2024 General Session & Exhibition Featured Presentations | IADR - International Association of Dental Research

Distinguished Lecture Series Speakers:

Thursday, March 14, 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Paul Whelton

Show Chwan Professor of Global Public Health, Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine

Prevention, Control and Treatment of High Blood Pressure: The Way Forward

Friday, March 15, 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Barbara Burtness

Anthony N. Brady Professor of Medicine (Medical Oncology), Yale Cancer Center

Overcoming Treatment Resistance in Head and Neck Squamous Cancer

Saturday, March 16 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Jukka Jernvall

Academy Professor, Group Leader, Institute of Biotechnology, University of Helsinki

Nature Read in Tooth: What Evolution Tells Us about Dental Variation

Addressing the gap regarding the impact of dental disease on women requires a deliberate plan that weaves concepts of basic genetics, cellular and molecular physiology, and pharmacology into dental research.

Overall Goal: The goal of the 2024 Meeting Within a Meeting is to bring to light current dental research on women issues and display areas of interest and identify current gaps in knowledge.

Day 1: Thursday, March 14, 2023, 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Chair:
Alexandre R. Vieira, AADOCR President and Associate Dean for Research, East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine, Greenville, North Carolina

Speakers:

Sex Biology and Origin of Sex Disparities – A Pragmatic Overview
Alexandre R. Vieira, AADOCR President and Associate Dean for Research, East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine, Greenville, North Carolina

Why Women Are More Affected by Autoimmune Diseases
Janine A. Clayton, Director, NIH Office of Research on Women's Health, Bethesda, Maryland

Wellbeing and Women
Karen G. Martinez Gonzalez, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan

Decoding the Impact of Gender on TMD/Orofacial Pain Process in the Brain
Alexandre da Silva, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Day 2: Friday, March 15, 2023, 8 a.m.-9:30 a.m.

Chair:
Alexandre R. Vieira, AADOCR President and Associate Dean for Research, East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine, Greenville, North Carolina

Speakers:

Incorporating Sex as a Biological Variable into Clinical and Translational Training
Stacey J. Winham, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota

Health Promotion for Underserved Populations
Vanessa Pardi, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina

