Department of Medical Education
Academic Status
Hits: 837
Rating:
( 0 Rating )

Dr. Makarem

User Rating: 0 / 5

Star InactiveStar InactiveStar InactiveStar InactiveStar Inactive
 

 

Dr. Abbas Makarem

Professor of

Pediatric Dentistry

Address: Department of Medical Education, Mashhad Medical School,

University Campus, Azadi square,  Mashhad, Iran

Tel: 051-38002436

       Fax: 051-38002437

 

makarema[at]mums.ac.ir

         abbasmakarem[at]yahoo.com

 

 Educational Background

Specialty, Pediatric Dentistry from Tehran University (1987)

Awarded first place at the first technical board of pediatric dentistry (1989)

General Dentistry graduate from Mashhad Dental School, 1977

Participation and experience in medical education since 1990 with acceptance in various medical education courses and workshops tutored by domestic and foreign professors, courses such as:

  • Advanced workshop for Leadership for Educational Development (9-14 Sept.2000) with Professor Seefeldt, at Isfahan University
  • Comprehensive workshop for Clinical Presentation Curricula (CPC) with Professor Harasim, at Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

Research Interests

Implementation of more than 25 research projects mostly in the field of pediatric dentistry and production necessary material for oral and dental health such as herbal toothpaste, anti-fungal barberry gel, fluoride mouthwash, iron drops for prevention of tooth color in children, and etc. Some research projects include:

Comparative analysis of dental education system in Iran in regards to other countries such as America, Australia, England, South Africa, India, and Malaysia (930354)

Investigating the rate of effective listening in medical college professors at ambulatory clinics affiliated to Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, 2011-2012

Comparison of the socio-economic status of medical student families with families of students majoring in operating room and environmental and professional health at Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, entrance year 2011

in vitro study on the effect of caries removal via chemo-mechanical method on microleakage of compoglass restoration in primary molars, 2004

Comparison of shear bond strength of glass ionomer and poly acid-modified resin composite restorations to primary dentin (March-2001)

Comparison of resin modified glass ionomer and poly acid-modified composite resin microleakage (2000)

Analysis of the effect of herbal toothpaste on controlling plaque and gingivitis in 12-13 year old boys (June-1998)

Fluoride urinary excretion resulting from consumption of NaF tablets manufactured by Mashhad Pharmacy School compared to foreign alternatives in children (June-1998)

Evaluation of fluoride absorption in primary teeth from consumption of sodium fluoride mouthwash manufactured within Iran (in vitro) (June-1998)

Effects of caries (rampant & nursing) on height and weight and head circumference of kindergarten students aged 3-5 years old in Mashhad (June-1998)

Formulation and investigation of clinical effects of barberry dental gel on teeth plaque (1997)

Clinical evaluation and radiograph pulpotomy via electro-surgery in comparison with formocresol of primary molars in children (July-1995)

  • Investigation of optional anaerobic bacteria of dental plaque in children before and after in vitro consumption of sodium fluoride
  • in vitro comparison of experimental enamel discoloration of primary molars resulting from consumption of three types of iron drops
 

