Meet Dr. Najar

SENAN NAJAR, DDS, MSD, MSC, DABOI

Diplomate: American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry

“It is humbling to have a career that allows me to do what I love: work with my hands, meet new people, make other’s smile, and positively affect others around me. I like meeting my patients for the first time and hearing their stories about why they sought us out for care.”

— DR. NAJAR

Originally from Manhattan, Kansas, Dr. Najar began his dental career in 2003 after earning a Doctor of Dental Surgery with high honors. Voted Best of the Northwest 2021, 2023. After a few years of practicing dentistry, he spent two years completing a residency in Operative Dentistry and earned a Master of Science in Dentistry (MSD) from Indiana University in 2009. In a further commitment to advance education, 2014 found Dr. Najar in Munster, Germany, with a Master of Science in Specialized Orthodontics from the International Medical School.

Dr. Najar has been certified by the American Board of Oral Implantology (ABOI) as a board-certified implant dentist. This certification involves passing rigorous tests and defending case studies. It signifies the highest level of proficiency in implant dentistry. As of 2024, there are only 11 board-certified dentists in the state of Washington.

By pursuing advanced degrees and training, Dr. Najar’s practice spans essential care to full smile makeovers. He is an expert in implant dentistry and its related prosthetic treatments, complete mouth rehabilitation, and orthodontics. His advanced education in orthodontics is an essential tool for treating complex implant and restorative cases.

In his own words, “It is humbling to have a career that allows me to do what I love: work with my hands, meet new people, make other’s smile, and positively affect others around me. I like meeting my patients for the first time and hearing their stories about why they sought us out for care.”

ADVANCED EDUCATION AND AWARDS

MSD: Indiana University, Master of Science in Operative Dentistry, 2007/2009
MSc: International Medical School, Master of Science in Specialized Orthodontics 2013/2014
Diplomate: American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry
Fellow:International Congress of Oral Implantologists (FICOI) 2017
Fellow:Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD) 2017
Associate Fellow:American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AFAAID) 2019
Completed one year advanced Oral Implantology course with DentalXP Fellowship at New York University College of Dentistry
A Graduate of McGann Postgraduate School of Dentistry, Progressive Orthodontic Seminars 2012/2013
A Graduate of University of British Columbia Maxi Course in Implant Dentistry 2016/2017
Elected Life Time Member of the American Orthodontic Society (AOS) 2014
Invisalign Platinum Provider 2020,2021,2022

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Current faculty and clinical instructor at Washington Academy of General Dentistry, Clinical Implantology Continuum
Current faculty member and the head of clinical research at Texas Institute of Oral Implantology
Past Clinical Assistant Professor at the Department of Operative Dentistry, Indiana University 2009/2010

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

IN THE OFFICE

Professionally, Dr. Najar finds it essential to keep up to date with the latest technology in the field. That is why his office utilizes an advanced CBCT x-ray that not only takes a 3D image of the jaw, but of the airway. It is why Dr. Najar gets the best fit for his Invisalign cases and porcelain crowns by using an iTero digital scanner. It is why he invested in an EKG monitor to offer the safest possible sedation dentistry to his patients. Dr. Najar uses these tools to help patients achieve the SMILE they have always wanted.

OUTSIDE THE OFFICE

Dr. Najar considers himself lucky to call Bellingham, Washington home where he lives with his wife Sura, and children Mariam and Yousif. Mariam has recently started playing basketball and Dr. Najar loves to be a team dad and to watch the games. Outside work, his interests include attending social and community events, traveling, and hiking. An avid outdoor photographer, you can see his work of the beautiful PNW adorning the walls of Diamond Dental. On summer weekends you can find Dr. Najar camping with the family.