Staff profile - Dr. Jorida Shahinas - Faculty of Medical Sciences

ACADEMIC TITLE AND POSITION	Dr. / Lecturer
CURRENT ACADEMIC STATUS AND EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND	Her academic development has been guided by a sustained interest in oral health, disease prevention, and the role of scientific evidence in clinical decision-making. Advanced training in dentistry and oral pathology fostered a reflective approach that integrates clinical insight with research methodology, shaping her ongoing commitment to interdisciplinary teaching and scholarship in the dental sciences.
POSITION	She currently serves as Head of the Department of Medical and Health Sciences, where she is responsible for academic leadership, strategic development, coordination of teaching activities, and oversight of departmental research initiatives.
CONTRIBUTIONS	Alongside her research activity, she has contributed to the scientific community through active engagement in peer review, serving as a reviewer for several international journals and as an associate editor, supporting the dissemination and quality of academic research.
ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENTAL AREAS OF INTEREST	Her current work reflects a sustained commitment to cariology and the advancement of dental education, with particular attention to curriculum development and the exploration of innovative teaching approaches, including the thoughtful integration of artificial intelligence in undergraduate learning.