Distinguished Lecture Series Speakers:
Wednesday, June 25
National Cancer Research Centre
Madrid, Spain
The Role of Telomeres in Aging and Disease
Thursday, June 26
National Center for Research on
Human Evolution
Burgos, Spain
How Variation in the Shape of Incisors Unlocked a Mystery About Human Evolutionary Adaptation
Friday, June 27
United National Foundation
Washington, DC, USA
Opportunities for Oral Health in
Global Health Security
Saturday, June 28
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA
IFReC, Osaka University, Japan,
The Oral-Gut Connection in
Gastrointestinal Disease
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Advances in Craniofacial Stem Cells: Mechanisms to Regenerative Therapies
Organizer(s): Takamitsu Maruyama, The Forsyth Institute, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA; Nan Hatch,
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Craniofacial Biology Research, Stem Cell Biology ResearchAnswering “What If” Questions to Improve Children’s Oral Health
Organizer(s): Mihiri Silva, University of Melbourne, Australia; Upul Cooray, National Dental Research Institute Singapore
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Behavioral Epidemiologic, and Health Services Research, Cariology Research, Pediatric Oral Health ResearchAntimicrobial Resistance in Oral Health Care: A Global Call to Action
Organizer(s): Roger Junges, University of Oslo, Norway; Wendy Thompson, University of Manchester, UK
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Behavioral Epidemiologic, and Health Services Research
Supported by: Scandinavian Division of the IADRArtificial Intelligence in Oral Diagnosis and Individual Treatment Planning
Organizer(s): Magda Feres, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Cambridge, USA; Balazs Feher, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Cambridge, USA
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Oral Medicine & Pathology, Periodontal Research, Oral Medicine & PathologyAssessing the Context to Make Causal Inference: The Use of Multilevel Modelling
Organizer(s): Marco Aurelio de Anselmo Peres, National Dental Centre Singapore; Roger Keller Celeste, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Behavioral, Epidemiologic, and Health Services Research, Clinical and Translational Science Network, Periodontal ResearchBioengineering Advances in Craniomaxillofacial Reconstruction
Organizer(s): Simon Young, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, USA; Lukasz Witek, New York University School of Dentistry, USA; Paulo G. Coelho, University of Miami, USA
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Dental Materials, Mineralized Tissue, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery ResearchBridging Disciplines: Medical, Dental, and Behavioral Health Integration
Organizer(s): Lisa J. Heaton, CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, Boston, USA; Tamanna Tiwari, University of Colorado, Denver, USA
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Behavioral, Epidemiological, and Health Services Research, Clinical and Translational Science Network, Global Oral Health Inequalities Research Network, Oral Health Research, Women in Science NetworkChallenges in the Use of Saliva for Diagnostic Purposes
Organizer(s): Derk Hendrik Jan Jager, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Netherlands; Debora Heller, Universidade Cruzeiro do Sul, São Paulo, Brazil
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Cariology Research, Salivary ResearchContemporary Evidence of Water Fluoridation–Population-based Research and Policy
Organizer(s): Andrew Rugg-Gunn, Newcastle University, UK
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Behavioral, Epidemiological, and Health Services Research, Cariology Research, Global Oral Health Inequalities Research Network, Pediatric Oral Health Research
Supported by: The Borrow Foundation, United KingdomCooperation Between the Research Community and Industry
Organizer(s): Yuan Liu, Temple University, Philadelphia, USA
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Oral Health Research
Supported by: The Nakao FoundationCreating Research Capacity in Low- and Middle-income Countries
Organizer(s): Sara Stanley and Ana Lucie Seminario, University of Washington, Seattle, USA
Supported by: Global Oral Health Inequalities Research NetworkDeveloping An International Clinical Network for Amelogenesis Imperfecta
Organizer(s): Susan Parekh, University College London Eastman Dental Institute, UK; Alan Mighell, University of Leeds, UK; Agnes Bloch-Zupan, Université de Strasbourg, France; J. Timothy Wright, University of North Carolina,
Chapel Hill, USA
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Mineralized TissueDeveloping Biomarkers of TMD Severity: Novel Insights from Multiple Modalities
Organizer(s): Iacopo Cioffi, University of Toronto, Canada
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): International Network for Orofacial Pain and Related Disorders Methodology, Neuroscience Group
Supported by: Canadian Institutes of Health ResearchE-cigarettes and Oral Health: Revisiting the Evidence Base
Organizer(s): Belinda Borrelli, Boston University, USA
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Behavioral, Epidemiologic, and Health Services, Evidence-based Dentistry Network, Implantology Research, Microbiology/Immunology, Oral Medicine & Pathology, Periodontal ResearchEmerging Techniques in Head & Neck Cancer Research
Organizer(s): Ali Khurram, University of Sheffield, UK
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Research, Oral Medicine & PathologyGender Equity Across the Globe: Challenges and Solutions
Organizer(s): Grace De Souza, University of Louisville, USA; Bruno Lima, University of Minnesota, USA; Lisa Jamieson, University of Adelaide, Australia
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Dental Materials, Microbiology/Immunology, Women in Science NetworkGeneralizability of AI Models in Dentistry: Metrics, Bias and Benchmarks
Organizer(s): Sreenath Arekunnath, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Digital Dentistry Research Network, e-Oral Health Network, Evidence-based Dentistry NetworkGums and Tums; Biological Links Between Periodontal and Gastrointestinal Tissues
Organizer(s): Iain Chapple, University of Birmingham, UK
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Microbiology/Immunology, Periodontal ResearchHost-Microbiome Interactions Linking Apical Periodontitis with Systemic Health
Organizer(s): Ariadne Letra, University of Pittsburgh, USA; Sadia Niazi, King’s College London, UK; Annie Shrestha, Annie Shrestha, University of Toronto, Canada
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Pulp Biology & Regeneration Research, Women in Science NetworkIADR IRG BEC Report on Peri-implantitis Preclinical Models and Management
Organizer(s): Georgios Kotsakis, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, USA; Conrado Aparicio, Catalan Institution for Research and Advanced Studies, Barcelona, Spain
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Implantology ResearchImmunomodulation and Metabolic Rewiring for Craniofacial Tissue Regeneration
Organizer(s): Waruna Dissanayaka, University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam; Imad About, Aix Marseille University, France
