Dr. Zandinejad completed his dental training and received his DDS degree in 1996. His love for comprehensive dentistry leads him to do many residencies and postgraduate programs in dentistry.
He completed a residency program in operative dentistry where he learned aesthetic and conservative dentistry. He finished his Master degree in restorative dentistry with emphasizes in adhesive dentistry in 2001 in the UK. Adhesive dentistry was a revolution in modern dentistry and a complete insight to adhesive dentistry made him a strong clinician since then. As more techniques were evolving in dentistry he continued his education by finishing two years advanced education residency program in general dentistry and three years prosthodontics specialty program both at Eastman Institute for Oral Health in Rochester/NY. His two years AEGD residency program in Rochester NY gave him the knowledge and skills to manage all aspects of general dentistry. His three years specialty prosthodontics training made him a competent and skillful practitioner who could manage very complex dental restorative works including full mouth rehabilitation and full arch implant restorations. He practices as a prosthodontist who is a specialist in esthetic, implant and reconstructive dentistry.
Dr . Zandinejad (Dr.Zandi) started his academic career in university of louisville school of dentistry as an assistant professor. He thought and supervised dental students and residents in the clinic. He also maintained a private practice in Louisville. His practice was limited to esthetic, implant dentistry and prosthodontics. Dr.Zandi moved to Dallas in 2015 as the director of advanced education in general dentistry program at Baylor college of Dentistry. Now he serves as an Associate Professor with Tenure and Director of Advanced Education in General Dentistry program at Texas A&M college of Dentistry. He has a private practice in Arlington Texas and his practice is limited to implant, esthetic, restorative dentistry and prosthodontics. He serves his patients by listening to them and understand their chief complaints , then he uses his knowledge and skills to provide them with the best possible dental treatment that they need. He uses the latest and advanced technologies, materials and techniques to serve his patients.
Dr.Zandinejad published numerous articles in peer-reviewed dental journals. He serves as a reviewer for scientific journals and lectures as an invited speaker for many scientific dental organization and study clubs. He teaches many continuing dental educational programs at Texas A&M college of dentistry and keep many fellow dentists updated by teaching them the latest and the most modern treatments in implants, esthetic and digital dentistry through complete and intense CE courses. His research and inovative ideas in dental field resulted in few patent applications and he is the recipient of prestiges award from Academy of Ossseointegration as the Best clinical Innovations presentation in 2016.
Dr.Zandinejad is a member of many scientific organization including, American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, Dallas Dental Society, Academy of Osseointegration, American college of prosthodontist and International Association for dental research. He is a fellow of International Team for Implantology (ITI) which is a global association of professionals in implant dentistry.
Dr.Zandinejad lives in Plano texas with his wife Dr.Atarodi and their daughter Parmida.
Research Interests
- Application and longevity of all ceramic systems.
- Zirconia in Implant Dentistry.
- Dental application of Prototyping systems.
- Digital Dentistry.
Current projects
- Introducing new technique for reinforcing dental ceramic.
- Infiltrating ceramic with resin and investigating the mechanical properties.
- Fracture resistance of all-ceramic crowns supported by implant.
Professional Memberships
- Fellow International Team for Implantology
- Member American Academy of cosmetic dentistry
- Member American Dental Association
- Member Texas Dental Association
- Member American College of Prosthodontists
- Member International association for Dental Research IADR/AADR
- Member Academy of Osseointegration
Honors and Awards
- Basil G. Bibby Award, 1st Place – University of Rochester, Eastman Dental Center, 2006.
- Excellence in Cosmetic Dentistry, Awarded by American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, 2007.
- Strong Star: Certificate of appreciation for providing exceptional service. Strong Memorial Hospital University of Rochester June 20, 2011.
- 2011-2012 Faculty Favorite. An outstanding professor nominated by students. University of Louisville, Delphi center for teaching and learning, September, 2012.
- 2012-2013. Dr. Jeff Shay memorial award as an outstanding teacher, 2013.
Publications and Journal Articles
- Zandinejad A, Metz MJ, Stevens P; Lin WS, Morton D. Virtually designed and CAD/CAM-fabricated lithium disilicate prostheses for an esthetic maxillary rehabilitation: A senior dental student clinical report. J Prosthet Dent. 2015 Feb 11. [Epub ahead of print]
- Zandinejad A, Lin WS, Atarodi M, Abdel-Azim T, Metz MJ, Morton D. Cast free ceramic veneers, a digital workflow for virtually designing and milling ceramic lithium disilicate veneers: A clinical case report. Oper Dent. 2015 Feb 23. [Epub ahead of print].
