Qualifications

• PhD in Periodontics, University of Damascus, Syria (November 2011)
• MSc in Periodontics, University of Damascus, Syria (June 2007)
• BDS, University of Hama, Syria (August 1991)

Experience

• Assistant Professor and academic staff member, Department of Periodontics and university clinics, International University for Science and Technology, Daraa, Syria (2020–2025)
• Academic teaching staff member, lecturer in theoretical aspects and instructor in practical aspects, Department of Periodontics, International University for Science and Technology, Daraa, Syria (2012–2025)
• Hospital Board Member and General Representative of Medical and Dental Residents, Central Governmental Hospital, Damascus Suburban, Syria (2021–2024)
• Head of the Department of Periodontics for the postgraduate residency programme, Central Governmental Hospital, Damascus Suburban, Syria (2018–2024)
• Member of the Syrian Board for Medical Specialties, Scientific Research & Examinations Committee (2015–2023)
• Clinical aspects supervisor, Department of Periodontics, Syrian Private University, Damascus, Syria (2013–2014)
• Clinical aspects supervisor, Department of Periodontics, International University for Science and Technology, Daraa, Syria (2009–2011)
• Periodontist and Head of the Training & Rehabilitation Department, Central Governmental Hospital, Damascus Suburban, Syria (2007–2012)
• Clinical aspects supervisor, Department of Periodontics, University of Damascus, Syria (2006–2011)
• General practitioner, Families and Primary Health Care, Ministry of Health, Damascus, Syria (1992–1995)

Areas of Teaching & Research Interests

Periodontal disease prevention and treatment, mucogingival surgery, guided tissue and bone regeneration, and implantology.

Selected Publications

• Albush MM. A radiographic descriptive study of CBCT images of maxillary sinus. Health Sciences Journal of University of Damascus, 2021.
• Albush MM, Taher S. A retrospective study of the periodontal diseases and conditions at the IUST clinics. Health Sciences Journal of University of Damascus, 2020.
• An oral cavity profile in illicit drug abusers. Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology, 2019.
• Albush MM, Khattab KR, Al Dieri MR. Effect of surgical and non-surgical periodontal debridement on vascular thrombotic markers in hypertensives. Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology. 2013;17(3):324.
• Albush MM. Evaluating thrombotic markers in individuals with periodontitis. Health Sciences Journal of University of Damascus, 2013.

Professional Memberships

• Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society (TERMIS), 2020

Professional Development & Training

• AEEDC 2026 “Future Dentistry”, Dubai, UAE (2026)
• “Hospital Dentistry and Digital Horizons in Implantology”, First Scientific Days in Dentistry, Central Hospital, Damascus, Syria (2024)
• The Dental Scientific Conference, Damascus, Syria (2023)
• XIXth International Scientific Conference, Damascus, Syria (2018)
• Course on Randomized Clinical Trials and Research Publication, IADR / University of Damascus, Syria (2011)
• Advanced Mucogingival Surgeries & Tissue Engineering Applications, Lyon, France (2010)
• First Arab Conference of Forensics, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (2009)
• Advanced Life Support & Disaster Site Management, with Advanced Life Support UK and the Disaster Medicine Training Center, Faculty of Medicine, Al Zagazig University, Damascus, Syria (2009)
• Advanced Training on the Anthogyr Implant System with PRP and grafting procedures, Sallanches, France (2008)
• Syrian Society of Dental Implantology 1st Conference, Damascus, Syria (2007)
• Oral Mucosa Lesions: Diagnosis & Treatment, Damascus, Syria (2006)
• Dental Forensics and Occupational Safety, University of Damascus, Syria (2006)