PROF. DR .BASSELALBRAD
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon | Professor | orthognathic surgery &cleft lip and palate surgery
Hamburg – Germany
Damascus – Syria
basselbrad@gmail.com
A highly experienced oral and maxillofacial surgeon and professor at Damascus University, holding
leadership roles since 2019.Trained in Germany with multiple specialist degrees including PhD in TMJ
surgery, orthognathic surgery, implantology, and microsurgery. Active educator across universities in
Syria and Germany, supervising and examining MSc and PhD students. Extensive clinical career
spanning private practice, hospital Management, and over 5000 surgeries under general anesthesia.
Member of prominent German dental societies and a trainer in implantology with deep involvement in
academic research and professional development.
Core Competencies
- Extensive experience in trauma management, TMJ disorders, orthognathic surgery, cleft repair,
implantology, microsurgery, tumor treatment and facial reconstructive surgery via 3D printing.
- Academic Leadership and head of OMFS department with deep involvement in undergraduate and
postgraduate education, supervision, and examination.
- International Clinical Training , Advanced education and certification from leading institutions in
Germany including Hamburg and Oldenburg Universities.
- Specialized training in implantology using various implant systems and periimplantitis treatment,
in addition to ownership of a dental aesthetics center.
- Research & Professional Development Experience in supervising PhD/MSc research, proficiency in
statistical and academic tools (SPSS, Endnote), and active participation in scientific conferences.
Professional Experience
• Achieved full professorship in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Damascus University (2019).
• Head of both the OMFS department and hospital since 2019.
• Earned PhD in TMJ disorders from University of Hamburg, Germany (2005).
• Appointed Associate Professor in 2014, after years as senior lecturer .
• Completed dual surgical specialization in Craniomaxillofacial and Oral Surgery from Germany.
● Performed over 5000 surgeries under general anesthesia across multiple hospitals in Syria.
● Recognized as Chief OMFS Surgeon at French and Italian Hospitals (since 2006).
● Established and led private practices focused on OMFS, aesthetic dentistry, and implantology.
● Specialized certifications in microsurgery, orthognathic surgery, implantology, and TMJ surgery.
● Lecturer and supervisor for PhD and MSc students at Damascus University and Hamburg University.
● Supervised 4 MSc theses and examined multiple PhD/MSc candidates.
● Trainer in implantology with over 110 trainees through university and private center courses.
● Delivered lectures in subjects like anatomy, implantology, oral anesthesia, and maxillofacial surgery.
● Completed medical school training alongside dental specialization in Germany.
● Participated in advanced academic courses in SPSS, Endnote, medical IT, and literature appraisal.
Professional Experience
Academic & Clinical Leadership
Head of OMFS Hospital and Department at Damascus University since 2019. Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Faculty of Dentistry, Damascus University (appointed in 2019). Associate Professor since 2014, teaching various OMFS subjects to undergrad and postgrad students.
Private Practice
Private OMFS Practice from 2006 to present, including advanced procedures and implantology. Owner/Director of Beauty Secrets Medical Center (est. 2016), focused on dental aesthetics and orthognathic surgery. Chief OMFS Surgeon at Italian and French Hospitals since 2006.
Teaching & Training
Senior Lecturer and Clinical Supervisor (2007–Present) at Damascus University for PhD and MSc students. Lecturer & Supervisor at Hamburg University (2002–Present). Trainer in implantology at university and private courses since 2008, teaching over 500 trainees.
Specialized Surgical Work
Performed 5000+ surgeries under general anesthesia across multiple hospitals in Syria. Experience in multi-disciplinary maxillofacial centers with expertise in trauma, clefts, TMJ disorders, tumors, and aesthetic surgeries.juhujj