Alexandria, VA, USA, June 22, 2022 – The International Association for Dental Research (IADR) announced that Martin Schimmel, University of Bern, Switzerland, is the recipient of the IADR Distinguished Scientist Geriatric Oral Research Award. Schimmel was recognized during the Opening Ceremonies of the virtual 100th General Session & Exhibition of the IADR, held in conjunction with the 5th Meeting of the Asia Pacific Region on June 20-25, 2022.
Schimmel is professor for Gerodontology and Removable Prosthodontics at the Department of Reconstructive Dentistry and head of the Division of Gerodontology/School of Dental Medicine of the University of Bern, Switzerland. Schimmel received his undergraduate dental degree and Dr. med. dent. from the University of Mainz in Germany. The University of Geneva (Switzerland) awarded his postgraduate degrees Privat-Docent and Master of Science in Oral Biology.
He graduated as Swiss federal specialist for reconstructive dentistry SSO and founded Orophys LLC as a spin-off from the University of Bern. Martin received several academic awards including the IADR Unilever Hatton award for clinical research, senior category. He serves as a member of the editorial board of the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation and Quintessenz. He is also an associate editor for Gerodontology. He is past president of the IADR Geriatric Oral Research Group (IADR GORG), past president and treasurer of the European College of Gerodontology (ECG), council member of the Gerodontology Association (GA) and president of the Swiss Society of Gerodontology and Special Care Dentistry (SSGS).
His professional career comprises wide clinical experience in private practice, university settings and geriatric hospitals. His academic interests include Gerodontology, CAD/CAM in prosthodontics, oral function and gero-implantology.
The IADR Distinguished Scientist Award in Geriatric Oral Research consists of a monetary award and plaque and is generously supported by GlaxoSmithKline. The award is designed to stimulate, encourage, and recognize outstanding research accomplishments in the field of geriatric oral research. This is one of the 17 IADR Distinguished Scientist Awards and is one of the highest honors bestowed by IADR.
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