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

Research Interest: The development of methods to accelerate the healing processes of tissue- The tools and technologies for tissue and metabolic engineering to enable regenerative medicine; Biological approaches for maintaining the human’s performance and capabilities in the face of harsh accident conditions Radiation-induced DNA damage  Radioresistance and Radiosensitivity in human’s cancers.

Dr. T.S. Vinoth Kumar has received his BDS and MDS in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics in 2007. He went on further obtaining the Diploma (MFDS RCPS) from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, a Fellowship (FICD & FPFA), and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) with enormous academic and clinical achievements in the field. Both undergraduate and postgraduate students have benefitted from his teaching and clinical experience of 17 years. A unique treatment protocol termed “Reverse Sandwich Restoration” was introduced by him for the management of invasive cervical resorption.

He has more than thirty publications, a book, and continuing as invited reviews for many reputed journals. He has supervised many Masters projects. His research interests focused on in vitro and in vivo studies based on composite restorations and Endodontic treatments.        

He has participated in many administrative duties in the vice deanship of development and the vice deanship of academic affairs of the College of Dentistry.

Research Interest: NiTi Rotary Endodontic instruments Root canal treatment Traumatic injuries Restorative Dentistry Ceramics Composites Esthetic dentistry 

Research Interest: Head and Neck Cancers, especially on the oral squamous cell carcinomas

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: Orthodontics, Gnathology, Periodontology

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

Research Interest: Head and Neck Reconstruction Non melanoma skin cancer Melanoma Microsurgery maxillo facial surgery

Research Interest: Pediatric Dental

Research Interest: Dental Occlusion, Dental Organ, Occlusal Trauma, Oral Rehabilitation

Research Interest: Hygiene and Preventive Medicine, Dentistry, Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Surgery, Implant Prosthodontics

Research Interest: TMJ, Oral oncology and reconstruction , Dentofacial Deformity

Research Interest: Early Childhod Caries, Cleft lip and palate

Research Interest: Laser Dentistry,  Laser Welding, Laser Oral Surgery

Research Interest: Regenerative medicine -tissue repair for PNS injuries and bone regeneration