A study presented at a dental research conference explores the link between oral health and diet, finding that poor oral health can lead to unhealthy eating habits. The presentation highlights the potential consequences for systemic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and malignancy.
Dr. Helen Gift, a renowned dental researcher, has been awarded the prestigious IADR Distinguished Scientist Award in Behavioral Sciences & Health Services Research. Her research focuses on promoting oral health among US veterans, with a particular emphasis on disease prevention and health promotion.
Dr. Beighton received a cash prize and plaque for his work on understanding the oral flora. The IADR Research in Dental Caries Award is one of the organization's highest honors, recognizing outstanding research in dental caries.
The Research in Prosthodontics/Implants Award was established to recognize outstanding research accomplishments in the field of prosthodontics. Nishimura's award acknowledges his contributions to four key areas: cell differentiation, tissue engineering, wound healing, and human genome bio-informatics.
Dr. Yoshiro Takano has been recognized for his contributions to biological mineralization, including work on calcium transport in the enamel organ.
The International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research has presented several awards and fellowships to dental researchers in Hawaii. These include the IADR Distinguished Service Award, E.W. Borrow Memorial Award, and William J. Gies Award, among others.
Dr. Soskolne has made significant contributions to scientific literature in the fields of oral pathology, bone physiology, and the pathogenesis of periodontal diseases. He developed an organ-culture model for studying bone remodeling, which has been used extensively to study bone physiology.
Tony Smith has made significant contributions to pulp biology, including a groundbreaking tooth slice organ culture model. He will also become Editor of the Journal of Dental Research, a flagship publication, and is recognized as an international authority in his field.
Professor Ekström received the IADR Salivary Research Award for his pioneering work on non-conventional transmitters in salivary glandular function. His research has significantly advanced our understanding of autonomic neurotransmission mechanisms and their effects on salivary secretion.
Dr. Steven Levy has received the 2004 Dean Award for his distinguished contributions to epidemiology and public health research. The award recognizes his meritorious work in these fields, as judged by the International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research.