Osteology Research Academy Bern

Master periodontal and soft tissue regeneration

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A scientific program you wouldn't want to miss.

 

Developed by your course chairpersons Dieter Bosshardt and Anton Sculean.

 

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Master periodontal and soft tissue regeneration

The course is a deep dive into bone and soft tissue anatomy and histological analyses.

The analytical methods to conduct preclinical and clinical research projects on periodontal and soft tissue regeneration are also covered in this course.

Course design

  • 2-day course
  • Pre-course online education
  • Extensive hands-on training
  • Lectures with leading experts

Course objectives

  • Learn how to process hard tissue specimens, perform histological and histomorphometrical analyses and interpret the acquired data
  • Explore soft tissue basics, regenerative materials, wound regeneration principles
  • Understand validity, challenges and clinical transferability of the acquired knowledge and methodologies

Bern is waiting for you

Elevating your research skills

Tentative programme

Monday, 3 November 2025
8:00-8:30 

REGISTRATION AND COFFEE

  
8:30-9:00
Welcome and course introduction (Osteology and participants)
 Dieter Bosshardt, Anton Sculean
9:00-9:45
Periodontal wound healing and regeneration
 Dieter Bosshardt
9:45-10:30
Soft tissue replacement materials: from biology to clinical relevance
 Anton Sculean

 

COFFEE BREAK

  
11:00-11:30
From histological findings to clinical applications in periodontics
 Anton Sculean 
11:30-12:00
MicroCT insights: comparing bone substitutes, grafts, natural bone, and metal implant considerations
 Robert Kerberger
12:00-12:30
Introduction to immunohistochemistry 
 Dieter Bosshardt 

 

LUNCH BREAK

  
13:30-15:30
Workshops (4 groups): Hard tissue sample preparation/MicroCT insights/Histomorphometry on tissue sections/Immunohistochemistry 
 Dieter Bosshardt, Jean-Claude Imber, Robert Kerberger, Sandra Peter,  Silvia Owusu  

 

COFFEE BREAK

  
16:00-18:00
Workshops (4 groups): Hard tissue sample preparation/MicroCT insights/Histomorphometry on tissue sections/Immunohistochemistry 
 Dieter Bosshardt, Jean-Claude Imber, Robert Kerberger, Sandra Peter,  Silvia Owusu 

 

TEAM EVENING

  

 

Tuesday, 4 November 2025
8:00-8:30 

COFFEE

  
8:30-9:15
Osteocytes in regenerative dentistry 
 Reinhard Gruber
9:15-10:00
Choosing the right preclinical model: expectations, challenges, and real-world impact
 Alexandra Stähli

 

COFFEE BREAK

  
10:30-11:00
Histologic processing of bone and periodontal tissues with biomaterials.
 Dieter Bosshardt
11:00-11:45
Pitfalls and mistakes in histological processing
 Jean-Claude Imber
11:45-12:15 
Q&A - topics of the morning
 Dieter Bosshardt, Reinhard Gruber 

 

LUNCH BREAK
13:15-15:15
Workshops (4 groups): Hard tissue sample preparation/MicroCT insights/Histomorphometry on tissue sections/Immunohistochemistry 
 Dieter Bosshardt, Jean-Claude Imber, Robert Kerberger, Sandra Peter,  Silvia Owusu  

 

COFFEE BREAK

  
15:45-17:45
Workshops (4 groups): Hard tissue sample preparation/MicroCT insights/Histomorphometry on tissue sections/Immunohistochemistry 
 Dieter Bosshardt, Jean-Claude Imber, Robert Kerberger, Sandra Peter,  Silvia Owusu  
17:45-18:00 
Final remarks & closing 
 Dieter Bosshardt, Anton Sculean 

 

 

Two days of intense learning

Confirmed speakers

Dieter Bosshardt

University of Bern

Reinhard Gruber

Medical University of Vienna

Jean-Claude Imber

University of Bern

Robert Kerberger

Charité Berlin

Silvia Owusu

University of Bern

Sandra Peter

University of Bern

Anton Sculean

University of Bern

Alexandra Stähli

University of Bern

 

Practical information

Everything you need to know to attend the Osteology Research Academy - Bern

Registration

ORA (2-days course):

Student price CHF1'500
Non-student price CHF2,100



Participants who register for two ORAs at the same time will receive a discount of 200 CHF on the total price.


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 at the University of Bern, Department of periodontology, which is located within walking distance from the main train station.   

Board and lodging

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


All lunches, coffee breaks and breakfasts are included in the course price. Two team evenings (incl. dinner) are also 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 (@osteologyfoundation)!

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