Work Experience:

Member of WHO-AI group of Oral Maxillofacial Cancers (2022)

Founding Dean, faculty of dentistry, Al-Sham Private University (2016-2019

Head of Oral Pathology and Histology Department, Damascus University (2010-2014)

Founding and running first and only oral maxillofacial pathology service in the Middle East (since 2005.)

Prof. of Oral Histology, Oral Pathology in Damascus University (Since 2005)

Awards

Senior Robert Frank Award Holder, International Association of Dental Research (IADR), the Netherlands (2005)

Degrees

Doctor in Dentistry from Damascus University (Syria). (1997)

Master in Medical and Pharmaceutical Research from Brussels University (Belgium) (2002)

PhD in Dentistry from Brussels University Belgium. (2005)

Membership

President: Syrian National Board of Oral Maxillofacial Pathology (2021)

President: Syrian National  Society of Oral Pathology (2019)

Secretary General: Syrian National Board of Forensic Medicine (2014)

Member of the Syrian Society of Oncology (2007)

Member of the Belgian Royal Society of Pathologists (2002)

Member of the International Academy of Pathology, western Europe Division (2002)

Publishing Experience

Co-Publisher and translator for Medical titles with Elsevier (since 2010)

Book Authorship

Author of 17 Published Medical titles (14 in Arabic, 3 Translated) (since 2007)

Co-Author of Contemporary Oral Medicine (Springer) (2017)

Author of three Novels published in two languages (science fiction & thriller) (2014-2016-2019)

Research Interest: Odontogenic Cysts and Tumours, Salivary glands Diseases and Tumours, Head & Neck Cancers

Dr. Khrystyna Zhurakivska is having PhD in TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE AND FOOD:

INNOVATION, SAFETY AND MANAGEMENT at University of Foggia (Italy). In 2016 she received her Master's degree in Dentistry with the final vote of 110/110 et lode. From July to November 2017 she was an Assignee of the scholarship entitled "Role fo Evidence-based Dentistry in the Treatment Plan and in the treatment of the patient with Periodontal Diseases" as part of the research project "Role of evidence-based Dentistry in the Treatment Plan and in the treatment of the patient with Periodontal Diseases.

She presented several abstracts and oral communications at national conferences, mainly concerning oral medicine and pathology. Her scientific research regards oral cancer and pathology, but also oral surgery and special care of children with rare diseases.

Research Interest: oral medicine, cancer pathology and new treatment approaches,
periodontal diseases.

PUBLICATIONS:

1)    The Association between Tooth Loss and Alzheimer's Disease: a Systematic Review with MetaAnalysis of Case Control Studies.
Dioguardi M, Gioia GD, Caloro GA, Capocasale G, Zhurakivska K, Troiano G, Russo LL, Muzio LL.
Dent J (Basel). 2019 May 1;7(2). pii: E49. doi: 10.3390/dj7020049. Review. PMID:31052367

2)    Inspection of the Microbiota in Endodontic Lesions.
Dioguardi M, Di Gioia G, Illuzzi G, Arena C, Caponio VCA, Caloro GA, Zhurakivska K, Adipietro I, Troiano G, Lo Muzio L.
Dent J (Basel). 2019 May 1;7(2). pii: E47. doi: 10.3390/dj7020047. Review.
PMID: 31052361

3)    Orthopedic and orthodontic management in a patient with DiGeorge Syndrome and Familial Mediterranean Fever: A case report.
Cazzolla AP, Lacaita MG, Lacarbonara V, Zhurakivska K, De Franco A, Gissi I, Testa NF, Marzo G, Lo Muzio L.
Spec Care Dentist. 2019 Apr 22. doi: 10.1111/scd.12381

4)  Laser versus LED polymerization: Comparison of in vitro preventive sealing procedures.
Mastrangelo F, Perraro I, Mattia S, Troiano G, Zhurakivska K, Polizzi E, Chiesa R, Gherlone E, Lo Muzio L.
J     Appl     Biomater     Funct     Mater.     2019     Jan-Mar;17(1):2280800018816013.     doi:
10.1177/2280800018816013.

5)    Necrotizing sialometaplasia can hide the presence of salivary gland tumors: A case series.
Zhurakivska K, Maiorano E, Nocini R, Mignogna MD, Favia G, Troiano G, Arena C, Caponio VCA, Lo Muzio L.
Oral Dis. 2019 May;25(4):1084-1090. doi: 10.1111/odi.13066. Epub 2019 Mar 5.

6)    “High PD-L1 expression in the tumour cells did not correlate with poor prognosis of patients suffering for oral squamous cells carcinoma: A meta-analysis of the literature.”
Troiano G, Caponio VCA, Zhurakivska K, Arena C, Pannone G, Mascitti M, Santarelli A, Lo Muzio L. Cell Prolif. 2018 Nov 15:e12537. doi: 10.1111/cpr.12537. [Epub ahead of print] Review.

