
About
The TEAM project (Technologically Enabled Advancements in Dental Medicine) is funded through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), Component C9 – Support for the private sector, research, development and innovation, Investment I8, under contract PNRR-III-C9-2023-I8, CF.80/31.07.2023, number 760235/28.12.2023. The project is implemented by the “Iuliu Hațieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, in collaboration with international partners, with the goal of advancing research excellence in digital and personalized dentistry.
The project focuses on the development of an integrated digital ecosystem that supports artificial intelligence applications in dental medicine. A central component of this initiative is the TEAM Digital Hub (DentiHub), a secure platform for storing, managing, and processing medical imaging data, including CBCT, radiographs, and 3D scans. The platform also enables the development and validation of AI-based diagnostic tools and supports the integration of digital workflows in clinical practice. Access to the platform is restricted to authorized users, ensuring data security and compliance with ethical standards. Beyond infrastructure development, the project contributes to strengthening research capacity by supporting the training and engagement of early-career researchers, including PhD students and postdoctoral fellows. It also promotes interdisciplinary collaboration and aims to enhance the institution’s participation in European research initiatives.
This project is funded by the Government of Romania and the National Authority for Research (ANC) through the PNRR – Component C9, Investment I8.

Project Performance Indicators
| Category | Indicator | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Patents | National patent applications | 1 |
| Scientific publications | ISI-indexed publications | 13 (60% Q1) |
| Conference participation | Scientific presentations | 23 |
| Research projects | National projects submitted | 2 |
| Horizon Europe proposals submitted | 1 | |
| Young researchers | PhD candidates / Postdoctoral researchers | 5 / 8 |
| Training activities | Courses / Workshops / Round tables | 4 / 6 / 3 |
| New digital dentistry undergraduate course | Initiated in 2025 | |
| International mobility | Conferences / Research exchanges | 25 / 2 |
Deliverables
D2.1. Agenda of the educational activities
D2.2. Report on training activities
D2.3. Brochure of learning materials
D3.2. Report on research activities (Report on dental lesion classification model)
D3.3. Report on research activities
D4.1. Report on dissemination and communication activities
D4.2. Report on National and European Project Applications
D4.3. Report on Scientific Events and Results
D4.4. Coordination and Management Report
Meet the TEAM
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Prof. Dr. Jacobs Reinhilde | Project Director |
| Prof. Dr. Dinu Cristian | Principal Investigator |
| Prof. Dr. Băciuț Mihaela | Senior Researcher |
| Prof. Dr. Hedeșiu Mihaela | Senior Researcher |
| Prof. Dr. Rotar Horațiu | Senior Researcher |
| Prof. Dr. Bran Simion | Senior Researcher |
| Prof. Dr. Lucaciu Ondine | Senior Researcher |
| Prof. Dr. Ilea Aranka | Senior Researcher |
| Prof. Dr. Diosan Laura | Senior Researcher |
| Dr. Leucuța Daniel | Senior Researcher |
| Dr. Crișan Bogdan | Senior Researcher |
| Cordoș Alin | Senior Researcher |
| Dr. Manea Avram | Postdoctoral Researcher |
| Dr. Roman Raluca | Postdoctoral Researcher |
| Dr. Almășan Oana | Postdoctoral Researcher |
| Dr. Burde Alexandru | Postdoctoral Researcher |
| Dr. Văcăraș Sergiu | Postdoctoral Researcher |
| Dr. Stoia Sebastian | Postdoctoral Researcher |
| Dr. Ban Alina | Postdoctoral Researcher |
| Dr. Tamaș Tiberiu | Postdoctoral Researcher |
| Dr. Armencea Gabriel | Postdoctoral Researcher |
| Dr. Eftimie Sorana | PhD Student |
| Iacob Liviu | PhD Student |
| Dr. Mocan Rareș | PhD Student |
| Olariu Eliza | PhD Student |
| Dr. Pîslă Daria | PhD Student |