Heart Disease: A Leading Cause of Death for Women
Mariana Bezamat, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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3D Microphysiological Systems for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Diseases
Organizer(s): Stella Alimperti (Georgetown University, Washington, DC, USA); Gopu Sriram (National University of Singapore)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Periodontal Research, Salivary Research, Pulp Biology & Regeneration Research
Adult Resident Stem Cells: Regulation and Interaction Within Aerodigestive Niches
Organizer(s): Kevin Byrd (ADA Science and Research Institute, Gaithersburg, MD, USA); Jacques Nör (University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, USA)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Periodontal Research, Stem Cell Biology Research, Salivary Research, Pulp Biology & Regeneration Research
Advancing Biomaterials and Technologies in Dentistry: From Idea to Clinic
Organizer(s): Nileshkumar Dubey (National University of Singapore); Bruno Cavalcanti (University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, USA); Fatima Syed-Picard (University of Pittsburgh, PA, USA)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Dental Materials, Women in Science Network, Pulp Biology & Regeneration Research, Periodontal Research
Advancing Dentistry Through Tissue Engineering and 3D Printing
Organizer(s): Lobat Tayebi (Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI, USA) Sponsoring
Group/Network(s): Craniofacial Biology Research, Prosthodontics Research, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Research, Mineralized Tissue, Implantology Research, Dental Materials
AI in Dentistry, Current Tools, and Pathway from Bench to Bedside
Organizer(s): Bree Jones (University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Digital Dentistry Research Network, Pediatric Oral Health Research, e-Oral Health Network
Approaching Research, Policy, and Clinical Care with an Anti-Racist Agenda
Organizer(s): Rachel Kulchar (Princeton University, New Jersey, USA); Hope Amm (University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA); Jeremie Oliver Piña (National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA); Maryam Baldawi (University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston, USA)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Global Oral Health Inequalities Research Network, Student Training and Research (STAR) Network, AADOCR National Student Research Group, AADOCR Committee on Diversity and Inclusion
Big Data in Oral Health: Innovations and Applications
Organizer(s): Bunmi Tokede (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, USA); Jane Barrow (Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA, USA)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Behavioral, Epidemiologic, and Health Services Research, Women in Science Network, Clinical and Translational Science Network
Biomimetic Restorative Dentistry Protocols for Sustainable Dental Practice
Organizer(s): Sema Belli (Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey); Hidehiko Sano (Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan); David Alleman (Alleman Center of Biomimetic Dentistry, Provo, UT, USA); Junji Tagami (Tokyo Medical & Dental University, Japan)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Dental Materials, Women in Science Network, Minimally Invasive Dentistry Network
Breath of Life: Integrating Oral and Systemic Health in Cystic Fibrosis Research
Organizer(s): Apoena Ribeiro (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA); Donald Chi (University of Washington, Seattle, USA)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Cariology Research, Pediatric Oral Health Research, Microbiology/Immunology
Causal Inference and Simulation Models in Health Systems to Address Inequalities
Organizer(s): Kristina Wanyonyi-Kay (University of Cambridge, England)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Global Oral Health Inequalities Research Network
Cell Heterogeneity, Networks and Treatments in Salivary Gland Inflammation
Organizer(s): Harim Tavares dos Santos (University of Missouri, Columbia, USA)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Salivary Research, Oral Medicine and Pathology Group
Community-based Participatory Research: Lessons and Challenges Ahead
Organizer(s): Alejandra Garcia Quintana (Universidad Central de Venezuela, Caracas, Venezuela); Kamila Sihuay-Torres (University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Behavioral, Epidemiologic, and Health Services Research
Demystifying NIH Funding Process: From Trainee to Independent Investigator
Organizer(s): Anissa Brown (National Institute of Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research, Bethesda, MD, USA); Amanda Melillo (National Institute of Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research, Bethesda, MD, USA)
Supported by: National Institute of Dental, Oral and Craniofacial Research
Dental Stem Cells – Beyond Regeneration
Organizer(s): Fionnuala Lundy (Queen’s University Belfast, Ireland); Imad About (Aix- Marseille University, Marseille, France)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Neuroscience, Stem Cell Biology Research, Pulp Biology & Regeneration Research
Designing a Nutrition Curriculum for Oral and Systemic Health
Organizer(s): Michael Botelho (University of Hong Kong,Hong Kong); Teresa Marshall (University of Iowa, Iowa City, USA); Riva Touger-Decker (Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Newark, New Jersey); George Kitsaras (University of Manchester, England) Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Behavioral, Epidemiologic, and Health Services Research, Oral Health Research, Nutrition Research, Geriatric Oral Research, Education Research
Supported by: Haleon
Emerging Technologies for Caries Management: The Case for Hydroxyapatite
Organizer(s): Bennett Amaechi (University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, USA)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Cariology Research, Oral Health Research, Minimally Invasive Dentistry Network
Ethical, Legal and Social Issues in Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research
Organizer(s): Azeez Butali (University of Iowa, Iowa City, USA); Abimbola Oladayo (University of Iowa, Iowa City, USA)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Craniofacial Biology Research, Global Oral Health Inequalities Research Network
Evidence of Peri-implantitis Treatment Using Laser Irradiation
Organizer(s): Georgios Romanos (Stony Brook University, NY, USA)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Lasers & Bio-photonics Group, Implantology Research Group
Evidence-informed Oral Health Policy Making: Why, What, and How?
Organizer(s): Stefan Listl (Radboud University, Nijmegen, Netherlands)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Behavioral, Epidemiologic, and Health Services Research, Network for Practice-based Research, Global Oral Health Inequalities Research Network, Evidence-based Dentistry Network, e-Oral Health Network
Frontiers in Salivary Gland in vitro and in vivo Models
Organizer(s): Harim Tavares dos Santos (University of Missouri, Columbia, USA)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Salivary Research
Future Objective Diagnostics and Targeted Therapeutics for Pulp Disease
Organizer(s): Ikhlas El Karim (Queen’s University of Belfast, Ireland); Hal Duncan (Dublin Dental Hospital, Ireland)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Pulp Biology & Regeneration Research
Supported by: Microbiology and Immunology Group, Clinical and Translational Science Network, Dental Materials Group
Generating International Biomedical Research Impact–the Life of John Greenspan
Organizer(s): David Williams (Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, London, England); Stephen Challacombe (King’s College London, England)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Global Oral Health Inequalities Research Network, Oral Medicine & Pathology
GenNext: Grad Students and Post-docs in the Spotlight
Organizer(s): Harim Tavares dos Santos (University of Missouri, Columbia, USA)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Salivary Research
Supported by: Student Training and Research (STAR) Network, AADOCR National Student Research Group
Harmonizing National Oral Health Surveys: The Need for a Framework
Organizer(s): Belinda Nicolau (McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada); Paul Allison (McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Global Oral Health Inequalities Research Network, Behavioral, Epidemiologic, and Health Services Research
Host and Head and Neck Cancer Interactions
Organizer(s): Simon Young (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, USA); Yu Lei (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Microbiology/Immunology, Oral Medicine & Pathology, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Research
HSP Wiki 2.0: New Insights Into the Human Saliva Proteome Wiki
Organizer(s): Marcelo Freire (J. Craig Venter Institute-Genomic Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Rockville, MD, USA); Yanbao Yu (University of Delaware, Newark, USA)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Microbiology/Immunology, Salivary Biology
Inherited Dental Mineralization Disorders: Models, Mechanisms, and Therapies
Organizer(s): Claire Bardet (Université Paris Cité, Montrouge, France); Olivier Duverger (National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA); Brian Foster (The Ohio State University, Columbus, USA); Catherine Chaussain (Université de Paris, Montrouge, France)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Mineralized Tissue, Periodontal Research
Integrating Behavioral and Oral Health Sciences: Key Considerations
Organizer(s): George Kitsaras (University of Manchester, England)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Behavioral, Epidemiologic, and Health Services Research, Education Research
Interface Between Oral Biology and Next-generation Biomaterials
Organizer(s): Vinicius Rosa (National University of Singapore, Singapore); Adriano Lima (Paulista University, São Paulo, Brazil)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Dental Materials
Mentorship Strategies in Academic Dentistry Through Dianne Rekow’s Legacy
Organizer(s): Grace De Souza (University of Louisville School of Dentistry, KY, USA); Simone Duarte (American Dental Association Science and Research Institute, Chicago, IL, USA); Patricia Miguez (University of North Carolina, Adams School of Dentistry, Chapel Hill, USA); Modupe Coker (Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Newark, NJ, USA)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Dental Materials, Women in Science Network, Periodontal Research, Orthodontics Research
Microphysiological Modeling of Inflammation in Pulp and Periodontal Disease
Organizer(s): Gopu Sriram (National University of Singapore)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Microbiology/Immunology, Pulp Biology & Regeneration Research, Periodontal Research
Molecular Profiling and Targeted Treatments of Head and Neck Diseases
Organizer(s): Harim Tavares dos Santos (University of Missouri, Columbia, USA) Supported by: Oral Medicine and Pathology Group
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Salivary Research
New Insights Into the Link between Periodontitis and Other System Diseases
Organizer(s): Hatice Hasturk (The Forsyth Institute, Cambridge, MA, USA); Vivek Thumbigere Math (University of Maryland, Baltimore, USA)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Periodontal Research, Salivary Research
NIDCR75: Accelerating Product Innovation–From Research to Commercialization
Organizer(s): Scott Verbridge (National Institute of Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research, Bethesda, MD, USA); Mutsumi Yoshida (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Clinical and Translational Science Network, Stem Cell Biology Research, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Research
NIDCR75: Catalyzing Excellence in Cancer Research–Moonshot, SPORE, and AHEAD
Organizer(s): Zhong Chen (National Institute of Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research, Bethesda, MD, USA); Lorena Baccaglini (National Institute of Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research, Bethesda, MD, USA); Yu Lei (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Clinical and Translational Science Network, Salivary Research, Oral Medicine & Pathology, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Research, Geriatric Oral Research, Diagnostic Sciences
NIDCR 75: Dental Caries–Connecting Health Disparities to Interventions
Organizer(s): Tamara McNealy (National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA); Dena Fischer (National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA); Hiroko Iida (National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research, Bethesda, MD, USA)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Behavioral, Epidemiologic, and Health Services Research, Pediatric Oral Health Research, Oral Health Research, Microbiology/Immunology
NIDCR 75: Dental Caries–Understanding Microbial Etiology and Caries Management
Organizer(s): Tamara McNealy (National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA); Dena Fischer (National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA); Hiroko Iida (National Institute of Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research, Bethesda, MD, USA) Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Microbiology/Immunology, Pediatric Oral Health Research, Oral Health Research
NIDCR75: Facilitating Multimodal Data-driven Translational Research via FaceBase
Organizer(s): Noffisat Oki (National Institute of Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research, Bethesda, MD, USA); Jason Wan (National Institute of Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research, Bethesda, MD, USA); Lu Wang (National Institute of Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research, Bethesda, MD, USA)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Mineralized Tissue, Student Training and Research (STAR) Network, Stem Cell Biology Research
NIDCR 75: Periodontal Disease–From Microbes to Hosts to Exposomes
Organizer(s): Preethi Chander (National Institute of Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research, Bethesda, MD, USA); Dena Fischer (National Institute of Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research, Bethesda, MD, USA)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Microbiology/Immunology, Oral Health Research
NIDCR75: Understanding Sjögren’s Disease–From SICCA to AMP-AIM/STAMP
Organizer(s): Preethi Chander (National Institute of Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research, Bethesda, MD, USA); Margaret Grisius (National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Clinical and Translational Science Network, Women in Science Network, Salivary Research, Oral Health Research, Geriatric Oral Research
Oral Health Interventions in Home-dwelling Frail or Care-dependent Elderly
Organizer(s): Barbara Janssens (Ghent University, Belgium)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Dental Anesthesiology and Special Care Research, Geriatric Oral Research
Supported by: GC Corporation
Oral Microbiome Research – A Call for Equity and Inclusion
Organizer(s): Lisa Jamieson (University of Adelaide, South Australia, Australia) Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Behavioral, Epidemiologic, and Health Services Research, Microbiology/Immunology, Global Oral Health Inequalities Research Network
Partnership in Health Systems Strengthening
Organizer(s): Jennifer Gallagher (King’s College London, England)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Global Oral Health Inequalities Research Network, Women in Science Network, Oral Health Research
Supported by: Henry Schein, Inc.
Patient, Provider,and Student Experiences of Discrimination: Connecting Evidence
Organizer(s): Sarah Raskin (Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, USA) Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Behavioral, Epidemiologic, and Health Services Research
Pemphigus and Pemphigoid: Diagnosis and Emerging Therapeutic Strategies
Organizer(s): Andrew Fribley (Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA); Diana Messadi (University of California Los Angeles, School of Dentistry, USA)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Oral Medicine & Pathology
Supported by: The International Pemphigus & Pemphigoid Foundation (IPPF)
Periodontitis and Cardiovascular Diseases: Novel Approaches Using “Omics” and AI
Organizer(s): Francesco D'Aiuto (UCL Eastman Dental Institute, London, England); Pirkko Pussinen (University of Helsinki, Finland)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Behavioral, Epidemiologic, and Health Services Research, Periodontal Research, Oral Health Research, Microbiology/Immunology
Periodontitis and Non-communicable Diseases: Shared Pathobiological Mechanisms
Organizer(s): Josefine Hirschfeld (University of Birmingham, AL, USA)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Microbiology/Immunology, Periodontal Research
Photobiomodulation in the Management of Oral Complications of Cancer Therapies
Organizer(s): Praveen Arany (University at Buffalo, NY, USA)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Clinical and Translational Science Network, Pharmacology/Therapeutics/Toxicology, Oral Medicine & Pathology, Lasers & Bio- photonics Group, Evidence-based Dentistry Network
Planning Oral Health Interventions in People with Developmental Disabilities
