Alexandria, VA, USA – A Symposium aiming to aiming to raise awareness about sustainability issues in the field of dentistry was presented at the 102nd General Session of the IADR, which was held in conjunction with the 53rd Annual Meeting of the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research and the 48th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association for Dental Research, on March 13-16, 2024, in New Orleans, LA, USA.
The uncontrolled use of disposable materials, excessive packaging, and water waste will all affect the life and well-being of future generations. As a result of this growing realization, natural restorations and techniques are attracting more and more attention. The number of clinicians who prefer biomimetic restorations and the number of the researchers evaluating this issue is also increasing day by day. By following the protocols of Biomimetic Restorative Dentistry (BRD), a guideline for long-term clinical success and sustainable dental restorations may be provided. Adhesive dental techniques and materials allow for the creation of restorations which mimic natural tooth structures without causing further damage to the remaining dental tissues.
BRD focuses primarily on incorporating the scientific literature into the clinical practice, thereby creating sustainable restorations that are environmentally conscious. This symposium aimed to raise awareness about the responsibility to protect the environment in the field of dentistry. Presenters first defined the notion of sustainability within this scientific context and explored the various measures to be taken to ensure sustainability. The session continued with the introduction of Biomimetic Restorative Dentistry protocols, which are now widely accepted, and concluded with a discussion of the clinical contributions of scientific papers based on such methods.
Organized by David Alleman, Sema Belli, Hidehiko Sano, and Junji Tagami, the Symposium, “Biomimetic Restorative Dentistry Protocols for Sustainable Dental Practice” took place on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 2 p.m. Central Standard Time (UTC-6).
About IADR
The International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) is a nonprofit organization with a mission to drive dental, oral, and craniofacial research for health and well-being worldwide. IADR represents the individual scientists, clinician-scientists, dental professionals, and students based in academic, government, non-profit, and private-sector institutions who share our mission. Learn more at www.iadr.org.
About AADOCR
The American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) is a nonprofit organization with a mission to drive dental, oral, and craniofacial research to advance health and well-being. AADOCR represents the individual scientists, clinician-scientists, dental professionals, and students based in academic, government, non-profit, and private-sector institutions who share our mission. AADOCR is the largest division of IADR. Learn more at www.aadocr.org.