Prof. Dr. Md. Zakir Hossain has been trained from the department of Orthodontics Kyushu University & Hiroshima University, Japan. He has been awarded Ph.D in the field of Orthodontics from the  Hiroshima University, Japan. He has been also awarded FCPS in Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics from Bangladersh College of Physicians (BCPS)

He is a member of The New York Academy of Science (1995) & Fellow of World Federation of Orthodontists (FWFO). He is also the President of Bangladesh Orthodontic Society. He was also the Secretary General of Bangladesh Dental Society & Dhaka Dental College Teachers' Association. He was the founder Editor in chief of “Journal of Oral Health “  only official publication of Dhaka Dental College.

Presently working as Principal,Professor & Head of the department of Orthodontics, University Dental College & Hospital. Formerly Principal &Head of the department of Orthodontics,DhakaDental College & Hospital, Mirpur-14, Dhaka. He was the founder supervisor of the PG trainee Doctors for fellowship in Orthodontics &DentofacialOrthopaedics at the Department of Orthodontics, Dhaka Dental College & Hospital since 2000 under Bangladesh College of Physicians (BCPS). Till now, about 100 Fellows have been trained under him awarded FCPS under BCPS. They are now running the Govt.& Private Dental College of the country.

RESEARCH&CLINICAL PUBLICATIONS OF PROF ZAKIR HOSSAIN

1. Ph.D. Thesis : A comparative study on Remodeling & Response To the Orthodontic Force between Autogenous Bone Graft and Tri-Calcium Phosphate Ceramic (1988). Approved by the Committee for Graduate School of Dentistry under Hiroshima University- Original Research work.

2. Effects of Orthodontic Tooth Movement on Autogenous Bone Graft and Synthograft. J. Japan, Orthodontic Society Vol. 48, No.1, Feb, 1989. Also presented in the 2nd International Congress of Japan Orthodontic Society, Yokohama, 1988.
 
3. A case of Malocclusion and Masticatory Disturbances resulting form Fracture of Mandible.    J. Japan Orthodontic Society Vol.46, No.4, Dec.1987.
Biodegradable Ceramic as a Bone Graft Substitute followed by Orthodontic Tooth Movement. J. Japan Orthodontic Soc. Vol.48, No.5, Oct.89.

4.Main research paper. Biologic Responses of Autogenous Bone & beta-tricalcium Phosphate Ceramics Transplantedinto Bone Defects to Orthodontic Forces was published in Cleft Palate Journal, July 1996, USA

5. A case report of successful Orthopedic and Orthodontic correction of Class II Malocclusion using Myofunctional Applicance. J. Bangladesh Dental Society, Vol.8, No.1, 91-92.
 
6. A case report of Masticatory Disturbance Followed by Orthodontic Treatment -Improvement of Occlusion & Function. Bangladesh Dental Journal, Vol.6, No.1, 89-90.
 
7. Experimental Orthodontic Tooth Movement Through Synthograft – Evidence of Changes in Periodontal Attachment. Bangladesh Dental Journal. Vol.5, No.1, 1988-89
 
8. Case Report on Different Malocclusions- Improvement of Aesthetics & Functional needs. Presented at Free Paper Session in 8th Scientific Seminar At IPGM&R, Dhaka,1990.
 
9. Patient with Severe Skeletal Class III Malocclusion & Open bite  treatedOrthodontically without Orthognathic Surgery: A Case Report.  J of Oral Health, Official publication of Dhaka Dental College Teacher’sAssociation . Vol. 3, No:1, Oct, 1996.
 
10. Biologic Responses of Autogenous Bone & Beta-tricalcium Phosphate Ceramics  Transplanted into Bone Defects to Orthodontic Forces. Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal, USA; July 1996, Vol. 33. No.4 
 
11. Prevalence of Malocclusion & Treatment Facilities at Dhaka Dental College &Hospital :  J of Oral Health, Official publication of Dhaka Dental College Teacher’s Association . Vol 1, No: 1, October  1994.
 
12. Orthodontic Management of Class II div 1 Malocclusion- A case Report: J of Oral Health, Official publication of Dhaka Dental College Teacher’sAssociation . Vol. 2, No: 1, October 1995.
 
13. Orthodontic Treatment of  a Cleft Palate  Patient – Expansion of the Palate & Improvement of Occlusion & Facial Beauty: J of Oral Health, Official publication of Dhaka Dental College Teacher’s Association . Vol. 1, No:2, April, 1995.
 
14. Prevalence of Malocclusion & its Etiological Factors (Supervisor): J of Oral Health, Official publication of Dhaka Dental College Teacher’sAssociation . Vol. 2, No: 2, April.  1996.  

15. Scientific Poster Paper presentation : World Congress on Orthodontics & 31st Indian Orthodontic Conference held at New Delhi on 3rd - 6th February, 1997.
 
16. Two Stage Treatment of a Psudoskeletal Class III Malocclusion, A case Report. J of Oral Health, Official publication of Dhaka Dental College Teacher’sAssociation . Vol. 5, No: 2, October  2003.