Mostafa Tabaa, DDS, MS

Periodontist

Dr. Tabaa earned his D.D.S degree at the Damascus University College of Dentistry, Syria, and practiced general dentistry in Damascus for over twelve years. After moving to the US, he continued to advance his dental education at the University of Kentucky’s College of Dentistry.

He completed a one-year fellowship in Periodontology, followed by three-year Periodontics residency program, he graduated with a certificate in Periodontology and a Master of Science degree in Dentistry. Dr. Tabaa has engaged in research since his residency and would like to continue to add research activities to his portfolio. In 2019, Dr. Tabaa was awarded third place in the William M. Pennel Research Competition at the Southern Academy of Periodontology. He participated in Balint Orban Competition and Research Forum, presenting the results of his thesis project at the AAP 105th Annual Meeting and at the 14th Annual Spring Conference at University of Kentucky. In 2023, He published a paper as the 1 st author, entitled “Pattern of grade C molar-incisor pattern periodontitis in families” in Journal of Periodontology.

Dr. Tabaa actively participates in dental associations and organizations. He is a member in the American Dental Association, the American Academy of Periodontology, the American College of Prosthodontists, the Kentucky Dental Association, the International Team of Implantology, The International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry, and the Oral Preventive Medicine Association in Syria.

Dr. Tabaa enjoys giving back to the community and his profession by teaching and volunteering. While living in Kentucky, he served as a volunteer general dentist at Mission Lexington Dental Clinic. Currently, he works part-time at the Ohio State University dental clinic as an associate professor and faculty.

When he is not working, he loves to spend time with his family, traveling and practicing sports.