Organizer(s): Inès Phlypo (Ghent University Hospital, Belgium); Caoimhin Mac Giolla Phadraig (Trinity College Dublin, Ireland)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Dental Anesthesiology and Special Care Research, Oral Health Research
Supported by: Oral-B
Population-based Caries Prevention Strategies: Pit and Fissure Sealant Revisited
Organizer(s): Ming-Lun Hsu (National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan); Lin-Yang Chi (National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan); Po- Yen Lin (Taipei Medical University, Taiwan)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Behavioral, Epidemiologic, and Health Services Research, Pediatric Oral Health Research, Evidence-based Dentistry Network, Cariology Research
Precision Dental Medicine on Assessment and Treatment of Oral Diseases
Organizer(s): Alvaro Della Bona (University of Passo Fundo, Brazil)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Dental Materials, Prosthodontics Research, Periodontal Research
Publication and Clinical Research Ethics
Organizer(s): Eric Everett (University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, USA); Andrea Pobocik (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA); Regina Messer (Augusta University, GA, USA)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Clinical and Translational Science Network, Student Training and Research (STAR) Network, AADOCR Ethics Committee
Radiation-induced Salivary Gland Damage: from Pathogenesis to Treatment
Organizer(s): Harim Tavares dos Santos (University of Missouri, Columbia, USA)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Salivary Research
Recent Therapeutic Strategies for Chronic Orofacial Pain
Organizer(s): Yoshizo Matsuka (Tokushima University, Japan)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Neuroscience, International Network for Orofacial Pain and Related Disorders Methodology
Revolutionizing Prosthodontics–The AI-Enabled Future
Organizer(s): Sompop Bencharit (Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, USA); Walter Lam (University of Hong Kong); Chun Wang Chau (University of Hong Kong); Wedad Hammoudi (Folktandvården Eastmaninstitutet Ortodonti, Stockholm, Sweden)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Digital Dentistry Research Network, Prosthodontics Research
Role of Protein Phosphorylation in Mineralized Tissues Formation
Organizer(s): Elia Beniash (University of Pittsburgh, PA, USA)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Mineralized Tissue
Saliva Biobank
Organizer(s): Harim Tavares dos Santos (University of Missouri, Columbia, USA); Debora Heller (Cruzeiro do Sul University, São Paulo, Brazil); Hendrik Brand (Academic Center for Dentistry, Amsterdam, Netherlands)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Salivary Research, Minimally Invasive Dentistry Network
Science-informed Product Development: From Laboratory to Operatory
Organizer(s): Nicholas Mosca (Newcastle University, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England); Kathryn Atchison (University of California, Los Angeles, USA); Linda Niessen (Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences, MO, USA)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Clinical and Translational Science Network, Prosthodontics Research
Shaping the Face: Artificial Intelligence, Computational Modeling, Multiomics in our Understanding of Craniofacial and Dental Form and Structure
Organizer(s): Ophir Klein (Cedars-Sinai Health System, Los Angeles, California, USA)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): IADR Presidential Symposium
Smart Functional Biomaterials for Biofilm Control
Organizer(s): Geelsu Hwang (University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA); Santiago Orrego (Temple University, Philadelphia, PA)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Clinical and Translational Science Network, Prosthodontics Research, Orthodontics Research, Oral Health Research, Dental Materials
Spread the Word Not Infection: Help Tackle Antimicrobial Resistance
Organizer(s): Wendy Thompson (University of Manchester, England); Leanne Teoh (University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia); Susan Sutherland (Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center, Toronto, Ontario, Canada)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Pharmacology/Therapeutics/Toxicology, Women in Science Network
Standardised Antimicrobial Testing of Dental Materials: The Micro to Nano Scale
Organizer(s): Josette Camilleri (University of Birmingham, England); Nagihan Bostanci (Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, Sweden)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Dental Materials, Microbiology/Immunology
Standardized Tool for the Assessment of Bruxism (STAB) and BruxScreen
Organizer(s): Alessandro Bracci (University of Padua, Italy); Frank Lobbezoo (University of Amsterdam, Netherlands); Jari Ahlberg (University of Helsinki, Finland); Daniele Manfredini (University of Siena, Tuscany, Italy)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): International Network for Orofacial Pain and Related Disorders Methodology, Neuroscience
Strategic Directions in Innovative Education: Implementation of MI Dentistry
Organizer(s): Aylin Baysan (Bart’s and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, London, England)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Education Research, Student Training and Research (STAR) Network, Minimally Invasive Dentistry Network
Strategies to Support Early Career Researchers to Engage Underrepresented Groups
Organizer(s): Alessandra Booth (University of Plymouth, England)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Behavioral, Epidemiologic, and Health Services Research, Student Training and Research (STAR) Network, Oral Health Research, Global Oral Health Inequalities Research Network, Clinical and Translational Science Network
Study Design Trumps Analysis in Observational Research
Organizer(s): Sebastian-Edgar Baumeister (University of Muenster, Germany)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Behavioral, Epidemiologic, and Health Services Research, Oral Health Research
Tackling Open Questions in the Oral Microbiome Through Different Perspectives
Organizer(s): Loreto Abusleme (University of Chile, Santiago); Alex Valm (SUNY Albany, NY, USA)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Microbiology/Immunology, Periodontal Research
The Canadian Oral Healthcare System–Past, Present, and Future
Organizer(s): Sonica Singhal (University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada); Carlos Quiñonez (Western University, London, Ontario, Canada); Paul Allison (McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Canadian Association for Dental Research
Supported by: Green Shield Canada
The Development of Oral Microbiome Transplantation (OMTs) for Clinical Use
Organizer(s): Laura Weyrich (Pennsylvania State University, Philadelphia, USA); Don Ketagoda (University of Adelaide, South Australia, Australia)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Microbiology/Immunology, Minimally Invasive Dentistry Network
The Intersection Between Research and Policy: Lessons Learned for Advocacy
Organizer(s): Georgios Tsakos (University College London, England); Carol Guarnizo- Herreno (Universidad Nacional De Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia); Finbarr Allen (University College Cork, Ireland)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Behavioral, Epidemiologic, and Health Services Research, Global Oral Health Inequalities Research Network, Geriatric Oral Research
The Power of the Oral Microbiome
Organizer(s): Harim Tavares dos Santos (University of Missouri, Columbia, USA); Debora Heller (Cruzeiro do Sul University, São Paulo, Brazil)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Salivary Research, Microbiology/Immunology, Minimally Invasive Dentistry Network
The WHO Global Oral Health Action Plan: The OFC Nutritional Agenda
Organizer(s): Peter Mossey (University of Dundee, Scotland)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Craniofacial Biology Research; Global Oral Health Inequalities Research Network
Understanding Negotiations Strategies for Success in Academic Dentistry
Organizer(s): Erica Teixeira (University of Iowa, Iowa City, USA); Grace De Souza (University of Louisville, KY, USA); Patricia Miguez (University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, USA)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Dental Materials, Women in Science Network, Periodontal Research
Unlocking the Molecular Complexity of Peri-Implant Health: Multi-Omics Insights
Organizer(s): Sukirth Ganesan (The University of Iowa College of Dentistry, Iowa City, USA); Conrado Aparicio (Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Implantology Research, Periodontal Research
Unveiling the Potential of Stem Cells for Dental Tissue Engineering
Organizer(s): Andrea Pobocik (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Craniofacial Biology Research, Pulp Biology & Regeneration Research
Unveiling Rare Oral Diseases
Organizer(s): Benjamin Fournier (Université Paris Cité, France)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Craniofacial Biology Research
Using Artificial Intelligence to Improve Diagnosing and Prognosing Periodontitis
Organizer(s): Chun-Teh Lee (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Texas, USA)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Diagnostic Sciences, Periodontal Research, Digital Dentistry Research Network
Vaping Reshapes Oral Microenvironments: Exposure, Inflammation, Clinical Outcome
Organizer(s): Xiaojia He (UL Research Institutes, Atlanta, GA, USA)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Microbiology/Immunology, Salivary Research, Pharmacology/Therapeutics/Toxicology, Oral Health Research
Supported by: Chemical Insights Research Institute of UL Research Institutes
Virtual Reality and Haptics Simulation in Enhancing Learning Clinical Competence
Organizer(s): Jonathan San Diego (King’s College London, England); Analia Keenan (New York University, USA)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Education Research
Wake-time Masticatory Muscle Activity (MMA): Awake Bruxism and Beyond
Organizer(s): Anna Colonna (University of Siena, Tuscany, Italy); Nikola Stanisic (Malmö University, Sweden)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): International Network for Orofacial Pain and Related Disorders Methodology, Neuroscience
Water Fluoridation: Evaluating Old Practice and Judging New Evidence
Organizer(s): Loc Do (University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia); Jayanth Kumar (New York State Department of Health, Albany, NY)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Behavioral, Epidemiologic, and Health Services Research, Pediatric Oral Health Research, Global Oral Health Inequalities Research Network
Why Worry About Who, What, Where, When, and How Much?
Organizer(s): Gloria Mejia (University of Adelaide, South Australia, Australia); Dandara Haag (University of Adelaide, South Australia, Australia)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Behavioral, Epidemiologic, and Health Services Research, Pediatric Oral Health Research, Global Oral Health Inequalities Research Network
Women in Surgery and Science: Strategies to Promote Gender Equality
Organizer(s): Chi Viet (Loma Linda University, CA, USA); Justine Moe (Loma Linda University, CA, USA), Lauren Hum (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA), Mary Farach-Carson (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, USA)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Craniofacial Biology Research, Women in Science Network, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Research
Hands-on Workshops (HOW) will take place at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Registrations will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. For workshops that have limited attendance and/or a fee associated, if you register in advance a ticket will be printed on your name badge sheet. Individuals on the waiting list are encouraged to arrive at the applicable session at the meeting case there are attendees who do not show up; entry will be facilitated by the Organizer.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2024
8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m.
HOW #1: A New Dimension to Skills Development in Dental Education Sold out
Organizer(s): Mostafa EzEldeen (Katholieke Universiteit, Leuven, Belgium)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Education Research
Must register to attend: Ticket fee $20 USD
3D printing offers a way for dental students to truly understand the importance of human anatomy and planning of surgical treatment. This workshop aims to present a digital work-flow with hands-on training of 3D printing for complex surgical procedures, removal of third molars, tooth autotransplantation or apical surgery. Speakers presenting at the workshop are experts in oral surgery, pediatric dentistry, orthodontics and endodontics that developed teaching aids and digital tools to improve engagement and participation of dental students.
Furthermore, personalized digital work-flow based on individual cases and manual training on printed models enhance surgical treatment outcome predictability and patients satisfaction.
Lectures will present the theoretical and practical aspects of 3D printing. The practical part will be based on clinical cases and digital work-flow using a low-dose cone-beam computed tomographic (CBCT)-guided surgical planning, designing the models and their fabrication. This part will be supported by our commercial partners, well-renown companies for medical digital design and 3D printers (Simpleware and Stratasys). While 3D printing and digital treatment planning is well imbedded in our clinical practice and student education, mixed reality (MR) and its integration with haptic feedback is a game-changer in motor skills development. MR blends virtual and augmented reality to immerse students in lifelike dental scenarios. What sets it apart is the incorporation of haptic feedback, which provides students with a tactile sense of touch during simulations. In summary, this workshop will highlight the most advanced digital technologies in development of motor skills in dental education. The Hands-on Workshop will introduce participants to digital work-flow for 3D printing.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2024
10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
HOW #2: The Leverage of New Generations of Oral Health Birth Cohort Studies Researchers
Organizer(s): Karen Peres (Duke NUS-Medical School, Singapore)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Behavioral, Epidemiologic, and Health Services Research, Global Oral Health Inequalities Research Network
The GLOBICS - Global Consortium of Oral Health-Related Birth Cohort Studies (OHRBCS) is a long-lasting international collaborative research group among established OHRBCS as a response to the Lancet Series on Oral Health (2019) that has pointed out the need to shift the global oral health agenda. In 2021, the Borrow Foundation supported the GLOBICS initiative. Since then, several actions have been taken to achieve the goals of GLOBICS: (i) A substantial work using a Delphi study conducted among 44 experts worldwide and qualitative research methods that identified eight essential research questions to be approached using data from OHBCS. The results were disseminated in the academic environment during the 2023 IADR General Session in Bogotá, Colombia and a final report was shared via the Borrow Foundation webpage and among the participants; and (ii) Combination of OHRBCS data sets to perform pooled analyses to enable examination of more subtle associations and interactions to respond core research questions. As most of the OHBCS are in high-income countries, efforts were made to engage the few existing studies in low and middle- income countries to participate in pooled analysis. Among other goals of GLOBICS is to assist more recently established OHBCS teams learn from more long-standing studies' experiences and identify possibilities for and facilitate new OHBCS in low- and middle-income countries. The current workshop proposal aims: To present the experience of well-established OHBCS from middle and high-income countries. Identify ways to overcome methodological aspects, barriers of instruments and funds challenges faced by well-established and new OHBCS. To define critical actions to be taken to leverage new and well-established OHBCS.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2024
10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
HOW #3: Mastering Best Practices for Interacting with Child Dental Patients
Organizer(s): Daniel McNeil (University of Florida, Gainesville, USA), Cheryl McNeil (University of Florida, Gainesville, USA ), Richard Widmer (University of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Behavioral, Epidemiologic, and Health Services Research
Current recommendations are that children receive their first examination at the eruption of the first tooth and no later than 12 months of age. Yet, almost half of children ages 2 to 5 in many industrialized countries have not had formal dental care. The reluctance of general dentists to encourage and even allow young children into their practices has been identified as one barrier related to lack of confidence and skills on the part of dental professionals. This workshop is based on a completed R21 study and a current UG3 project investigating the application of a well-established behavioral treatment for young children and their caregivers entitled, “Parent-Child Interaction Therapy” (PCIT), to dentistry. In hundreds of controlled investigations, PCIT has proven to be a highly effective approach for teaching parents, foster

