Restorative Dentistry

• Studies on dental materials and novel techniques in restorative and esthetic dentistry
• Application of laser technology in restorative and esthetic dentistry
• Application of nanotechnology in restorative and esthetic dentistry
• Studies on stem cells
• Epidemiological studies in the field of dentistry
• Education in research

Pediatric Dentistry

• Emphasis on the importance and preservation of primary teeth and the consequences of their premature loss
• Projects focusing on preventive dentistry in children (fluoride therapy, fissure sealants, oral health care)
• The role of parental education in maintaining children’s oral health and periodic examinations to prevent early childhood caries
• Projects addressing the management of dental trauma in children
• Projects related to various treatments using different dental materials and all treatment modalities in pediatric dentistry
• Emphasis on the importance and role of preventive orthodontics in the early diagnosis of dentofacial anomalies
• Basic and applied studies on early childhood caries
• Importance of oral habits and their effects on the dentofacial system
• The role and significance of general anesthesia in pediatric dentistry

Endodontics

• Microbiological studies on endodontic infections
• Comprehensive studies on root canal system anatomy and its variations in the city of Gorgan
• Materials used in endodontics
• Clinical studies on dental pain
• Studies on the prevalence and factors affecting the success and failure of endodontic treatments in the population
• Root canal irrigants

Orthodontics

• Clinical trials of different orthodontic treatment methods
• Application of CBCT in orthodontics
• Epidemiological research in orthodontics
• Biomechanics in orthodontics
• Prediction of orthodontic treatment outcomes
• Topics related to professional ethics in orthodontics

Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology

• Determination of the prevalence of developmental disorders and neoplastic and non-neoplastic lesions of the oral and maxillofacial region
• Immunohistochemical studies on odontogenic cysts, odontogenic tumors, and other lesions (reactive, neoplastic, and cystic) of the oral and maxillofacial region

Periodontics

• Assessment of oral health status, oral health education, and promotion of community oral health
• Application of complementary medicine (homeopathy, herbal medicines, etc.) in periodontal and dental treatments
• Evaluation of different tools and treatment methods for periodontal patients (new tools and techniques and assessment of existing methods)
• Use of stem cells and gene therapy in periodontics
• Dental implants
• Evaluation of the impact of periodontal disease on general health and vice versa
• Application of hard tissue grafts (various existing materials and new materials) and soft tissue grafts in periodontal regeneration
• Conducting and expanding animal studies
• Evaluation of diagnostic indices and markers in periodontal disease
• Investigation of methods for the prevention of periodontal diseases
• Evaluation of the role of cytokines and polymorphisms in periodontal diseases

Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases

• Novel diagnostic methods using saliva
• Application of herbal and traditional medicine in oral lesions
• Evaluation of systemic diseases through changes in oral mucosa and salivary biomarkers
• Use of modern methods such as laser, cryotherapy, cytology, and others in the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of oral lesions
• Evaluation of temporomandibular disorders (TMD)