Pre-Prosthetic Regenerative Science Award for Young Investigators

Deadline: Check IADR webpage

The award recognizes original research by new investigators in the multidisciplinary field of pre-prosthetic or prosthodontics-related regenerative science, including tissue engineering, bone, tooth and soft-tissue regenerative sciences… for further reading click here (link to IADR website).

Sponsored by: Prosthodontics Group and Japan Prosthodontic Society

For more information about this grant contact:

For further information concerning this award, please contact:
Keiichi Sasaki, D.D.S., Ph.D.
Professor, Division of Advanced Prosthetic Dentistry, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry
4-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba ward, Sendai, Japan 980-8575
Email: [email protected]

Past winners of Pre-Prosthetic Regenerative Science Award for Young Investigators

2020

1st place: Ha Nguyen, Okayama University, Japan.
Type XVIII collagen modulates oral mucosal keratinization in adult mice

2nd place: Raphael Cavalcante Cost, University of Campinas, UNICAMP.
Development of a bioactive glass-based coating for implant application

2019

1st place: Shengbin Huang, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, PR China. AKT-Hsp90-CypD Axis Contribute to Preodontoblast Apoptosis Induced by TEGDMA

2nd place: Naoko Sato, Tohoku University Hospital, Sendai, Japan.
Effect of Virtual Surgical Planning on Mandibular Reconstruction With Free Fibula Flap

2018

1st place: Thuy Vo, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Japan. Are One-Implant Overdentures Superior to Complete Dentures in Masticatory Function?

2nd place: Chie Watanabe, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Japan. Chronological Changes in Supporting Alveolar Bone by RPD Placement

2017

1st place: Shu Matsuoka, University of Osaka, Japan. Effects of PKC Inhibitor on Osteogenic Differentiation of Stem Cells

2nd place: Qiming Jin, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Sclerostin Antibody Enhances the Alveolar Bone Regeneration Surrounding Dental Implants

2016

1st place: Ahreum Lee, Yonsei Univeristy, Korea. Enhanced Osseointegration of Dual TiO2 Nanotube Implants With Controlled BMP-2 Release

2nd place: Valentim Barão, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Brazil. Production of a Biofunctional Titanium Surface Using Plasma Treatments

2014

1st place: Haruki Yamamoto. Osaka University Graduate School of Dentistry,Osaka, Japan. Fabrication of Biomimetic Bone Graft Materials Using iPS Cells

2nd place: Katsuo Takeuchi. Aichi Gakuin University, Nagoya, Japan. Histomorphometric Evaluation of Bone around Titanium Implants with Therapeutic Ultrasound

2013

1st place: Fangfang Wang: Transcriptional Activation of Amelogenin Enhances Osteogenesis of Mesenchymal Stem Cells

2nd place: Brigitte Altmann: Three-dimensional cell culture of human alveolar osteoblasts in microchipbased bioreactors

2012

1st place: Fangfan Wang. Osaka University, Osaka, Japan. Transcriptional Activation of Amelogenin Enhances Osteogenesis of Mesenchymal Stem Cells

2nd place: Brigitte Altmann. University Hospital Freiburg, Germany. Three-dimensional cell culture of human alveolar osteoblasts in microchip-based bioreactors

2011

1st place: Ken Ishizaki. University of California – Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA. Peripheral blood mononuclear cell promotes function of osteoprogenitor cells in vitro.

2nd place: William Custodio. University of Campinas – UNICAMP, Ipeúna, Brazil. Acquired pellicle: composition and effects on poly(methylmethacrylate) free surface energy

2010

1st place: Sho Fukuyasu. Osaka University Graduate School of Dentistry. Japan. Dual function of small-molecule compound harmine on osteogenesis and osteoclastogenesis.

2nd place: Mizuho Sasaki. University of Hokkaido, Ishikari Tobetsu, Japan Mastication accelerates rehabilitation of brain function after cerebral infarction.

2009

1st place: T. Suzuki. University of California Los Angeles, USA: UV-treated titanium is more bioactive than freshly prepared titanium

2nd place: Y. Akashi . Osaka University, Japan: Cyclic Pressure Affects Cytokine Production in Human Gingival Fibroblasts

2008

1st place: Masahiro Yamada: “A newly-found osteogenic enhancing molecule for bone regeneration”

2nd place: Takeshi Ueno: “N-acetyl cysteine protects osteoblastic function from oxidative stress”

2007

1st place: Naoki Tsukimura: “Co-Culture Effect of Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells on Osteoblasts”.