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Periodontal Research, Pulp Biology & Regeneration Research, Stem Cell Biology ResearchImmunomodulation of Bone Regeneration
Organizer(s): Quan Yuan, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; Alireza Moshaverinia, University of California, Los Angeles, USA
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Craniofacial Biology Research, Dental Materials, Implantology Research, Periodontal ResearchImportance of Chewing Functions for Full Brain Potential
Organizer(s): Frauke Müller, University of Geneva, Switzerland
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Craniofacial Biology Research, Geriatric Oral Research, Neuroscience, Nutrition Research, Prosthodontics ResearchInnovation in Dentistry: Performance, Regeneration, and Peri-Implantitis Control
Organizer(s): Isha Mutreja, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Dental Materials, Periodontal Research, Pulp Biology & Regeneration Research, Stem Cell Biology Research, Women in Science NetworkInnovative Integration of VR-Haptics in Oral Health Research and Education
Organizer(s): Sompop Bencharit, High Point University, USA; Mijin Choi, New York University, USA; Barry Quinn, University of Liverpool, UK
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Digital Dentistry Research Network, Prosthodontics ResearchInterplay Between Oral Commensals, Pathobionts and the Host Environment
Organizer(s): Jens Kreth, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, USA; Nagihan Bostanci, Karolinska Institutet, Solna, Sweden
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Cariology Research, Microbiology/Immunology, Periodontal ResearchIon and Fluid Transport in Salivary Glands
Organizer(s): Kimberly Jasmer, University of Louisville, USA; Gary Weisman, University of Mississippi, Oxford, USA; Blake Warner, National Institutes of Health/National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Cariology Research, Microbiology/Immunology, Periodontal ResearchLymph-associated Matrix-Information-System and Neural Crest-derived Stems Cells
Organizer(s): Tillman Fritsch, NAM Research Institute Salzburg, Austria; Wolf Grimm,
Witten/Herdecke University, Germany
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Periodontal ResearchMulti-omics, Single-cell, Spatial - Cutting Edge Tools for Periodontitis
Organizer(s): Moritz Kebschull, University of Birmingham, UK
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Microbiology/Immunology, Periodontal ResearchNitrate and the Oral Microbiome: Current Insights and Future Trials
Organizer(s): Bob Rosier, Foundation for the Promotion of Health and Biomedical Research of the Valencian Community, Valencia, Spain; Alex Mira, Foundation for the Promotion of Health and Biomedical Research of the Valencian Community, Valencia, Spain; Ryan Demmer, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, USA
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Microbiology/Immunology, Periodontal Research, Salivary Research
Supported by: Probi ABOral Health for All: Addressing Global Disparities and Economic Impact
Organizer(s): Christopher Fox, IADR/AADOCR, Alexandria, USA
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Behavioral, Epidemiologic, and Health Services Research, Global Oral Health Inequalities Research NetworkOral Health in Africa: Challenges and Possibilities
Organizer(s): Azeez Butali, University of Iowa, Iowa City, USA; Abimbola Oladayo, A.T. Still University, Kirksville, USA
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Global Oral Health Inequalities Research NetworkOral Microbiome-Systemic Diseases: What Happens in the Mouth Doesn’t Stay There!
Organizer(s): Apoena Ribeiro, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, USA; Abigail Tucker, King’s College London, UK
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Cariology Research, Microbiology/Immunology, Periodontal Research, Women in Science NetworkOro-Maxillofacial Tissue Regeneration and Functional Reconstruction
Organizer(s): Xinquan Jiang, Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai, China; Hiroshi Egusa, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Prosthodontics Research, Stem Cell Biology ResearchPresidential Symposium: In Pursuit of Alternatives to Dental Amalgam: Where We Are
Organizer(s): Satoshi Imazato, Osaka University, Japan
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Dental MaterialsPublishing Misconduct – New Horizons Opened by Generative AI
Organizer(s): Sharanbir Sidhu, Queen Mary University of London, USA; Jack Ferracane, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, USA
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Behavioral, Epidemiologic, and Health Services Research, Cariology Research, Dental Materials, e-Oral Health Network, Evidence-based Dentistry Network, Microbiology/Immunology, Prosthodontics Research, Pulp Biology & Regeneration ResearchREFLECT: Prescribing High-dose Fluoride Toothpaste High-risk Older-adults
Organizer(s): Anne-Marie Glenny, University of Manchester, UK; Dominic Zero, Indiana University, Bloomington, USA; Jan Clarkson, Dundee Dental Hospital and Research School, Dundee, United Kingdom
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Behavioral, Epidemiologic, and Health Services Research, Clinical and Translational Science Network, Evidence-based Dentistry Network, Women in Science NetworkSaliva for Systemic Disease Diagnostics and Monitoring
Organizer(s): Sarah Pringle, University of Groningen Medical Center, Netherlands; Geitano Isola,
University of Turin, Italy
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Salivary ResearchSingle-cell Analysis, Spatial Transcriptomics and Oral Inflammation
Organizer(s): Kevin Byrd, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, USA; Dana Graves, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Periodontal ResearchSmart Therapeutics for Microbial Infection and Biofilm Control
Organizer(s): Santiago Orrego and Carolina Montoya, Temple University, Philadelphia, USA
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Clinical and Translational Science Network, Dental Materials, Microbiology/Immunology, Prosthodontics ResearchStage Setting for Oral Health on the Healthy Aging Agenda
Organizer(s): Georgios Tsakos, University College London, UK; Ankur Singh, University of Adelaide, Australia
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Behavioral, Epidemiologic, and Health Services Research, Clinical and Translational Science Network, Geriatric Oral Research, Oral Health ResearchTissue Engineering for Dental Pulp Regeneration: How to Find the Right Recipe?
Organizer(s): Marco Bottino, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA; Kerstin Galler, University of Regensburg, Germany; Mariano Pedano, KU Leuven University, Belgium; Mostafa EzEldeen, KU Leuven University, Belgium
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Dental Materials, Pulp Biology & Regeneration Research -
Hands-on Workshops (HOW) will take place at the Centre de Convencions Internacional de Barcelona (CCIB). 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.
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
8:00 a.m. - 5 p.m.
