DEPARTMENT OF BIOMATERIAL SCIENCE

 BACKGROUND

Dental Biomaterial Science is specifically basic science which deals with the study, composition and its modification, fabrication, characterization and evaluation of the properties of dental biomaterials. Biomaterials are essentially used and adapted for medical/dental applications in different specialties of dentistry including restorative materials, endodontic materials, impression materials, orthodontic materials, dental implants and others. 

The Department focuses on students’ understanding of the basic properties, composition and structure of these materials used in the oral cavity. The department runs this undergraduate programme through didactic teaching and practical laboratory sessions. In addition, clinical observation of the application of dental materials is emphasized and practicalized for students. The course focuses on research and incorporates new materials and new technologies used in the design and fabrication of new and novel materials. It further helps students in the understanding of new materials with innovative clinical applications. 

The department is involved in both undergraduate and postgraduate education, and is actively involved in clinical research.

 HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: 

 DR. ALFRED DICKSON DAI-KOSI 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dr. Alfred Dickson Dai-Kosi is a diligent Clinical Psychologist, also an astute counsellor and advocate of students’ welfare. He is a member of American Psychological Association (APA) and also a member of the Ghana Psychological Association.  He holds  a Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Clinical Psychology from University of Ghana, Legon.  He has also obtained postgraduate certificate in enhancement of learning and teaching at higher levels of Education from Lancaster University, United Kingdom.  His years of illustrious practices as a clinical psychologist include Pantang Psychiatric hospital, Progressive Life Centre (PLC) where he worked closely with the renowned Professor S.A. Danquah of blessed memory and was very instrumental in the formative years of Lancaster University, Ghana where he helped with the counselling of student and academic practice.  His research interest is mainly concerned with mental health issues such as psychological distress and how they impact oral health care. He also looks at psychological challenges of students and how that affects their academic performance and general wellbeing Dr. Dai-Kosi is a Senior Lecturer who has been involved with faculty since 2012.

 

DEPARTMENTAL FACULTY 

Sarah Akua Osafo                                                         Assistant Lecturer

PhD, MSc, 

BSc Materials Science and Engineering

 

Victoria Afi Buckman                                                  Senior Lecturer

BSc Med Sci, BDS, FGCS

 

Dennis Dela Kwasi Aprese                                            Lecturer

BSc, BDS. MGCPS.

 

 

Selected peer-reviewed publications by Dr. Alfred Dickson Dai-Kosi

  1. Dai-Kosi, A.D, Acquaye, V. A., Pereko, K.  K. A., Blankson, P.K., Ackom, C. The impact of COVID-19 social restrictions on culture and psychosocial well-being: The Ghanaian experience. In Moustafa, A.A., Eds. Mental Health Effects of COVID-19. Academic Press publications Series 1st ed. 2021
  2. Pereko, K.  K. A., Mensah, E.D., Acquaye V.A., Nsiah-Asamoah, C., Chadare, F., Intifulf, F.D, Setorglo, J., Ebu, N.I, Dai-Kosi, A.D, The role of nutrition in respiratory disease and COVID-19 management. In Moustafa, A.A., Eds. Mental Health Effects of COVID-19. Academic Press publications Series 1st ed. 2021
  3. Acquaye V.A, Dai-Kosi AD, Pereko, K.  K. A., Ackom, C. Perceived experiences of patients with breast cancer: a qualitative study of the influence of spirituality and health beliefs among preoperative breast cancer patients in Ghana: Discover Psychology; 2022; https://doi.org/10.1007/s44202-022-00041-7
  4. Dai-Kosi AD, Acquaye V.A, Nuamah I., Anum, A, Parkins, G.E., Psychological distress and health-seeking behaviour among patients with orofacial tumour: The Ghanaian perspective. Journal of maxillofacial and oral surgery. 2021; doi.org/10.1007/s12663-021-01630-0.
  5. Dai-Kosi, A.D, Opoku-Ansa N.A, Blankson, P.K., Tormeti, D., Sackeyfio, J., Acquaye, V. A., Kwamin, F. Dental phobia and its impact on the quality of life of a Ghanaian adult population: Nigerian Dental Journal: 2021; Vol. 29;3-8.
  6. Tormeti D., Blankson, P.K. Atinkah S, Sackeyfio J, Dai-Kosi, A. D, Ayettey-Adamafio, M., Self-Perceived Halitosis in La, a Suburb of Accra, Ghana, West African Journal of Medicine; 2021; 38(2):120-124 
  7. Dai-Kosi, A.D, Acquaye, V. A. Culture and Emotional Intelligence: How Much Does Culture Influence Emotional Intelligence among Ghanaians? Research on Humanities and Social Sciences. 2020; Vol.10, No.14.
  8. Blankson PK, Amanor EM, Dai-Kosi A.D, Amoako E, Konadu A.B, Boamah MO, Amoah GK, Parkins GE. Paediatric maxillofacial fractures in Ghana: Pattern, household cost, and distress. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry. 2020. doi: 10.1111/ipd.12734. 
  9. Acquaye, V. A., Dai-Kosi, A. D., Sarfo, I.A., Pereko, K.  K. A., Ackom, C., Asamani, L. The influence of health beliefs on anxiety and depression among preoperative breast cancer patients.  International Journal of Research Studies, 2019; 8 (1) 37-49
  10. Dai-Kosi, A. D., Asamani, L., Adomako, B. Ghanaian Perspectives on the present-day dynamics of Homosexuality. African Research Review; 2016. 10 (4), 1-12
  11. Adomako, B., Dai-Kosi, A.D., & Asamani L. Sankofa: Understandings of Culture and its Relevance for Mental Health Provision in Ghana. Journal of Research on Humanities and Social Sciences, 2016: 10(6), 232-239.
  12. Fia, S. D, Asamani, L., Dai-Kosi, A. D. Students’ Perception of dual/multiple                        relationships in academia: implications for professional practice and counselling. International Journal of Humanities & Social Studies, 2016: 4(12), 246- 255.
  13. Asamani, L., Cobbold C., Dai-Kosi A.D. Career Orientations as Antecedent of Perceived Life Satisfaction among Ghanaian Teachers. Journal of Public Policy and Administration and Research: 2015, 4(5), 84- 94. 
  14. Esinam Aku Amedewonu, Anthony Godi, Josephine Sackeyfio, Thomas Ndanu, Alfred DicksonDai-Kosi, Genevieve Aryeetey. Assessment of the Quality of Life of COVID-19 recovered patients at the Ghana Infectious Disease Centre, PLOS ONE Public Health: 2024, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0306118