Following is a summary of the keynote presentations, symposia, and workshops that will anchor the 37th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Dental Research, convening April 2 at the Hilton Anatole Hotel.

Keynote Presentations

Wednesday, April 2

* "Optimizing the Survival of Ceramic Prostheses: Lessons Learned from the Analysis of Clinical Failures", Susanne Scherrer (University of Geneva, Switzerland), 3:15 p.m., Grand Ballroom D (Dental Materials Group)

* "Implantology - The State of the Art in 2008", Ichiro Nishimura (University of California, Los Angeles, USA), 3:15 p.m., Morocco Room (Implantology Research Group)

Thursday, April 3

* "Race and Ethnicity as Social Determinants of Oral Health", Luisa Borrell (Columbia University, New York, NY, USA), 8 a.m., Senators Lecture Hall (Behavioral, Epidemiologic & Health Services Research Group)

* "Improvements in Clinical Diagnosis and Management of Caries", Dominick Zero (Indiana University, Indianapolis, USA), 8 a.m., Miro Room (Cariology Research Group)

* "Adhesive Dentin Interfacial Characterization and Micromechanical Behavior", Anil Misra (University of Missouri, Kansas City, USA), 8 a.m., Grand Ballroom D (Dental Materials Group)

* "Status of Standardization 'Adhesion Test Methods to Tooth Structure'", Larry Watanabe (University of California, San Francisco, USA), 9:45 a.m., Grand Ballroom D (Dental Materials Group)

* "Assessment and Treatment of Oral Malodor", Sushma Nachnani (University Health Resources Group, Inc., Culver City, Calif., USA), 9:45 a.m., Sapphire Room (Oral Health Research Group)

Friday, April 4

* "Biocompatibility of Dental Materials: a Confusing and Uncomfortable Science", John Wataha (Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, USA), 8 a.m., Grand Ballroom D (Dental Materials Group)

* "Using Human Genetic Approaches to Identify Genes for Common Diseases: Cleft Lip/Palate as a Model", Andrew Lidral (University of Iowa, Iowa City, USA), 8 a.m., Emerald Room (Mineralized Tissue Group)

* "Proteomic Procedures to Discover Biomarkers for Systemic Cancers", Charles Streckfus (University of Texas HSC, Houston, USA), 8 a.m., Topaz Room (Salivary Research Group)

* "Metallic Materials Used in Dentistry", William Brantley (Ohio State University, Columbus, USA), 9:45 a.m., Grand Ballroom D (Dental Materials Group)

* "Technological Breakthroughs for More Biocompatible and Bioactive Pre-prosthetic and Prosthetic Devices and Materials", Takahiro Ogawa (University of California, Los Angeles, USA), 9:45 a.m., Grand Ballroom A (Prosthodontics Research Group)

Saturday, April 5

* "The History of Photopolymerization Units in Dentistry", Fred Rueggeberg (Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, USA), 9 a.m., Grand Ballroom D (Dental Materials Group)

Symposia

Wednesday, April 2

* Challenges of Clinically Relevant Testing: Advanced Methods on the Horizon, 1:30 p.m., Governors Lecture Hall (Sponsors: Dental Materials Group, ADA Standards Committee on Dental Products, NIST, and NIDCR)

* Improving Oral Health and Promoting the Well-being of the Geriatric Population: Education Research Issues, 1:30 p.m., Monet Ballroom (Sponsors: Education Research and Geriatric Oral Research Groups)

* New Insights in Tooth and Craniofacial Development, 1:30 p.m., Grand Ballroom E (Sponsors: Craniofacial Biology, Implantology Research, and Mineralized Tissue Groups)

* Bone Augmentation Alternatives in the Craniofacial Skeleton, 3:15 p.m., Monet Ballroom (Sponsors: Craniofacial Biology and Implantology Research Groups)

Thursday, April 3

* Bisphosphonates & Osteonecrosis: Evidence from Population Research in the United States, 8 a.m., Monet Ballroom (Sponsor: Behavioral, Epidemiologic & Health Services Research Group)

* Dental School Involvement in the Planning and Implementation of NIH Clinical and Translational Science Awards: We Are at the Table… What Do We Do Now", 8 a.m., Grand Ballroom E (Sponsor: Craniofacial Biology Group)

* Host Immunotherapeutic Approaches for the Treatment of Periodontal Diseases, 8 a.m., Governors Lecture Hall (Sponsors: Periodontal Research and Microbiology/Immunology Groups)

* Advances in Imaging Hard Tissues in vivo, 9:45 a.m., Governors Lecture Hall (Sponsors: Craniofacial Biology, Mineralized Tissue, and Implantology Research Groups)

* Bisphosphonates & Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (ONJ), 9:45 a.m., Monet Ballroom (Sponsors: Craniofacial Biology and Implantology Research Groups)

* NIDCR's 60th Anniversary Symposium: Building on Our Strengths, 9:45 a.m., Grand Ballroom E (Sponsor: NIDCR)

Friday, April 4

* Genomics & Oral Pathogen Research: Making the Connection, 8 a.m., Monet Ballroom (Sponsor: NIDCR)

* TMJ Pain Mechanisms, 8 a.m., Grand Ballroom E (Sponsors: Craniofacial Biology and Neuroscience/TMJ Groups)

* NIDCR's 60th Anniversary Symposium: Dental Practice-based Research - Practitioner-driven Evidence-based Dentistry, 8 a.m., Governors Lecture Hall (Sponsor: NIDCR)

* Bioactive and Caries-inhibiting Resin-based Materials, 9:45 a.m., Monet Ballroom (Sponsors: Dental Materials and Cariology Groups and Academy of Dental Materials)

* Stem Cells at Work, 9:45 a.m., Grand Ballroom E (Sponsors: Mineralized Tissue and Pulp Biology & Regeneration Groups)

Saturday, April 5

* Local Anesthesia: New and Improved", 9 a.m., Governors Lecture Hall (Sponsors: Pharmacology, Toxicology & Therapeutics, and Dental Anesthesiology Research Groups)

* Mechanotransduction in Mineralized Tissues, 9 a.m., Grand Ballroom E (Sponsors: Mineralized Tissue and Implantology Research Groups)

* NIDCR's 60th Anniversary Symposium: Looking Toward the Future, 9 a.m., Grand Ballroom B (Sponsor: NIDCR)

Hands-on Workshops

* HOW #1: NIDCR Essentials in Grant Writing
Thursday, April 3, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Morocco Room
(Sponsor: NIDCR)

* HOW #2: Publishing Your Manuscript - a JDR Perspective
Thursday, April 3, 9:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m., Rosetta Room
(Sponsor: Journal of Dental Research)

* HOW #3: Oral Pathogen Sequence Analysis and Comparative Study
Friday, April 4, 9:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m., Rosetta Room
(Sponsor: NIDCR)

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Source: Linda Hemphill
International & American Association for Dental Research