Publications

Papers
  • Abbas Makarem, Alireza Abdollahi Moghadam, Ali Emadzadeh, Muhammad Taghi Shakeri, Yadolah Zarezadeh, Farzaneh Gharibi Kanipan. Effectiveness of Morning Report Sessions of Cardiology Wards at Teaching Hospitals of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (2012-2013). Res Dev Med Educ, 2015
  • Akbari, Majid. Makarem, Abbas. Fazel, Akbar. Assessment of Basic Standards for General Dentistry Educational Curricula from the Perspective of National Schools of Dentistry. Tehran University of Medical Sciences and Health Services Dental Journal, Vol. 27, No. 4, Winter of 2014
  • Makarem, Abbas. Movahed, Taraneh. SarAbadani, JAvad. Shakeri, Mohammad Taghi, Asadian Lalimi, Toktam. Eslami, Neda. Assessment of Dental Health and Social Dentistry Education in
  • Mashhad School of Dentistry by Applying a CIPP Pattern During 2012-2014, Article 8, Vol. 38, No. 4, Winter of 2014, pp. 347-362
  • Akbari. Maryam, Yazdani. Shahram, Makarem. Abbas, Shamsi Gooshaki. Ehsan, Shadnoosh. Nasrollah, Ebrahimi. Mehdi. Spirituality and Cognitive and Behavioral Excellence in Higher Education. Journal of Medical Ethics, Winter of 2013, No. 26, 7th year
  • Movafaghi. Zahra, Makarem. Abbas, Beyraghi. Narges, Hosseini. Fakhrosadat, Farsi. Mohammad. Patients Deadline for Explaining Reason of Referral to Physicians in Ambulatory Clinics of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences. Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences Education, September-2013; 13(7)
  • Karimi Mounaghi Hosein, Akbari Lakeh Maryam, Makarem Abbas, Esmaeiti Habibolah, Ebrahimi Mahdi. Can Spiritual Intelligence Affect Professionalism in Medical Faculty Members. Edu R Med s 2012; 2(1)
  • Makarem. Abbas, Movafaghi. Zahra, Hosseini. Fakhrosadat. Beyraghi. Narges, Heshmati Nabavi. Fatemeh, Khaje Delooyi. Mohammad. “Ability to Actively Listen to Patients in Clinical Professors at Mashhad University of Medical Sciences”. Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences Education, February-2013, pp. 935-946
  • Akbari Lakeh. Maryam,*, Karimi Moonaghi. Hossein, Makarem. Abbas, Esmaily. Habib Allah, Ebrahimi. Mahdi, Ashoori. Ahmad, Medical Faculty Members’ Teaching Competencies and Factors Affecting It. FUTURE of MEDICAL EDUCATION JOURNALFMEJ SEPTEMBER 21, 2012,3;3:7-10
  • Karimi Movanaghi. Hossein, Akbari. Maryam, Makarem. Abbas, Esmaily. Habib Allah, Ebrahimi. Mahdi, Ashoori. Ahmad. “Relationship Between Spiritual Intelligence and Teaching Ability of Members of Academic Board of Medical Schools”. Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences Education, 3rd, October-2012 (17)
  • Makarem A, Lotfi, N, Danesh-Sani S A, Nazifi S. Osteoporosis: Oral and Maxillofacial Manifestations. International Journal of Head and Neck Surgery.May- August 2012, 3(2):115-117
  • MoeinTaghavi A, Shabzendedar M, Parissay I, Makarem A. Orafaei H, Hosseinnezhad M. Effect of Berberine Gel on Periodontal Inflammation: Clinical and Histological. J. of Periodontology & Implant Dent 2012: 4(1): 7-11. Tabriz Univ. of Medical Sciences
  • Movahhed T, Makarem A, Imanimoghaddam M, Anbiaee N, Sarrafshirazi A R,Shakeri M T.Locating the Mandibular Foramen Relative to the Occlusal Plane using Panoramic Radiography. Journal of Applied Sciences. Volume 11, Issue 3, 2011, Pages 573-578
