Gelareh Haghi Ashtiani
(she/her)
DDS, MSc, PhD
Teams and roles for Gelareh Haghi Ashtiani
Research Fellow
Research Fellow
Overview
My research focuses on paediatric dental health, with a particular emphasis on tooth development. I conduct radiographic studies to assess stages of tooth formation and developmental asymmetries, providing insights that can enhance diagnosis and treatment planning for children. My work also addresses public health challenges, aiming to develop preventive strategies that improve oral health outcomes for children on a broader scale.
In addition to my research on tooth development, I am exploring the use of tele-dentistry to make dental care more accessible. This includes using smartphones for dental screenings and evaluations, leveraging technology to bridge gaps in care and promote early intervention. By combining public health approaches with advancements in dental technology, I strive to contribute to innovations that improve children's oral health and well-being.
Publication
2025
- Al-Yaseen, W. et al. 2025. Picture perfect: study protocol for assessing the accuracy, feasibility and acceptability of intraoral photographs captured by parents for remote dental screening in children – an observational mixed-methods study. BMJ Open 15 (9) e104769. (10.1136/bmjopen-2025-104769)
2024
- Haghi Ashtiani, G. et al. 2024. Diagnostic accuracy of tele‐dentistry in screening children for dental caries by community health workers in a lower‐middle‐income country. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry (10.1111/ipd.13157)
2022
- Haghi Ashtiani, G. , Gambôa, A. and Yusuf, H. 2022. The impact of oral health training on the early year's workforce knowledge, skills and behaviours in delivering oral health advice: A systematic review.. Community Dental Health 39 (4), pp.260-266. (10.1922/CDH_00081Ashtiani07)
- Shamsi, A. et al., 2022. Assessment of mineralization and developmental stage of homologues mandibular first and second molars using panoramic radiographs and Demirjian's method in 5 to 12 years old children. Iranian Journal of Pediatric Dentistry 17 (2), pp.55-76.
2018
- Zarabian, T. et al., 2018. Difference in developmental stage of homologous mandibular second and third molars in seven to 11 year olds using panoramic radiography and Demirjian’s method. Iranian Journal of Pediatric Dentistry 14 (1), pp.55--66. (10.29252/ijpd.14.1.55)
Articles
- Al-Yaseen, W. et al. 2025. Picture perfect: study protocol for assessing the accuracy, feasibility and acceptability of intraoral photographs captured by parents for remote dental screening in children – an observational mixed-methods study. BMJ Open 15 (9) e104769. (10.1136/bmjopen-2025-104769)
- Haghi Ashtiani, G. et al. 2024. Diagnostic accuracy of tele‐dentistry in screening children for dental caries by community health workers in a lower‐middle‐income country. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry (10.1111/ipd.13157)
- Haghi Ashtiani, G. , Gambôa, A. and Yusuf, H. 2022. The impact of oral health training on the early year's workforce knowledge, skills and behaviours in delivering oral health advice: A systematic review.. Community Dental Health 39 (4), pp.260-266. (10.1922/CDH_00081Ashtiani07)
- Shamsi, A. et al., 2022. Assessment of mineralization and developmental stage of homologues mandibular first and second molars using panoramic radiographs and Demirjian's method in 5 to 12 years old children. Iranian Journal of Pediatric Dentistry 17 (2), pp.55-76.
- Zarabian, T. et al., 2018. Difference in developmental stage of homologous mandibular second and third molars in seven to 11 year olds using panoramic radiography and Demirjian’s method. Iranian Journal of Pediatric Dentistry 14 (1), pp.55--66. (10.29252/ijpd.14.1.55)
Biography
Ph.D.
Queen Mary University of London, UK
02/2020 – 07/2024
Certificate in Teaching and Learning (CILT)
Queen Mary University of London, UK
09/2023 – 09/2024
Master’s in Dental Public Health
Queen Mary University of London, UK
09/2018 – 09/2019
D.D.S. (Doctor of Dental Surgery)
Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran
02/2011 – 07/2017