HOW #1: Classifying Bruxism: An International Consensus
Organizer(s): Frank Lobbezzoo and Merel Verhoeff, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, Netherlands
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): International Network for Orofacial Pain and Related Disorders Methodology
Description: Bruxism has been the topic of several previous international consensus meetings organized as part of the General Sessions of the IADR during the past decade. These meetings were successful in producing two papers on the definition of bruxism (Lobbezoo et al., 2013, 2028), a series of papers on assessment tools for bruxism (Standardized Tool for the Assessment of Bruxism, Manfredini et al., 2024; Bruxism Screener [BruxScreen], Lobbezoo et al., 2024), and recently a paper that explains several questions collected over the years from researchers and clinicians related to the international consensus team’s output so far (Verhoeff et al., in preparation). The team’s next step is to develop a system for the classification of the various bruxism phenotypes, as part of the larger group of behaviors and disorders that are characterized by jaw-muscle activities. This challenging project will be prepared by the international consensus core team, after which feedback will be collected from the larger team as well as from experts from other disciplines, notably neurologists with a professional focus on movement disorders. In other words, this closed, full-day, invitation-only workshop aims to develop a first sketch of a classification system for bruxism and other jaw-muscle activities. The resulting beta version will be subjected to invited peer feedback, after which a final version will be developed during a future IADR General Session workshop.Wednesday, June 25, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
HOW #2: Learning Outcomes for the Student/Practitioner and for the Scientist
Organizer(s): David Johnsen, University of Iowa, Iowa City, USA; Tracy de Peralta, University of Colorado, Denver, USA
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Craniofacial Biology Research
Description: Patient-based, student/practitioner-led demonstrations of thinking and judgment are at the center of the practitioner’s/student’s activities on an hourly basis. Critical thinking is also at the center of the scientist’s exploration of new concepts or the re-ordering of existing concepts. For example, the craniofacial biologist is relentlessly thinking critically on mechanisms of growth and pathology. Literature is sparse on learning outcomes and learning models for critical thinking and limited on explicit learning exercises based on any critical thinking learning model. Assumption: Research will start with learning models to analyze. Without learning models, the question is raised whether meaningful research can be conducted on learning for the student or for the scientist. The focus here is on critical thinking and learning models for critical thinking. The purposes of this session are to; 1) call on attendees to analyze a critical thinking learning model based on emulation; 2) call for attendees’ analysis of application for the emulation learning model to examples of explicit critical thinking skillsets/experiences for the student or the scientist; 3) explore with attendees other kinds of learning models for critical thinking leading to explicit learning exercises; and 4) explore with attendees additional critical thinking exercises for patient care or scientific exploration. Published examples: risk assessment for geriatrics, caries, periodontitis, social work, ethics, empathy, implant decision-making, technology decision-making, EBD, IPP, tele-dentistry, patient conceptualization. New candidates: scientist’s thinking patterns developing a protocol, AI-guided critical thinking outcomes, mitigation for high-risk patients, TMD,
motivational interviewing.Wednesday, June 25, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
HOW #3: PicturePerfect: Hands-on Workshop Shaping the Future of Hybrid Dental Monitoring
Organizer(s): Waraf Al-Yaseen, Cardiff University, UK; Sergio E. Uribe, Riga Stradins University, Latvia; Nicola P.T. Innes, Cardiff University, UK
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Cariology Research, Diagnostic Sciences, e-Oral Health Network, Oral Health Research, Pediatric Oral Health Research
Description: This hands-on workshop aimed at establishing guidelines for implementing remote dental monitoring within hybrid care models. Led by experts Prof. Sergio Uribe, Prof. Jin Xiao, and Dr. Nicolas Giraudeau, this workshop introduces the latest advancements in teledentistry and AI-powered diagnostics, focusing on practical applications that support the development of effective hybrid care workflows. Participants will engage in two focused workshops exploring the practical aspects of teledentistry. The first workshop will evaluate tools for capturing high-quality intraoral images, addressing their safety, usability, and impact on diagnostic accuracy, while examining the limitations of AI-based telediagnosis. The second workshop will guide participants in defining clinical and non-clinical criteria for transitioning between remote and in-person care, creating structured workflows to aid decision-making in hybrid models. This workshop fosters an interdisciplinary approach to hybrid care, as participants collaboratively identify the dentist’s role in remote monitoring and establish foundational criteria for transitioning between care types. By contributing to these consensus-building activities, attendees will directly shape the future of hybrid dental care, while gaining hands-on experience with essential teledentistry tools. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to co-author a collaborative paper summarizing the workshop’s findings, adding valuable publication experience to their professional and academic portfolios.Wednesday, June 25, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
HOW #4: Simulation and Transfer of Learning
Organizer(s): Jonathan Padilla San Diego, King’s College London, UK; Carlos Serrano, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, Netherlands
Sponsored By: Education Research
Description: Learning with dental-task trainer simulators enable students to develop their knowledge, interpersonal, psychomotor, and clinical skills. However, how learning translates to clinical practice and improves patient outcomes remains an open question. In this workshop, there will be featured presentations on different institutional practices regarding the implementation of dental simulators in the curriculum. Participants attending this workshop will be given the opportunity to share their experiences and teaching practices, and the challenges they encountered in enhancing transfer of learning from simulation to real patients. The workshop will also explore different views on students’ perception of how their learning from dental simulators (haptics and phantom-head) may have facilitated or hindered transfer of learning from simulation to clinical settings.Wednesday, June 25, 2025
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
HOW #5: Meet a Mentor Networking Session for New Investigators
Organizer(s): Sheri Herren, International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research, Alexandria, USA; Satoshi Imazato, Osaka University, Japan
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research
Description: The Meet a Mentor Networking Session format is designed to enhance the learning experience for new investigators. This is an opportunity for all new investigators to network with noted mentors in specific research fields. Senior scientists will lead motivational and realistic discussions about the paths they took during their academic careers. Eight tables are organized by research topic or career pathway and one mentor will be assigned to each table. When registering, participants do not need to select a specific table and are free to move among topics/tables during the session.Wednesday, June 25, 2025
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
HOW #6: Empowering Women by Creating Inclusive Leadership in Dental Academia
Organizer(s): Thilini N. Jayasinghe and Smith Sukumar, The University of Sydney, Australia
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Microbiology/Immunology, Women in Science Network
Description Female dental academics face a lack of opportunities to participate fully in academia, which impacts on leadership opportunities – they are glued to the sticky floor staring at the glass ceiling. Academics from around the world will facilitate discussion about creating positive role models and overcoming inequity in research and leadership.Wednesday, June 25, 2025
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
HOW #7: Oral Healthcare in Humanitarian Crises: Developing Research and Guidelines
Organizer(s): Kristina Wanyonyi Kay, University of Cambridge, UK; Lois Cohen, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, Bethesda, USA; Khaleda Zaheer, King’s College London, UK
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Behavioral, Epidemiological, and Health Services Research, Global Oral Health Inequalities Research Network, Oral Health Research, Women in Science Network
Description: Background: Globally, one billion people are refugees, migrants or internally displaced, and this will exponentially increase due to climate change, conflicts, and war. Of the 117 million people forcibly displaced, 43 million are refugees and 75% are hosted in low- and middle-income countries (UN Refugee Agency 2023). This represents a significant humanitarian crisis in both the home and host countries. The health of different migrant groups and displaced populations is under-researched which significantly impacts the response of the health system to the needs of populations affected (Kateeb and Lee 2023). Refugees are at risk of poorer health outcomes including oral health and little is known about the quality of oral healthcare they receive and their resultant health outcomes. In the Middle East and North Africa alone, there are more than 45 armed conflicts. In Europe there are seven armed conflicts with Latin America having six. Alarmingly, 40% of displaced persons are children under 18, who are particularly vulnerable to the health impacts of displacement (UN Refugee Agency 2023). In Bangladesh where nearly one million Rohingya refugees from Myanmar are hosted 52% are children, The arrival of the refugees puts a significant strain on health systems and refugee camp medical services are limited with challenges related to appropriate equipment and water and sanitation (Zaheer et al. 2024). Research has shown that low literacy rates, unhealthy oral hygiene practices, high consumption of tobacco by adults and children (Zaheer, Wanyonyi, and Williams 2022), and high prevalence of periodontal disease and caries (Zaheer et al. 2024). Charities have implemented supervised toothbrushing program in several schools in the camps to address the burden of oral disease and instill healthy hygiene habits from a young age but with varying sustainability. The “global research agenda on health, migration and displacement” by the WHO has identified key research themes as a global priority over the next five years (World Health Organization 2023). This includes building evidence on under-researched groups and strengthening equitable research collaborations and knowledge translation into policy and practice at all levels. The oral health community should create regional and national research agendas which will improve the knowledge base for strengthening policymaking and this will be the focus of this session.