  • Makarem. Abbas, Ebrahimi. Masoome, Shabzendedar. Mahboobeh, Baghizadeh. Bahareh. “Investigating the Alveoli Bone Analysis in Regions of Proximal Tooth Decay in 5-11 Year Old Children”. Iranian Pediatric Dentistry Journal, No. 2, Autumn and Winter of 2010, pp. 13-18
  • Nematollahi H, Makarem A, Noghani AR. Periodontal treatment needs amongst 9-14 year-old institutionalized mentally retarded children in Mashhad, Iran. J. of dentistry 2010; 10: 15-20
  • Mazhari. Fatemeh. Makarem, Abbas. Talebi, Maryam. Bagheri, Seyed Morteza. Comparison of Successfulness of Anesthesia and Pain Index Regarding Injection via 27 and 30 Gauge Needles in Children” Shiraz University of Medical Sciences Journal of Dentistry, 9, 2, Summer of 2008: pp. 137-148
  • Makarem, Abbas. Talebi, Maryam. Investigating Dental Health in Patients Referring to Khorasan Hemophilia Center during 2004. Mashhad Dental School Journal, 2, 32, Summer of 2008: pp. 161-168
  • Talebi, Maryam. Makarem, Abbas. Investigating Nutritional Diet of Pre-Elementary Students of Mashhad and their Relationship with Dental Health Indexes During 2005. Mashhad Dental School Journal, 31, 3, Autumn of 2007: pp. 209-216
  • Ajami B, Makarem A., Niknejad E. Microleakage of Class V Compomer and Light-Cured Glass Ionomer Restorations in Young Premolar Teeth. Journal of Mashhad Dental School. 31: Spring/Summer. 2007
  • Makarem A., Ebrahimi M, Sadeghipoor F. Comparison of Two Different Bonding Agent on Clinical Performance of Fissure Sealants. Journal of Dentistry Tehran University of Medical Sciences4:4, Autumn 2007
  • Pooreslami H R, Makarem A., Paraclinic Effects of Miswak Extracts on Dental Plaque.DRJ.4:2, 2007
  • Makarem A., Ghavam Nasiri M., Esmaili M.  Comparison of Nanoleakage in Composite RESTORATIONS Following Application OF Self-Etch and Total-Etch Adhesives in Primary and Permanent Teeth. Journal of Dental Medicine Winter 2007; 19(4 (49)):69-79
  • Makarem A., Ebrahimi M.*, Sadeghi Pour F. Comparison of Two Different Bonding Agents on Clinical Performance of Fissure Sealants Journal of Dentistry of Tehran University of Medical Sciences Fall 2007; 4(4):149-154
  • Shab Zendehdar M, Makarem A.*, Orafaei H., Khashayarmanesh Z., Ebrahimzadeh S. Comparison of Primary Enamel Discoloration Caused by the Use of Three Different Iron Drops (an in Vitro Study). Journal of Mashhad Dental School Fall - Winter 2007; 30(3-4):247-254
  • Mazhari F.*, Hasanzadeh Khayat M., Makarem A., Orafael H.  Qualitative Evaluation of Fluoride Ions in Different Sodium Fluoride Tablet Formulations Used for Children Dental Research Journal (DRJ) Spring -Summer 2007; 4(1):30-35
  • Makarem A., Ebrahimi M, Sadeghipoor F. Comparison of two different Bonding Agent on clinical performance of fissure sealants. Journal of Dentistry Tehran University of Medical Sciences 4: 4, Autumn 2007
  • Pooreslami H R Makarem A., Paraclinic effects of Miswak extracts on dental plaque. DRJ.4:2, 2007
  • Ajami B, Makarem A., Niknejad E. Microleakage of Class V Compomer and Light-Cured Glass Ionomer Restorations in Young Premolar Teeth. Journal of Mashhad Dental School. 31: Spring/Summer. 2007
  • Makarem, Abbas. Yoosefpoor, Fadra. Ebrahimzadeh, Saeed. Comparison Check of the Effects of Caries Removal via Chemical-Mechanical Method on Microleakage of Compoglass Primary Molars in vitro. Shahid Behesti Journal of Dentistry, 1, Spring of 2006
