Dr Atieh has been teaching Periodontology and Oral Implantology at the University of Otago and working in private practice in New Zealand. He holds a Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Jordan, a Master of Science degree in Oral Surgery from the University of Manchester, a Doctor of Clinical Dentistry degree in Periodontology and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Oral Implantology from the University of Otago.

Dr Atieh’s clinical and research expertise comes from conducting well-controlled clinical trials through to systematic reviews. He is the author of over 45 significant papers in peer-reviewed high-impact dental journals. Dr Atieh is also collaborating with the Cochrane Oral Health Group as a lead author of one of the Cochrane reviews in Oral  Implantology.

Dr Atieh is a member of the New Zealand Dental Association, the New Zealand Society of Periodontology, the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons and the American Academy of Periodontology. He is also a fellow of the International for Team of Implantology (ITI).