphitic Carbon Nitride on Dental Composite’s Mechanical and Antibacterial Properties. J. of Materi Eng and Perform (2025).https://doi.org/10.1007/s11665-025-12929-1

62. Sultan, Zainab, Nayab Amin, Nawshad Muhammad, Heba Mahmoud Ashi, Usama Siddiqui,Muhammad Zeeshan, Saad Liaqat, and Zohaib Khurshid. "Assessment of Chemical,Mechanical, and Microscopic Properties of Novel Self-Adhesive Dental

Composites." European Journal of Dentistry (2025).

63. Ali, Mobeen, Saad Liaqat, Memuna Kausar Sattip, Muhammad Sohail Zafar, Nawshad Muhammad, Fatima Suhaib, and Hasham Khan. "Titanium Dioxide Nanocomposite Gel for Safe and Effective Tooth Whitening: An In Vitro Investigation." Journal of Rehman College of Dentistry 6, no. 04 (2025): 156-163.

64. Mobeen, Bakhtawar, Muhammad Amer Khan, Humaira Jabeen, and Saad Liaqat. "Recent progress in materials development of denture tissue conditioner-A systematic review." Trends in Medical and Biological Sciences 1, no. 2 (2025): 11-28.65. Babar, Bilal Zaman, Muhammad Adnan Khan, Saad Liaqat, Adnan Khan, Saeed Ur Rahman, Sandleen Feroz, and Nawshad Muhammad. "Development of chitosan-selenium nanoparticle modified brushite cement: A potential strategy for improved clinical performance in bone regeneration." Bio-Medical Materials and Engineering (2025): 09592989261420547.

66. Babar BZ, Khan MA, Liaqat S, et al. Incorporation of MXene into brushite cement: Effects on mechanical, physical, and biological properties. Journal of Applied Biomaterials & Functional Materials. 2026;24. doi:10.1177/22808000261426769

67. Jamal, Sahar, Saad Liaqat, Fahad Alkhtani, Faiza Sharif, Muhammad Sohail Zafar, and Nawshad Muhammad. "Surfactant-Decorated Microcrystalline Cellulose: A Perspective Filler for Denture Artificial Teeth." ACS Omega (2026).https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.5c09697

68. Afridi, Sonia Umar, Najma Baseer, Saad Liaqat, and Hafsah Muhammad. "Forensic Age Estimation Using Coronal Pulp Cavity Index (CPCI) in Mandibular Second Premolars and First Molars: A Radiographic Study in Sub-Population of Peshawar." Proceedings S.Z.M.C.40, no. 2 (2026): 168–176. https://doi.org/10.47489/szmc.v40i2.923.

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