Department of Dentistry

Bella Busra Akkaya, D.M.D.

Hometown: Columbus, Ohio 
Undergrad: University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign 
Dental School: Temple Kornberg School of Dentistry 
Why UToledo Dental: Excellent clinical training, OR/sedation experience, and behavior management under the guidance of talented faculty
Future Career Goals: private practice/academia back in my hometown 
Hobbies: painting canvas wall art, obsessing over a new book & author, and trying to learn new Turkish dishes! 

Jalal Ahmad Almallouhi, D.D.S.

Hometown: Riverview, Michigan
Undergrad: University of Michigan- Ann Arbor
Dental School: University of Michigan School of Dentistry
Why UToledo Dental: UToledo offered the clinical and academic rigor that will best prepare me to be an excellent pediatric dentist.
Future Career Goals: I plan to continue my career in southeast Michigan in private practice and academia.

Hobbies: Traveling, soccer, skiing, and car spotting!

Maryhen Arrieta, D.D.S.

Hometown: Caracas, Venezuela
Dental School 1: Universidad Central de Venezuela
Dental School 2: University of Colorado
Why UToledo Dental: Because it is a well-rounded program that teaches multiple advanced behavior management techniques and has a great amount of exposure to medically complex patients.
Future Career Goals: Open my own private practice, give back to my community, and work as a part-time faculty.
Hobbies: Going places and having fun with my husband and our eight children (six boys and two girls)

Allora Mason, D.D.S.

Hometown: Okotoks, Alberta 
Undergrad: University of Alberta
Dental School: University of Alberta
Why UToledo Dental: Well-rounded program, diverse patient population, and rave reviews from past/current residents! 
Future Career Goals: Return to practice in my hometown and give back to my community! 
Hobbies: Hanging out with my cats, wedding planning, and golfing (poorly). 

Hanaa Saleh, D.D.S., B.S.

Hometown: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
Undergrad: University of Detroit Mercy
Dental School: Detroit Mercy Dental 
Why UToledo Dental: I love the balance of didactic and clinical experience this program offers. 
Future Career Goals: Private practice in my hometown and academia.
Hobbies: Baking, going for long nature walks, and spending time with my family and friends

Osamah Al-Gayyali, D.D.S.

Hometown: Mississauga, Ontario
Undergrad: McMaster University
Dental School: University of Toronto
Why UToledo Dental: Strong mix of hands-on clinical experience, supportive faculty, and serving diverse patient communities
Future career goals: Private practice
Hobbies: Tennis, pickleball, soccer, hiking

Tasneem Barakat, D.D.S.

Hometown: Mississauga
Undergrad: York University in Toronto
Dental School: University of Western Ontario
Why UToledo Dental: Excellent focus on both clinical and academic experiences. Past students had great things to say about the program.
Future career goals: Give back to my community.
Hobbies: Soccer, hanging out with friends and family, cooking

Jenna Daboul, D.M.D.

Hometown: Toledo, Ohio
Undergrad: University of Michigan
Dental School: Case Western Reserve University
Why UToledo Dental: I’m really excited to be back in my hometown at a program that focuses on behavior management and has excellent clinical training.
Future career goals: Staying in Toledo and working at a private practice
Hobbies: I enjoy baking, hiking, and spending time with family and cat, Tob

Mah E Noor Fatima, D.M.D.

Hometown: Rockford, Illinois
Undergrad: Pakistan (BDS)
Dental School: Boston University
Why UToledo Dental: Excellent faculty and comprehensive program covering both clinical and didactics.
Future career goals: Private practice, giving back to the community (community service)
Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends, trying different cuisines, going on walks

Fallon Zakeri, D.D.S.

Hometown: Ottawa Hills, OH
Dental School: The Ohio State University College of Dentistry 
Undergraduate School: The Ohio State University
Why UT Dental: I am excited to stay on as faculty and love getting to watch the residents learn and expand their clinical skills! 
Hobbies: Exploring new places to hike or eat, traveling, live music, glassblowing and spending time with my family and dog Nala 
Residency: The University of Toledo