Tarek practiced Dentistry and Periodontal surgery while simultaneously working in Management and Marketing. He graduated as a dentist from Alexandria University in Egypt. He has a graduate certificate in Periodontics & Oral Medicine from the same University and a Diploma in Sales & Marketing from the American University in Cairo.

He has an MBA from Stephen F. Austin State University in Texas. Tarek has a CVA certification from the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts. He has written three publications and is currently working on a book addressing the management of dental practices and DSOs. He is currently the Co-founder/CEO of Modern Smiles (10 dental practice locations), a partner at Community Dental Partners (82 dental practice locations), the Co-founder of OrthoDent Management LLC (12) dental practice locations), and President/Founder of Precision Advisory LLC. Tarek is also a public speaker and competes in Toastmasters International.