More than 200 postgraduate students visit Dentaid Research Center during EFP symposium

Joan Gispert, head of research, development and innovation at the Dentaid Research Center, said that these meetings provide an opportunity to share knowledge, exchange ideas and work towards a common goal. “The connection between academia, clinical practice and industry is essential to building a future in which we can better understand the mechanisms that influence disease progression with ageing, as well as the relationship between oral health and overall health. Only through collaboration among all stakeholders will we be able to promote oral health throughout life,” Gispert explained.

During the visit, Dentaid brought together a group of international experts to discuss key areas of oral health research. The session covered the prevention of peri-implant diseases, biofilm control, recommendations for daily implant care and current scientific evidence on peri-implant maintenance therapy.

Prof. Nikolaos Donos, chair of the EFP Education Committee and editor-in-chief of the Journal of Clinical Periodontology, emphasised: “Perhaps the greatest challenge is ensuring that the success achieved at the time of implant placement is maintained over the long term. Achieving this requires solutions that facilitate effective hygiene, ongoing supportive therapy and the structured use of tools to assess and manage risk factors, always supported by well-trained dental teams capable of putting these principles into practice in their daily clinical work.”

The meeting provided a forum for dialogue between research, clinical practice and education and gave postgraduate students insight into how scientific knowledge and innovation can be translated into patient care. Dentaid’s sponsorship of the symposium forms part of its activities in research, education and collaboration with the international scientific community, including work related to the prevention of periodontal and peri-implant diseases and the promotion of oral health. More information about the Dentaid Research Center can be found at www.dentaid.com/en/dentaid-research-center.