A scientific programme you wouldn't want to miss.

Developed by your course chairpersons Magda Feres, William Giannobile, and David Kim.

Honorary chairman: Myron Nevins

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Harness the potential of AI for your next research project

Design

2-day course
Lectures by leading experts
Extensive exchange opportunities with all instructors

Objectives

Learn the fundamentals of AI
Understand the limits and potential of AI, and integrate AI components in your research
Select the appropriate AI tools for data acquisition, collection and analysis
Critically evaluate and select research findings generated with AI

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Elevating your research skills

Wednesday, 12 November 2025

8:00-8:30	REGISTRATION AND BREAKFAST
8:30-9:00	Welcome and course introduction (Osteology and participants)
9:00-9:45	Keynote lecture
9:45-10:30	Introduction to AI
	COFFEE BREAK
11:00-11:45	AI and the future of personalized care
11:45-12:30	Applied computer vision in dental medicine
12:30-13:00	Panel discussion
	LUNCH BREAK
14:30-15:15	Interpreting and understanding data of AI studies
15:15-16:00	DentGPT and Virtual Patients: emerging tools for researchers and educators of the future
16:00-16:45	Predictive personalized models for periodontitis progression using AI
16:45-17:15	Panel discussion
	WELCOME RECEPTION

Thursday, 13 November 2025

8:00-8:30	BREAKFAST
8:30-9:15	Using AI to search biomedical literature for clinical decision making
9:15-10:00	How AI will change oral and maxillofacial surgery
	COFFEE BREAK
10:30-11:15	Imaging modalities in dental research
11:15-12:00	Using advanced biostatistics and AI in data analysis
12:00-12:30	Panel discussion
	LUNCH BREAK
14:00-14:45	Advances in AI-driven innovations in tissue engineering and biomaterials
14:45-15:30	AI adoption in clinical practice: hurdles and potential for diagnosis and treatment
15:30-16:00	Panel discussion
16:00-17:00	Top AI research in oral tissue regeneration: a selection from the NOG USA network
17:00-17:30	Review of the course (Q&A)

Two days of learning and sharing

Practical information

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

Registration

ORA (3-days course)

Student price 1'300 CHF
Non-Student price 1'850 CHF

Participants who register for both the ORA and workshop 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 Harvard School of Dental Medicine in Boston.

Harvard School of Dental Medicine

188 Longwood Avenue Boston,
MA 02115
USA

Contact:          Dr. David M. Kim
Phone:            +001 617 432 1472
E-mail:            dkim@hsdm.harvard.edu

Web:               www.hsdm.harvard.edu

The meeting will take place at the 190 Longwood Avenue, which is right behind of 188 Longwood Avenue. There will be a security guard in the front checking your course registration.

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. An evening Welcome Reception is 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!

Confirmed speakers

Shayan Barootchi

University of Michigan School of Dentistry

Magda Feres