Supported By: Alliance for Oral Health Across Borders, Association for Dental SafetyThursday, June 26, 2025
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
HOW #8: Tips for Improving Peer Review and Authorship
Organizer(s): Fionnuala T. Lundy, Queen’s University Belfast, UK; Paula Castelo,
Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Brazil
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Cariology Research, Evidence-based Dentistry Network, Microbiology/Immunology, Neuroscience, Nutrition Research, Student Training and Research (STAR) Network
Description: Peer reviewers play a key role in determining the fate of manuscripts submitted for publication. Many reviewers have received little or no training in peer review and may not be familiar with the peer review process. Knowledge of the peer review process often comes from experiences as an author. Authors are often frustrated that the peer review process is slow, informal and does not directly reveal what peer reviewers do. This Hands-on Workshop will deliver key skills to those who are interested in peer review; many of the same skills will also help you as an author. What should peer reviewers assess in each section of a manuscript? What are the ethical requirements for studies involving patients, human tissue and animal studies? How should statistical analysis of the results be assessed? How should a fair and constructive peer review report be written? How does peer review support integrity in research? 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 (including responsibilities and ethics needed for peer review), each of the speakers will deliver short presentations. 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 of the workshop.Thursday, June 26, 2025
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
HOW #9: Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Tool for Assessing Dental Students?
Organizer(s): Albert Leung, RCSI University of Medicine & Health, Dublin, Ireland; Peter David Fine, University College London, UK; Ingrid Tonni, University of Brescia, Italy
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Education Research
Description: Previous global industrial revolutions have caused uncertainty, fear and alarm throughout societies. Is history repeating itself with the pre-eminence of Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Although the use of AI in the assessment of dental students is in its infancy and many dental educators are uncertain of its value, significance and potency, this emerging technology is rapidly evolving. Dental educators need to have the knowledge and confidence to fully embrace these technological innovations. This session will consider how AI can ultimately become an invaluable tool to help dental educators in developing effective assessment strategies to facilitate student learning. The session will present the findings of a recent investigation into using AI in dental student assessment. Delegates will be challenged to share and discuss their experiences using such technology in dental student assessment. A thematic approach will be used to elucidate and identify the current use of AI in the assessment of dental students with the overarching aim of identifying examples of best practice in dental education worldwide. The following four themes on the use of AI in dental student assessment will be discussed by the workshop delegates: (i) Current use of AI; (ii) Challenges of using AI; (iii) Threats and opportunities with using AI; and (iv) The future use of AI. Quantitative and qualitative data will be collected from the workshop delegates and synchronously presented. Challenges and concerns will be discussed. Areas of good practice will be identified and shared. Will AI revolutionize the way we assess future generations of increasingly technologically proficient dental students, to ensure their engagement with the education process and their subsequent development into confident and competent practitioners, able to deliver modern oral health care?Thursday, June 26, 2025
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
HOW #10: The Global Oral Health Inequalities Research Agenda: Achievements and Objectives
Organizer(s): David M. Williams, Bart’s and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, UK; Peter Mossey, University of Dundee, Australia; Manu Raj Mathur, Public Health Foundation of India
Sponsored By: Behavioral Epidemiologic, and Health Services Research, Global Oral Health <br>Inequalities Research Network
Description: In 2011, the IADR Global Oral Health Inequalities Research Agenda (GOHIRA) articulated a ten-point action plan aimed at reducing global oral health inequalities. Subsequently the Global Oral Health Inequalities Network (GOHIRN) has fostered research collaborations and advocated for policies to promote oral health equity. It is now timely to review the achievements of the past 15 years and identify the way forward to ensure high quality oral health care is available, affordable and accessible by all. The workshop will aim to develop future strategies to reduce oral health inequalities, highlighting research methodologies and data collection techniques to better quantify and address burden of oral diseases. It will: (i) Highlight the Network's significant contributions to oral health inequalities research over the past 15 years; (ii) Discuss challenges and barriers encountered in addressing oral health inequalities; and (iii) Propose research priorities and strategies to accelerate progress towards achieving oral health equity.Thursday, June 26, 2025
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
HOW #11: Involving Children in Research: A Journey from Design to Delivery
Organizer(s): Sondos Albadri, University of Liverpool, UK; Zoe Marshman, School of Clinical Dentistry, Sheffield, UK
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Behavioral, Epidemiologic, and Health Services Research, Dental Anesthesiology and Special Care Research, Oral Health Research, Orthodontics Research, Pediatric Oral Health Research
Description: As health research aims to meet the needs of the public, it is important that it involves the public, including where this may be children and young people (CYP). The United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) provides CYP with a comprehensive set of human rights. Article 12 states that ‘every child has the right to express their views, feelings, and wishes in all matters affecting them’. Therefore, we researchers have an obligation to facilitate the involvement of CYP in research. This workshop will be facilitated by 4 speakers with vast experience of undertaking research with diverse populations of CYP, utilizing a range of methodologies. Through four short presentations, attendees will be taken through the research journey with CYP from conception to dissemination. Speakers will each present new research case studies, highlighting key elements and considerations of practical delivery of research with CYP. To complement this, two short practical activities will take place to allow attendees to apply this knowledge to research scenarios. This will also stimulate further discussion on both delivery and the complexities of involving CYP from an individual to an international level. Involvement of CYP has great benefits for research, but also for the researchers and CYP themselves. This session is of interest to all IADR attendees involved in research relevant to CYP. In addition, many of the practical considerations of involving CYP are applicable to research with a range of other populations, particularly vulnerable groups, widening the potential audience.Thursday, June 26, 2025
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
HOW #12: Communicate, Break the Cycle: A Toolbox for Inclusivity in Dentistry
Organizer(s): HsingChi von Bergman and Tala Maragha, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Education Research
Description: Racism in oral health professional education and practice can be determinantal to the wellbeing of students, instructors, clinicians, and patients. This knowledge translation interactive workshop will utilize a novel Research-based Theater (RBT) approach. Participants will engage in reflection exercises, peer, and large-group discussions that will be guided by three dramatized scenes that have been produced in The University of British Columbia (UBC) to highlight the challenges that students, instructors, and patients encounter with communication and interactions that may be perceived as racist, discriminatory, or microaggressions. The scenes are data-driven from a three-year project that was conducted with more than 100 oral health sciences students. The scenes have been piloted with Faculty, staff, and graduate students in UBC’s Faculty of Dentistry, and evaluation data highlighting the changes in the participants’ self-perceived ability to identify and manage challenges of racism and micro-aggressions will be shared in the workshop. In the hands-on component, participants will work collaboratively to generate a "toolbox" of strategies to identify, address, and prevent incidences of racism and discrimination in their context, with a focus on the role of communication skills in reflecting the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion in the dental education and practice. Given the scope of this workshop and its applicability to a wide audience of IADR/PER participants at different stages of their career, we believe that it aligns with the meetings’ scope and focus on promoting collaborations between researchers, clinicians, students, and instructors to foster healthy and inclusive work and learning environments.Friday, June 27, 2025