caregivers, and teachers to use positive relationship-based skills to increase cooperation in preschoolers with challenging behavior. These skills also are useful for enhancing the behavior management techniques of oral health providers. This Hands-on Workshop uses direct practice with feedback to introduce dental professionals to a set of evidence-based skills proven to quickly develop rapport with children, while increasing their cooperation and comfort level.
Videos of providers using the skills during dental procedures also will be used to demonstrate the “do” and “don’t” skills of PCIT in the oral health setting. The workshop format is interactive, providing opportunities to practice and rehearse evidence-based interactional skills with children in a structured, safe environment that encourages positivity.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2024
12 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
HOW #4: IADR/AADOCR/CADR/NIDCR Mentoring and Networking Lunch
Organizer(s): Anissa Brown (National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research, Bethesda, MD, USA); Shoba Thirumangalathu (National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research, Bethesda, MD, USA); Rachel Sare (National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA) Sponsoring Group/Network(s): IADR/AADOCR/CADR and NIDCR
Must register to attend: Ticket fee $35 USD
The IADR/AADOCR/CADR and NIDCR are offering a mentoring and networking lunch aimed at facilitating interactions among predoctoral students, postdoctoral scientists, and dental, oral, and craniofacial research investigators. This event, planned for Wednesday March 13 from 12 pm to 1:15 pm, is designed to provide an informal venue for early career scientists to obtain guidance on their research and research career trajectories, and to expand their network of mentors and peers to support and facilitate their research career success. Mentors will be encouraged to lead informal, motivational, and realistic discussions about developing a successful research career. Lunch tables will be organized by research topic or career pathway, and one to two mentors will be available at each table. When registering, participants do not need to select a specific table or mentor and will be encouraged to move among tables and meet a number of mentors during the session. IADR/AADOCR/CADR General Session attendees who register as students (e.g., graduate students, dental students, and postdoctoral researchers) will be able to sign up for the Mentoring and Networking Lunch for an additional fee through the IADR/AADOCR/CADR meeting registration site.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2024
3:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
HOW #5: Parenting Intervention for Caries Prevention – The DR-BNI Sold out
Organizer(s): Pauline Adair (Queen’s University, Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK); Marc Edwards (Queen’s University, Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK); Daniel McCabe (Queen’s University, Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK); Cynthia Pine (Queen Mary University of London, UK)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Behavioral, Epidemiologic, and Health Services Research
Must register to attend: Ticket fee $20 USD
This Hands-on Workshop provides a unique opportunity for clinicians and scientists who are involved in behavioural approaches to caries prevention to collaborate internationally. The Dental RECUR Brief Negotiated Interview (DR-BNI) is a single therapeutic conversation of around 30 minutes informed by motivational interviewing with embedded behaviour change techniques, using a personalised goal-centered approach. The DR-BNI supports change in family habits in favour of promoting healthy routines. It has been successfully evaluated in an RCT with a 29% reduction in the relative risk of new caries in high- risk children (7-9 years old, two years post intervention). In preparation for the workshop, participants will have access to online training in the DR-BNI and reading materials that will equip those registered for the workshop to deliver an evidence-based therapeutic conversation to families of children with dental caries. During the workshop, participants can hear from the developers (health psychologist and dentist) of the intervention and how it was developed and evaluated. This will be followed by hands-on training including role-play facilitated by the developers and two behavioural scientists trained in the delivery of the intervention. Participants will receive feedback on their delivery of the DR-BNI using a bespoke fidelity monitoring tool completed by the DR-BNI trainers. An output from the workshop will be the development of a consensus paper authored by all workshop participants who complete the training and discussion. The latter will be informed by a nominal group technique. This paper will be submitted for publication.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2024
3:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
HOW #6: Be Your Own Cheerleader: Self Advocacy and Pushing Through Self-Doubt
Organizer(s): Kazune Pax (Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA); Drashty Mody (Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, USA); Sarah Aitken (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA); Maryam Baldawi (The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, TX, USA)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Student Training and Research (STAR) Network, National Student Research Group
Graduate and professional students face a broad and unique set of challenges during their training. Trainees are often pulled in multiple directions by competing obligations which require a substantial commitment in time, effort, and mental resilience. As a result, trainees commonly report difficulty voicing their needs and finding balance in life. Heightened levels of stress negatively impact academic performance, physical health, and mental stability of numerous trainees. This Hands-on Workshop will focus on these common challenges and will offer participants tips and skills to advocate for themselves. The panelists will include speakers from all career stages who have excelled in advocating for their own needs. They will discuss workshop topics from their unique career backgrounds, expertise, and perspectives and will offer stories of their real-life experiences, and advice based on their mentorship of trainees. The session will begin as an open agenda panel and end with small group discussions. There will be an opportunity for attendees to use what they learn to set boundaries and create action plans for adopting wellness practices and finding balance throughout their training and extending beyond into their future endeavors.
THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2024
8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
HOW #7: Becoming an Effective Peer Reviewer Sold out
Organizer(s): Nicholas Fischer (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA); Seung Jin Jang (University of Florida, Gainesville, USA); Kazune Pax (Ohio State University, Columbus, OH); Shawn Hallett (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Dental Materials, Pulp Biology & Regeneration Research, Implantology Research
Reviewers are a central part of scientific publishing, yet the peer review process is shrouded in mystery to many trainees. What are reviewers looking for? Who are the reviewers? What common mistakes do reviewers find? What do I do when I receive my first peer review invitation? What does a good reviewer consider in their report? Trainees only learn about peer review from their own experience of trying to publish: a slow, informal, and ineffective method that doesn’t directly reveal what reviewers are doing. This Hands-On Workshop, intended for trainees of all types (e.g., dental and dental hygiene students, graduate students, dual-degree students, and post-docs), focuses on offering participants background on the role of peer reviewers and skills for preparing their next (or first) peer review report. Topics addressed will include how peer reviewers fit in the publishing process, responsibilities and ethics needed for peer reviewers, what peer reviewers should look for in each section of a manuscript, and how to write a fair and constructive peer review report. Featured panelists will include current editors-in- chief and associate editors with rich backgrounds in mentoring trainees to become fair and effective peer reviewers. Following a brief presentation on the background of the topic and guidelines, the central, hands-on activity will consist of peer reviewing a pre-assigned practice manuscript in small groups. A Reviewer Training Certificate will be given to participants at the conclusion.
THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2024
8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
HOW #8: No More Neglect on Noma: Time for Action
Organizer(s): Peter Mossey (University of Dundee, Scotland, UK)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Behavioral, Epidemiologic, and Health Services Research, Women in Science Network, Global Oral Health Inequalities Research Network
The injustice, inequality and humanitarian crisis surrounding the ongoing occurrence of the preventable tropical condition, noma, and its lethality for those who are affected drives the ongoing urgency for action. Enough is known about noma to commence the detection and preventive actions in the short term, but long-term actions to completely eradicate noma will require concerted and collaborative research.
This workshop will bring ongoing and prospective researchers on noma into proximity for a discussion on co-development of a research strategy exploring a number of research themes and avenues for funding. The major themes that emerged from the Bogotá workshop were as follows and this HOW will focus on these: Predisposition to noma: While many children around the world live in impoverished conditions, only a minority succumb to noma. This begs the question surrounding factors that predispose to or trigger the condition. This includes genetics, epigenetics, genomics, microbiome and exposome and the interaction between these. Training of community health workers. Early detection is the key to prevention, but how? The need for further investigation of how communities can make Oral Health a priority for the detection and prevention of oral diseases including noma. The epidemiology of noma. Major questions remain around the geographical distribution and prevalence on noma, and it is of fundamental importance to record and understand the epidemiology which underpins research and enables measurement of the efficacy of any preventive intervention. Social and psychological epidemiology of noma. This was also raised as a very significant area of uncertainty in noma with questions around the social conditions, such as poverty, nutrition, breastfeeding, education, rural segregation, and adverse childhood developmental issues, psychological stress, and stigma potentially influencing outcomes. There may also be biological mechanisms influencing these effects.
THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2024
8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
HOW #12: IADR/AADOCR Faculty Development Workshop - Part 1
Organizer(s): Effie Ioannidou (University of California San Francisco, USA); David Drake (University of Iowa, Iowa City, USA)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): IADR/AADOCR
This workshop is a part of the NIDCR-funded AADOCR Mentoring an Inclusive Network for a Diverse Workforce of the Future (AADOCR MIND the Future) and is intended for all faculty and postgraduate students. Women and underrepresented minority students and faculty are often lost along the research pathways. This session will examine how to effect change and promote diversity within your research workforce including faculty and department leadership actions in the recruitment and retention process. Presenters will address diversity and inclusion and examine unconscious bias through an interactive process.
THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2024
2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m
HOW #9: A Sneak-Peak of the Updated Human Salivary Proteome Wiki
Organizer(s): Stefan Ruhl (University at Buffalo, NY, USA)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Salivary Research
The information accumulated in the literature about salivary proteins, their expression, function, and role in health and disease has been made available by establishing the Human Salivary Proteome (HSP) Wiki. The HSP Wiki serves as a public data platform for researching, retrieving, and annotating custom-curated data and knowledge on the saliva proteome. It is dynamically compiled and updated based on published saliva proteome studies and protein reference records from whole saliva and glandular salivary secretions, and it integrates a wide range of available information by funneling data from established external protein, genome, transcriptome, and glycome databases. The HSP Wiki has recently been transitioned from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) to a cloud- based server accessible at https://www.salivaryproteome.org. Novel computational infrastructures for salivary proteomic datasets, including visual analytics, faster processing, and an intuitive user interface, have been added. Future efforts will include integrating the Human Oral Microbiome Database (HOMD) to provide the research community with enhanced tools for analyzing host-microbial interactions. As a community-based data and knowledgebase, the HSP Wiki will be a worldwide platform to exchange salivary proteome information, inspire novel research ideas, and foster cross-discipline collaborations. As an open-source database, the HSP Wiki will pave the way for harnessing the full potential of the salivary proteome for diagnosis, risk prediction, therapy of oral and systemic diseases, and preparedness for emerging infectious diseases.
THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2024
2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m
HOW #10: Putting The Mouth Back in The Body: Giving It a Voice
Organizer(s): Peter Mossey (University of Dundee, Scotland, UK)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Women in Science Network
On August 24, 2023, WHO launched, for the first time ever, a Civil Society Commission “to channel advice from civil society to WHO on health priorities”; and this presents a unique opportunity for oral health to have its voice heard and listened to. It is a strange irony that, despite having unique access to the public and healthy population, dentist - patient communication remains notoriously poor, particularly in terms of research. The provision of dental care has been traditionally paternalistic, and it is important that in the future as we pursue patient centered care and contemplate UHC we engage meaningfully with patients including the marginalized and hardest to reach across the life course in a literate format and in all languages. At the World Congress for Preventive Dentistry (WCPD), meeting in Bogotá, Columbia, on June 24, 2023, a workshop highlighted the importance of the public voice in shaping future of Oral Health research. This workshop came up with three themes that were described as the WHY, the WHAT and the HOW of harnessing the public voice. This follow on action-oriented workshop will focus on how meaningful communication on the value of oral health in holistic care can be established to enhance implementation research, reduce inequalities and ultimately to improve health and wellbeing for all. As advocated within the WHO Global Oral Health Action Plan (Actions 90, 91), the engagement of academic, professional and government bodies by community representatives and patients can only be realized when patient views are actively sought and their voices listened to. The use of examples in settings where this has succeeded in effecting policy change will bring to life what is possible. Examples of raising the awareness of civil society about oral health issues that have resulted in policy change such as the public campaign on sugars in Latin America (Mexico, Chile and Colombia), the Deamonte Driver death in Baltimore or the role of the public voice in water fluoridation debates. The power of using successful models in different countries, settings, contexts and age groups will serve as motivator for action through the voice of civil society; and this agenda can be coordinated via a Task Force or oral health alliance for implementation of change in policy on national oral health priorities.
FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 2024
