North Texas Dentistry Volume 8 Issue 2 2018 ISSUE 2 DE | Page 10

The spacious Plano office offers operatories with state of the art equipment and a beauti- ful view. Tariq Alsmadi, BDS, DMD Dr. Alsmadi is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania where he received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree with honors in 2003. After deciding to focus on Endodontics, Dr. Alsmadi enrolled at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Soon after he graduated, he was hired as an Assistant Professor. He has a passion for teaching endodontics and helping other den- tists through challenging cases. He is currently a part-time clinical assistant professor at Texas A&M College of Dentistry in Dallas. He was awarded the UNMC Golden U for Excellence as an educator. During his residency, Dr. Alsmadi became interested in regenerative dentistry and conducted research investigating the role of bone morphogenetic protein 2 (BMP-2) on the dental pulp cells. His ongoing research is evaluating mate- rials that can promote pulp (nerve) healing and regeneration. He is always educating himself in regenerative dentistry and the latest research in root canal treatment to provide the latest and best options to his patients. Dr. Alsmadi is an active supporter of Boy Scouts of America and enjoys serv- ing the community. He and his wife Desiree have three children. The Alsmadi family enjoys spending time together outdoors and traveling. Mid-Cities Endodontics - Arlington (817) 277-6601 Park Endodontics - Plano (469) 626-9858 10 NORTH TEXAS DENTISTRY | www.northtexasdentistry.com