Assist Prof Dr. Sediqe Shafiei | Oral Health Award | Best Researcher Award
Assist Prof Dr. Sediqe Shafiei, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences(SBMU), Iran
Assist. Prof. Dr. Sediqe Shafiei is a dedicated academic and researcher in the field of Preventive and Community Oral Health ๐ฆท๐. She has a distinguished career at the School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Iran ๐ฎ๐ท. With a DDS and PhD, Dr. Shafiei has contributed to numerous research projects, including socioeconomic status and oral health studies ๐๐. Her work in developing educational tools for hearing-impaired children demonstrates her commitment to community health ๐ฑ๐ง. A board member of the Oral Health Association of Iran, Dr. Shafiei continues to make significant contributions to her field ๐.
Publication profile
Academic and Professional Background ๐๐ฉโโ๏ธ
Dr. Sediqe Shafiei, an Assistant Professor at the School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (SBMU), has a rich history in Preventive Dentistry. From February 1999 to January 2014, she worked in health centers, followed by a PhD in Community and Oral Health (2014-2019). Since August 2021, she has been a faculty member in the Community Oral Health Department.
Research Focus
Assist. Prof. Dr. Sediqe Shafiei primarily focuses on public health and oral health research, particularly within the context of socioeconomic factors and their impact on health outcomes in Iran. Her studies delve into how socioeconomic status influences oral health-related quality of life, as evidenced by her development of a socioeconomic status index tool ๐ก๐. Additionally, Dr. Shafiei explores barriers to promoting oral health in vulnerable populations, such as students with hearing impairments ๐๐ฆป. Her work is pivotal in understanding and improving health disparities, ensuring better community health and well-being through targeted educational and policy interventions ๐๐ก.