Osteology Research Academy Belo Horizonte

Research design and methodology

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A scientific program you wouldn't want to miss.

 

Developed by your course chairman Giuseppe Romito and Mauricio Araujo.

 

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Research design and methodology

Essential considerations for clinical research projects

 

Design

  • 1-day course
  • Lectures with leading experts
  • Interactive, problem-based learning 
  • Extensive exchange opportunities with all instructors

 

Objectives

  • Learn the fundamentals of research design in dental medicine
  • Understand the basics of setting up a clinical research study, including relevant statistical principles
  • Understand the translational pathway from bench to bed side in peri-implantitis research
The Osteology Foundation is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
The Osteology Foundation designates this activity for 7 continuing education credits.

Belo Horizonte is waiting for you

Elevating your research skills

The programme

Research Design and Methodology
Friday, 1 May 2026
09:00
 Welcome and Osteology Introduction Giuseppe Romito, Mauricio Araujo
09:15
 Setting up a clinical trial: The framework to ensure robust study results Nikos Donos
10:00
 Selecting appropriate clinical endpoints and outcomes Mauricio Araujo
10:45
 Translating peri-implantitis research to clinical application Ausra Ramanauskaite
11:30
 Statistical Principles: Sample Size Calculation Claudio Pannuti
12:30
 Lunch Break  
13:30

4 Round Tables
(rotation every 30min)

  
 

Saliva as a predictor for oral regeneration – Where are we standing?

Marcel Kunrath, Nikos Donos
 

How to avoid the selection of irrelevant endpoints?

Mauricio Araujo, Claudio Pannuti
 

Peri-implantitis research: questions that matter?

Ausra Ramanauskaite, Giuseppe Romito
 

Attracting research funding – do's and dont's!

Cristina Villar, Benjamin Müller
16:00
 Closing Giuseppe Romito, Mauricio Araujo

 

 

A day of intense learning

Practical information

Everything you need to know to attend the Osteology Research Academy Belo Horizonte

Registration

ORA (1-day course):

Student price 50 CHF
Non-student price 75 CHF



We only accept registrations through our online platform THE BOX: register here.


Registrations are handled on first come first serve basis.
The Osteology Foundation reserves the rights to close the registration when the course is fully booked.

Getting there

The course will be held in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.


Venue:


BeFly Minascentro - Av. Augusto de Lima, 785 - Centro, Belo Horizonte - MG, 30190-00


Further information on the exact room location will be shared with the registered participant prior to the start of the ORA.

Board and lodging

Accommodation is not included in the course price. Please make the necessary arrangements to book your own accommodation.


All lunches and coffee breaks are included in the course price. 

Wrapping up and stay in touch

All course information will be shared on a dedicated  course page on The BOX.


Stay in touch with fellow participants by adding them on The BOX, and follow our activities on instagram!

Meet your faculty

Mauricio Araujo

State University of Maringa, Brazil

Giuseppe Romito

University of São Paulo, Brazil

Nikos Donos

Queen Mary University of London, United Kingdom

Ausra Ramanauskaite

Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany

Claudio Pannuti

University of São Paulo, Brazil

Cristina Villar

University of São Paulo, Brazil

Marcel Kunrath

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS), Brazil

 

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