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
HOW #13: Embrace or Brace for AI in Oral Health Education
Organizer(s): Andreas Agouropoulos, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece; Maria Theresa Van Harten, Dublin Dental University Hospital, Ireland; Maria Jose Correia, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Lisbon, Portugal
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Craniofacial Biology Research, Nutrition Research, Prosthodontics Research
Description: AI technology is used throughout numerous applications and has potential for use in Oral health education, however there are serious concerns since a framework to guide AI use does not exist in the context of teaching, assessment and research: among AI use, we will discuss generative AI, predictive AI and expert systems and their benefits and challenges. The aim of this session is to develop guidelines on AI use in Oral Health Education to assist academic institutions in best managing this challenging field, using a consensus method to develop recommendations. IADR members along with the ADEE COP in Professionalism aim to work collaboratively on establishing guidance/shared best practice in areas of Professionalism and Ethics in Oral health education and has specifically worked on AI and its place in this field. Student and academic colleagues met to discuss the aims and objectives of the project and established a draft survey which was then refined looking specifically at length, scope and application to a mixed audience. This survey will be circulated pre-workshop for attendees to fill (round one). During the meeting we will share findings from this past year’s research (literature review and query of the membership in ADEE) on the place of technology and in particular AI in Oral Health Education environment from the planning/delivery to the curriculum and patient care. We will reintroduce the questionnaire alongside the results from round one during the workshop to query the attendees (round two) and establish the consensus at the end of this session.Friday, June 27, 2025
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
HOW #14: Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance in Oral Health: a Global Research Workshop
Organizer(s): Wendy Thompson, University of Manchester, UK; Nicholas Jakubovics, Newcastle University, UK
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Microbiology/Immunology Periodontal Research,
Network for Practice-based Research
Description: Bacterial infections resistant to antibiotics were attributable for 1.27 million deaths worldwide in 2019, more than from HIV and malaria, making antimicrobial resistance (AMR) one of the leading causes of death globally. The World Health Organization (WHO) global action plan on AMR focuses on raising awareness, strengthening the knowledge and evidence base, reducing the incidence of infection, and optimizing the use of antimicrobials across healthcare. Unsurprisingly, given that oral diseases are the most common noncommunicable diseases worldwide, antibiotic and antiseptic use by dental professionals is widespread. Dentistry accounts for approximately 10% of all prescribed antibiotics globally and inappropriate use is common. Action through policy, practice, education and research are required to tackle the complexities in optimizing antibiotic use in dentistry, through prevention of oral disease, improved access to high quality dental care and raising awareness about the risks of antimicrobials across our profession. IADR is going to develop an AMR policy statement, reinforcing the need for dentists to be involved at all levels, including through research. This joint IADR/FDI World Dental Federation workshop will explore the global research agenda for AMR in human healthcare, chaired by the Journal of Dental Research (JDR) Editor-in-Chief and with the unit head of the Control and Response Strategies unit at WHO’s AMR division as a guest speaker. A hands-on element to the workshop will involve the audience taking part in an exercise to identify potential AMR research priorities. As such, the audience will be directly informing the global direction of travel for AMR research in dentistry.Friday, June 27, 2025
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
HOW #15: Domestic Abuse & Dentistry: Trauma Informed Research, Education & Practice
Organizer(s): Marion Visagie and Janine Yazdi-Doughty, University of Liverpool, UK
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Behavioral, Epidemiologic, and Health Services Research, Education Research, Women in Science Network
Description: Domestic violence and abuse (DA) is a pattern of controlling behaviors used to gain or maintain power and control over an individual. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that approximately one in three (30%) of women have experienced physical and/or sexual violence by an intimate partner during their lifetime. The United Nations has championed improved reporting and targeted prevention by including DA in their sustainable developmental goals. In the UK, the Office for National Statistics (2022) reports 5% of the adult population (2.4 million persons) experiencing DA. Today, DA (encompassing healthcare expenses, criminal justice costs and lost productivity) is the most expensive crime in the UK. Studies have reported only 2.5-15% of victims actively reporting their DA. Women experiencing physical and non-physical violence are more likely to be in contact with healthcare services than non-abused women. This presents an opportunity to identify victims through their injuries and disclosures. Dental professionals, due to their regular contact with patients, are in a unique position to identify signs of abuse, as the most common sites of injuries are the oral and facial regions. Referral of DA victims by dental professionals is of critical importance; however dental professionals both in research and practice are unfamiliar with trauma informed interviewing and managing of suspected DA. There is an educational gap in dental professional’s ability and willingness to engage in trauma informed conversations about DA. This hands-on workshop will involve four short presentations; the presentations will present key issues in domestic abuse identification and referral in the dental setting and highlight deficits in current dental education curricula around trauma informed discussions about DA. Two of the workshops will present primary data from studies of domestic abuse identification in dental settings. There will be two workshop activities involving role play around trauma-informed interviewing of DA victims and trauma informed approaches to managing suspected DA or DA disclosure by dental patients or dental professionals. The group activities will be allocated 15-minutes each and a 10-minute opportunity for discussing the role of DA within the dental education curricula at the end of the session. We believe that the content of this workshop would be equally of interest to educators, clinicians and academics. Clinicians will benefit from the hands-on role-playing component. Educators will benefit from considering how DA disclosure and trauma informed conversations can be integrated into the curriculum. Academics will benefit from gaining a deeper insight into an underexplored area in oral health research and an understanding of trauma informed interviewing processes.Friday, June 27, 2025
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
HOW #16: Publishing Your Manuscript: A JDR Perspectives
Organizer(s): Nicholas Jakubovics, Newcastle University, UK
Sponsoring Group/Networks: IADR
Description: Publication in scientific journals is a key part of the research process, providing validation and visibility for your work. This session will help you to construct a clear and critically balanced manuscript and disseminate your research to the target audience. We will provide insights into the editorial decision-making process at 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.Friday, June 27, 2025
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
HOW #17: Designing an Education Research Project
Organizer(s): Barry Francis Quinn, University of Liverpool, UK; Man Hung, Roseman University of Health Sciences, Henderson, USA