7)    “The Effects of Adjuvant Fermented Wheat Germ Extract on Cancer Cell Lines: A Systematic Review.”
Zhurakivska K, Troiano G, Caponio VCA, Dioguardi M, Arena C, Lo Muzio L. Nutrients. 2018 Oct 19;10(10). pii: E1546. doi: 10.3390/nu10101546.

8)    “Effects of crown movement on periodontal biotype: a digital analysis.”
Lo Russo L, Zhurakivska K, Montaruli G, Salamini A, Gallo C, Troiano G, Ciavarella D.
Odontology. 2018 Oct;106(4):414-421. doi: 10.1007/s10266-018-0370-5. Epub 2018 Jun 12.

9)    “Primary hyperoxaluria: Orthodontic management in a pediatric patient: A case report.”
Cazzolla AP, Zhurakivska K, Ciavarella D, Lacaita MG, Favia G, Testa NF, Marzo G, La Carbonara V, Troiano G, Lo Muzio L.
Spec Care Dentist. 2018 Jul;38(4):259-265. doi: 10.1111/scd.12302. Epub 2018 Jun 8.

10)    “Orthopedic-orthodontic treatment of the patient with Turner's syndrome: Review of the literature and case report.”
Cazzolla AP, Lo Muzio L, Di Fede O, Lacarbonara V, Colaprico A, Testa NF, Giuseppe T, Zhurakivska K, Marzo G, Lacaita MG.
Spec Care Dentist. 2018 Jul;38(4):239-248. doi: 10.1111/scd.12295. Epub 2018 May 30. Review.

11)    “Increase the glyde path diameter improves the centering ability of F6 Skytaper.” Troiano G, Dioguardi M, Cocco A, Zhurakivska K, Ciavarella D, Muzio LL.
Eur J Dent. 2018 Jan-Mar;12(1):89-93. doi: 10.4103/ejd.ejd_231_17. Erratum in: Eur J Dent. 2018 JulSep;12(3):467.

12)    “Comparison of Two Routes of Administration of Dexamethasone to Reduce the Postoperative Sequelae After Third Molar Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.”
Troiano G, Laino L, Cicciù M, Cervino G, Fiorillo L, D'amico C, Zhurakivska K, Lo Muzio L.
Open Dent J. 2018 Feb 28;12:181-188. doi: 10.2174/1874210601812010181. eCollection 2018. Review.

13)    “Postextraction Dental Implant in the Aesthetic Zone, Socket Shield Technique Versus Conventional Protocol.”
Bramanti E, Norcia A, Cicciù M, Matacena G, Cervino G, Troiano G, Zhurakivska K, Laino L. J Craniofac Surg. 2018 Jun;29(4):1037-1041. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000004419

14)    “Multidisciplinary approach in a case of Hand-Schüller-Christian disease with maxillary involvement.”
Cazzolla AP, Testa NF, Favia G, Lacaita MG, Ciavarella D, Zhurakivska K, Troiano G, Lo Muzio L. Spec Care Dentist. 2018 Mar;38(2):107-111. doi: 10.1111/scd.12273. Epub 2018 Feb 8.

15)    “Post-orthodontic position of lower incisors and gingival recession: A retrospective study.” D. Ciavarella, M. Tepedino, C. Gallo, G. Montaruli, K. Zhurakivska, L. Coppola, G. Troiano, C. Chimenti , M. Laurenziello, L. Lo Russo
Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dentistry  DOI:10.4317/jced.54261

16)    “Age-related changes of Bone Mineral Density in Mandible by Quantitative Computed Tomography.” X. Du, J. Jiao, X. Cheng, L. Wang, K. Li, H. Liu, C. Wang, C. Arena, K. Zhurakivska, G. Guglielmi, L. Lo Muzio.

Research Interest: Clinical and experimental oral surgery and oral pathology, oral cancer, wound healing, and tissue engineering

Publicaciones docentes o de carácter pedagógico, libros, artículos, etc.
1 Fabio Camacho Alonso; Mariano Sánchez Siles; Yolanda Martínez Beneyto. Aprendizaje basado en problemas (ABP) para la formación odontológica en ciclos formativos de grado medio para cuidados auxiliares de enfermería.
Diego Marín Librero Editor, S.L, 09/05/2014. ISBN 978-84-16043-94-1
Depósito legal: MU-269-2014
Nombre del material: Aprendizaje basado en problemas (ABP) para la formación odontológica en ciclos
formativos de grado medio para cuidados auxiliares de enfermería
Fecha de elaboración: 09/05/2014
Tipo de soporte: Libro

2 Fabio Camacho Alonso; Francisco Javier Cascales Peñalver; Mariano Sánchez Siles. Aplicación del ABP como
metodología docente activa en urgencias odontológicas. Diego Marín Librero Editor, S.L, 10/11/2013. ISBN
978-84-16043-32-3
Depósito legal: MU-1196-2013
Nombre del material: Aplicación del ABP como metodología docente activa en urgencias odontológicas
Fecha de elaboración: 10/11/2013
Tipo de soporte: Libro

