Methods: This research was a descriptive and analytical study. The method of study was cross sectional. In this evaluation, 11 important factors were taken into account. Data were collected by questioner. Research was analyzed and was expressed as raw data and percentage.
Results: The score of the restorative and esthetic dentistry department as the main factor is 3.45 out of 5 that is (69.11%). Factors were scored as follows: 1 – Mission and goals: 3.77 (75.6%), 2 – Management and organization: 3.13 (62.75%), 3 – Faculty members: 3.53 (70.7%), 4 – Students: 2.99 (59.9%), 5 – Teaching and learning process: 3.21 (64.27 %), 6 – Training courses and curriculum: 3.32 (66.52%), 7 – Graduate students: 3.78 (75.6%), 8 – Educational and research facilities and equipments: 3.08 (61.7%), 9 – Research: 2.73 (55.64%), 10 – Patients satisfaction of services: 4.67 (93.55%), and 11 – Students' capabilities: 3.95 (79.1%). Therefore, according to the results, weaknesses of the department were research, educational and research equipment and facilities. Graduated students, patients' satisfaction of services, and students' capabilities were the strengths of the department.
Conclusions: An analysis of the findings of this research study led to the understanding that the operative dentistry department was desirable.