Prior to moving to Dubai, Dr Atieh has been teaching Periodontology and Oral Implantology at University of Otago and working in private practice in New Zealand. Dr Atieh holds a Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Jordan, a Master of Science degree in Oral Surgery from the University of Manchester, a Doctor of Clinical Dentistry degree in Periodontology and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Oral Implantology from the University of Otago
Dr Atieh is a member of the New Zealand Dental Association, the New Zealand Society of Periodontology, the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons and the American Academy of Periodontology. He is also a fellow of the International Team for Implantology (ITI)

Most research interests for a scientist

Dr Atieh’s clinical and research expertise comes from conducting well-controlled clinical trials through to systematic reviews. He is the author of over 60 significant papers in peer-reviewed high-impact dental journals. Dr Atieh is currently leading a multicenter randomized controlled trial in UAE and New Zealand in collaboration with the International Team for Implantology (ITI) in Switzerland. He is also teaming up with the Cochrane Oral Health Group as a lead author of Cochrane reviews in Oral Implantology

Specialization

• Periodontology 
• Implant Dentistry