
Dr. Mazen Yahia Zenati
Medical Sector
Dr. Mazen Yahia Zenatiis is a Professor and Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery with more than 37 years of extensive experience in advanced surgical practice, dental implantology, postgraduate training, and academic leadership. He holds a PhD in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from Damascus University with honors and has occupied several prominent positions, including Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry at the Syrian Private University (SPU), Head of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department at Damascus University and SPU, President of the Scientific Board of the Syrian Board, and Member and Chair of Training and Accreditation Committees at the Arab Board of Health Specializations.
Dr. Zenatiis has a distinguished academic and research record, with numerous peer-reviewed publications and contributions to several authoritative textbooks in oral and maxillofacial surgery, oral surgical diseases, tooth extraction, and infection control. He has been a keynote speaker, lecturer, and chairman in many national and international conferences, representing Syria in various global scientific events.
Renowned as one of the leading figures in his field at both the national and regional levels, Dr. Zenatiis is recognized for his expertise in facial and maxillofacial surgery, dental implant surgery, and the training of master’s and PhD students. His career reflects a strong commitment to clinical excellence, academic advancement, scientific research, and the development of high-quality training and accreditation systems in dental education.
1997 PhD Degree in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Specialization From Damascus University Syrian Board in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Specialization.
1993 Master Degree in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Specialization From Damascus University.
1990 High studies Diploma in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Specialization From Damascus University Specialization Certificate from the Syrian Ministry of Health.
1988 Bachleors degree of dental medicine from Damascus University.
2019–2023 Vice president of the Syrian Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.
2020-2017 Dean of Faculty of Dentistry in The Syrian Private University.
2017-2015 Head of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Department at Faculty of Dental Medicine in the Syrian Private University (SPU ).
2017-2013 Member of the executive committee in The Arab Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery specialization.
2015-2012 Head of the scientific committee of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery specialization in Syria ( The Syrian Board ).
2015-2011 The medical manager of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Hospital in Damascus University.
2015-2011 Head of Dental Implants Clinics in Damascus University.
2015-2011 Chair and Rapporteur of the Training, Qualification, and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Arab Board of Health Specializations (Arab Board).
2011–… Member of the developing committee of the Universities Education.
2006-2007 A founding member of the Infection Control Committee at the Faculty of Dentistry, Damascus University, and a member of the Committee for the Development of University Education.
2005-… Founder member of quality control and accreditation project in Faculty of Dental Medicine – Damascus University.
2005-… Accredited arbitrator for many arbitrated medical journals such as Damascus University Journal for Medical Sciences.
1999-… Professor of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Implantology in Damascus University and in the Syrian Private University (SPU) and in the International University for Science &Technology ( IUST ).
- Lecturer of the Descriptive Anatomy of the Head and Neck course for first-year students at the Faculty of Dentistry, Damascus University.
- Lecturer of the Dental Anesthesia and Extraction course for fourth-year students at the Faculty of Dentistry, Damascus University.
- Lecturer of the Dental Anesthesia and Extraction course for fifth-year students at the Faculty of Dentistry, Damascus University.
- Lecturer of the Dental Implantology course for fifth-year students at the Faculty of Dentistry, Damascus University.
- Lecturer of the Oral Surgical Diseases course for fifth-year students at the Faculty of Dentistry, Damascus University.
- Lecturer of the Specialty Course in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for first- and second-year master’s students at the Faculty of Dentistry, Damascus University.
- Lecturer of the Dental Implantology course for first- and second-year master’s students at the Faculty of Dentistry, Damascus University.
- Lecturer of the Dental Anesthesia and Extraction course for fourth-year students at the Faculty of Dentistry at the International University for Science and Technology (IUST), previously.
- Lecturer of the Dental Anesthesia and Extraction course for fifth-year students at the Faculty of Dentistry at the International University for Science and Technology (IUST), previously.
- Lecturer of the Oral Surgical Diseases course for fifth-year students at the Faculty of Dentistry at the International University for Science and Technology (IUST), previously.
- Lecturer of the Pharmacology course for third-year students at the Faculty of Dentistry at the International University for Science and Technology (IUST), previously.
- Lecturer of Oral Surgery I, II, III, IV, Maxillofacial Surgery I and II, and Dental Implantology at the Syrian Private University (SPU).
- Lecturer in all Continuing Education courses related to the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery organized by the Professional Practice Office at the Faculty of Dentistry, Damascus University.
- Lecturer in all Continuing Education courses in Dental Implantology organized by the Professional Practice Office at the Faculty of Dentistry, Damascus University.
- Practical instructor for all the aforementioned courses for their respective academic levels at Damascus University, the International University for Science and Technology (IUST), and the Syrian Private University (SPU).
- Speaker at numerous local and international scientific courses, conferences, and events over many years, including the First International Conference of Oral and Facial Aesthetic Medicine organized by the Syrian Private University (SPU), held at The National Library.
- Senior surgeon with 35 years of experience in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, training master’s and PhD students in all types of surgical procedures performed under local anesthesia as minor surgeries or under general anesthesia as major surgeries at the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Hospital at Damascus University.