2nd place: Tatsuhide Hayashi: “Possibility of Bone Regeneration by induced bone-like tissue in vitro”

& Kensuke Sekiya: “Novel Transcription Factors for Mesenchymal Stem Cells Osteogenesis”


Arthur R. Frechette Award

Deadline: Check IADR webpage

New investigators in Prosthodontics are encouraged to apply for one of two Arthur R. Frechette Research Awards in Prosthodontics. Each Award recognizes original research by new investigators… for further reading click here (link to IADR website)

Sponsored by: Prosthodontics Group and supported by the Whip Mix Corporation

For more information about this grant contact:

Dr. Stephen Rosenstiel
Professor and Chairman
Section of Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry
The Ohio State University, College of Dentistry
305 West 12th Avenue
P.O. Box 182357
Columbus OH, 43218-2357
E-mail: [email protected]

Past winners of the Arthur R. Frechette Award

2020

Dr. Phoonsuk Limraksasin, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, Miyagi, Japan: Deferoxamine Induces Self-Organized Osteo-Chondrogenic Differentiation of Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell

Dr. Bruna Nagay, Piracicaba Dental School, UNICAMP, Brazil: Biofilm-Targeting Superhydrophobic Coating Reduces Microbial Accumulation on Titanium Surface

2019

Dr Yumi Ohori, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, Sendai, Japan: 3D Culture to Maintain and Restore Mesenchymal Stem Cell Multipotency

Dr Sabrina Maniewicz, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland: In-vitro Retention Changes of Novel Implant Overdenture Attachments

2018

Nicole Kalberer, University of Geneva, Switzerland: CAD/CAM Milled Versus Rapidly-prototyped Complete Dentures: An Evaluation of Trueness

Elizabeth Boone, University College London, London: Remaining Dentine Thickness to Pulp Assessed With Optical Coherence Tomography

2017

Jin Wen, Columbia University Medical Center New York, USA: Systemic Evaluation of Trace Elements-substituted Titanium Implants in Ovariectomized Rats

Mason Bates, University of Texas, Houston, USA: Mechanical Properties of of Pigmented Maxillafacial Silicone Elastomers

2016

Emilio Hara, Okayama University, Okayama-shi, Japan: Chondrocyte Burst Promotes Space for Mineral Expansion During Initial Mineralization

Candida Parisi, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy: Translucency of Monolithic Hybrid Cubic/Tetragonal Zirconia Crowns: A Comparative Study

2015

Hattanas Kumchai, Department of Restorative Sciences and Biomaterials, Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts: In-vitro Repair of Veneered Zirconia Crowns with Ceramics vs Resins

Ping Wang, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland: An Injectable Self-Setting Calcium Phosphate-Alginate-iPS-MSCs Paste for Bone Tissue Engineering

2014

Hiroko Okawa, Osaka University Graduate School of Dentistry, Suita-city, Osaka, Japan: Vertical Bone Augmentation Using iPS Cell Constructs with Simvastatin

Beatriz Gimenez Gonzalez, University Complutense of Madrid, Madrid, Spain: Accuracy and Repeatability of Intra-oral Scanners for Full-arch Implant Impressions

2013

Brezavscek, University Hospital Freiburg, Germany:Ultraviolet treatment to enhance the osteoconductivity of a zirconia material

T.J. Lee, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Japan: Compositional Analysis on Mechanical Properties and Biocompatibility of Titanium-Zirconium Alloy

2012

Shinya Uraguchi, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan: Enhanced Osteogenesis of iPS Cells by Id2 Gene Knockout

Mota Moreira, University of Texas – San Antonio / Health Science Ctr, San Antonio, Texas, USA:Antibacterial Activity of a Novel Silver Nanoparticle-Loaded Orthodontic Band Cement.

2011

Lei Jin, Nanjing General Hospital of Nanjing Military Command, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China: Property Study of Nano-zirconia Formed by Aqueous Electrophoretic Deposition

Kodali Kanuru, University of California – Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA:Pre-Osseointegrated Implant Using Cell Sheet Technology

2010

Robert L. Smith, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA: “Long-Term Microtensile Bond Strength of Surface Modified Zirconia

Takao Watamoto, Osaka University Graduate School of Dentistry, Suita, Japan: “Antifungal resistance gene expressions in various lifestyles of Candida albicans

2009

Cristiane Mengatto. University of California Los Angeles, USA: “New Signature of Osseointegration: Does Vitamin-D Deficiency Change Expression Profiles?

