Groups & Networks

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

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

Stem cells in dental research image graphic.
Policy Statement
Use of Stem Cells in Dental Research

AADOCR takes the following position regarding the use of stem cells in dental research. 

Aug 31, 2021

Policy Statement
Sugar-sweetened Beverages

Position statement on sugar-sweetened beverages. 

Aug 30, 2021

Policy Statement
Fluoridation of Water Supplies

The International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) takes the following position regarding the fluoridation of water supplies. 

Aug 30, 2021

Press Release
Journal of Dental Research Special Issue: Interface Between Materials and Oral Biology

Alexandria, VA, USA — Understanding the way materials interact with tissues and organisms at the cellular and molecular levels, and at a variety of different size scales, is critical fo

Aug 20, 2021

Journal of Dental Research
Press Release
Dental Mitigation Strategies to Reduce Aerosolization of SARS-CoV-2

Alexandria, VA, USA — Limiting infection transmission is central to the safety of all in dentistry, particularly during the current SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, yet many dental procedures unavo

Aug 03, 2021

COVID-19
Research Publication
Press Release
High School Student Presents on Oral-Health Impact Profile 5: Analyzing A Private Practice Adult Population’s Distribution

Alexandria, Va., USA  Hiba Nasir, Wayzata High School, Plymouth, Minn., presented the poster “Oral-Health Impact Profile 5: Analyzing A Private Practice Adult Population’s

Jul 23, 2021

Annual Meeting
Meeting Abstract
Press Release
Strategies for Disseminating Guidance to Dentists During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Alexandria, Va., USA  Ruth Lipman, American Dental Association (ADA) Science and Research Institute, Chicago, Ill., U.S., presented the poster “Strategies for Disseminating

Jul 23, 2021

Annual Meeting
COVID-19
General Session
Meeting Abstract
Press Release
American Association for Dental Research Announces Expanded Name: Now the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research

Alexandria, VA, July 26, 2021—The American Association for Dental Research, (AADR), announced today that they expanded their name to be the American Association for De

Jul 23, 2021

Press Release
Ning Yu Named 2021 Recipient of the AADR Anne D. Haffajee Fellowship

Alexandria, Va., USA – The American Association for Dental Research (AADR) announced Ning Yu, The Forsyth Institute, Cambridge, Mass., as the 2021 recipient of the AADR A

Jul 22, 2021

Annual Meeting
Award
Press Release
Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro 2021 Recipient of AADR’s Honorary Membership

Alexandria, Va., USA – The American Association for Dental Research (AADR) announced Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro as the 2021 recipient AADR’s Honorary Membership.

Jul 22, 2021

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

Prosthodontics Research Competition Awards Recipients

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