  • Makarem A., Khalili N, Asodeh R. Efficacy of Barberry Aqueous Extracts Dental Gel on Control of Plaque and Gingivitis in 11-12 Years Old Boys. Acta Medica Iranica. 2006
  • Ajami B, Ebrahimi M, Makarem A., Evaluation of Retention Rate of Tooth Color Dental Materials in Primary Anterior Teeth. Journal of Dental School of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences. acceptance 2006
  • Mazhari, Fatemeh. Makarem, Abbas. Seyed Safizadeh, Hamidreza. Clinical Investigation of Complete Composite-Amalgam Repair of Primary Molars.  Mashhad Dental School Journal, 27, 3, 4 (Autumn and Winter) 2003: pp. 166-172
  • Makarem A., Ebrahimi M, Ajami B. Comparison Between Shear Bond Strength of an R-MGI and a Compomer in Dentin of Primary Teeth. Dental Research Journal. 1: 2, 2004
  • Ajami B. Makarem A. Sharifi S. Studying the Prevalent Dental Injuries Resulting from Martial Arts Strikes and Shootouts Amongst Athletes from Mashhad. Mashhad Dental School Journal, No. 1 and 2, Spring and Summer of 2003
  • Ajami B. Makarem A. Mohammadzadeh S. A Study on Dental Fluorosis in 15 Year Old Students of Ghoochan City and Titkanloo Village. Mashhad Dental School Journal. 3, 4 (Autumn and Winter), 2002
  • Makarem A. Khordimood M. Pooreslami H. Ajami B. Effects of Toothpaste with Herbal Extract on Controlling Plaque and Gingivitis. Isfahan Medical Research Journal, 3, Autumn 2002
  • Khordimood M. Makaerm A. Pooreslami H. in vitro Investigation of the Effects of Herbal Toothpaste on Dental Plaque Bacteria. Mashhad Dental School Journal 1 and 2, 2002
  • Makarem A. Erfani Hasanzadeh M. Mazhari F. Comparison of Absorbance Rate of Systemic fluoride Resulting from Sodium Fluoride Tablets Manufactured Domestically with Corresponding Foreign Alternatives in Children. Shahid Beheshti Dental School Journal, 4, Winter, 2000
  • Makarem A. Khoordimood M. Talebi M. A Study on the Health Status of Primary Teeth in Kindergarten Children in Mashhad and its Related Factors. Mashhad Dental School Journal, Autumn and Winter of 1999
  • Jabarifar E. Makarem A. Khordimood M. Electrocoagulation and Fixation in Pulpotomy of Primary Molars. Isfahan Medical Research Journal, 1998
  • Makarem A. Khordimood M. Epidemiologic Evaluation of the Oral Health Status of 12-year Old Children in Mashhad. Mashhad Dental School Journal 1 and 2, Autumn and Winter of 1997
  • Makarem A. Khajekarim Aldin M. Jahanian F. in-vivo Investigation of Optional Anaerobic Streptococcus Changes in Dental Plaque Resulting from NaF Tablets. Mashhad Dental School Journal, Autumn and Winter of 1994
  • Makarem A. Investigating the DMFT Status and Fluorosis of Permanent Teeth of 15-year Old Teenagers of Mashhad (Individuals with the same age during Islamic Revolution of Iran). Mashhad Dental School Journal
  • Khordimood M. Makarem A. A Report on the Prevalence of Dental Decay in 12-year Old Children of Guidance Schools of Mashhad. Mashhad Dental School Journal. 2 and 3, 1984
  • Makarem A. Endocarditis Infection. Mashhad Dental School Journal, 1 year, 1983
  • Makarem A. Medical Emergencies in Pediatric Dentistry. Iranian Dental Society Journal, 1981
  • Sahafian A. Makarem A. Evaluation of Jaw and Tooth Structure of Primary School Children of Mashhad (Down & Ballard Approach). Mashhad Dental School Journal. 3:1 and 2, 1979

