Research Aim & Mission
International leader in oral & dental health research
Research and scholarly activities are an integral component of the College of Dental Medicine — deriving high-quality evidence-based answers to critical oral health questions in collaboration with national and international partners.
500+ Scopus pubs 7 Research Groups Advanced Biomaterials Lab
Oral Health Research Network (OHRN)
The OHRN optimizes translation of research findings to clinical dentistry, harnessing expertise across multiple faculties. It provides mentorship to emerging investigators and enhances collaboration through seven specialized groups:
Paediatric Dentistry & Trauma Oral Sciences & Diseases Restorative Dentistry & Endodontics Public Health & Community Dentistry Artificial Intelligence Material Sciences Dental Education
Mentorship & collaboration: Junior researchers receive dedicated support, grant development, and interdisciplinary project incubation.
Research Facilities & Core Labs
The College has access to next-generation laboratories and high-end equipment. The
CDEN Dental Research Laboratory (H10 Building, Research Complex Zone 4) is equipped with:
Micro‑CT Scanner (high-res 3D)
Anaerobic Chamber (O₂-free)
Chemical Fume Hoods & Centrifuges
Universal Testing Machine (UTM)
Field Emission SEM + Raman
-80°C Freezers / CO₂ Incubators
3D Bioprinter / Optical Profilometer
Magnetic Stirrers, Vortex Mixers
Additional instrumentation: High-speed centrifuges, incubators for microbial & cell cultures, advanced imaging workstations — supporting comprehensive dental research and sample processing.
Research Support — Grants & Contracts
Information about research funding, internal grants, and contract administration is available through the official QU research support portal.
QU Research Support Office →
Explore seed grants, industry partnerships, and technology transfer opportunities.
Research Publications & Impact
Faculty have authored
over 500 Scopus-indexed publications, including scientific papers, reference textbooks, and influential book chapters.
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Citations trend ↑
High-impact journals
Research Highlight — Biomimetic Innovation
3D Bioprinting Project
Synthesis and Characterization of Biomimetic Bone Regeneration Materials
Team: Omar AlSahan, Mohammed Molla, Mohammed AlSiddiqie, Osama Yakti, Dr. Amir
This project develops innovative bioactive bone scaffolds that mimic human bone using PLA and hydroxyapatite via advanced 3D printing. Reinforced scaffolds enhance mechanical strength, biocompatibility, and osteogenic potential — offering cost-effective alternatives to traditional grafts for craniofacial and orthopedic defects. The research combines material science, biomedical engineering, and cell biology, training undergraduate students in cutting-edge biomaterials research.
3D-printed bone scaffolds — porous architecture, enhanced osseointegration. Micro-CT & in-vitro studies ongoing.
Undergraduate training in advanced biomaterials, fostering next-generation dental researchers.
Core Instrumentation Hub
Micro‑CT scanner
High‑resolution 3D imaging of dental tissues, implants, and scaffolds.
Anaerobic chamber
Cultivation of oral pathogens under strict oxygen-free conditions.
Cold storage & incubation
-80°C freezers, CO₂ incubators, shaking incubators.
Sample preparation zone
Chemical hoods, centrifuges, stirrers, precision saws.
These facilities collectively support comprehensive dental research, from oral microbiology to material characterization, fostering translational discoveries.
Join Our Research Network
Collaborate with world-class researchers, access state-of-the-art labs, and contribute to high-impact oral health science. The College of Dental Medicine welcomes national and international partners.
QU Research Funding