The Department of Science of Dental Materials strongly focuses on multidisciplinary research of translational value through collaboration with clinical departments and efficient linkages with the NED University of Engineering and Technology and the Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research.

Research focuses on the following major research themes:

• Synthesis and characterization of novel nanoparticles
• Development of novel dental restorative materials
• Antimicrobial characterization of dental materials under static and dynamic conditions