3 Pía López Jornet; Fabio Camacho Alonso. Manual de prácticas de Medicina Bucal. Diego Marín Librero Editor,
S.L, 15/02/2010. ISBN 978-84-8425-780-6
Depósito legal: MU-161-2010
Nombre del material: Manual de prácticas de Medicina Bucal
Fecha de elaboración: 15/02/2010
Tipo de soporte: Libro de prácticas

4 Pía López Jornet; Fabio Camacho Alonso. Aplicación del aprendizaje basado en problemas a través de herramientas telemáticas en un programa de envejecimiento oral. Diego Marín Librero Editor, S.L, 15/02/2009.
ISBN 978-84-8425-764-6
Depósito legal: MU-2403-2009
Nombre del material: Aplicación del aprendizaje basado en problemas a través de herramientas telemáticas en
un programa de envejecimiento ora
Fecha de elaboración: 15/02/2009
Tipo de soporte: Libro

5 Yolanda Martínez Beneyto; Fabio Camacho Alonso; Miguel Alcaraz Baños; Pía López Jornet; Leonor Pérez
Lajarín. International Journal of Dental Hygiene. International Journal of Dental Hygiene. 6 - 1, pp. 13 - 8.
(Estados Unidos de América): Wiley-Blackwell, 10/01/2008. ISSN 1601-5029
Nombre del material: Spanish dental hygienist attitudes to dental radiological protection: assessment of a 1-day
pilot course
Fecha de elaboración: 10/01/2008
Tipo de soporte: Artículo/s
Posición de firma: 2

6 Pía López Jornet; Yolanda Martínez Beneyto; Fabio Camacho Alonso; Oscar Toralla De León. Revista Europea
de Odontoestomatología. Revista Europea de Odontoestomatología. Publicación digital, Cataluña (España): G.
Fomento, 20/04/2007. ISSN 2014-8668
Nombre del material: Dental Undergraduate Students: Time Devoted to Study and Leisure Activities
Fecha de elaboración: 10/09/2007
Tipo de soporte: Artículo/s
Posición de firma: 3

Dr Raja is a renowned periodontist and academic at the School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), where he has been a dedicated faculty member since 1999. Dr Raja earned his PhD in periodontal immunology from the University of Glasgow, UK, in 2014, complementing his specialist training in periodontics (M.Clin.Dent) and Bachelor of Dental Surgery (B.D.S.), both from the University of Malaya in 2004 and 1997, respectively. Dr. Raja is an expert in periodontology and dental biomaterials, with research interests spanning periodontal immunology, clinical studies, teledentistry, and the development of innovative biomaterials. He has an extensive portfolio of internationally refereed publications in high-impact journals and serves as an editor for several esteemed dental and oral health journals. At USM, Dr. Raja teaches periodontology at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He currently leads the Periodontics Unit and serves as the Postgraduate Coordinator for the Periodontics Programme. His commitment to education and mentorship has extended to the supervision of numerous research projects at the doctoral and master's levels. Dr. Raja has held significant leadership roles in professional organizations, including serving as President of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) Malaysian Section (2018–2020) and Vice President of the Malaysian Society of Oral Microbiologists and Oral Pathologists (MySOMOI) (2018–2020). Beyond academia, Dr. Raja has contributed to public education by authoring children’s books for Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, focusing on oral health awareness. With a blend of clinical expertise, academic leadership, and research excellence, Dr Raja is a committed advocate for advancing oral health education and research.

Research Interests:

a.         Immunology of periodontal diseases

b.         Clinical research in periodontal diseases

c.         Teledentistry

d.         Prevention strategies in treating periodontal disease

e.         Dental Biomaterials

Research Interest: Prosthodontics, Dental Medicine

Research Interest: Sscaffolds for bone tissue engineering, endodontic materials and drug delivery

Research Interest: Esthetic dentistry with an emphasis on implantology and dental materials, particularly aesthetic restorations on teeth and implants with CAD/CAM technology 

Research Interest: Oral Pathology Oral Medicine Oral Oncology. 

Research Interest: Clinically prosthetic applications, minimal invasive adhesive applications, investigating longevity of dental restorations and pre-clinically translational research on dental biomaterials with an emphasis on dental ceramics, polymers, simulation testing methods, aging phenomena and surface conditioning methods.

Research Interest: Developing computerized image analysis and pattern identi cation tools to facilitate synergistic and correlative analysis of disease signatures across multiple scales and functionalities from histopathology, ultrasound and fundus images for early com-puterized diagnosis, and prognosis of oral cancer, breast cancer, diabetic retinopathy,glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration

Research Interest: Tumor pathology investigating the molecular mechanisms of carcinogenesis at the level of head and neck, female genitalia, mammary gland, respiratory system, urogenital apparatus and colon

Research Interest: Dental materials, caries, dental adhesives, cytotoxicity, bio-adhesive, collagen, tooth regeneration, natural extract, oral biology

Research Interest: Periodontics, wound healing, tissue engineering, laser dentistry, dental implantology, oral pathology and medicine

Research Interest: Paediatric Dentistry  Preventive Dentistry Restorative Dentistry

Research Interest: Oral and maxillofacial surgery where especially orthognathic surgery, temporomandibular joint surgery and implant surgery.