Jin-Ho Phark. Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA: “Influence of Contamination and Cleaning on Bond-Strength to Modified Zirconia

2008

Andreas Rathke: “Fiber post bonding effectiveness to root canal and composite core”

Naoko Sato: “Control of oral fibroblast growth and function by N-acetyl cysteine”

2007

Yu Zhang: “Gliding contact fatigue damage maps of veneered zirconia structures” Final Report in: [Dental Materials 2009]

Hideki Aita: “Accelerated osseointegration around light-induced super-amphiphilic titanium surface”

2006

Hidemasa Shimpo: “Retentive force of titanium clasps with different retentive arm designs” Final Report in: [J Prosthodont 2008]

Chun Xu: “Static Magnetic Fields Influenced F-actin Cytoskeletons of PDL-cells” Final Report in: [Sichuan Da Xue Xue Bao Yi Xue Ban 2007]

2005

Frank Butz: “Enhanced Hardness of Osseointegrated Bone by Titanium Surface Roughness” Final Report in: [J Dent Res 2006]

Anna Persson: “Accuracy of a Laser-Scanner Using Innovative Three-Dimensional-Evaluation” Final Report in: [Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry 2006]

2004

Hiroshi Egusa: “ Selective Down-Regulation of Gene Expression in Adult Stem Cell Differentiation” Final Report in: [Tiss Engineer 2007]

Vygandas Rutkunas: “Retentive Force Properties of Overdenture Attachments during Various Dislodging Patterns” Final Report in: [J Oral Rehabili2007]

2003

Stefan Lossdorfer : “Microrough Implant Surface Topographies Increase Osteogenesis by Reducing Osteoclast Formation and Activity” Final Report in: [J Biomedical Mat Res 2004]

2002

Elizabeth M. Tandy: “Estrogen modulates female human osteoblast response to surface topography“ Final Report in: [J Biomedical Mat Res 2002]

2001

Won-suck Oh

2000

Marc A. Sisk

1999

Ruben Sagun

1998

Laura J. Cross

1997

David G. Gratton

1996

Michael J. Gentile

Leila Jahangiri

1995

Fonda G. Robinson

1994

Galen B. Schneider

1993

Shane N. White

1992

Russell A. Giordano

1991

Nancy R. Chaffee


The NEAL GARRETT Clinical Research Prize

Deadline: Check IADR webpage

The award recognizes clinically focused and patient centered original research. The award is co-sponsored by the IADR Prosthodontics Research Group (PRG) and funded by a bursary to the group. The award recognizes the life time work of Neal Garrett and matches his efforts in patient centered care … for further reading click here (link to IADR website)

Sponsored by: Prosthodontics Group and supported by Premium Dental Editing LLC.

For more information about this grant contact:

Please send the five (5) page extended abstract (by January 14, 2021 deadline) to:
Professor Frauke Müller
Division de Gérodontologie et Prothèse adjointe
Clinique universitaire de médecine dentaire
CMU, 1 rue Michel-Servet
CH-1211 Genève 4
Telephone +41 22 379 4060/61
E-mail: [email protected]

Past winners of the NEAL GARRETT Clinical Research Prize

2020

Yasmine Bouattour (University of Geneva, Switzerland)
Effects of overnight storage conditions on conventional complete removable prostheses

2019

The 2019 Award was shared between

Samir Abou-Ayash (University of Geneva, Switzerland)
5-Year Retention Forces of One-piece Mini Dental Implant-retained Mandibular Overdentures

and

Chie Watanabeh (Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan)
The Effect of Removable Partial Denture Placement for Diabetic Patients

2018

Najla Chebib (University of Geneva, Switzerland)
Edentulous Jaw Impression Techniques: An In Vivo Comparison of Truenes

2017

Aminah Alesawy (University of Montreal, Canada)
Two-Versus Three-Implant-Assisted Mandibular Overdenture: Patient-Based Outcomes

2017

Anna Miyayasu (School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University) Cost analysis of the different impression methods for complete dentures


IADR Research in Prosthodontics and Implants Award

Unfortunately, the ADR Research in Prosthodontics and Implants Award has been discontinued. 