8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
HOW #11: GRADE in Systematic Reviews Related to Children’s Oral Health and Orthodontics
Organizer(s): Nitesh Tewari (Centre for Dental Education and Research, AIIMS, New Delhi, India); Sukeshana Srivastav (Aarhus University, Denmark)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Evidence-based Dentistry Network, Pediatric Oral Health Research, Orthodontics Research
Must register to attend: Ticket fee $25 USD
The systematic reviews with or without meta-analysis have proved to be the best method for assessing the quality of evidence for various domains pertaining to children’s oral health, including orthodontics. They often result in a large number of descriptive and/or quantitative outcomes which are difficult to summarize for the readers and other researchers. The Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) approach was given by its working group in 2000 to help evidence-based medicine researchers solve these issues. It can be applied to all types of outcomes derived from single or multiple studies and is very useful in discussing the findings and deriving conclusions. However, the systematic reviews related to pediatric dentistry and orthodontics still lack adequate evidence analysis based on GRADE. Hence this workshop has been planned to provide an insight into the practical application of GRADE with a hands-on module. It shall comprise of following lectures and speakers: Introduction to the session (Dr. Analia Veitz-Keenan), brief importance of the session and its objectives, Lecture 1: Introduction to the GRADE approach and its importance (Dr. Nitesh Tewari). This lecture will focus on the problems encountered by evidence-based dentistry (EBD) researchers when they answer a research question through systematic reviews and its solutions. The usual concern is due to the large data set that is created through the extensive EBD approach. Usually, it is difficult to summarize the key findings and collate the evidence for each of the outcomes. GRADE provides a methodological approach for addressing this paucity and providing a clear conclusion about the quality of evidence. The lecture will give examples from recent works we have published in pediatric dentistry and orthodontics. Lecture 2: Practical demonstration of GRADE for various systematic reviews from pediatric dentistry and orthodontics (Dr. Sukeshana Srivastav). The GRADE approach helps in understanding the strength of evidence for any reported outcome through a highly structured approach. It has different practical steps and interpretations for randomized control trials and non-randomized studies. These include upgrading or downgrading the quality of evidence due to inconsistency, indirectness, imprecision, and publication bias. This practical demonstration will provide practical tips for doing GRADE analysis on topics relevant to pediatric dentistry and orthodontics. Hands-on activity for applying GRADE for outcome sets from 1. randomized Control Trials, 2. Observational study related to children’s Oral Health and orthodontics Team Concluding Remarks, Summary, and future options (Dr. Analia Veitz-Keenan and Team).
FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 2024
2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
HOW #12: IADR/AADOCR Faculty Development Workshop - Part 2
Organizer(s): Effie Ioannidou (University of California San Francisco, USA); David Drake (University of Iowa, Iowa City, USA)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): IADR/AADOCR
This workshop is part of the NIDCR funded AADOCR Mentoring an Inclusive Network for a Diverse Workforce of the Future (AADOCR MIND the Future) and is intended for mentors and senior faculty. Current evidence has supported the significance of faculty development as a tool for academic retention and advancement. This workshop is designed to support the processes of mentoring and career development. The workshop focuses on mentoring the mentors with a goal to promote effective communication skills, to closely mentor mentees in all aspects of their academic growth and to present techniques to synchronize mentor and mentee expectations.
FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 2024
8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
HOW #13: Crafting your Scientific Identity while Navigating Academic Careers
Organizer(s): Cristiane Franca (Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, USA); Jay Patel (Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Women in Science Network, National Student Research Group
Diversity is a pivotal driver of innovation in dental, oral, and craniofacial research, underpinning advancements that enhance resilience, adaptability, and the ability to attract top talent. This diversity extends beyond demographics to encompass a spectrum of perspectives, experiences, and ideas that fuel creativity. The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) has launched the MIND the Future program, to fortify diversity in this research field. This program offers a comprehensive array of educational activities, training opportunities, and mentoring initiatives. One of the program's core objectives is to equip emerging scientists with the skills necessary to think innovatively and adapt to changing landscapes. In addition, the program provides guidance on navigating the intricacies of academia, including grant writing, effective mentoring, interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, and the pursuit of academic positions. This Hands-on Workshop aims to introduce the MIND the Future program and engage postdocs, early-career researchers, and junior faculty and discuss approaches to crafting their scientific identities during their career development. The workshop will commence with an overview of the MIND program by its leaders, followed by insights on strategies for crafting scientific identities and achieving faculty success. Subsequently, mentees of the MIND program will lead discussions at various tables, covering five distinct topics derived from their experiences and program participation. Attendees will be encouraged to move to another table for a new topic or perspective for 30 minutes. The topics include: 1) Getting started with the K grant 2) Tenure tracks academic positions and negotiation 3) How to create your own scientific identity in dental, oral, and craniofacial research 4) Developing marketing and soft skills to expedite career success 5) Discussing tracks to secure US visas for international dentists, postdocs and junior faculty
FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 2024
2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
HOW #14: Publishing Your Manuscript: A JDR Perspective
Organizer(s): Nick Jakubovics (Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, UK)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): IADR/AADOCR
Dissemination of research is critical to its uptake by other researchers and translation by end-users. This session will consider how best to reach your target audience and aims to assist you in how to present your research in a clear and logical manner for publication in scientific journals. There will be a particular emphasis on the Journal of Dental Research, although much of the session will be pertinent to scientific publishing in general.
SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 2024
8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
HOW #15: ChatGPT and Large Language Models in Dental Education and Research Sold out
Organizer(s): Hanan Omar (A.T. Still University, Kirksville, MO, USA); Sobia Bilal (University of Illinois Chicago, IL, USA)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Education Research, Evidence-based Dentistry Network
Must register to attend
Artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing (NLP) technologies have the potential to revolutionize education in all fields, including dentistry. In this program, we will explore the evidence and applications of Chat GPT in dental education. The presenters will discuss the evidence supporting the use of Chat GPT in health profession education and research, examine its effectiveness in improving learning outcomes such as knowledge acquisition, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. We will also discuss the potential advantages and limitations of using Chat GPT in dental education and research. Finally, the presenters will discuss the implications of using Chat GPT in dentistry and dental education, including the challenges that may arise. Recommendations will be provided for future research and development in this area. Overall, this workshop aims to provide dental educators with a deeper understanding of the evidence and applications of Chat GPT in dental education and its potential impact on learning outcomes. Participants will be introduced to practical strategies for incorporating Chat GPT into their teaching practices and enhancing the learning experience for their students. List of activities: Introduction, Experience with ChatGPT, The Why? – Discuss the evidence supporting the use of Chat GPT in health profession education and its effectiveness in improving learning outcomes, The How? – Demonstrate the applications of Chat GPT in dental education through interactive exercises and case-based scenarios, Question making, Generating Scenarios, personal tutors. Demonstrate the applications of Chat GPT in research; The What? – Discuss implications of using Chat GPT in dental education and research and the challenges that may arise. Wrap up/collaboration/questions: Opportunities for collaboration and future research and Q and A. Overall, this workshop aims to provide dental educators with a deeper understanding of the evidence and applications of Chat GPT in dental education and research. Participants will be introduced to practical strategies for incorporating Chat GPT into their teaching practices and in research-related activities.
SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 2024
8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
HOW #16: Students as Partners in Research, Education and Service Sold out
Organizer(s): Vivian Binnie (University of Glasgow, Scotland, UK); Laura Gartshore (University of Liverpool, England, UK)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Education Research
Must register to attend
Students as partners encompasses a relatively new construct which has much to offer dental programmes. The opportunities to work closely with students allows staff to gain from closer engagement, and students to benefit from facilitating new experiences and achieving impact, with both groups empowered by the process. Healey in 2019 looked at partnerships in higher education, and outlined 4 distinct areas, including teaching, learning & assessment (TLA), subject-based research and enquiry, scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL), and curriculum design and pedagogy. This workshop will explore the areas covered by subject-based research and enquiry, and aspects of education including teaching, learning & assessment. An additional avenue to explore would be the scope and influence of students in the wider social and community environment as part of service. Methods utilised that are considered integral to this process are co-creation, partnership, collaborative and participatory design as well as leadership. A framework outlining activities, processes and levels will be examined (Botelho ADEE, 2023). These are of particular importance when looking at features involved in student partnerships, namely design, implementation and sustainability. Following the short introductory presentations (30 min), participants will be able to discuss the three areas of research, education and service, including opportunities and challenges faced in ‘students as partners’ projects. Opportunities to share experiences and good practice, for implementation of strategy and process with regards to student- centered interventions in their own institution, will be given. Participants will be asked to select and participate in one of the three interactive discussion groups outlined below within the workshop and groups may discuss the other themes as time and interest allows. The discussion is expected to take 40 mins, with feedback and sharing taking 15 minutes and 5 minutes for future directions for this theme. Research Strengths and weaknesses of staff-student partnerships in the research arena, opportunity/threats and shared examples of processes in research activities. Education Examples from participants, in various areas, such as near-peer learning, mentoring, assessment. Strengths and weaknesses, opportunities/threats. Service Examples from participants, from students’ influences in the wider social and community environments, such as working with voluntary, charitable organisations, both from within/outwith the curriculum.
Strengths and weaknesses, opportunities/threats Background Reading. Cook-Sather A, Bovill C, and Felton P (2014). Engaging students as partners in teaching and learning: a guide for faculty: San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Healey M and Healey R (2019). Student engagement through partnership: Guide and update to Advance HE Framework (04). York. Higher Education Academy.
SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 2024
2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
HOW #17: Co-creating Strategies and Actions to Tackle Oral Health-related Stigma Sold out
Organizer(s): Andrea Rodriguez (University of Dundee, Scotland, UK); Janine Yazdi-Doughty (University of Liverpool, England, UK); Vanessa Muirhead (Queen Mary University London, England, UK)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Behavioral, Epidemiologic, and Health Services Research, Global Oral Health Inequalities Research Network
Must register to attend
'Presenting consequences of stigma from the patient’s perspective' (PPI members' stories) 5 minutes JD Whole group feedback 10 minutes VM iii. Short presentations Conceptualizing Oral Health-related Stigma’ (JD) 10 minutes Perspectives of vulnerable groups in Scotland and Brazil on the consequences of stigma’ (AR) 10 minutes iv. Breakout Workshop 2 Strategies/actions for engagement work to tackle stigma 15 minutes Whole group Feedback from participants (VM) 10 minutes Opportunity for questions (VM, AR, JD) 5 minutes TOTAL Time: 90 minutes References 1. World Health Organization (2023). WHO framework for meaningful engagement of people living with noncommunicable diseases, and mental health and neurological conditions. Global Coordination Mechanism Secretariat for NCDs, 10 May 2023, 73p. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240073074 2. Doughty, J., M. E. Macdonald, V. Muirhead and R. Freeman (2023). "Oral health-related stigma: Describing and defining a ubiquitous phenomenon." Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology n/a(n/a). 3.
Moore D, Keat R. Does dental appearance impact on employability in adults? A scoping review of quantitative and qualitative evidence. Br Dent J. 2020. 4. Seehra J, Newton JT, DiBiase AT. Bullying in schoolchildren – its relationship to dental appearance and psychosocial implications: an update for GDPs. Br Dent J. 2011; 210:411- 415 5. Yuvaraj, A., V. S. Mahendra, V. Chakrapani, E. Yunihastuti, A. J. Santella, A. Ranauta and J. Doughty (2020). "HIV and stigma in the healthcare setting." Oral Diseases 26: 103-111.
SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 2024
2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
HOW #18: NIH Mock Peer Review Study Section
Organizer(s): Tom O'Farrell (National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): NIH
Participants will watch and hear simulated discussions of three mock grant applications of the type typically reviewed at a NIDCR study section. The purpose is to illustrate how reviewers apply the NIH review policies and procedures to evaluate the scientific and technical merit of grant applications at real peer review meetings. The session will be narrated to prompt participants to consider important points as they are brought up during the discussions. By gaining a greater understanding of the issues reviewers focus on, participants will be able to improve their future grant applications.
During lunch, you may discuss topics of current interest with the researchers identified below. There is a $65 USD fee to cover the cost of lunch and attendance will be limited to 10 persons per table, including the speaker. Assignments will be processed on a first-come, first served basis. All Lunch & Learning sessions will take place at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA, USA.
Track Selection: C = Clinician, E = Educator

