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.

2024-2025 AADOCR/IADR Prosthodontics Group Leadership

Press Release
Effect of Retirement on Self-Rated Oral Health and Dental Services Use: Longitudinal Fixed-Effects Instrumental Variable Study in 31 Countries

Alexandria, VA, USA – A study aiming to examine the effect of retirement on self-rated oral health and dental services use was presented at the 102nd General Session of

Mar 16, 2024

General Session
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Proposing an Oral Health Benefit Package Under the National Health Insurance Program of the Philippines

Alexandria, VA, USA – A study aiming to determine a set of oral health care services to be delivered within the comprehensive outpatient benefit package of the National Health Insu

Mar 16, 2024

General Session
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mRNA Lipid Nanoparticles For Next-Generation Oral Cancer Tumor Suppressor Therapy

Alexandria, VA, USA – A study aiming to develop a Lipid nanoparticles (LNP) platform for treating oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) utilizing p53 mRNA was presented at the 102

Mar 15, 2024

General Session
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Indigeneity: A Strength-Based Approach to Oral Health of Indigenous Children

Alexandria, VA, USA – A study aiming to determine if a relationship exists between constructs of Indigeneity and untreated caries in First Nations children in Manitoba and Ontario,

Mar 15, 2024

General Session
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SARS-Cov-2 Spike Protein Sensitizes Nociceptors and Evokes Nociceptive Behaviors

Alexandria, VA, USA – A study aiming to investigate whether the spike protein of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) can sensitize nociceptors and promote

Mar 15, 2024

General Session
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Mediation Effect of Oral Health on Inequalities in Dementia

Alexandria, VA, USA – A study aiming to examine the mediation effect of the number of teeth on the association between income and dementia was presented at the 102nd Gen

Mar 15, 2024

General Session
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Polyphenol-Mediated Oxygenating Hydrogel Ameliorates Periodontitis by Targeting Stem Cell Senescence

Alexandria, VA, USA – A study aiming to develop a novel therapeutic strategy for periodontitis that targeted stem cell senescence by modulating the microenvironmental cues was pres

Mar 15, 2024

General Session
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Rapid Specific Detection of Oral Pathogens Using CRISPR-Based Diagnostics

Alexandria, VA, USA – A study aiming to develop a low-cost, rapid detection technique for the widescale detection and screening of oral microorganisms suitable for point-of-care se

Mar 15, 2024

General Session
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FGF-2 Promotes Periodontal Healing in an Osteoporosis Model Rat

Alexandria, VA, USA – A study investigating the effects of local application of fibroblast growth factor (FGF-2) on periodontal healing in osteoporosis model rats was presented at

Mar 14, 2024

General Session
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Smart Connected Oral Health Community (SMARTeeth)

Alexandria, VA, USA – A study aiming to assess an innovative “SMARTeeth” program that provides a digital tool-enabled oral health screening for underserved pregnant women at an obs

Mar 14, 2024

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

Prosthodontics Research Competition Awards Recipients

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