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Islamic Azad University, Tehran Dental Branch

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Islamic Azad University, Tehran Dental Branch
  • دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی واحد دندانپزشکی تهران
MottoPersian: آرمان ایرانی برای جهانی شدن
Motto in English
Iranian aspirations for globalization
TypePrivate
EstablishedSeptember 08, 1986
AffiliationIslamic Azad University
PresidentDr. Afshin Haraji
Location,
Websitewww.dentaliau.ac.ir

The School of Dentistry, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University (Persian: دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی واحد دندانپزشکی تهران) is the dental branch of the Islamic Azad University located in Tehran, Iran, which is dedicated to the dental education.

The Faculty of Dentistry's main campus based in the Pasdaran (district) and located in northern Tehran, Iran. It is one of the four dental schools located in Tehran. The Faculty of Dentistry is the largest undergraduate dental center in Tehran in terms of student enrolment and makes a significant contribution to dental education and research in Iran.

History

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School of Dentistry (Tehran Dental Branch) was founded in 1986, beginning with the enrolment of 40 students in the Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) program. Over time, the academic programs were expanded to include Dental Prosthetics and Dental Nursing in 1995, and later, in 2008, following nine specialized dentistry residency programs were introduced: Endodontics, Prosthodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry, Periodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, and Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology

Facilities and Affiliated Hospitals

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The Faculty of Dentistry occupies six buildings, predominantly in northern Tehran. It consists of 11 departments, offering both general and specialized dental care. These departments include General Dentistry, Implantology, Restorative Dentistry, Periodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Endodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Orthodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases, Fixed Prosthodontics, and Removable Prosthodontics.

In addition to providing a comprehensive dental education, the faculty also operates specialized clinics that deliver high-quality care to the public. Notable clinical services include those offered by the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery departments at Buali and Farhikhtegan Hospitals.

Research

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Faculty and students at the School of Dentistry engage in various research projects, including those conducted through the School’s Dental Research Centre.

The research output (1999-2024) of the School of Dentistry has shown a positive upward trend. A list of PubMed publications authored by faculty and students is available here [1]

See also

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