Maryam Tabrizi

Dr. Maryam Tabrizi serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Dental Medicine at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) School of Dental Medicine, a position she assumed in July 2022. Prior to UNLV, she held faculty appointments in the Department of General Dentistry and Public Health at the University of Texas Health Science Center Houston.

Her educational background includes:

• Master of Public Health (MPH) from Temple University
• Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from Temple University
• Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) from Temple University

Dr. Tabrizi's research and clinical expertise centers on geriatric populations, with specialized focus on oral health management for elderly patients with chronic conditions. Her work integrates public health principles with clinical dentistry to address systemic health challenges in aging communities, informed by over 20 years of private practice experience in Pennsylvania prior to her academic career.

Her professional recognition includes:

• Geriatric Fellowship Certification from the Special Care Dentistry Association

Additional certifications highlight her leadership in aging care: Managing Health and Chronic Conditions in Older Adults (American Society of Aging) and Tideswell Emerging Leaders in Aging Program for Geriatric Leadership.