- Zandinejad A, Atarodi M, Abdel-Azim T, Morton D. Complete oral rehabilitation of a patient with Hereditary Gingival Fibromatosis: A clinical report. J Prosthet Dent. 2015 Jan;113(1):1-7.
- Zandinejad A, Abdel-Azim T, Lin WS, Morton D. Fabrication of a fixed multipurpose template retained by existing dental implants. J Prosthet Dent. 2013 Aug;110(2):144-6.
- Abdel-Azim T, Rogers K, Elathamna E, Zandinejad A, Metz M, Morton D. Comparison of the marginal fit of lithium disilicate crowns fabricated with CAD/CAM technology by using conventional impressions and two intraoral digital scanners. J Prosthet Dent. 2015 Jun 20. [Epub a head of print]
- Lin WS, Zandinejad A, Metz M, Harris B, Morton D. Predictable restorative workflow for CAD/CAM fabricated ceramic veneers utilizing a virtual smile design principle. Oper Dent. 2015 Feb 23. [Epub ahead of print]
- Abdel-Azim T, Zandinejad A, Elathamna E, Lin WS, Morton D.The influence of digital fabrication options on the accuracy of dental implant-based single units and complete arch frameworks. (Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants. 2014 Sep 26. doi: 10.11607/jomi.3577. Epub ahead of print)
- Abdel-Azim T, Zandinejad A, Metz M, Morton D. Maxillary and mandibular rehabilitation in the esthetic zone using a digital impression technique and CAD/CAM-fabricated prostheses: A multi-disciplinary clinical report. Oper Dent. 2015 Jan 9. [Epub ahead of print]
- Shanshan Zhang, Hadi Miyanaji, Li Yang, Amirali Zandinejad, J. J. S. Dilip, Brent Stucker. An Experimental Study of Ceramic Dental Porcelain Materials Using A 3D Print (3DP) Process. Proceedings of 25th International Solid Freeform Fabrication (SFF) Symposium, Austin, TX, 2014.
- Hadi MIyanaji, Li Yang, Shanshan Zhang, Amirali Zandinejad. A preliminary study of the graded dental porcelain ceramic structures fabricated via binder jetting 3D printing. Proceedings of 25th International Solid Freeform Fabrication (SFF) Symposium, Austin, TX, 2014.
- Metz MJ, Miller CJ, Lin WS, Abdel-Azim T, Zandinejad A, Crim G. Dental student perception and assessment of their clinical knowledge in educating patients about preventive dentistry. (Accepted for publication in the European Journal of Dental Education)
- Metz MJ, Abdel-Azim T, Miller CJ, Lin WS, Zandinejad A, Oliveira GM, Morton D. Implementation of a laboratory quality assurance program: the louisville experience. J Dent Educ. 2014 Feb;78(2):195-205.
- Lin WS, Harris BT, Zandinejad A, Martin WC, Morton D. Use of prefabricated titanium abutments and customized anatomic lithium disilicate structures for cement-retained implant restorations in the esthetic zone. J Prosthet Dent. 2013 Dec 18.
- Lin WS, Starr TL, Harris BT, Zandinejad A, Morton D. Additive manufacturing technology (direct metal laser sintering) as a novel approach to fabricate functionally graded titanium implants: preliminary investigation of fabrication parameters. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants. 2013 Nov-Dec;28(6):1490-5.
- Lin WS, Harris BT, Zandinejad A, Morton D. Use of digital data acquisition and CAD/CAM technology for the fabrication of a fixed complete dental prosthesis on dental implants. J Prosthet Dent. 2014 Jan;111(1):1-5.
- Zandinejad A.A. Atai M., Pahlevan A. The effect of ceramic and porous fillers on the mechanical properties of experimental dental composites. Dent Mater, 2006 Apr;22(4):382
- Zandinejad A.A. Campillo M. , Munoz C.A. ,Malmstrom H. A New Resin Composition for sealing Dental Composite. IADR/AADR 87th General Session. Miami, Flourida April 2009. Abstract# 2400.