Prof. Zakaria Bentahar

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Prof. Zakaria Bentahar is a leading Moroccan orthodontist and professor with a distinguished academic and clinical career spanning over 25 years. A former President of both the Moroccan and Arab Orthodontic Societies, and Past Ambassador of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), he is internationally recognized for his contributions to orthodontic education and research. He has lectured extensively across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, the Americas, and Australia. His teaching approach focuses on innovation, clinical excellence, and mentorship in the evolving field of dentofacial orthopedics.

Professional Experiences

  • Professor of Dentofacial Orthopedics, Hassan II University, Casablanca – [Current]
  • Head of Department of Dentofacial Orthopedics, Hassan II University, Casablanca – 2007–2013
  • President, Moroccan Orthodontic Society – [Past]
  • President, Arab Orthodontic Society – [Past]
  • Ambassador for Morocco, American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) – [Past]
  • President, Association of Intern and Resident Dentists of Ibn Rochd University Hospital – 1999
  • President, College of Orthodontists Laureates, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Casablanca – 2014–2017

Prof. Zakaria Bentahar, D.M.D., MDSc, MSc, Ph.D.

  • Professor of Dentofacial Orthopedics

  • Faculty of Dental Medicine, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco

Contact Information

Email: zak.bentahar@gmail.com
Phone: +212 661 425173
Office: Faculty of Dental Medicine, Hassan II University, Casablanca

Certifications and Memberships

  • Member, World Federation of Orthodontists (WFO)
  • Past President, Moroccan Orthodontic Society
  • Past President, Arab Orthodontic Society
  • Past Ambassador, American Association of Orthodontists (AAO)
  • Member, College of Orthodontists Laureates of Casablanca

Publications

  • Multiple contributions to national and international scientific journals
  • Speaker and course presenter at major orthodontic conferences in:
    – Africa (Morocco, Egypt, Tunisia, Zimbabwe)
    – Europe (France, Italy, Spain, Romania, Poland)
    – Middle East (Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, UAE)
    – Americas (USA, Mexico)
    – Australia (Sydney)

Awards and Honors

  • Recognized for leadership roles across national and regional orthodontic organizations
  • Invited keynote speaker across five continents
  • Honored contributor to the advancement of dental education and clinical practice in Morocco

Academic Qualifications

  • Doctor of Dental Medicine, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco
  • Certificate of Higher Studies in Biomaterials, Denis Diderot University, Paris, France
  • Certificate of Higher Studies in Dento-Facial Orthopedics, Denis Diderot University, Paris, France
  • National Specialty Diploma in Dento-Facial Orthopedics, Hassan II University, Morocco
  • Diploma of Advanced Studies in Biomaterials, Hassan II University, Casablanca
  • University Diploma in Lingual Orthodontics, Paris Descartes University, France
  • Ph.D., Faculty of Science, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco
  • University Diploma in Medical Pedagogy, Hassan II University, Casablanca

Research Interests

  • Biomaterials in orthodontics
  • Lingual orthodontics and esthetic treatment techniques
  • Educational innovation in orthodontics
  • Clinical dentofacial orthopedics
  • Cross-cultural approaches to orthodontic education

Teaching Courses

  • Clinical Orthodontics and Treatment Planning
  • Biomaterials and Their Clinical Applications
  • Lingual Orthodontics – Principles and Practice
  • Orthodontics for Skeletal Malocclusions
  • Contemporary Methods in Medical Pedagogy

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