Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mirela Marinova-Takorova

Graduated from the Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University of Sofia. Majoured in ‘Operative Dentistry and Endodontics’ and ‘General Dentistry’. Completed a Master’s degree in Health Management in 2011.

Research Experience: Lead researcher of a scientific project on ‘Microleakage in different groups of materials used for root caries treatment.” Conducted studies on: frequency and risk factors of root caries; saliva composition in caries-active and caries-resistant patients; early diagnosis of caries; retreatment of endodontically treated teeth filled with bioceramic sealers; frequency of endodontic errors and reasons for patient referrals to endodontic specialists; types of prosthetic constructions and ceramic materials used in dental practice.

Besides lecturing at FDM-Sofia, she has also presented lectures and lead hands on trainings on the use of dental operating microscopes in Serbia, Bosnia and North Macedonia, and Romania.

She is the author of two monographs: ‘Common causes of endodontic treatment failure – how to avoid mistakes.’ and ‘Root Caries.’ She is also a co-author in four educational manuals.