Zahra Tafakhori

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I’m Zahra Tafakhori, a board-trained oral and maxillofacial radiologist with 16+ years of experience in dental imaging interpretation, CBCT and radiographic review, and clinical education.

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I’m Zahra Tafakhori, a board-trained oral and maxillofacial radiologist with 16+ years of experience in dental imaging interpretation, CBCT and radiographic review, and clinical education. I’ve worked across academic and clinical settings, teaching dental radiology, mentoring students, and ensuring high-quality diagnostic imaging workflows in a dedicated radiology clinic.

In addition to my clinical expertise, I’m actively interested in dental AI evaluation and structured image review. My background includes practical image annotation experience using CVAT and evidence-based, subject-matter feedback on CBCT/panoramic findings—skills I’d like to apply to AI evaluation, quality assurance, and annotation efforts for dental imaging datasets.

  • 16 years' experience
  • Joined November 2026

Industry experience

  • Healthcare
  • Education
  • Professional Services
  • Government
  • Non-Profit Organization

Work experience· 8 roles

Special Volunteer — National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), NIH · National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), NIHJan 2025 – Jan 2026 · 1 yr 1 mo

Participated in temporomandibular joint (TMJ) research involving review of CBCT images. Completed NIH research ethics and patient-related training and certifications.

Special Volunteer — TMJ CBCT image review (NIH/NIDCR) · National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), NIHJan 2025 – Jan 2026 · 1 yr 1 mo

Participated in temporomandibular joint (TMJ) research involving review of CBCT images. Completed NIH research ethics and patient-related training and certifications.

Special Volunteer — TMJ CBCT Research · National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), NIHJan 2025 – Jan 2026 · 1 yr 1 mo

Participated in temporomandibular joint (TMJ) research involving review of CBCT images. Completed NIH research ethics and patient-related training and certifications.

Special Volunteer (TMJ research; CBCT image review) · National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), NIHJan 2025 – Jan 2026 · 1 yr 1 mo
Special Volunteer — TMJ Research (CBCT image review) · National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), NIHJan 2025 – Jan 2026 · 1 yr 1 mo
Associate Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology · Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, School of DentistryJan 2018 – Present · 8 yrs 11 mos
Assistant Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology · Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, School of DentistryJan 2010 – Jan 2018 · 8 yrs 1 mo
Founder and Director, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Clinic · Dr. Tafakhori Maxillofacial Radiology ClinicJan 2010 – Present · 16 yrs 11 mos

Education· 24

D.M.D. / D.D.S. equivalent (Dental degree) · Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences2004
Specialty training, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology · Mashhad University of Medical Sciences2010
D.M.D. / D.D.S. (equivalent) · Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences2004
Specialty training, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology · Mashhad University of Medical Sciences2010

Certifications and awards· 7

Integrated National Board Dental Examination (INBDE) - Passed2024
Generative AI for Everyone (DeepLearning.AI)2026
Integrated National Board Dental Examination (INBDE) - Passed2024
Integrated National Board Dental Examination (INBDE) - Passed2024

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