Mahmoud Torabinejad

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Mahmoud Torabinejad (Persian: محمود ترابی‌نژاد) is an Iranian Professor of endodontics and the Director of the Advanced Specialty Education Program in Endodontics at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in Loma Linda, California.[1]

Early life and education[edit]

Torabinejad was born in Kashan, Iran. He graduated from Tehran Dental School in 1971, and trained in endodontics at the University of Illinois.

Career[edit]

Torabinejad practices clinically and is a researcher at Loma Linda University. In addition, he is involved with the Mahmoud Torabinejad Clinical Research Center in Isfahan, Iran.[2]

He developed mineral trioxide aggregate, a material used in the repair of root perforations,[3] and in creating an artificial barrier where a normal root canal filling is not possible, treating internal root resorption, and pulp capping.[4][5]

Torabinejad is the author of many highly cited papers in the field of endodontics. In a 2011 review of the most cited papers in endodontics, Dr. Torabinejad was the author of 12 of the top 100 papers.[6][7]

Torabinejad has also written a number of books with co-author Richard E. Walton.

References[edit]

  1. ^ McCarthy, Guy. \ "Loma Linda University Touts 'Prolific' Specialist at School of Dentistry". Redlands-Loma-Linda Patch.
  2. ^ "Home - LLU School of Dentistry - Newsletter". Llu.edu. Retrieved 2013-09-22.
  3. ^ Carotte, P. "Endodontics: Part 5 Basic instruments and materials for root canal treatment". British Dental Journal.
  4. ^ "LOMA LINDA: University to honor 13 people". Press-Enterprise.
  5. ^ "Wipo Publishes Patent of Loma Linda University, Mahmoud Torabinejad and Homayoun Moaddel for "Substances and Method for Replacing Natural Tooth Material" (American Inventors)". US Fed News Services, via Highbeam.
  6. ^ Fardi A, Kodonas K, Gogos C, Economides N. Top-cited articles in endodontic journals. Journal of Endodontics 2011;37:1183-90
  7. ^ "Loma Linda University School of Dentistry endodontic specialist recognized as ‘most cited’ author for performing major research". Valley News.

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