Friday, March 15: 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Table #1: Design and Interpretation of Neuroimaging of Oral Function and Disease Sold out
Speaker: Dr. Chia-Shu Lin (National Yang-Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan)
Sponsoring Group/Network: Clinical and Translational Science Network, Neuroscience, International Network for Orofacial Pain and Related Disorders Methodology, Geriatric Oral Research
Track Selection: C, E
Description: In the past decade, we have witnessed a significant increase in the number of studies using neuroimaging techniques, e.g., functional MRI, to investigate the brain mechanisms of oral functions and diseases. Understanding the connection between oral function, behavior, and mental function is key to the treatment of orofacial pain, geriatric healthcare (e.g., masticatory and swallowing dysfunction), and special needs care of patients with mental illness. As a powerful interdisciplinary and translational tool of investigation, the brain imaging approach requires reasonable study design and careful interpretation of brain mechanisms so that misleading conclusions can be avoided. A brief guide on these issues will be provided in this Lunch & Learning session.
Table #2: Embrace Periodontal and Implant Microsurgery: Where is the Scientific Evidence? Sold out
Speaker: Hsung-Liang Chan (The Ohio State University, Columbus, USA)
Sponsoring Group/Network: Minimally Invasive Dentistry Network
Track Selection: C, E
Description: Hard and soft tissue regeneration is key to restore oral function and esthetics of millions of patients who lost periodontal support or even teeth due to oral diseases or trauma. Over the past five decades of improving understanding of oral biology, biomaterial advancement, and surgical technique development, the regenerative approach has evolved as the primary choice over more aggressive surgical resection. Even though surgical regeneration procedures are commonly practiced nowadays, the clinical outcome varies significantly. Much of the variability stems from patient-related risk factors that may not be controllable, such as oral hygiene level and smoking status, yet other factors may be able to be optimized in the surgeon’s hand. Recent evidence suggests achieving wound stability is critical for a predictable regenerative outcome. One strategy to achieve wound stability is through the assistance of the surgical microscope to enhance the ability to identify and remove the etiologic factors, perform minimally invasive tissue handling, secure the biomaterials, and close the wound delicately. These microscope-enabled surgical refinements could allow expedited inflammatory resolution, revascularization, and tissue maturation at subclinical level, resulting in a more predictable clinical outcome. As obvious as it might be, it is imperative to appraise the literature and to identify the current knowledge gap in order to advance understanding of regenerative wound biology before we can define the benefits of applying the surgical microscope. In this presentation, the relevant literature and current research findings from our group will be reviewed. The immediate outcome of this presentation is to make the audience aware of the key research areas involved in clinical regeneration. It could have a significant long-term impact on clinical practice, research, and education related to regenerative therapy that could improve quality of care ultimately.
Table #3: Minimizing the Impacts of Cognitive Impairment in Oral Health
Speaker: Xi Chen (The Ohio State University, Columbus, USA)
Sponsoring Group/Network: Behavioral, Epidemiologic, and Health Services Research, Oral Health Research, Geriatric Oral Research, Clinical and Translational Science Network
Description: Cognitive impairment affects 19% community-dwelling older adults and can substantially affect their ability to provide informed consent, participate interviews or surveys, implement homecare interventions following the research protocol, and report adverse outcomes. This program will review the impacts of cognitive impairment in oral health research involving older adults. Strategies to minimize these impacts will also be discussed.
Table #4: Residual Microflora and Treatment Outcomes of Immature Teeth with AP
Speaker: Ashraf Fouad (University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Pulp Biology & Regeneration Research
Track Selection: C, E
Description: Residual infection has been shown to significantly affect the outcomes of regenerative endodontic therapy (RET). A large volume of data has been published on optimal methods of disinfection of the root canal environment in these cases, and on the assessment of microbial reduction. This session will review some of this data and identify the optimal approach, given the available data.
Table #5: Would Artificial Intelligence Harm or Ruin Dentistry? Sold out
Speaker: Jukka Matinlinna (The University of Manchester, England, United Kingdom)
Sponsoring Group/Network: Dental Materials
Track Selection: C, E
Description: Artificial intelligence is underpinned by building algorithms capable of performing tasks that are normally performed by humans. Applications include dental and cranio-facial imagery handling, detection and classification. Computer intelligence does not replace human responses. So, are we adequately aware of bias, privacy, ethics, security, dependence, equality, regulation, and unintended consequences?
Table #6: Fluoride Infiltration into Subsurface Enamel: Implications on the Caries Process Sold out
Speaker: Frederico de Sousa (Federal University of Paraiba, João Pessoa, Brazil)
Sponsoring Group/Network: Cariology Research
Track Selection: E
Description: Electric field-driven fluoride (F) infiltration into subsurface enamel, where subsurface caries begins and diffusion-driven F infiltration is hampered, affects the amount of free F and the ionic activities of both fluor-hydroxyapatite and calcium fluoride in enamel pores. Implications of F infiltration into subsurface enamel on caries pathogenesis will be discussed.
Table #7: New 3D Printing Technologies in Orthodontics Sold out
Speaker: Marcos Giovanetti (CEOSP NANOTEC, Chapecó, Brazil)
Sponsoring Group/Network: Orthodontics Research
Track Selection: C, E
Description: 3D resources in dentistry provide more precision than non-digital ones. Today, in addition to printing models, you can manufacture most of the devices you use in your orthodontic treatment, as well as in other specialties.
Table #8: What is Bioactivity in Vital Pulp Therapy? Sold out
Speaker: Imad About (Aix-Marseille University, Marseille, France)
Sponsoring Group/Network: Pulp Biology & Regeneration Research
Track Selection: C, E
Description: Recent advances in biomaterials led to the development of “bioactive materials”. While this terminology is widely used in commercial advertisements and in scientific papers, it is frequently overstated and sometimes misused. In this session, the properties of a material to meet the “bioactivity” criteria will be highlighted. A discussion around bioactivity will be conducted and specifically in the context of restorative dental materials.
Table #9: Adding "Bio" to Biomaterials? The Essentials of Properties and Testing Sold out
Speaker: Vinicius Rosa (National University of Singapore, Singapore)
Sponsoring Group/Network: Dental Materials
Track Selection: C, E
Description: Precise assessment of biological properties is pivotal in biomaterials research. Neglecting the intricate interplay between biomaterials and biological systems can impede progress, hindering innovative solutions' development and making research less competitive. Addressing this gap is imperative, ensuring biomaterials are functional, biocompatible, and can promote positive responses in the biological contexts. This session's objective is to elucidate the fundamentals of biomaterials testing concerning biological properties and their profound influence on clinical behavior. This session aims to elucidate the fundamentals of biomaterials testing and their impact on clinical behavior. The discussions will include the selection and execution of biological tests to drive the development of next-generation biomaterials capable of modulating cellular and tissue behavior.
Behavioral, Epidemiological and Health Services Research

