Meet our dentist

Shayan Barootchi, DMD, MS, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Department of Oral Medicine, Infection, and Immunity, Division of Periodontology, at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, and holds the position of Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan, Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine.
He completed his Periodontal training and obtained his Master of Science degree also at the University of Michigan, after finishing a two-year post-doctoral fellowship program in the same institute.

Dr. Barootchi has conducted numerous research projects in the field of periodontal and peri-implant plastic surgery, immediate implant therapy, and implant disease management, ranging from basic and translational research on large and small animal models, as well as human studies and clinical trials. He has published over 90 peer-reviewed scientific articles and his work has been the recipient of national and international prestigious awards. He has lectured internationally and serves on the editorial board and as a scientific reviewer for many other renowned journals in Dentistry.

Through his research focus, he has pioneered the application of novel technologies for diagnosis of implant diseases, and new minimally invasive treatment methods for performing soft tissue grafting procedures. Currently, Dr. Barootchi’s clinical research focuses on microsurgical and minimally-invasive approaches for soft tissue augmentation around teeth, dental implants, and at the time of immediate implant therapy.