Theses

  • Comparative Analysis of Medical Sociology Curricula in Prestigious World-Wide Universities in 2014 (Dr. Najmeh Khodadadi. Electronic-Masters student of  Medical Education from Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences)
  • Investigating the Education Status of Oral Health and Community Dentistry Divisions of Mashad Dental School using SIP Evaluation Pattern during 2011-2012
  • in vitro Comparison of Fluid Nanocomposite Microleakages and Common Materials for Pit and Fisher Sealant Treatment (Technical Thesis of Dr. Arastoo, 2013-2014)
  • Comparing the Socio-Economic Status of Medical Student Families with Families of Students Majoring in Bachelor of Operating Room or Environmental and Professional Health from Mashhad University of Medical Sciences - Entrance Year: 2011 (Dr. Ramin Daneshvar. Electronics Masters Student of Medical Education from Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences)
  • A Study of the Method of Conduct and Influence of Morning Reports at Cardiac Units of Hospitals Affliated to Mashhad University of Medical Sciences during 2012-2013 (Ms. Farzaneh Gharibi Kanipan. Master’s Student of Medical Education from Mashhad University of Medical Sciences)
  • Investigation of Proper Empowerment Approaches for Members of Academic Board of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (Ms. Firoozeh Majidi. Masters Student of Medical Education from Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, 2013)
  • Developing Standards for Improving Quality of National General Dentistry Courses during 2011 (Dr. Majid Akbari. Restorative Dentistry Specialist and Electronic-Masters Student of Medical Education from Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences)
  • Investigation of Effective Listening in Clinical Professors from Medical Schools at Ambulatory Clinics of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (Ms. Zahra Movafaghi. Electronic-Masters Student of Medical Education from Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences)
  • Investigation of Spiritual Intelligence and its Relationship with Teaching Competence among Members of Academic Board of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, 2010 (Ms. Maryam Akbari Lakeh, Masters Student of Medical Education from Mashhad University of Medical Sciences)
  • A Study on PBL Method and Application in Dentistry (Behrooz Arfah, 1999-2000)
  • An Investigation of the Precede-Proceed Approach on Oral Health of Children aged 8-9 years from Mashhad-6th District Elementary Schools during 2006 (Anahita Bozorgmanesh, PhD. Student, 2006)
  • Determining Periodontal Treatment Needs in 18-year old Female Students of Mashhad Highschools. (Ansebeh Safar Shahroodi, 1997-1998)
  • An Introduction to Community Dentistry (Dr. Hoseinpoor Jajarm – Dr. Makarem) Mahmood Shahabi, 1995-1996
  • Investigation of the Prevalence of Dental Injuries Resulting from Martial Arts in Athletes of Mashhad Metropolis
  • More than 90 other theses in the areas of General and Technical Dentistry and Medical Education