Oral Health Research and Healthy Ageing: Lost in Translation
Georgios Tsakos (University College London, England, UK)

The Pillars of Oral Epidemiology: Then and Now
Kimon Divaris (University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, USA)

Clinical and Translational Science Network

Additive Manufacturing in Dentistry: Future Potentials and Current Challenges
Mutlu Ozcan (University of Zurich, Switzerland)

Dental Materials

3D Printing of Multi-Functional and Design-Specific PEEK Implants for Dentistry
Prabaha Sikder (Cleveland State University, OH, USA)

Current and Future Considerations of Phytochemicals as Biomodulators of the Tooth-Resin Interface
Ana Bedran-Russo (University of Illinois Chicago, USA)

Multi-Component Scaffolds for Craniofacial Tissue Regeneration
Amol Janorkar (University of Mississippi, Jackson, USA)

Perspectives on In Vitro Testing and Clinical Results of Short Implants
Estevam Bonfante (University of São Paulo, Brazil)

e-Oral Health Network

The Era of Big Data in Dentistry and Craniofacial Research
Galit Almoznino (Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel)

Minimally Invasive Dentistry

AI and Minimal Invasive Dentistry
Falk Schwendicke (Charite University, Berlin, Germany)

Global Oral Health Inequalities Research Network

Causal Inference and Simulation Models in Health Systems to Address Inequalities
Ankur Singh (University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia)

Geriatric Oral Research

A European Perspective on Oro-facial Hypofunction
Martin Schimmel (University of Bern, Switzerland)

International Network for Orofacial Pain and Related Disorders Methodology

Dental-Dedicated MRI, a New Frontier in Dentomaxillofacial Diagnosis
Rubens Spin-Neto (Aarhus University, Denmark)

Neuroscience

Treatment of Patients with Orofacial Pain and Dysfunction with Botulinum Toxin – Is it Effective?
Malin Ernberg (Karolinska Institute, Solna, Sweden)

Oral Health Research

Current Evidence of Oral Self-Care
Dagmar Else Slot (Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam, Netherlands)

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Biomaterials-Based Platforms for Localized Head and Neck Cancer Immunotherapy
Simon Young (The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, USA)

Pulp Biology & Regeneration Research

Two Wings of Regenerative Endodontics: Endogenous and Exogenous Cell Source
Emi Shimizu (Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Newark, NJ, USA)

Periodontal Research

Purnima Kumar (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA)

Pediatric Oral Health Research

Cavitated Caries Lesions in the Primary Dentition: Lesion Trajectories and Activity
Margherita Fontana (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA)

Prosthodontics Research

Mastication Matters: The Significance of Chewing in Aging
Mats Trulsson (Karolinska Institute, Solna, Sweden)

Pharmacology/Therapeutics/Toxicology

Claudia Cotca (C3 Think Tank, Washington, DC, USA)

Salivary Research

Lamp3 Highlights the Lysosome in Sjögren’s Disease
John Chiorini (National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA)
Satellite Symposium is a symposium that will take place before or after the official meeting dates, March 13-16, 2024, and will be held at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Registration to attend the General Session is required to attend any of the Satellite Symposia. Space in the session room may be limited and therefore participation is based on a first-come, first-served basis.
TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2024