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Education Research
Description: This workshop proposal is highly relevant for this meeting as it aims to improve the quality of research in the field of dental education. The workshop enables teaching academics from across the globe to network and forge collaborative research opportunities. Presenters are all current or former member of the IADR Education Research Group and will present on new research in the field of dental education. Education research is the study of education and learning processes that seeks to explore, describe, and understand how learning occurs. This workshop is designed to guide participants through the process of designing their own education research project. Following engagement with pre-workshop reading, participants are invited to bring an education problem they currently face to the workshop. A list of nine provocations will be employed to enable participants to consider aspects of education research project design including how the research is positioned within established research paradigms, education theories, frameworks and pedagogies informing the research, and ethical considerations of the research. Participants will explore qualitative and quantitative methods in education research. Participants will discuss their research with one another and will leave the workshop with a research plan.Friday, June 27, 2025
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
HOW #18: Equitable Partnership Working for Oral Health: Workshop
Organizer(s): Jennifer E. Gallagher, King’s College London, UK; Saul Martins de Paiva, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Sponsoring Group/Networks: Behavioral, Epidemiologic, and Health Services Research, Global Oral Health Inequalities Research Network, Oral Health Research
Description: Partnerships across disciplines, organizations and nations are key to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, 2030 and better health for all. Furthermore, there is a strong emphasis on partnership within the Global Strategy and Action Plan on Oral Health 2023–2030, taking a public health approach to improving oral health and access to essential dental care. The strategy and action plan also place great emphasis on research to underpin and drive change as outlined in Strategic Objective 6: Oral health research agendas – Create and continuously update context and needs-specific research that is focused on the public health aspects of oral health. In the action plan, the concept of ‘partnership’ is highlighted multiple times. The importance of fostering collaboration within and across countries, including multidisciplinary research, is emphasised, based on the principles of research ethics and equity in health research partnerships. A wide range of actors are encouraged to develop such initiatives to meet population oral health needs which must reorientate the research agenda, prioritise public health actions to improve oral health, support access to essential dental care, and translate evidence into practice. The challenge to international partners such as IADR, is specifically outlined in Action areas 94-95 as follows: Action 94: Promote equity in all aspects of global oral health research: Support shared agenda setting for global oral health research, programme planning, implementation and evaluation. Foster equitable partnerships in priority-setting, methodological choices, research funding, project management, analysing and reporting results and authorship in scientific publication. Ensure equitable access to data, research results and publications, including reducing or eliminating fees to access information. Action 95: Facilitate reorientation of the oral health research agenda: Support the prioritization of research on public health and population-based oral health interventions. Promote capacity building and training that meet the needs of new priorities for oral health research. Strengthen evidence on the prevalence and incidence of diseases and conditions of public health interest that may be under-researched, such as oro-facial clefts and Noma. IADR members are already making a significant contribution to the global oral health agenda, yet there are marked research inequalities between regions and countries. As the global oral health workforce and dental schools continue to grow, research partnerships and capacity building will be important to contribute to national and global evidence. A priority of the IADR Strategic Plan is to promote oral health research worldwide, with specific emphasis on assisting regions with less developed research programs, including regions that may have developed and less developed Divisions/Sections within. IADR has five regions: Africa/Middle East, Asia/Pacific, Latin American, North American, Pan European, all of which have different patterns of oral health, healthcare provision and research strengths. This provides the opportunity for learning in partnership. Given that partnership working is vitally important to achieve global goals, learning from and supporting one another in an equitable manner as we build on, and contribute to, research evidence and translate evidence into practice. It is therefore timely for IADR, our global research organization, to identify clear priorities and principles for equitable partnership working in support of the oral health agenda, together with recognising examples of good practice and opportunities for innovation.Friday, June 27, 2025
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
HOW #19: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Oral Microbiome: Advances and Applications
Organizer(s): Di Wu, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, USA
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Microbiology/immunology, Pediatric Oral Health Research,<br> Women in Science Network
Description: Join us for an engaging session at the 2025 IADR General Session, where leading experts in oral microbiome analysis will present the latest advances and discuss their applications in health and disease. This session offers a unique opportunity to gain insights into groundbreaking methodologies and how they are shaping the future of dental and oral health research. This session aims to support all kinds of learners in oral microbiome studies, introducing cutting-edge analytic tools, computational methods, and statistical strategies that drive innovation in oral health. Participants will engage with expert discussions on methodologies, data integration, and case studies, with a focus on translating research into impactful clinical applications.Saturday, June 28, 2025
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
HOW #20: Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement: From Bench to Chairside
Organizer(s): Barry Main and Alexander Gormley, University of Bristol, UK
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Behavioral, Epidemiologic, and Health Services Research
Description: Research funding bodies increasingly mandate patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) in the priority setting and justification, design, conduct and dissemination of clinical research. Recently, funders of laboratory-based, discovery science have set-out similar requirements. There is, however, often confusion among researchers about what constitutes patient involvement and engagement, and how those differ from patient participation. As a result, PPIE can be poorly planned and the full potential to improve research and its impact is not met. This workshop will introduce delegates to the principles and practice of good PPIE in oral health research that spans the spectrum from bench to clinic. The workshop has been designed and will be delivered by researchers with expertise in supporting PPIE in a range of research projects in oral, dental, and craniofacial disciplines. Uniquely, the panel will include a patient representative who will bring real-world, lived experience of engagement in major research projects. Participants will gain insight into the value of PPIE, learn about best practice, and – through interactive hands-on group work – put theory into practice to design aspects of PPIE strategy for a range of research proposals. The group work will be facilitated by the panel and a whole-group interactive feedback and discussion session will bring together learning on PPIE across the lifespan of research from initial idea and grant writing to conduct of project and dissemination of results. The workshop will be of value to researchers in oral health and allied fields, healthcare providers, research funding bodies, and early career academics.Saturday, June 28, 2025
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
HOW #21: A Periodontal-Prosthodontic Approach to Prevent and Treat Peri-implant Diseases
Organizer(s): Se-Lim Oh, University of Maryland, College Park, USA; Hyun-Chang Lim, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Periodontal Research, Prosthodontics Research
