Shayan Barootchi, DMD, MS, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Department of Oral Medicine, Infection, and Immunity, Division of Periodontology, at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, and holds a position as Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan, Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine. He received his Periodontal training and obtained a Master of Science degree also at the University of Michigan, after completing a two-year post-doctoral fellowship program in the same institute. Dr. Barootchi has conducted numerous research projects in the field of periodontal and peri-implant plastic surgery, immediate implant therapy, and implant disease management, ranging from basic and translational research on large and small animal models, as well as human studies and clinical trials. His work has led to over 100 peer-reviewed scientific articles and manuscript, and has been the recipient of national and international prestigious awards, such as the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation (AAPF) Balint Orban Clinical Research Award, the AAPF Nevins Clinical Research and Teaching Fellowship award, the AAPF Schoor Research Award for best scientific article in the year, Best Clinical Innovations Award by the Academy of Osseointegration, among many others.  He lectures internationally and serves as the associate editor for the Journal of Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research, the Journal of Periodontal Research, as well as on the editorial board and a scientific committee for many other renowned journals in Dentistry. Through his research, he has pioneered the application of novel technologies for diagnosis of implant diseases, and new minimally invasive methods for performing soft tissue grafting procedures, along with designing specific kits, microsurgical instruments, and prototypes for performing soft tissue grafting procedures. Currently, Dr. Barootchi’s clinical research focuses on microsurgical and minimally-invasive approaches for soft tissue augmentation around teeth, dental implants, and at the time of immediate implant therapy.