8^th Annual Mini-Symposium for Young Investigators (invitation only)
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Organizer(s): Stephanie Momeni (Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, USA); Jens Kreth (Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, USA); Zezhang Wen (Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, USA)
Sponsored by: Microbiology/Immunology
Supported by: University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University
The purpose of this satellite symposium is to provide an informal platform for pre- and post-doctoral trainees and entry-level faculty to introduce themselves to current members of the Microbiology/Immunology (M/I) subgroup and share and exchange their ideas that are relevant to dental science research. The ultimate mission of the symposium is to bring new vitality to the M/I subgroup and to provide an opportunity for interaction among its members and early career meeting attendees based on their shared research interests in oral microbiology and immunology. The organizers envision a forum in which a diverse pool of young investigators deliver a brief oral presentation of work completed and/or in progress that will stimulate discussion from meeting participants, including senior investigators who may offer support and guidance. This forum will help enhance research career development for young investigators as well as expose senior investigators to new ideas and emerging technologies that can benefit their own research. Young investigators with research interests focused on microbiology or immunology in oral health and disease are encouraged to submit a presentation title on or before January 15, 2024. Young investigators of groups identified as underrepresented in biomedical science are especially encouraged to apply. The committee includes young investigators guided by senior members to offer leadership opportunities for young investigators who are alumni of the meeting.
Advancing Behavioral and Social Sciences in Dental Education Globally
8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Organizer(s): Cameron Randall (University of Washington, Seattle, USA); Casey Wright (Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI, USA) Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Behavioral, Epidemiological, Health Service Research, Education Research
There is renewed global interest in the important contributions the behavioral/social sciences can make to dentistry and oral health, with significant traction in the research domain. The purpose of this satellite symposium is to draw on that traction to shed light on needs, opportunities, and challenges in the education domain. The symposium will feature recent progress, elucidate considerations for next steps, and facilitate collaboration to harness the global network of behavioral/social scientists and educators in oral health. The session will include a keynote address and two panel discussions. The keynote, by a distinguished behavioral/social sciences educator in dentistry, will inspire attendees to think about how to advance behavioral/social sciences curricula in dental education—and from the lenses of evidence-based practice and globalization. The two panel discussions will include representatives from each of the five IADR-defined regions. In the first panel discussion, panelists will provide brief presentations on the current state of behavioral/social sciences training in dental education. Panelists will discuss what is currently being done, what should be done, and how to more readily adopt a global perspective in training oral health professionals in behavioral/social sciences. The second panel discussion will focus on improving the science of teaching, learning, and overall educational improvement in the behavioral/social sciences. This satellite symposium will include significant opportunities for discussion and interaction, and reflections from all participants will be highly encouraged. A report from the satellite symposium will be generated for publication, with the ultimate goal of shaping contemporary, evidence-informed dental education.
Bruxism as a Sign of a Disorder: An International Consensus (invitation only)
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Organizer(s): Frank Lobbezoo (Academic Centre for Dentistry, Amsterdam, Netherlands); Merel Verhoeff (Academic Centre for Dentistry, Amsterdam, Netherlands)
Based on a previous international consensus workshop at the IADR (San Francisco, 2017), Lobbezoo et al. (J Oral Rehabil 2018; 45:837-844) suggested separate definitions for awake and sleep bruxism. In addition, Lobbezoo et al. (2018) stated that bruxism should not be considered as a disorder but rather as a motor behavior in otherwise healthy individuals. This latter phrase, “in otherwise healthy individuals”, suggests that while bruxism is not a disorder in most individuals, it can be a sign of a disorder in some. So far, however, the issue of bruxism in non-healthy individuals has not been addressed, while further clarification will contribute to reducing ongoing confusion in clinics and research about bruxism by providing answers to questions like: “Is the observed motor behavior bruxism or an oromandibular movement disorder?”, “Does the observed motor behavior itself require treatment, of should the underlying disorder be treated instead?”, and “Who is responsible for the assessment and management of the observed motor behavior when it isn’t, or is, a sign of a disorder?”. It will be this invitation-only full-day international consensus workshop’s aims to: (1) determine which disorders have jaw-muscle activities among their signs, and to describe the characteristics of those activities; and (2) identify an already existing term, or to propose a new term, for jaw-muscle activities that are related to a disorder, and to provide a definition for such activities. Before the workshop, a systematic assessment of the literature will be performed to prepare for both the workshop discussions on both aims.
Embedding TMD Evidence-Based Practice Into General Practice: INfORM Keypoints
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Organizer(s): Daniele Manfredini (University of Siena, Italy); Birgitta Haggman-Henrikson (Malmö University, Sweden); Justin Durham (Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, England)
Temporomandibular Disorders’ (TMDs) etiology, assessment, and management have always been much debated in dentistry. Scientific knowledge in support of the biopsychosocial model of pain practice has grown over the last few decades, but dissemination and implementation of contemporary evidence-based practice in general dental practice has not been fully achieved. Outside of the specialist orofacial pain field, dentistry based on out-dated and disproven concepts such as gnathological precepts still persists and has been reinforced by the use of electronic instruments that have debatable validity, sensitivity, specificity, and reliability. Ultimately, this persistence of a biomedical gnathological conceptually driven care model leads to overtreatment and potential iatrogenic damage. Recent papers and some debates within some orofacial pain expert communities underlined the need to enhance the diffusion and implementation of contemporary evidence into general dental practice. A fundamental initial step of this process is to distil and chronicle contemporary evidence into ‘white’ papers and evidence-based guidelines for general dental practice. This symposium, will begin from the available evidence, to help establish “good practice keypoints” on behalf of the INfORM network of the IADR and construct an agreed summary/guideline of these relevant to general dental practice.
Hands-On Workshop on Design and Conduct of Clinical Trials (advanced registration required)
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Organizer(s): Frank Scannapieco (State University of New York at Buffalo, USA); Effie Ioannidou (University of Connecticut, Mansfield, USA)
Sponsored by: Oral Health Research, Periodontal Research
Supported by: Task Force on Design and Analysis in Oral Health Research
The Task Force on Design and Analysis in Oral Health Research, a non-profit "think tank" of clinical researchers, basic scientists, biostatisticians, epidemiologists, and other quantitative scientists with experience in oral health research and/or clinical trials, present a Hands-On Workshop to introduce current principles on the design and analysis of clinical research studies in oral health. The course will be guided by the recent publication “The OHStat Guidelines for Reporting Observational Studies and Clinical Trials in Oral Health Research: Manuscript Checklist” (OHStat).
A “hands-on” portion of this workshop will be a lunch and learn, with one or more presenter(s) serving as small group facilitator(s) for discussion of case studies that deal with real-life issues about oral health clinical studies.
Attendees must complete additional advanced registration for this satellite symposium:
To register, please email your full name, address & phone number to aphalen@buffalo.edu or call (716) 829-2320 with this information. You will receive an email confirmation and link to pay.
Program Outline
Oral Epidemiology Forum (Epi Forum)
1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Organizer(s): Cameron Randall (University of Washington, Seattle, USA); Roger Keller Celeste (Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil)
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Behavioral, Epidemiological, Health Service Research
The annual Oral Epidemiology Forum (Epi Forum) addresses topics related to epidemiology, biostatistics, and population health as applied to dental, oral, and craniofacial research. The primary aim of this satellite symposium is to highlight and encourage the implementation of modern epidemiological methods by bringing together those who are conducting such research, leading the development of relevant methods, engaged in training in the area, or involved in funding or publishing population health research. The Epi Forum will begin with a keynote address focused on contemporary issues in epidemiological research relevant to oral health. A series of short talks will follow—presented are works in progress, typically focusing on theoretical epidemiology, statistical approaches in oral epidemiology, methodological issues and/or challenges in oral epidemiology, contributions of oral epidemiology to health policy, or research ethics. Prominently featured are presentations on epidemiology and/or biostatistics from pre-doctoral and graduate students, post-doctoral scholars, and early career faculty who are conducting research in dental, oral, or craniofacial health. The Epi Forum includes significant opportunity for discussion and interaction, and reflections from all forum participants are highly encouraged.
SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 2024
Diversity Matters: Advancing Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research Leaders
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Organizer(s): Makyba Charles-Ayinde (IADR/AADOCR, Alexandria, VA, USA); Bruno Lima (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA)
The session takes a step forward towards establishing an equitable and civil culture within the dental research enterprise and reducing barriers to racial equity in the dental research workforce. It will specifically support undergraduate, dental, and graduate students within underrepresented populations to build peer networks and establish novel mentoring relationships. The student cohort will engage in discussions about the AADOCR, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives as well as learn about opportunities and potential benefits of student memberships. Professors and students will discuss their experiences as a researcher within the dental health space, their career trajectories and what it means to be a researcher from a minority population within the current research and social climate. The cohort will participate in small group discussions within defined safe spaces for them to intimately address their concerns navigating their academic career. Thereby providing the unique opportunity to form a sustainable network amongst their peers across institutions and increasing access to meaningful professional relationships. This initiative also provides a framework for the Committee on Diversity and Inclusion to intentionally support this cohort through future scheduled interactions using digital platforms to facilitate growth and career development to support skillset development, knowledge acquisition, confidence building, and cultural competence.

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