MASHHAD: In a significant advancement for dental health technology, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences has introduced a groundbreaking device designed for root canal treatment. The device, named Dpex, aims to improve the process of opening naturally blocked root canals, marking a notable achievement for the university and its developers.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, the device was unveiled in a ceremony attended by key university officials and the medical community. Dr. Mohammad Hossein Nekofar, a faculty member of Tehran's Faculty of Dentistry and an alumnus of the Dentistry College of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, spearheaded the development of Dpex. Dr. Mohammad Pahlevan-Kashi, the university's director of public relations, highlighted the global significance of this innovation, noting its development in collaboration with a Chinese company.

Dr. Pahlevan-Kashi emphasized the device's primary function of opening closed root canals, which has already seen adoption in various countries around the world. "We believe this device is a major achievement in the field of health," he stated, expressing pride in the university's role in unveiling this critical health sector tool at their Dentistry College. The development of Dpex reflects Iran's growing capabilities in medical technology and its potential impact on dental practices globally.