Dr. Tamimi is a dentist who holds 2 clinical certificates, in Geriatric Dentistry, and in Implant-Prosthodontics, respectively, as well as a Ph.D. in Biomaterials and a  postdoctoral position at McGill University for two years. Currently he is a Canada Research Chair in Translational Craniofacial Research, and an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Dentistry of McGill University.

Dr. Tamimi’s research interests are in finding solutions to relevant clinical problems through the development and application of new biomaterials and pharmacological treatments.

He has published over 104 scientific articles in peer reviewed journals. And his publications have been highlighted in the public media (i.e. print, radio and television interviews in media such as Newsweek Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Radio Canada, CTV, Global News).

 

Dr Tamimi is also involved in knowledge transfer activities. He along with a group of researchers and software developers created a web application (www.ebhnow.com) that is helping dentists from all over the world access scientific evidence to improve the treatment of their patients.

 

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