Research/Areas of Interest
Oral tissue regeneration
Implant dentistry
Educational research - technology in dentistry
Education
- eMBA, Business and Technology, Quantic University, United States, 2023
- DMD, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, USA, 2019
- MS, Dental Research, Tufts University, United States, 2015
- DDS, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, 2009
Biography
Dr. Irina Dragan is Adjunct Associate Professor at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM), in the Department of Periodontology. She is a Diplomate and Examiner of the American Board of Periodontology.
She received her first dental degree (DDS) from Carol Davila University in Romania. She then received her certificate in Periodontology, Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degrees from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM). Dr. Dragan also completed an advanced education program at New York University College of Dentistry in Comprehensive Dentistry with a concentration in esthetic dentistry.
In collaboration with Dean Nadeem Karimbux, she co-founded the Dental Education Learning and Teaching Academy (D.E.L.T.A.) Fellowship and Mini-Residency programs. These programs prepare dental educators nationally and globally on fundamentals of teaching and educational research. With Dr. Noshir Mehta, Dr. Dragan was responsible for conceptualizing and implementing a novel institutional framework for the Management of Complex Cases by establishing an interdisciplinary and interprofessional panel to align best clinical practices. This initiative resulted in improved patient outcomes and increased knowledge application for residents in all the postgraduate programs at TUSDM.
Dr. Dragan mentors many residents, MS candidates, DMD and predental students. She has published, authored chapters in textbooks and, is one of the editors of the "Newman and Carranza's Essentials of Clinical Periodontology: an Integrated Study Companion". Her academic and professional achievements have been recognized with the University Provost's Award for Outstanding Teaching and Service, American Dental Education Association Chair of the Board of Directors (Presidential) Citation, American Academy of Periodontology Foundation Tarrson Fellowship Award, Academy of Osseointegration Applied Clinical Research Award, and most recently Massachusetts Dental Society "10 under 10" Award.
Dr. Dragan maintains a private practice limited to periodontology and implant dentistry at The Perio Studio in downtown Boston. (www.theperiostudio.com).
She received her first dental degree (DDS) from Carol Davila University in Romania. She then received her certificate in Periodontology, Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degrees from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM). Dr. Dragan also completed an advanced education program at New York University College of Dentistry in Comprehensive Dentistry with a concentration in esthetic dentistry.
In collaboration with Dean Nadeem Karimbux, she co-founded the Dental Education Learning and Teaching Academy (D.E.L.T.A.) Fellowship and Mini-Residency programs. These programs prepare dental educators nationally and globally on fundamentals of teaching and educational research. With Dr. Noshir Mehta, Dr. Dragan was responsible for conceptualizing and implementing a novel institutional framework for the Management of Complex Cases by establishing an interdisciplinary and interprofessional panel to align best clinical practices. This initiative resulted in improved patient outcomes and increased knowledge application for residents in all the postgraduate programs at TUSDM.
Dr. Dragan mentors many residents, MS candidates, DMD and predental students. She has published, authored chapters in textbooks and, is one of the editors of the "Newman and Carranza's Essentials of Clinical Periodontology: an Integrated Study Companion". Her academic and professional achievements have been recognized with the University Provost's Award for Outstanding Teaching and Service, American Dental Education Association Chair of the Board of Directors (Presidential) Citation, American Academy of Periodontology Foundation Tarrson Fellowship Award, Academy of Osseointegration Applied Clinical Research Award, and most recently Massachusetts Dental Society "10 under 10" Award.
Dr. Dragan maintains a private practice limited to periodontology and implant dentistry at The Perio Studio in downtown Boston. (www.theperiostudio.com).