Description: As the use of dental implants continues to rise, so does the occurrence of complications. Peri-implantitis and retrograde peri-implantitis affect functioning dental implants that retain prostheses, impacting their prognosis and longevity. This workshop aims to equip participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively manage peri-implantitis and retrograde peri-implantitis. The workshop will delve into the clinical presentation of peri-implantitis and retrograde peri-implantitis, emphasizing key diagnostic indicators and distinguishing features. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the multifactorial etiology underlying these conditions. While peri-implantitis is primarily associated with bacterial plaque, an insufficient peri-implant soft tissue quality and quantity and an inadequate prosthesis design also influence its development and progression. Pre-existing inflammatory lesions and endodontic infections of neighboring teeth are common etiologic factors for retrograde peri-implantitis. Interactive components will include case study discussions. Participants will engage in discussions of practical approaches to apply evidence-based management, encompassing both non-surgical and surgical interventions for peri-implantitis and retrograde peri-implantitis. Topics will include surgical techniques for managing peri-implantitis associated with insufficient soft tissue surrounding implants and the impact of the prosthetic design on crestal bone levels around dental implants. Treatment options will also be discussed for managing retrograde peri-implantitis.Saturday, June 28, 2025
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
HOW #22: Dietary Advice for Prosthodontics: From Evidence to Application
Organizer(s): James Clark Field, Cardiff University, UK; Michael Crowe, Dublin Dental University Hospital,<br> Trinity College, Ireland
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Nutrition Research, Education Research, Prosthodontic Research,<br> Geriatric Oral Research
Description: This hands-on workshop focuses on how to get the evidence into practice. There is a growing body of evidence on the impact of tooth loss and the provision of prostheses on nutritional wellbeing including the impact on food choice intake of nutrients, nutritional status and eating-related quality of life, especially in older people. There is new research on evidence based dietary advice (and its development) published in the last few years. Despite this, the topic receives little consideration in the dental student curriculum. Moreover, dental students are rarely trained in providing evidence-based solutions to nutritional problems to the patient. Although this is a standalone session, it complements the symposium submission “Loss of teeth, lack of Nutrition: What's the Evidence?” In this hands-on workshop experts will provide a brief overview of the state-of-the-art evidence pertaining to nutrition in patients with compromised dentition and the development of evidence-based strategies for supporting patients to eat better. In “World Café” style round table discussions, participants will consider what is currently taught, what should be taught, and how this should be applied practically in student dental clinics and the wider clinical dental setting.Saturday, June 28, 2025
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
HOW #23: Inter-sectoral Research Partnership to Address the Challenge of Noma
Organizer(s): Peter Mossey, University of Dundee, UK; Wendy Thompson, University of Manchester, UK
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Craniofacial Biology Research, Global Oral Health Inequalities Research Network
Description: Noma, also known as cancrum oris, necrotizing ulcerative stomatitis, or gangrenous stomatitis, is a rapidly progressive and often fatal infection of the mouth and face. It predominantly affects children between the ages of two and six years old in poorly-developed countries where sanitation and cleanliness are lacking, and adult-onset cases have also been reported. Noma is often reported as a sequela to acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (ANUG), starting from the gums and rapidly spreading to mucous membranes of the mouth, leading to ulcers. Painful ulcers which rapidly progresses to soft and hard tissue degeneration and necrosis in the face ensues. Noma represents a global inequality and can serve as a sentinel for neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). It is entirely preventable if detected in the early stages with appropriate surveillance and research on primary prevention. There is a psychosocial burden on individuals and families and a stigma associated with Noma and these will need to be addressed using a patient centered approach. Gaps and Challenges: There are reports suggesting that Noma exclusively affects malnourished children in the tropical regions, but this has been questioned. For instance, not all malnourished children present with Noma, and we do not know why some twins are discordant for Noma. Therefore, there may be some genetic and epigenetic contributions to Noma in addition to the risks from environmental factors like microbes and nutrition. A recent review by the WHO identified the major gaps are lack of integrated and active surveillance systems in endemic areas, limited research into the etiology of Noma (genetics, epigenetics, microbiome, nutrition, and immunology), and low capacity in primary care to promote oral healthcare and detect early stage of Noma. Purpose of the hands-on workshop: Discussion on gaps identified by the WHO. These include investigation into cause in endemic areas via a study on the oral microbiome, how to improve capacity in primary care to identify and support affected families, how to engage community actors to promote oral health and is it possible to use the latest digital technologies to support surveillance of oral disease.*price listed include the 21% Spanish Value Added Tax (VAT).
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Behavioral, Epidemiologic, and Health Services Research
Data to Impact: Harnessing Big Data, Addressing Oral Health Inequities
Tamanna Tiwari, University of Colorado, Boulder, USA
Equity and Oral Health: Evidence, Power, Inclusivity and Potential Directions
Linda Slack-Smith, University of Western Australia, PerthCariology Research - Clinical and Epidemiological Studies
Root Caries– Treatment Recommendations (Diagnosis, Prevention, Therapy) and Practical Concepts
Richard Wierichs, University of Bern, SwitzerlandDental Materials 1: Ceramic-based Materials
Fatigue of Dental Ceramics: What is it That We Measure?
Renan Belli, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, GermanyDental Materials 2: Polymer-based Materials
Smart Dental Biomaterials: Piezoelectric Therapies, Microbiome Interactions and Masticatory Forces
Santiago Orrego, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Repurposing Dentin Waste as Platform to Produce Functional Polymers
Marcela Carrilho, Midwestern University, Downers Grove, Illinois, USADental Materials 5: Biocompatibility and Bioengineering and
Biologic Effects of MaterialsIntroducing RegendoGEL: A Novel Bioactive Endodontic Treatment Product for Vital Pulp Therapy
Pamela Yelick, Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts, USA
Advances in Bioceramic Design: Bridging Nature and Technology in Bone Regeneration
Maria Ginebra, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Barcelona, SpainDental Materials 7: Color and Appearance (Esthetics)
Machine-Learning-Based Spectral Modeling: A Biomimetic Guide for Enhancing Esthetics
Razvan Ghinea, University of Granada, SpainGeriatric Oral Research
What Digital Dentistry Can Do for Older Patients: A Vision
Frauke Müller, University of Geneva, SwitzerlandOral Health Research
Recycled Zirconia for Dental Application
Guang Hong, Tohoku University, Sendai, JapanPulp Biology & Regeneration Research
Direct Observation of Pulp Neo- Vascularization With In-Vitro and In-Vivo Study Models
George Huang, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Knoxville, USAPeriodontal Research – Therapy
Bone Regeneration: Factors Affecting Healing
Nikolaos Donos, Queen Mary University of London, England, UKPediatric Oral Health Research
Clinical Implications of Oral Microbiome Studies
Alex Mira, FISABIO Foundation, Valencia, SpainProsthodontics Research
Future Perspectives in Prosthetic Dentistry
Tim Joda, University of Bern, SwitzerlandSalivary Research
The Importance of Macrophage Crosstalk in Facilitating Salivary Gland Regeneration
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During lunch, you may discuss topics of current interest with the researchers identified below. There is a $78.65 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 Centre de Convencions Internacional de Barcelona (CCIB).
*price listed include the 21% Spanish Value Added Tax (VAT).