English Books

  • Compilation of the 7th Chapter the book of  “Oral Health Care, Prosthodontics, Periodontology, Biology, Research and Systemic Conditions, 2012”. (First Author)

Persian Books

  • Author supervisor and author of some chapters from National Reference for Dentistry (2015)
  • Author of: “Assessment of Clinical Competencies in Medical Sciences with a Focus on OSCE”, along with Dr. Akbar Derakhshan and Ms. Firoozi Kargar (Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Publications - 2007)
  • Community Dentistry Compilations (Introduction to Behavioral Sciences), published by Isfahan University Publications (Dr. Jabbari Fard, Dr. Makarem)
  • Compilation of the 14th chapter of: “Student Educational Evaluation in Medical Sciences”, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Publications, Winter 2011.

Presentations

  • Presentation of lectures in the FDI Annual World Dental Congress – Hong Kong, 29 August – 1 September 2012. titled: Alveolar bone in sites with proximal carries in 5-11 year old children referring to Mashhad Dental School
  • Speech at the eleventh Annual World Pediatric Dentistry Congress in Iran, July, 2012
  • Speech at the Regional Festival for Educational Media in North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, June 14th, 2012
  • Speech at the fifth “Education and Learning Technology” seminar of Islamic Republic of Iran Medical Education Association- November 30, 2011
  • Lectured at the First International Conference for Medical Education at Kerbala University, Iraq, 3rd-4th, April, 2012, titled: Clinical Faculties Consultation Time in Outpatient Clinics of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Hospitals
  • Lectured at the 23rd Congress of the International Association of Pediatric Dentistry. Athens, Greece,
  • 15-18 June 2011 titled: Osteoporosis: a comprehensive report of a rare case.
  • Speech and panel presentation and workshop in Medical Education Conferences at universities of Kerman, Yazd, Keesh, Shiraz, Shahid Beheshti, Iran, and Mashhad University (2011)
  • Presentation in the educational workshop for “Process-Driven Educational Research: an Important Decision Making Tool in Education”
  • Executor and tutor of the “Educational Leadership: Cultural and Spiritual Requirements and Priorities in Medical Education” panel in the 11th National Conference on Medical Education, May-2010
  • “Medical Education Management in University through the utilization of feedbacks from members of academic board” Speech at the 11th National Conference on Medical Education, May-2010
  • Submission of the “Institutionalization of Medical Education in Mashhad University of Medical Sciences” process in the 3rd Shahid Motahari Festival in Mashhad, May-2010
  • Executor of implementing methods for teaching problem-based learning in Mashhad University of Medical Sciences. University submission at the 3rd Shahid Motahari Festival in Mashhad, May-2010
  • Presentation of the elected “Evidence-Based Medical (EBM) Committee” procedure in the 3rd National Shahid Motahari Festival, May-2010
  • Lecture at the International Congress on Dental Radiology, Turkey, 2010
  • Speech at the First National Congress on Clinical Epidemiological Studies in Dentistry at Kerman University of Medical Sciences, December-2009
  • Speech at the Review Workshop for Educational Curricula for General Ph.D. of Dentistry for Evaluation of Skills in Medical Education, Tehran, July-2009
  • OSCE Workshop for Enabling Members of Academic Board of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, May-2009
  • Presentation of periodic Workshop for Enabling Members of Academic Board titled “Principles of Speech” from May-2009 to recently (2014)
  • Presentation of “Educational quality assessment of professors at Mashhad University of Medical Sciences from the perspective of other members of academic board and board director” poster in the 10th National Conference on Medical Education, Shiraz, May-2009
  • Speech at the “Dental Education: Past, Present, Future” panel at the 10th Conference on Medical Education, Shiraz, May-2009
  • Tutor of educational workshop for “Educational Applications of a National Digital Medical Library” At the 10th Conference on Medical Education, Shiraz, May-2009
  • Tutor of educational workshop for “Novel Approaches in Assessment and Evaluation with a Focus on the Modern Theory of Q&A” at the 10th Conference on Medical Education, Shiraz, May-2009
  • Holding of OSCE workshop for enabling members of academic board at Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, from April-2009 to recently
  • Speech at the Pediatric Nutrition Congress, Mashhad, August-2008
  • Speech at “OSCE Validity and Reliability in Assessing Medical Students of Surgery” seminar at the International Conference on Medical Education, Keesh, 2008
  • Presentation of slides and posters for “Investigation of the Level of Knowledge and Attitude of Members of Academic Board of Mashhad Medical School regarding General Standards for Medical Education” at the International Congress on Medical Education, Keesh, 2008
  • Presentation of slides and posters for “OSCE Validity and Reliability in Clinical Assessment of Medical Students” in the International Congress on Medical Education, Keesh, 2008
  • Speech at the 9th National Conference on Medical Education regarding “Virtual Learning in Dental Education – Challenges and Beliefs ”, Yazd, March-2008
  • Lectured at the FDI World Dental Congress, Dubai, UAE, 2007
  • Speech at the Educational Workshop for Communicational Skills at the 8th National Conference on Medical Education, Kerman, 2007
  • Lectured at the FDI World Dental Congress, Shenzhen, China, 2006
  • Speech at the Annual FDI World Dental Congress, Montreal, Canada, under the title of: FDI Annual World Dental Congress Montreal Canada 1-5 October 2005. Comparison of the Effect of Mechanical and Chemo-Mechanical Caries Removal on Microleakage of Compoglass and Resin Modified Glass Ionomer Restorations
  • 3rd International Congress for Pediatric Dentistry, Tehran, July-2004
  • Lectured at the FDI World Congress, New Delhi, India, Spetember-2004
  • Director of spokesman of the 2nd Iranian Pediatric Dentistry Congress (16th-18th, July-2003, Mashhad)
  • Speech at the FDI Annual World Congress, Vienne, Austria, titled: FDI Annual World Dental Congress Vienna, Austria 1-5 October 2002 (Comparison Between Shear Bond Strength of Compoglass and Fuji II LC to Dentin in the Primary Molars)
  • First Iranian Pediatric Association Congress (July-2001), Tehran (Treatment of Pediatric Dental Pulp, Past, Present, Future)
  • Third Technical Conference on Hospital and Mentally Disabled Dentistry (Verd Avard Charity, Tehran, 2001)
  • 38th Iranian Dental Association Annual Academic Congress (Behavior Control for Children, April- 1998)
  • 37th Iranian Dental Association Annual Academic Congress and 4th International Congress (April- 1997)
  • First National Conference on Health Networks Research, Mashhad (Application and Role of Fluoride in Dentistry), 1997
  • Three separate speeches at the 4 day Conference on Dentistry, Ahvaz, Khoozestan (1996)
  • Director and tutor of OSCE Educational Workshop at Mashhad Clinical Skills Center
  • Speech at the First EDO, EDC Conference at National Universities of Medical Sciences in Tehran
  • Presentation of an Educational Procedure in Shahid Motahari Festival, since foundation (at University/National level)
  • Annual speeches at the International Pediatric Dentistry Association Congress and previously at the Iranian International Dentistry Association
  • Director and tutor of numerous consecutive educational curricula for dentists, Khorasan Province, Iran
  • Tutor of Dental Health and Pediatric Dental in numerous consecutive educational programs for national Pediatric Medicine Specialists, Mashhad

