Dr. Mahmoud Younis Mohammed Taha

Professor
Department of Dental Basic Sciences, College of Dentistry, Mosul University, Iraq


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Virology from Glasgow University, UK

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Biography

Professor Mahmoud YM Taha (BVMS, MSc, PhD, Ml.Biol, DcPath is a graduate of Baghdad Vet. Medical college 1979. Then he obtained MSc degree in Virology. After that he trained on Diagnostic virology in Rasheed Military Hospital. In 1984 he became a member of the scientific staff of Dental College, Mosul University. In 1990 he obtained his PhD degree in virology from Glasgow University and appointed as Dean Assistant for scientific research in Dental College, then appointed as Head Department of Dental Basic Science and Director of Diagnostic lab in the Dental hospital, Mosul University. He has published more that 50 papers and supervised MSc and PhD students in the field of virology and oral microbiology. Prof. Taha is a member of Editorial Board of many journals in virology and Dental sciences. Prof. Taha has published many books in the field of Oral Microbiology and Virology.

Area of Interest:

Virology
Diagnostic Virology
Immunovirology
Molecular Virology
Oral Microbiology

Selected Publications

  1. Taha, M.Y.M. and H.F. Hamodat, 2020. Estimation of TNF- α and LDH in chronic periodontitis patients in mosul. Int. J. Sci. Basic Applied Res., 49: 1-9.
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  2. Hamodat, H.F. and M.Y.M. Taha, 2020. Estimation of salivary MMP-8, MMP-9, MMP-13 and TIMP-1 in chronic periodontitis in mosul. Int. J. Dent. Sci. Res., 8: 22-26.
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  3. Shehab, N.F., N.A. Zakaria and M.Y.M. Taha, 2018. Efficiency of diode laser as root canal disinfectant against Enterococcus faecalis: an in vitro study. Int. J. Sci. Basic Applied Res., 42: 5-23.
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  4. Al-Rassam, Z.T., M.Y.M. Taha and R.A. Al-Taleb, 2016. Serum and salivary markers in aggressive periodontitis patients in mosul. Int. J. Sci. Basic Applied Res., 27: 21-33.
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  5. Al-Rassam, Z.T., M.Y.M. Taha and R.A. Al-Taleb, 2016. Detection of herpes viruses in aggressive periodontitis patients in Mosul. Int. J. Sci. Basic Applied Res., 26: 122-131.
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  6. Qadawi, H., A. Rejab and M. Taha, 2014. Preoperative alterations of interleukin-6 levels during surgical removal of impacted lower third molar. Al-Rafidain Dent. J., 14: 76-81.
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  7. Al–Saffar, M.T., T.A. AL-Sandook and M.Y. Taha, 2014. Hemodynamic effects of local anesthesia and its possible correlation with chromogranin A. Am. J. Pharmacol. Sci., 2: 12-17.
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  8. Al-Rassam, Z.T. and M.Y.M. Taha, 2014. Serum cytokines profiles and some salivary parameters in chronic periodontitis patients in mosul-iraq. Int. J. Sci.: Basic Applied Res., 16: 339-350.
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  9. Al-Rassam, Z.T. and M.Y.M. Taha, 2014. Detection of human herpesviruses in patients with chronic periodontitis in mosul- Iraq. Int. J. Adv. Res., 2: 328-339.
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  10. Al-Rassam, Z.T. and M.Y.M. Taha, 2014. Chronic periodontitis and herpes viruses. J. Hum. Virol. Retrovirol., Vol. 1. 10.15406/jhvrv.2014.01.00007.
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  11. Taha, M.Y., A. Al-habeeb and M. Nayif, 2013. Antibacterial effects of diode laser andchlorhixidine gluconate on streptococcus mutans in coronal cavity. WebmedCent. Dentistry, Vol. 4. .
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  12. Taha, M.Y. and H.F. Hamodat, 2013. The role of anticardiolipin and antiphospholipid antibodies in pregnants with chronic periodontitis. Al-Rafidain Dent. J., 13: 461-465.
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  13. Taha, M., N. Al-Shakir and N. Al-Sabawi, 2013. Antibacterial effect of dentin bonding agents: (an in vitro study). Al-Rafidain Dent. J., 13: 228-234.
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  14. Al–Saffar, M.T., T.A. AL-Sandook and M. Y-Taha, 2013. A possible new concept in the mechanism of action of local anesthesia. Am. J. Med. Bio. Res., 1: 134-137.
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  15. Shehab, N.F., Z.A. Alshamaa and M.Y.M. Taha, 2013. Evaluation of antibacterial efficacy of elexxion diode laser 810nm on the infected root canals ( in vitro and in vivo study). Int. J. Dent. Sci. Res., 1: 23-27.
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  16. Al-Jubori, S., N. Al-Sabawi and M. Taha, 2012. Study of the adherence of St. mutans on bleached and fluoridated tooth surfaces. (an in vitro study). Al-Rafidain Dent. J., 13: 116-121.
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  17. Taha, M., O. Surchi and S. Abdulaziz, 2011. Detection of hepatitis B viral markers in saliva and serum of chronic carriers in erbil governorate. Al-Rafidain Dent. J., 11: 228-236.
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  18. Taha, M. and A. Altaei, 2011. Bacteriological and immunological study of aggressive periodontitis in mosul. Al-Rafidain Dent. J., 11: 207-214.
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  19. Salman, F. and M. Taha, 2011. A clinical association of dry socket and postoperative pain with typhoid fever as risk factor. Al-Rafidain Dent. J., 11: 71-77.
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  20. Khudhur, A., R. Al-Jubori and M. M, 2011. Biochemical and immunological study of saliva in relation to oral health status in thalassemia major patients in mosul. Al-Rafidain Dent. J., 11: 265-276.
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  21. Taha, M., N. AL-Sabawi and E. Shehab, 2010. Rapid decontamination of gutta percha cones using different chemical agents. Al-Rafidain Dent. J., 10: 30-37.
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