Osteology Research Academy Lucerne

Develop a sound study protocol

We are eager to share our knowledge with you.

A scientific programme you wouldn't want to miss.

 

Developed by your course chairpersons Ausra Ramanauskaite, Daniel Thoma,  and Reinhard Gruber.

 

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Research design and methodology

How to plan and run a research project, from A to Z

 

Design

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

 

Objectives

  • Learn the fundamentals of research in dental medicine
  • Understand the process of setting up a research study, from defining a relevant research question to generating the answer
  • Select the appropriate tools for data collection and analysis
  • Successfully plan preclinical or clinical research studies and interpret the acquired data
  • Effectively communicate research findings and acquired knowledge

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 continuing education credits.

Lucerne is waiting for you

Elevating your research skills

The programme

Monday, 7 September 2026
8:30-9:00 

REGISTRATION AND COFFEE

  
9:00-9:30
Welcome and course introduction (Osteology and participants)
 Reinhard Gruber, Daniel Thoma, Ausra Ramanauskaite
9:30-10:00
Basics of clinical research design
 Ausra Ramanauskaite
10:00-10:30
Statistical considerations in clinical research 
 Aspasia Pachiou
10:30-11:00
Clinician and patient-reported outcomes 
 Daniel Thoma

 

COFFEE BREAK

  
11:30-12:00
Saliva and PICF
 Pune Paqué
12:00-12:30
Histologic perspectives of biomaterial research
 Dieter Bosshardt 
12:30-13:00
Omics technologies in regenerative dentistry
 Reinhard Gruber

 

LUNCH BREAK

  
14:00-14:30
Soft and hard tissue analysis 
 Leonardo Mancini
14:30-17:00
Workshops related to presentations above 
 Leonardo Mancini, Aspasia Pachiou, Dieter Bosshardt, Ausra Ramanauskaite

 

COFFEE BREAK

  
17:30-18:00
Tips & tricks for oral presentations 
 Reinhard Gruber 
18:45-21:00
Welcome reception
  

 

Tuesday, 8 September 2026
8:30-9:00 

COFFEE

  
9:00-9:15
Clarification of task and expectations for group work 
 Reinhard Gruber, Daniel Thoma, Ausra Ramanauskaite
9:15-9:45
Clinical research designs for soft tissue regeneration 
 Daniel Thoma 
9:45-10:15
Clinical research designs for ridge augmentation
 Michael Bornstein

 

COFFEE BREAK

  
10:45-11:15
Clinical research designs for periodontal regeneration
 Anton Sculean
11:15-11:45
Clinical research designs for peri-implantitis
 Frank Schwarz
11:45-13:00
Supervised group work: develop the study protocol
 Michael Bornstein, Frank Schwarz, Anton Sculean, Daniel Thoma, Ausra Ramanauskaite  

 

LUNCH BREAK

  
13:45-15:15
Supervised group work: develop the study protocol
 Michael Bornstein, Frank Schwarz, Anton Sculean, Daniel Thoma, Ausra Ramanauskaite 

 

COFFEE BREAK

  
15:30-16:00
Study management basics
 Silvia Rasi
16:00-18:00
Interactive discussion: Scientific publishing
 Ausra Ramanauskaite, Daniel Thoma 
18:30-21:00
Team dinner
  

 

 

Wednesday, 9 September 2026
8:00-8:30 

COFFEE

  
8:30-9:00
An industry perspective on research collaborations
 Mirko Zingg
9:00-10:00
Final group work
 Daniel Thoma,Ausra Ramanauskaite

 

COFFEE BREAK

  
10:30-13:00
Critical appraisal of the research protocols 
 Daniel Thoma, Ausra Ramanauskaite, Alexandra Stähli

 

LUNCH BREAK

  
14:00-14:30
3D-printing: from bench to clinical application
 Florian Thieringer 
14:30-15:30
Publishing and writing your research using AI tools 
  Alexandra Stähli
15:30-16:15
ORAs and research funding
 Benjamin Müller
16:15-16:30
Review of the course & closing  
 Daniel Thoma, Ausra Ramanauskaite

 

Three days of intense learning

Practical information

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

Registration

ORA (3-days course):

Student price 1'650 CHF
Non-student price 2'250 CHF


📢Early Bird Special: CHF 400 off all registrations by 1 April 2026


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.



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Getting there

The course will be held at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences (Zentralstrasse 9 – 6002 Lucerne), which is located above 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!

Confirmed speakers

Michael Bornstein

University Center of Dental Medicine, Basel

Reinhard Gruber

Medical University of Vienna

Leonardo Mancini

Center of Dental Medicine, ZZM

Anton Sculean

University of Bern

Alexandra Stähli

University of Bern

Daniel Thoma

Center of Dental Medicine, ZZM

Ausra Ramanauskaite

Goethe University Frankfurt

 

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