IADR PRESS RELEASES

Alexandria, Va., USA — High-volume aspirators are recommended in dental clinics during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the study “SARS-CoV-2 Seropositivity Among Dental Staff and the Role of Aspirating Systems” published in the JDR Clinical & Translational Research (JDR CTR), shows that the type of aspirating system significantly affects the incidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection among dental specialists.

Alexandria, Va., USA – The American Association for Dental Research (AADR) is now accepting applications for the AADR Mentoring an Inclusive Network for a Diverse Workforce of the Future (AADR MIND the Future) class of 2021. The AADR MIND the Future program is open to early-career investigators and individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, individuals with disabilities and individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. The deadline to apply is May 3, 2021 and the new class of mentees will be notified at the end of June 2021.

Alexandria, Va., USA – The American Association for Dental Research (AADR) has received funding from the National Institutes of Health – National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIH-NIDCR) to support travel for dental students and NIDCR-supported trainees to present and attend at AADR Annual Meetings through 2023.

Alexandria, Va., USA — The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted dental education and training. The study “COVID-19 and Dental and Dental Hygiene Students’ Career Plans,” published in the JDR Clinical & Translational Research (JDR CTR), examined the short-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on dental hygiene and dental students’ career intentions.