Dr. Shayan Barootchi

Shayan Barootchi, DMD, MS, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Department of Oral Medicine, Infection, and Immunity, Division of Periodontology, at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, and holds a position of Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan, Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine.

He received his Periodontal training and obtained his Master of Science degree also at the University of Michigan, after completing a two-year post-doctoral fellowship program in the same institute.

Dr. Barootchi has conducted numerous research projects in the field of periodontal and peri-implant plastic surgery, immediate implant therapy, and implant disease management, ranging from basic and translational research on large and small animal models, as well as human studies and clinical trials. His work has led, authored, and co-authored over 100 peer-reviewed scientific articles and manuscripts. He has been the recipient of national and international prestigious awards, such as the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) Foundation Balint Orban Clinical Research Award, the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation Schoor Research Award for best scientific article in the year, Best Clinical Innovations Award by the Academy of Osseointegration, among many others. He lectures internationally and serves as the associate editor for the Journal of Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research, as well as on the editorial board and a scientific reviewer for many other renowned journals in Dentistry.

Through his research, he has pioneered the application of novel technologies for diagnosis of implant diseases, and new minimally invasive methods for performing soft tissue grafting procedures, along with designing specific kits, surgical instruments, and prototypes for performing soft tissue grafting procedures. Currently, Dr. Barootchi’s clinical research focuses on microsurgical and minimally-invasive approaches for soft tissue augmentation around teeth, dental implants, and at the time of immediate implant therapy.

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