Awards & Honors

  • Awarded the Dr. Mohammad Gharib National Medal for Medical Education at Shahid Motahari Festival in Tehran, 29th, April-2013
  • Received the 2012th Model Medical Education Director Award from Mashhad Medical School for launching of Virtual Education Major in Mashhad Medical School
  • Awarded an Honorable Mention by Ministry of Health and Medical Education for Top National Process at Shahid Motaharri Festival, 2010
  • Member of Top Elected National Process for Codification of National Textbooks on General Dentistry Education at Shahid Motahari Educational Festival, 2016
  • Member of Top Elected National Process of “Design and Implementation of Multiple Short Interviews with Participants in the National Entrance Exam for Medical Education Ph.D” at Shahid Motahari
  • Educational Festival, 2016
  • Member of Top Elected University Process for “Content-Production Based Learning” at Shahid Motaharri Educational Festival in Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, 2016
  • Received the award for Top Article Presentation at the 9th National Conference on Medical Education at Yazd, Iran, 2007
  • Received the Top Article Award at Shahid Dr. Hedayat Festival for Dentistry, 2007
  • Awarded the Top Article Honor at the 10th Shahid Dr. Hedayat Academic Research Festival for Dentistry, 2009
  • Elected as Model Professor of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
  • Elected as Khorasan Province’s Model Dentist (for two periods)
  • Received an Award for Top Speaker and Round-Table Participant at the Soroor Pediatric Science and Research Festival, 2008

Membership

  • Official participation and experience in medical education since 1994
  • Scientific secretary at the board of Iranian Dentistry Association – Korashan Branch
  • Member of Iranian Dentistry Society and member of the board of directors until 2002
  • Founding member of the Iranian Technical Pediatric Dentistry Association and member of the board of directors since establishment and startup until July of 2004
  • Member and director of the National Iranian Pediatric Dentistry Curricula Review Committee
  • Member of National Iranian Commission for Dentistry Curricula Review
  • Member of National Review Committee for Ongoing Medical Education
  • Member of National Committee of Dental Health and Social Dentistry (OPH)
  • Secretary of Examination and Evaluation Staff of National Ministry Technical Board for Pediatric Dentistry since 1999 to 2006
  • Member of the Seven-Member-Committee elected by the Ministry of Health and Medical Education To select members of Examination and Evaluation Staff and Entrance Exams Staff for National Technical Dentistry Majors
  • Member of the Commission for Planning, Evaluation, and Accreditation of National Medical Education Courses
  • Member of National Deputy Commission of Dentistry
  • Director and member of National Strategic Committee for Pediatric Dentistry
  • Member of Audit Board of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (5 years)
  • Member of Technical Audit Board of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (8 years)
  • Member of Board for Promoting Members of Academic Board of Mashhad Medical School until the end of 2003
  • Member of Khorasan Dental Health Committee until 2005 (12 years)
  • Member of Publications Committee of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (4 years)
  • Member of Research Council at Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (5 years)
  • Member of Elected Board of Appeal for Faculty Membership at Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (2006-2009)
  • Member of Examination and Evaluation Board for Medical Education
  • Secretary of Medical Education Evaluation
  • Director and member of Examination and Evaluation Board for Pediatric Dentistry (12 periods)
  • Elected Member of Ministry of Health in Central National Audit Board for Scholarship Education
  • Member and executor of Strategic Education Council and Deputy Assistant of Mashhad
  • University of Medical Sciences
  • Member of Ongoing Education Council of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
  • Member of Academic Board for Technical Dentistry Sciences of the 14th , 15th, 16th, … Razi Science & Research Festival
  • Executor of Hospital Dentistry Fellowships of Mashhad School of Dentistry
  • Member of authors board for Iranian Technical Council Journal of Pediatric Dentistry
  • Executive supervisor (3 years) and member of writers board for Mashhad Journal of Dentistry
  • Member of authors board for Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences Journal of Dentistry
  • Editor in chief for Mashhad Journal for EDC Development until 2010
  • Member of National and Collegiate Scientific and Arbitration Committee at Shahid Motahari Festivals held until now (2016)
  • Member of National Scientific Committee on Medical Education Conferences and presentation of articles, workshops, and educational procedures in Shahid Motahari Festivals from 2006-2016 (received awards and honors)
  • Analysis of oral and written diploma exams for all technical fields of dentistry during 2011
  • Supervisor for launching the Clinical Skills Center of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
  • Supervisor for preparation of National Standards for General Dentistry
  • Supervisor for preparation of course plans for national general dentistry courses
  • Supervised and cooperated in preparing the first technical logbook for pediatric dentistry in Mashhad and throughout the country
  • Supervisor for launching attendance and electronic master’s degree courses in medical education at Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
  • Responsible for the launching of hospital dentistry fellowships at Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