The award recognized original research by new investigators in the multidisciplinary field of pre-prosthetic or prosthodontics-related regenerative science, including tissue engineering, bone, tooth and soft-tissue regenerative sciences, graft materials research, maxillofacial reconstructive biology and physiology and implant biological research. The awards are co-sponsored by the IADR Prosthodontics Research Group and Japan Prosthodontic Society… for further reading click here (link to IADR website)

Sponsored by: Dentsply Implants

Past winners of the Research in Prosthodontics and Implants Award

2014: Takahiro Ogawa, UCLA, School of Dentistry, California USA
2013: Yasumasa Akagawa, Hiroshima, Japan
2012: Pekka Vallittu, University of Turku, Finland
2011: Hugh Devlin, University of Manchester, UK
2010: Ronald Ettinger, University of Iowa, Iowa, USA
2009: Lyndon Cooper, University of North Carolina, North Carolina, USA
2008: Neal Garrett, UCLA School of Dentistry, California, USA
2007: Clark M. Stanford, University of Iowa, Iowa, USA
2006: Jocelyne Feine, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
2005: E. Ignace Naert, Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium
2004: Ichiro Nishimura, UCLA School of Dentistry, California, USA
2003: Bengt Öwall, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
2002: Warner Kalk, University of Nijmegen, The Netherlands
2001: Alan Hannam, University of British Columbia, BC, Canada
2000: Angelo A. Caputo, UCLA School of Dentistry, California, USA
1999: Taizo Hamada, Hiroshima University, Japan
1998: Krishan K. Kapur, UCLA School of Dentistry, California, USA
1997: Jack E. Lemons, University of Alabama, Alabama, USA
1996: Alan Harrison, University of Bristol Dental School, UK
1995: Ejnar Budtz-Jorgensen, University of Geneva, Switzerland
1994: Tomas Albrektsson, University of Gothenburg, Sweden
1993: George A Zarb, University of Toronto, Canada
1992: Robert Yemm, University of Dundee, Scotland
1991: Alan A. Grant, University of Manchester, UK
1990: Jon Silness, University of Bergen, Norway
1989: Gunnar Ryge, University of California, California, USA
1988: G. Derek Stafford, University of Cardiff, Wales
1987: Bo Bergman, University of Umeaa, Sweden
1986: John F. Bates, University of Cardiff, Wales
1985: Per-Inge Brånemark, University of Gothenburg, Sweden
1984: K.K. Koivumaa, University of Turku, Finland
1983: Per-Olof Glantz, University of Malmo, Sweden
1982: F.K.W. Eichner, USA
1981: John W. McLean, Eastman Dent. Hospital, U.K.
1980: David M. Watt, Edinburgh University, U.K.
1979: Bjorn Hedegard, University of Gothenburg, Sweden
1978: A.Albert Yurkstas, Tufts Dental School, Massachusetts, USA
1977: Allen A. Brewer, University of Rochester, New York, USA
1976: Y. Kawamura, Osaka University, Japan
1975: Gunnar E. Carlsson, University of Gothenburg, Sweden
1974: Krishan K. Kapur, UCLA School of Dentistry, California, USA
1973: Douglas A Atwood, Harvard University, Massachusetts, USA
1972: Antje Tallgren, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
1971: Judson C. Hickey, Ohio State University, Ohio, USA
1970: Louis J. Boucher, Marquette University, Wisconsin, USA
1969: George C. Paffenbarger, ADA-NBS, Maryland, USA
1968: Niels Brill, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
1967: Julian B. Woelfel, Ohio State University, Ohio, USA


Student Research Fellowship

Unfortunately, the Student Research Fellowship has been discontinued.  This Fellowship was administered by the IADR Prosthodontics Group (PG) and co-sponsored by VITA Zahnfabrik and PG… for further reading click here

Sponsored by: Prosthodontics Group and VITA Zahnfabrik

Past winners of Student Research Fellowship

2014: Manrique Fonseca. Influence of ultraviolet photofunctionalization on surface characteristics of old and new titanium implants

2013: Amy Au, Antimicrobial effect of silver embedded titania nanotube (TiO2-NT-Ag) implant surface against Porphyromonas gingivalis

2012: Arman Butt. Novel Ti-V (Ti90Al6V4) surface modified by chemical vapor deposited TiO2 coating and TiO2 Nanotubes

2011: Brigitte Altmann. Three-dimensional culture of human alveolar bone-derived osteoblasts: A novel culture design for applications in basic science and bone tissue engineering protocols

2010: Hiroki Kayashima. Application of Gingival Fibroblast-derived Induced Pluripotent Stem (iPS) Cells to Bone Tissue Engineering