- Senior surgeon training master’s and PhD students in all surgical procedures related to Dental Implantology, performed under local anesthesia or, in special cases, under general anesthesia at the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Hospital or the Dental Implant Clinics at Damascus University.
- Senior surgical trainer for Arab Board candidates in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
- Practical instructor in all Continuing Education courses related to maxillofacial surgery and dental implantology.
- Text book of Oral &Maxillofacial surgery and surgical oral diseases.
- Teeth Extraction (1).
- Infection control in dentistry.
- A reference book entitled The Practical Manual for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Specialty Evaluators, prepared in collaboration with Professor Dr. Omar Hamadeh.
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B Alhourani, M Zenatiis, A Alnada BDJ open 11 (1), 12. |
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A Albassal, NM Al-Khanati, M Zenatiis International Journal of Surgery Case Reports, 111933. |
2025 |
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YS Taleb, M Zenatiis, Y Alsayed Tolibah Scientific Reports 15 (1), 18269. |
2025 |
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A Shehada, M Zenatiis, A Jamil. |
2025 |
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Y Sayed Taleb, M Zenatiis, Y Alsayed Tolibah Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 29 (1), 90. |
2025 |
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Iatrogenic Intra-Temporomandibular Joint Emphysema during Injection: A Case Report. A Shehada, M Zenatiis Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Cases, 100405. |
2025 |
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M Droubi, M Zenatiis Journal of Osseointegration. |
2025 |
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M Droubi, M Zenatiis Dentistry 3000 13 (1). |
2025 |
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Treating Facial Scars using Polydioxanone Threads. MK Hamolaila, M Zenatiis, A Shehada JPRAS open 43, 497-505. |
2025 |
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L Alhalabi, M Zenatiis F1000Research 13, 20. |
2024 |
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Treatment of Atrophic Facial Scars Using Polydioxanone Threads: A Case Series. MK Hamolaila, M Zenatiis, MY Hajeer, MY Hajeer Cureus 16 (6). |
2024 |
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2023 |
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A Riad, NM Al-Khanati, J Issa, M Zenatiis, NB Abdesslem, S Attia, M Krsek International journal of environmental research and public health 19 (3), 1658. |
2022 |
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Dental and Medical Problems 55 (4), 371-378. |
2018 |
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Ewing Sarcoma in the mandible. Damascus University Journal for Medical Sciences. |
2016 |
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M. Zenatiis, Mohamed Yousef, Fadwa Salma Damascus University Journal for Medical Sciences. |
2016 |
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M. Zenatiis, Fadwa Salma, Mohamed Yousef Damascus University Journal for Medical Sciences. |
2016 |
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Upper airway changes after treatment of Skeletal Class III malocclusion by elastic forces based on skeletal anchorage. Accepted for publication in Damascus University Journal for Medical Sciences. |
2016 |
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Success evaluation for implants inserted in iliac crest and moved to jaws. Taez University Journal for applied and human sciences. |
2013 |
A comparative study between iliac and synthetic grafts in restoring the iliac grafted in alveolar bone.Accepted for publication in Taez University Journal for applied and human sciences in the 19th . |
2013 |
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Damascus University Journal for Medical Sciences. |
2013 |
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Evaluation of Nasal Septum Deviation After Surgically Assisted Rapid Maxillary Expansion. Damascus University Journal for Medical Sciences 27 (First). |
2011 |
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A histological study of the influence of PRP on the inflammation degree. Damascus University Journal for Medical Sciences 26 (Second). |
2010 |
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Damascus University Journal for Medical Sciences 26 (First). |
2010 |
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A comparative Study of the distance between the velum and the posterior wall of pharynx in cleft palate children in comparison with healthy children. Damascus University Journal for Medical Sciences vol.25 , 2nd |
2009 |
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A Study of the factors that influence on the recurrence after closing of cleft palat. Damascus University Journal for Medical Sciences 25 (First). |
2009 |
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The Effect of Soft laser Therapy in Reducing the Edema after Maxillofacial Surgery. Damascus University Journal for Medical Sciences 20. |
2004 |
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The Complications of the Third Molars Extraction in the SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC and the Management. Damascus University Journal For Medical Sciences 19 (First). |
2003 |
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… Attended and delivered a significant lecture at Ain Shams University in Cairo entitled (Principles of Evaluating Faculty and Student Performance and Infection Control in the Faculty of Dentistry in Light of Comprehensive Quality Standards and Accreditation Systems). The lecture was presented at the 12th National (4th Arab) Annual Conference of the Center for University Education Development at Ain Shams University, Egypt, contributing to the establishment of quality assurance and accreditation systems at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Damascus.
… Served as a lecturer in all scientific courses organized by the Office of Professional Practice at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Damascus, specifically in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, with a focus on dental implant courses, participating as both lecturer and trainer.
… Delivered lectures at numerous conferences organized under the auspices of the Syrian Dental Association and the Arab Dental Association for more than twenty years.
… Acted as a lecturer and participant in all conferences and seminars organized by the Syrian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and the Arab Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons for over twenty years.
