Education:

  • Doctor of Dental Surgery (2009), University of Damascus School of Dentistry, Syria
    Board Certified Diplomate American Board of Endodontics
  • Master of Science and Certificate of Endodontic Residency (2020), University of Michigan School of Dentistry

Special Professional Interests

I enjoy dentistry because it allows me to combine science, artistry, and patient care to make a meaningful impact. Helping patients achieve healthy smiles while relieving pain and restoring function is incredibly rewarding. I value the continuous learning that helps me provide the best care possible.

Professional Activities

  • American Association of Endodontists
  • Minnesota Association of Endodontists
  • American Board of Endodontics College of Diplomates
  • Minnesota Dental Association
  • American Dental Association

Publications

Gölzenleuchter M, Kanwar R, Zaibak M, Al Saiegh F, Hartung T, Klukas J, Smalley RL, Cunningham JM, Figueroa ME, Schroth GP, Therneau TM, Banck MS, Beutler AS. Plasticity of DNA methylation in a nerve injury model of pain. Epigenetics. 2015;10(3):200-12. doi: 10.1080/15592294.2015.1006493. PMID: 25621511; PMCID: PMC4622653.

Pleticha J, Jeng-Singh C, Rezek R, Zaibak M, Beutler AS. Intraneural convection enhanced delivery of AAVrh20 for targeting primary sensory neurons. Mol Cell Neurosci. 2014 May;60:72-80. doi: 10.1016/j.mcn.2014.04.004. Epub 2014 Apr 24. PMID: 24769104; PMCID: PMC4054868.