Dental Implant Research Center
| About the Center |
The Dental Implant Research Center focuses on advancing knowledge and innovation across the full translational spectrum of dental implantology _____ from basic and laboratory science to preclinical/clinical studies and product commercialization. The center strengthens foundational and laboratory-based research on the biological mechanisms of dental implants and biomaterials, aiming to generate new scientific knowledge and develop novel technologies in the field. It expands systematic preclinical and clinical studies to improve treatment quality, enhance patient safety, and increase the effectiveness of dental interventions. The center also supports the translation of research findings into applied technologies and products, building the necessary infrastructure for commercializing research outcomes in oral and dental health. In addition, it promotes the use of artificial intelligence methods in dental research, supporting the analysis of research data, clinical decision-making, improved diagnostic processes, and the development of novel digital health technologies in dentistry. The center's research pathway is structured in three sequential stages: basic/laboratory research, preclinical and clinical studies, and product development/commercialization _____ ensuring a coherent pipeline from scientific discovery to clinical and market application.
| Research Focus Area |
- Dental Implantology
- Biomaterials Research
- Preclinical & Clinical Implant Studies
- Translational Dental Research
- Product Development & Commercialization
- Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry
- Digital Health Technologies in Dentistry
- Oral & Dental Health Sciences
| Expertise, Facilities & Research Services |
- Dental Treatment Units (for clinical procedures and research-related patient care)
- Intraoral Scanner (for digital impressions and implant planning/research)
- Implant Placement Surgical System (for clinical implant surgery and research protocols)
| Collaboration Opportunities |
The Dental Implant Research Center welcomes national and international collaboration across all stages of its research pipeline in dental implantology. Opportunities include joint research projects spanning basic/laboratory science, preclinical studies, and clinical trials on dental implants and related biomaterials; collaborative development and validation of AI-based tools for diagnostics, treatment planning, and digital health applications in dentistry; technology development and commercialization partnerships to translate research findings into applied clinical products; and academic exchange through visiting scholars, joint supervision of postgraduate research, and faculty/student exchange programs. The center is also open to industry partnerships aimed at co-developing novel implant technologies and materials, as well as multi-center clinical studies to strengthen the evidence base for implant-related interventions. The center's multidisciplinary team — spanning oral & maxillofacial surgery, dental implantology, and periodontology — provides a strong foundation for collaborative, translational research with partners worldwide.
| Director & Key Researchers |
Director:
- Dr. Majid Beshkar — Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Associate Professor https://cv.tums.ac.ir/cv/Majid_Beshkar
Deputy Director:
- Dr. HamidReza Barikani — Dental Implants, Assistant Professor https://cv.tums.ac.ir/cv/HamidReza_Barikani
Research Deputy:
- Dr. Amir Raee Dehaghi — Periodontology, Assistant Professor https://cv.tums.ac.ir/cv/Amir_Raee
Research Council Members:
- Dr. Seyed Mohammad Hosseini Hooshiyar — Periodontology, Assistant Professor https://cv.tums.ac.ir/cv/SeyedMohamad_HosseiniHooshiyar
- Dr. Farshid Bastami — Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Associate Professor
| Selected Achievements |
- Clinical and radiographic evaluation of the Avita dental implant system (clinical trial)
- Clinical and radiographic evaluation of the Iranian 3A implant system (clinical trial)
- Design, development, and implementation of a dental implant registry system with patient follow-up capability (registry project)
- Established patient-based research framework, enabling systematic clinical studies and publication of multiple research articles
| Why Collaborate with Us? |
The Dental Implant Research Center at Tehran University of Medical Sciences offers a structured, end-to-end translational research pipeline — from basic and laboratory science through preclinical/clinical evaluation to product development and commercialization — within the field of dental implantology. Backed by a multidisciplinary faculty spanning oral & maxillofacial surgery, dental implants, and periodontology, the center integrates artificial intelligence into research data analysis, diagnostics, and digital health innovation. Affiliation with Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran's leading medical university, provides access to strong academic and clinical infrastructure, making the center a reliable partner for international collaboration in oral and dental health research.
| Contact Information |
- Official Name: Dental Implant Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
- Postal Address: Ground Floor, Dental Research Institute, Ghods Street, Enghelab Street, Tehran, Iran
- Postal Code: 1417614411
- Telephone: 021-83384129
- Fax: 021-42933261
- Email: dirc@tums.ac.ir
- Website: https://dirc.tums.ac.ir/