Track Selection: C = Clinician, E = Educator
Friday, June 27: 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Table #1: Using Observational Data and Assembling a Team to Better Understand Oral Health
Speaker: Richard Manski, University of Maryland School of Dentistry, College Park, USA
Sponsoring Group/Network: Behavioral, Epidemiologic, and Health Services Research
Description: While randomized control trials (RCTs) are traditionally thought to be the gold-standard for establishing causality, it is often not ethically possible or practical to conduct them. Given several limitations, it would not be feasible, ethical, or efficient to investigate through an RCT, whether preventive oral health care and subsequent improved oral health, reduces the risk of chronic illness. However, there are alternative methods that can be used to assess causation, such as the analysis of observational data. The 2021 Nobel Prize was awarded to David Card, Joshua Angrist, and Guido Imbens for their work in showing the use and value of using observational data to better understand causal relationships.Table #2: Involving Students as Partners in Dental Research
Speaker: Cecilia Dong, Western University, London, Canada
Sponsoring Group/Network: Education Research
Track Selection: E
Description: Students as Partners has gained acceptance in higher education, but students may not be aware yet of how their student voice can contribute to research. Upon learning background information illustrated with examples, students can reflect on their academic experiences to propose and discuss ideas for students as partners research.Table #3: Future Perspectives in Prosthetic Dentistry
Speaker: Tim Joda, University of Zurich, Switzerland
Sponsoring Group/Network: Prosthodontics Research
Track Selection: C,E
Description: Digital tools and applications have become an integral part of daily life. In the same way, computerized media play an essential role in the development of dentistry. Virtually based technologies offer additional options, ranging from diagnostic imaging, treatment planning, outcome simulation, and intraoral scanning to chairside protocols for one-visit rehabilitation. However, how many bits ‘n’ bytes are necessary to fulfill the expectations of the dentist and the patient, and to meet the clinical and technical requirements of today’s routine practice? Prosthetic dentistry of the future will focus on innovations built on AI as a core technology that will impact (1) dental e-health data management, (2) clinical and technical health applications, and (3) services and operations. AI systems will enable personalized workflows by analyzing all e-health data collected from an individual patient. In addition to dentist-specific data, genomic, proteomic, and metabolic information will be included, supporting optimized treatment strategies and risk prediction. Finally, new methodological approaches are arising for the further development of clinical research in the digital age with registry-based clinical trials using real-world datasets with high external validity.Table #4: Global Oral Health Networking: Connecting Students for Impact
Speaker: Lois Cohen, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, Bethesda, USA
Sponsoring Group/Network(s): Global Oral Health Inequalities Research Network, National Student Research Group
Track Selection: C, E
Description: With global health inequalities continuing to persist, initiatives that create spaces for open dialogue and discovery are critical and thus are highly relevant to IADR’s mission to advance oral health worldwide. This session aims to connect students interested in global oral health, facilitating networking opportunities between other students and potential mentors. Students will learn about ongoing research, advocacy, and professional pathways within the global oral health space. Attendees will learn about the current global oral health space and its associated challenges, new research in global oral health, and opportunities to get involved in research, industry, and clinical care. This session will showcase innovative approaches to drive forward oral health equity and equality, encouraging students to engage with and contribute to global health solutions.Table #6: Expanding the Human Oral & Craniofacial Atlas through Team Science
Speaker: Kevin Matthew Byrd, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, USA
Sponsoring Group/Network: Salivary Research
Track Selection: C, E
Description: Join Dr. Kevin Matthew Byrd, founder of the Human Cell Atlas Oral & Craniofacial Bionetwork and NIH HuBMAP Associate Member, for an interactive session on the latest advancements in the Human Oral & Craniofacial Cell Atlas, covering atlas development, spatial multiomics, and collaborative annotation to enhance understanding of health and disease across oral tissues.Table #7: How to Get Your Journal Article Published: Top 10 Tips
Speaker: Sarah Baker, University of Sheffield, United Kingdom
Sponsoring Group/Network: Behavioral, Epidemiological, and Health Services Research, Global Oral Health Inequalities Research Network, Women in Science Network
Track Selection: C, E
Description: Getting your research published in a journal is the cornerstone of an academic career. There’s no simple formula for getting published – Editor expectations can vary considerably between and within dental specialties. There are, however, some challenges that will be met regardless of discipline. How to choose the right journal? How to capture the reader’s interest? What is the ‘anatomy’ of a journal article? How to respond to peer reviewer comments? Is it acceptable to challenge reviewers? This lunch and learning session with the Editor-in-Chief of Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology will take you through 10 tips to learn more about developing your article for publication. The session will be accessible to all but will be most relevant to graduate students, Ph.D. students, and early career academics and clinicians. The session will be of interest to all Scientific Groups & Networks.Table #8: Hemolasertherapy: Translational In Vitro and In Vivo Study
Speaker: Aldo Brugnera Junior, University Vale do Paraiba, São José dos Campos, Brazil
Sponsoring Group/Network: Lasers & Bio-photonics Group
Track Selection: C, E
Description: Hemolasertherapy utilizes a patient’s own stem cells “in loco” to regrow gingiva and bone using lasers approach. This talk will outline the translational in vitro and in vivo studies supporting this concept.*price listed include the 21% Spanish Value Added Tax (VAT).
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Satellite Symposium is a symposium that will take place before or after the official meeting dates, June 25-28, 2025, and will be held at the Centre de Convencions Internacional de Barcelona (CCIB). 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.
Development of the Next Version of the ICOP
Organizer(s): Ambra Michelotti, University of Naples Federico II, Italy; Rosaria Bucci, University of Naples Federico II, Italy; Peter Svensson, National University of SingaporeJoint Action Needed: Integrating Orofacial Pain into Global Burden Measures
Organizer(s): Peter Svensson, National University of Singapore; Corine Visscher, Academic Center for Dentistry, Amsterdam, Netherlands; Justin Durham, Newcastle University, UK; Anna Lövgren, Umeå University, SwedenManaging Peer-Review in an AI World: A Session for Editors, Publishers & Authors
Organizer(s): Christopher Lynch, University College Cork, Ireland; Kenneth Eaton, University College London, UKOral Epidemiology Forum (Epi Forum)
Organizer(s): Roger Keller Celeste, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil; Benjamin Chaffee, University of California, San Francisco, USAPrioritizing Research Questions for High-Quality TMD Guidelines
Organizer(s): Juan Oyarzo, Andrés Bello National University, Santiago, Chile; Francisca Verdugo-Paiva, The Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain; Vicente Wielandt, Andrés Bello National University, Santiago, Chile; Alonso Carrasco-Labra, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USARisk and Benefits Balance of Fluoride-Contemporary Evidence and Future Direction
Organizer(s): Andrew Rugg-Gunn, Newcastle University, UK; Loc Do, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
Supported by: The Borrow FoundationWorkshop in Advancing the GLOBICS Research Agenda
Organizer(s): Karen Peres, National Dental Centre Singapore; Benjamin Chaffee, University of California, San Francisco, USA; Waranuch Pitiphat,Khon Kaen University, Thailand; Andrew Rugg-Gunn, Newcastle University, UK
Supported by: National Medical Research Council, Singapore; Duke-NUS Global Health Institute; and The Borrow Foundation
