Badri Teymourtash: The Pioneer and First Woman to Lead a Dental School in the World

When she passed away in Mashhad at the age of eighty-seven, the Iranian medical and academic community mourned the loss of one of its brightest pioneers. Her story is not only the tale of a gifted scientist but also a testament to courage, resilience, and the transformative power of education. Badri Teymourtash’s vision—to bring dignity, health, and scientific advancement to her people—remains alive in every Iranian dental school and in the countless lives improved by her trailblazing work.