Dr. Arshia Ashjaei DDS, MDS

Dr. Arshia Ashjaei is an orthodontic resident and Master of Science graduate student at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. He earned his DDS from the University of the Pacific, completed a General Practice Residency at the San Francisco VA, and an Advanced Clinical Simulation Fellowship at the Pittsburgh VA. His MSc thesis focuses on the biological mechanisms underlying the overeruption of unopposed teeth, with particular emphasis on the role of epithelial rests of Malassez (ERMs) in tooth overeruption and periodontal homeostasis. In addition to his research, he has developed and facilitated simulation-based training for dental and medical education and co-authored a peer-reviewed study on airway hemorrhage management. His long-term goals include advancing orthodontic science, improving patient care, and contributing to academic dentistry through research and teaching.