Prof. Dr. Marzena Dominiak 🦷
Vice Rector for Strategic Initiatives, Wroclaw Medical University, Poland
Educational Background 📚
Prof. Dr. Marzena Dominiak holds a Doctorate in Dentistry (Dr. med. dent.) from Silesian Piast Medical University of Wroclaw, Poland, which she completed in 1994. She specialized in dental surgery, obtaining her first and second degrees in dental surgery in 1997 and 2000, respectively. In 2002, she earned her PhD at the same university. Later, in 2010, she achieved her Habilitation at Pomeranian Szczecin Medical University, and in 2015, she was granted the title of Full Professor by the President of the Republic of Poland.
Professional Experience 👩⚕️
Prof. Dr. Dominiak has had an illustrious career in both academia and clinical practice. From 1994 to 1997, she worked as an assistant in the Dental Surgery Ward at the 4th Military Clinical Hospital in Wroclaw. She then held various positions at Silesian Piast Medical University, progressing from Clinical Assistant to Adjunct and Associate Professor. Her international experience includes serving as a Visiting Professor at TU Dresden, Germany, between 2011 and 2015. She has also held leadership roles in professional dental organizations, including as President of the Lower Silesian Branch of the Polish Dental Association and Vice Rector for Strategic Initiatives at Wroclaw Medical University.
Current Role and Leadership 🌍
Prof. Dr. Dominiak currently serves as Vice Rector for Internationalization at Wroclaw Medical University (2024-2028) and as the Director of the European Master Degree in Oral Implantology (MSc). She is also a key leader in several international dental committees, such as the FDI (World Dental Federation), and in the Polish Dental Association. Prof. Dr. Dominiak is committed to advancing dental education, including through her position as Vice Chair of the FDI Section Women Dentist Worldwide and her participation in global continuing education initiatives.
Scientific Achievements and Awards 🏆
Prof. Dr. Dominiak has received numerous prestigious awards for her research in dental surgery and implantology. Notable recognitions include the Rector Ernst-Moritz-Arndt Greifswald University Award in 2010 for Polish-German cooperation, the DGZI Implant Dentistry Award in 2010, and the “Zloty Scalpel” (Gold Scalpel) Award in 2020 for her work in personalized 3D oro-facial reconstruction. Her research in bone regeneration, gingival augmentation, and implantology has earned her several international accolades, establishing her as a leading expert in these areas.
Innovations and Patents 💡
Prof. Dr. Dominiak is an innovator with multiple patents. In 2010, she patented a method for culturing human fibroblasts, a major contribution to tissue engineering. She also holds patents related to assessing the risk of gum and bone loss, as well as a method for creating a transplant to address bone defects in the jaw, reflecting her ongoing influence in dental innovation.
Contributions to Global Dental Education 🌐
Prof. Dr. Dominiak has made significant contributions to global dental education. She has been an active member of several committees focused on dental education, including the FDI Education Committee, and has led the Task Team on Digital Cleft Care. Her efforts to standardize and enhance dental education and care have solidified her role as a prominent figure in both academic research and clinical practice worldwide.