B4T Research Laboratory

Biomimetics Biomaterials Biophotonics Biomechanics & Technology (B4T)

About B4T

B4T is a research laboratory under the Department of Restorative Dentistry at the University of Washington. As the title implies we are researching the aspects of the future of materials and techniques in restorative dentistry. We focus on Biomimetics, as a final goal to develop and test Biomaterials that closely mimic the properties, function and Biomechanics of natural teeth using  state-of-the-art  Technology, particularly Biophotonics applications in dental diagnostics, digital work flow and fabrication.

Get to know our lab members, learn about our research or contact us, if you are interested.

B4T News

2023 William Howard Competition

The 2023 William Howard UWSOD AGD Student Case/Research Presentations This competition is open to any University of Washington School of Dentistry AGD Chapter Members. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Year & Residents. UWSOD AGD members may enter clinical cases, research projects or any topic of interest for consideration in the 2023 William Howard Competition. Howard…

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IAD 2023 Symposium

Register Here: https://dental.washington.edu/condented/iad-2023-seattle/ Day 1- Saturday March 11, 2023  07:30 – 08:20                      Breakfast (provided) 08:20 – 08:25                      Prof. Andre Ritter Dean, UW School of Dentistry 08:25 – 08:30                      Prof. Daniel Chan Chair, UW Restorative Dentistry 08:30 – 09:20                      Prof. Junji Tagami – Part 1  Professor Emeritus, Tokyo Medical & Dental U, Japan 09:30 – 10:20                      Prof. Junji Tagami –…

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Dr. J M Anderson’s Academy of Operative Dentistry Student Travel Awards

Academy of Operative Dentistry Student Travel Awards are given to help graduating senior students gain the experience and exposure that comes from attending and/or presenting at Academy of Operative Dentistry. The travel awards are intended to help students defray some of the costs of their attendance. The Restorative Department establishes this fund to honor Dr.J…

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State-of-the-art Adhesive Dental Restorations Forum

The Department of Restorative Dentistry at the University of Washington School of Dentistry brings you internationally-acclaimed faculty from around the world for the State-of-the-Art Adhesive Dental Restorations Forum. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to hear these experts present cutting edge topics in adhesive dentistry locally in Seattle! Forum Topics and Schedule 7:30am – 8:20am…

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Dr. Alireza Sadr Receives Major International Research Honor

Dr. Ali Sadr, associate professor in the Department of Restorative Dentistry at the UW School of Dentistry, received the 2022 International Association for Dental Research Dental Materials Mid-Career Award.The award was announced during the virtual Opening Ceremonies of the 100th Annual General Session & Exhibition of IADR/APR on June 22, 2022.This award, named after Stephen…

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Juman Al-Haddad

Project title: Cavity Adaptation and Bonding of Bulk Fill Composites Project Description: This study is investigating the internal adaptation and MicroTensile bond strength (MTBS) of a prototype dual-cure bulk fill composite product compared to existing bulk fill composites in deep structure within high C-factor cavities. Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) and the MTBS test will be used…

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Diala Sellk

Project Title:  SDF/SDF+KI and Rinsing Effects on RMGI Bond Strength to Dentin Publication: In preparation Presentation: 2022 AADOCR/CADR Annual Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia (Virtual Experience) Authors: Sellk Diala, Chan Daniel, Sadr Alireza. Also presented in University of Washington Academy of General Dentistry 2022 (Seattle, Washington) Research Award Nominations: 2022 SURF Student Clinician Competition 2022 WAGD…

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Samar Haghighi

Project Title: “Fiber-reinforced direct composite restoration to improve patient-centered outcomes of endodontically treated posterior teeth” Publication: in preparation Presentation: 2021 IADR Annual Meeting 2021 IADR/AADR/CADR General Session (Virtual Experience) Authors: Haghighi Samar Sadr Alireza, Chyz Grant. Research Award: WAGD Howard Competition 2021

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2022 Howard AGD Competitions

This competition is open to any University of Washington School of Dentistry AGD Chapter Members. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Year & Residents. UWSOD AGD members may enter clinical cases, research projects or any topic of interest for consideration in the 2022 William Howard Competition. Howard Case selection is at the sole discretion of the…

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Mohammad (Mike) Feizizad

Class of 2022 Project Title: “1- Adaptation of continuous fiber to preparations 2- Bond strength of adhesive resin cements to ceramics Publication: in preparation Presentation: Integrity of Woven Polyethylene Fiber-Reinforced Composite Laminates in Deep Preparations. Feizizad Mohammad, Chyz Grant, Sadr Alireza, Chan Daniel, Nik Kheslat Mojgan. 2021 IADR/AADR/CADR General Session (Virtual Experience) Research Award: WAGD Howard Competition…

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