Administrative Responsibilities

  • Official full time professor at Mashhad University of Medical Sciences and Mashhad Dental School since May-2006
  • Full time associate professor at Mashhad Dental School, Department of Pediatric Dentistry since 1996
  • Full time assistant professor at Mashhad Dental School, Department of Pediatrics and Orthodontics since 1988
  • Instructor at Mashhad Dental School, Department of Pediatrics and Orthodontics since 10th, May-1979
  • Director of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Center for Medical Education Research and Development
  • Supervisor of Mashhad Medical College Department of Medical Education, since establishment until 2014
  • Supervisor at Planning Office of Mashhad Center for Medical Education Research and Development, EDC
  •  
  • Member of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
  • Head of Division for Scientific and Technological Education in Medicine
  • Supervisor of Continues Dental Education at Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, South Khorasan Province (13 years)
  • Substitute of Mashhad Dental College for 5 years (during the imposed war)
  • Assistant Director of Education at Dentistry College for near 2 years
  • Supervisor of  Mashhad Dental College Department of Orthodontics and Pediatrics (one year)
  • Technical Administrator of Mashhad Dental College Department of Pediatric Dentistry (4 years)

Other

Educational Services

  • Taught courses on Theoretical and Practical Pediatric Dentistry, Community and Preventive Dentistry alongside other coworkers and members of academic board for students majoring in general or technical courses
  • Instructed more than 100 Ph.D. theses mostly in the field of pediatric dentistry and some regarding healthy thinking and medical education. (supervised at least 10 master’s degree thesis on medical education for attendance and electronic medical courses and counseled many master’s degree theses in other fields of study)
  • Instructor for nearly 150 educational workshops for empowerment of professors and technical assistants in different medical fields
  • Instructor for educational workshops for empowering professors of examination boards responsible for examination of entrance exams and National Technical Board of Dentistry in Tehran
  • Instructor for educational workshops for empowering professors of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences and other national universities and instructor for examination boards for entrance exams and technical board of dentistry and other medical examination words across the country.
  • Taught an electronic and attendance masters course on medical education at Mashhad Medical College
  • Taught attendance courses on medical education for Ph.D. students of biochemistry and clinical toxicology at Mashhad Medical College and School of Pharmacy                                       
  • Supervisor for launching and main instructor for educational workshops for empowering Mashhad University of Medical Sciences members of academic board since 1994
  • Instructed and launched an educational workshop for educational empowerment of technical assistants of dentistry during 1991 with the purpose of training members of academic board in different technical fields of dentistry
  • Supervisor for moving in motion and recommending courses for empowering and improving educational quality of members of academic board of national medical universities to the ministry of health (before the establishment of research centers for medical education during the first office of deputy Dr. Nohi and during the supervision of technical courses by Dr. Modaressi at Ministry of Health and Medical Education)
  • Establishment of workshops for modern techniques of clinical assessment at the national technical board of dentistry assistants including clinical exams, especially establishment of OSCE workshops
  • Practical and empowerment OSCE workshop for members of National Examination and Evaluation Board for Oncology at Mashhad metropolis
  • Participation in educational workshops and numerous courses such as: educational evaluation in Isfahan, PBL, CPC workshop taught by Professor Harasim at Mashhad
  • Presentation of articles, workshops, and lateral activities at medical education conferences at Tehran, Kerman, Yazd, Kish, Shiraz, University of Iran, and Mashhad during 2011 and at Sari at 2012