Mahmoud Torabinejad () 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.McCarthy, Guy. \ "Loma Linda University Touts 'Prolific' Specialist at School of Dentistry". Redlands-Loma-Linda Patch.
Early life and education Torabinejad was born in Kashan, Iran. He graduated from Tehran Dental School in 1971, and trained in endodontics at the University of Washington.
Career 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.
He developed mineral trioxide aggregate, a material used in the repair of root perforations,Carotte, P. "Endodontics: Part 5 Basic instruments and materials for root canal treatment". British Dental Journal. and in creating an artificial barrier where a normal root canal filling is not possible, treating internal root resorption, and pulp capping."LOMA LINDA: University to honor 13 people". Press-Enterprise.
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.Fardi A, Kodonas K, Gogos C, Economides N. Top-cited articles in endodontic journals. Journal of Endodontics 2011;37:1183-90"Loma Linda University School of Dentistry endodontic specialist recognized as ‘most cited’ author for performing major research". Valley News.
Torabinejad has also written a number of books with co-author Richard E. Walton.
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