Peivand Bastani

Dr. Peivand Bastani is an Honorary Research Fellow at the School of Dentistry, University of Queensland (UQ). Her research focuses on public health, health policy, healthcare management, and oral health equity. She has contributed to studies on healthcare governance frameworks, teledentistry innovations, pandemic responses, and health system resilience in developing countries. Her work emphasizes improving access to dental and oral health services for vulnerable populations, including elderly patients and those with special needs.

Key research interests include health policy analysis, health equity, digital health solutions, and the impact of pandemics on healthcare systems. She has collaborated on projects related to strategic purchasing in healthcare, medication supply chain resilience, and the utilization of telemedicine for remote diagnostics. Dr. Bastani’s recent publications highlight advancements in teledentistry, governance frameworks for elderly healthcare in Iran, and the role of technology in addressing healthcare disparities.

Her work has been published in journals such as BMC Oral Health, Archives of Public Health, and Health Policy and Technology. She holds a comprehensive profile in health systems research, with a focus on translating evidence into actionable policies to enhance healthcare delivery.