… Participated in several international dental implant conferences held in countries including Italy, France, Lebanon, the UAE, and others.
2019 Chaired numerous local and international scientific conferences and activities, including preparing and chairing the (First International Conference on Oral and Aesthetic Facial Surgery at the Syrian Private University), held at the Opera House, featuring twenty international lecturers from nine Arab and foreign countries.
2018 Chaired the Laser in Dentistry Conference at the Syrian Private University.
2016-2017 Participated in the 19th, 20th, and 21st AEDEC International Dental Conferences in the UAE.
2016 Participated as a lecturer and head of the Syrian delegation at the 3rd International Conference of the Indian Dental Association and the 9th International Conference of the Indian Dental Students Association in Chandigarh, representing the Syrian Private University.
2015-2020 Chaired all training courses conducted at the Syrian Private University (SPU).
2014 Participated in the Syrian Invention and Development Course organized by the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Damascus, under the supervision of the University Presidency.
2013-… As Chair of the Training, Qualification, and Accreditation Committee of the Scientific Council for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Arab Board of Health Specialties, participated administratively and scientifically in all conferences and meetings organized under the Board’s auspices in Jordan and Lebanon.
2011 Participated as a lecturer in a long-term training course on the Korean OSSTEM dental implant system.
2009 Participated in a conference and workshop in Italy on the Sweden & Martina dental implant system.
2008 Participated in a training course and workshop on surgery using the piezo device, organized by Piezosurgery Academy and Mectron, Italy.
2005 Attended a training course at the Anthogyr Center in Sillans, France, for the ANTHOGYR dental implant system, as well as a course on advanced sinus lift surgery and dental implants in the same year.
2002-2003 Participated in a long-term nine-month training course on the ORALTRONICS German dental implant system.
1999 Participated in a continuing education program at the Charles University Dental Implant Center in Prague, Czech Republic, on the IMPLADENT Czech dental implant system.
1998 Participated in a one-year long-term training course on the Swedish BRANEMARK dental implant system, in a joint program between the University of Damascus and the Lebanese University.
Some Of Master Degree Researches:
- A Comparative Study Between Injecting Fats and Injecting Collagen for Repairing of Facial Deformities – (clinical – histological study).
- Clinical Comparative Study of the Efficacy of Various Surgical Techniques in Lengthening of the Velum.
- A Comparative Study for the efficiency of Administrating Corticosteroid Drugs on patients after Lower Impacted Third Molar surgery.
- A Study Of Positive & Negative Results Of Early Complete Closure Of Cleft Palate in Comparison with its Closure at Late Ages.
- Evaluation of craniofacial changes after surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion (SARME )by using computerized tomomgraphy scanning.
- Usage of short dental implants as an alternative choice instead of sinus lifting in atrophied maxilla . (Clinical study ).
- Evaluation of using platelet rich fibrin after surgical extraction of impacted lower third molars. (Radiological study ).
- Evaluation of staged ridge splitting technique for implant placement in the mandible.
Some PhD Researches:
- Alveolar segmental vertical augmentation by sandwich grafting with simultaneous insertion of implants .( Clinical and Radiological study).
- A comparative study between distraction osteogenesis and bone splitting techniques in increasing the width of atrophic alveolar ridge.
- Influence of implant bed preparation with drills , osteotomes and with ultrasound waves on criteria of implant success.
- A Comparative study for the success of dental implants in a healthy alveolar bone in comparison with dental implants success in grafted region with iliac graft.
- Alveolar grafts in cleft lip and palate patients (Clinical and Histological study) .
- Skeletal and Alveolar Dental Changes Resulting from the Use of Elastics Based on Skeletal Anchorage Plates in the Treatment of Class III Malocclusion: A Comparative Cephalometric Clinical Study.
- A Comparative Study of Surgically-Assisted Maxillary Expansion Using Cortical Osteotomy versus Conservative Orthodontic Maxillary Expansion.
… He has served as a reviewer for a large number of Master’s and Doctoral theses related to oral and maxillofacial surgery and dental implantology at the University of Damascus, whether these theses were affiliated with the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery or with other departments, provided the topics were relevant to oral and maxillofacial surgery or dental implants, over a period exceeding eleven years, contributing to the awarding of these academic degrees.
… He has received multiple awards and certificates of appreciation for his significant scientific contributions as a lecturer at numerous national and international conferences and scientific events.
… He has chaired numerous conferences, training courses, and scientific days organized over the past years.
… He was awarded a certificate of appreciation from the Board of Trustees of the Syrian Private University and from the National Union of Syrian Students for his efforts in advancing the Faculty of Dentistry during his tenure as Dean for more than three and a half years.
2004 He received the Best Scientific Research in the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery, granted by the Association of the Union of Arab Dental Faculties under the Arab League, for the study Complications of Impacted Third Molars in the Syrian Arab Republic and Their Management, conducted in collaboration with Dr. Munir Harfoush, after it underwent international peer review.
1993 He also holds a patent for a novel compound designed to stop bleeding following tooth extraction in patients highly susceptible to hemorrhage.