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Prosthodontics Group

The Prosthodontics Group gathers researchers in all aspects of replacing missing (parts of) teeth to exchange knowledge, establish collaborations and inspire each other.

Prosthodontics
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Welcome to the Prosthodontics Group

The objectives of the Prosthodontics Group are to provide a forum for the exchange of interdisciplinary scientific information in pertaining in prosthodontics and to promote prosthodontics research, particularly among emerging young prosthodontic researchers and teachers. Prosthodontics is a dynamic research field spanning from in vitro laboratory research, animal research, theoretical engineering, clinical research and epidemiology. The research topics covered in this Group are, but not limited to: prosthodontic-related materials, cariology, implant dentistry, tissue engineering, and quality of life. Additionally, the Group conducts three types of research competition for student/members.

2025-2026 AADOCR/IADR Prosthodontics Group Leadership

Barry Quinn

Prosthodontics Group President

Barry Quinn
Peixi Liao

Prosthodontics Group President-elect

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Manabu Kanazawa

Prosthodontics Group Vice-president and Award Chair, IADR Prosthodontics Research Group Pre-Prosthetic Regenerative Science Award for Young Investigators

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Manabu Center
David Bartlett

Prosthodontics Group Secretary/Treasurer

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Raphael Freitas de Souza

Prosthodontics Group Councilor

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Mijin Choi

Prosthodontics Research Group Immediate Past President

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Stephen Rosenstiel

Award Chair, IADR Arthur Frechette Award Chair

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Rosenstiel
Frauke Müller

Award Chair, IADR Prosthodontics Research Group – The Neal Garrett Clinical Research Prize

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Walter Lam

Website Editor

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IADR Prosthodontics Research Group Pre-Prosthetic Regenerative Science Award for Young Investigators
IADR Prosthodontics Research Group – The Neal Garrett Clinical Research Prize
IADR Arthur Frechette Award
Press Release
Caroline Sawicki Named 2023 Recipient of AADOCR Anne D. Haffajee Fellowship

Alexandria, VA – The American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research announced Caroline Sawicki, New York University, NY as the 2023 recipient of the AADOCR Anne D

Mar 15, 2023

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Judith Albino and Bruce Dye Named 2023 Recipients of AADOCR Jack Hein Public Service Award

Alexandria, VA – The American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research announced Judith Albino and Bruce Dye of the University of Colorado, Aurora as the 2023 co-rec

Mar 15, 2023

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Cun-Yu Wang Named 2023 Recipient of AADOCR Irwin D. Mandel Distinguished Mentoring Award

Alexandria, VA – The American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) announced Cun-Yu Wang, University of California, Los Angeles as the 2023 recipient of

Mar 15, 2023

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Christopher Bowman Named 2023 Recipient of AADOCR Distinguished Scientist Award

Alexandria, VA – The American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) announced Christopher Bowman, University of Colorado, Aurora as the 2023 recipient of

Mar 15, 2023

Annual Meeting
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Michael Alfano Named 2023 Recipient of AADOCR Honorary Membership

Alexandria, VA – The American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) announced Michael Alfano, New York University, NY, as the 2023 recipient of AADOCR’s

Mar 15, 2023

Annual Meeting
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AADOCR Response to NIDCR Reissuance of NIDCR Prospective Observational or Biomarker Validation Study Cooperative Agreement

AADOCR would like to congratulate NIDCR on a funding opportunity announcement (FOA) series that has funded more than 10 applications with an overall 52 percent award rate.

Mar 15, 2023

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Study Examines Whether Replacements for Missing Teeth Lower the Risk of Poor Cognition

Alexandria, VA – A study aiming to determine if the replacement of missing teeth with fixed prostheses may protect against cognitive decline was presented at the 52nd Annual Meetin

Mar 14, 2023

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Study Examines the Link Between Mental Health and Oral Health

Alexandria, VA – A study examining the mental health-oral health association cross-sectionally and longitudinally was presented at the 52

Mar 14, 2023

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Understanding Fear and Anxiety Related to the Dental Care Experience and Dental Treatment Utilization

Alexandria, VA – A symposium exploring the contemporary issues relevant to the conceptualization of dental care-related fear and anxiety and its measurement across the lifespan was

Mar 14, 2023

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Study Evaluates the Impact of Dental Office Closures During COVID-19 on Dental Conditions Among Publicly-insured Children

Alexandria, VA – A study evaluating the impact of dental office closures due to the pandemic on the share of dental conditions on hospital emergency departments (EDs) among Medicai

Mar 14, 2023

PROS 2024 Awards
2024 IADR/AADOCR/CADR General Session & Exhibition in New Orleans, LA

Prosthodontics Research Competition Awards Recipients

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