Mark Zajkowski

Mark Zajkowski has extensive work experience in the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery. Mark started their career in 1999 at Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates, where they served as an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon and Medical Director. Mark'sresponsibilities included a wide range of surgical procedures, accreditation oversight, and various administrative duties.

In addition to their role at the surgery center, Mark Zajkowski has held positions in several other organizations. Mark became a Director at OMS National Insurance (OMSNIC) in 2021. From 2011 to 2018, they served as both a Director and the Past President of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS).

Mark Zajkowski has been involved in the medical staff of Maine Medical Center and Mercy Hospital since 1999, where they served as a Surgical Staff member. Mark also held the position of Medical Executive Committee member at Maine Medical Center from 2014 to 2016.

Furthermore, Mark Zajkowski has contributed to the field of dentistry in various roles. Mark served as a Commissioner at the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations from 2022 to 2023. Mark has been the Chairperson of the State of Maine Board of Dental Examiners since 2017, with their term ending in 2023. Mark was also part of the Board of Directors at the Maine Dental Association from 2001 to 2009 and served as its President from 2006 to 2007.

Additionally, Mark Zajkowski has been involved in professional committees. Mark served on The Joint Commission's Professional Technical Advisory Committee on Ambulatory Healthcare from 2007 to 2016.

Lastly, they have applied their surgical expertise as an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon for the Portland Pirates and has been an active member of the Maine Dental Association.

Mark Zajkowski has an extensive education history in the fields of medicine, dentistry, and healthcare management. Mark began their education at the University of Florida from 1985 to 1989, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Microbiology and Cell Science. Following this, they attended UCLA from 1989 to 1993, where they received a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree in Dentistry.

In 1994, Mark enrolled in Harvard Medical School, where they pursued a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree in Medicine until 1996. Mark then returned to UCLA and attended the UCLA School of Dentistry from 1989 to 1993, obtaining a second DDS degree in Dentistry.

Furthering their education, Mark pursued a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree in Healthcare Management from the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst. Mark completed this program from 2013 to 2016.

In addition to their formal education, Mark Zajkowski has obtained several certifications. In 1997, they became a Diplomate of the United States Medical Licensing Examiners (USMLE). In 1998, they earned the Diplomate status with the Northeast Dental Board of Examiners. Mark also holds fellowships with the American College of Surgeons and the American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, which they achieved in 2013 and 2001, respectively. Moreover, Mark holds certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support, both from the American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, received in 2014.