Next Gen Team welcomes David Wu

14.03.2025

The Next Gen Team welcomes Dr. David Tiansui Wu (USA) as new member. We took the opportunity to ask David about his aspirations and contributions to the team.

5th National Osteology Symposium in China

The future of oral regeneration took centre stage at the 5th National Osteology Symposium China in Guangzhou, 3–5 March 2025. It brought together over 1,000 dental professionals, researchers, and experts from across the country for a deep dive into the future of oral tissue regeneration.

Two new Board Members elected

10.02.2025

We are pleased to announce the election of two new Foundation Board Members, Tali Chackartchi from Israel and Giuseppe Romito from Brazil.

How Gothenburg shaped my research path

Ana Flavia's transformative journey in Gothenburg, under the mentorship of Professor Christer Dahlin, cemented her commitment to advancing the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery.

"We are bigger than our dreams"

That is how Isabella Manso summarizes her scholarship year in London with mentor Nikos Donos. Deepening her clinical research in periodontology and implant dentistry, while working alongside some of the most renowned experts in the field remain lasting benefits. Not to forget the countless new friendships in and beyond the lab.

A year of growth and excellence: NOG USA’s highlights

In an outstanding session titled "The Art and Science of Regeneration," the NOG USA held the final round of its inaugural case competition. Six young presenters, selected from a total of 86 cases, competed for awards in two categories. The quality of the cases was exceptional. Only residents and young clinicians with a maximum of three years out of dental school were eligible to participate in the competition.

Reshaping Clinical Practice through Evidence-Based, Patient-Centered Guidelines

The Global Consensus for Clinical Guidelines (GCCG) represents an innovative, evidence-based approach to consensus-building in implant dentistry. Its goal is to create straightforward, practical clinical workflows that enhance clinical outcomes. The Osteology Foundation is proud to be one of the core organisers of this initiative.

Young and eager to grow? – Then join the Next Gen Team!

The Next Gen Team is looking for a new team member. Consisting of six dental professionals, the Next Gen Team is an important link between the Osteology Foundation Board and the younger generations of researchers and clinicians, exciting them about oral tissue regeneration.

I am Osteology because...Share your story and join our Instagram competition now

Tell us, what connects you to the Osteology Foundation: Share your video on Instagram and get the chance to win some exclusive “I am Osteology” merchandise.

Osteology Latin America Tour

05.08.2024

Esteemed experts Frank Schwarz and Daniel Thoma are bringing the latest developments in oral regeneration to Argentina, Chile, Mexico and Columbia.

We welcome our new trainees

The new semester brings fresh challenges and opportunities for Ayşegül Sari, Caroline Busch, Mario Escobar, and Nicolas Müller, who have all been awarded the Advanced Research Traineeship grant by the Osteology Foundation.

"I was given space to grow, but also nudged in the right direction"

Ninad Padhye's research scholarship has come to an end. Read more about his journey in Frankfurt under the mentorship of Frank Schwarz. And you might want to know what he would have done differently now.

Integration of his affinity for mathematics into his dental practice

Discover Balazs Feher's journey from a family rooted in medicine to his research at Harvard, funded by the Osteology Foundation. Find out how he integrates his passion for mathematics into his career. Read the exclusive interview for more.

Applied Research Grants launched

15.02.2024

The new granting programme underscores the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to advancing clinical research with a focus on improving oral tissue regeneration.

Maximizing Opportunities: Marion Arce's Scholarship Journey in Madrid

06.02.2024

“I improved my clinical and research skills, participated in many high-quality courses and congresses, expanded my network and established international collaborations”, that is how Marion Arce summarizes her year as Osteology scholar at the University Complutense of Madrid (UCM) with Mariano Sanz.

Austin chronicles: NOG USA launch and AAP symposium success

The Osteology Foundation is delighted to recount the successful launch of the National Osteology Group USA (NOG USA) and the great Regeneration Symposium at the 109th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) held from 9-12 November 2023 in Austin.

From Vienna to Harvard

Balazs Feher is a young post-doctoral researcher from the MedUni Wien, who got selected to spend one year at Harvard University under the Osteology Research Scholarship programme.

Meet us at EAO 2023 in Berlin

31.08.2023

We are in Berlin from 28 - 30 September at the EAO/DGI joint meeting. Make sure to stop by at our booth E43 for a chat. We are looking forward to meeting you there.

Scholar promoted to research associate

14.08.2023

Emilio Cafferata, who embarked on his Osteology Research Scholarship journey in 2021 at the Department of Implantology at Goethe University in Frankfurt, is now reasearch associate.

New faces, fresh perspectives: Osteology Foundation's latest additions

Isabella Rocchietta (ITA), Purnima Kumar (USA), and Sašo Ivanovski (AUS) step into their roles as newly elected board members. Joining dynamic committees, they bring new ideas to communications and science.

Challenge and push your boundaries

24.07.2023

Best way to establish international collaborations

13.07.2023

Marion Arce uses her Research Scholarship at Complutense University Madrid to strengthen and initiate international collaborations.

David Kim honoured with Clifford Barger Excellence in Mentoring Award

Congratulations to David Kim for being honoured with the prestigious 2023 A. Clifford Barger Excellence in Mentoring Award from Harvard Medical School.

Amit Gaikwad's Advanced Research Traineeship

Amit Gaikwad, from India completed his three-month Advanced Research Traineeship at the Dept. of Prosthodontics and Biomedical Material Science of Meike Stiesch at the Hannover Medical School (Germany).

Sila Cagri Isler's Advanced Research Traineeship

Sila Cagri Isler, from Turkey, began her three-month Advanced Research Traineeship programme at the Department of Periodontology at the University of Berne (Switzerland) in December 2022. She is working in the team of Professor Anton Sculean. Find out more about her Traineeship experience in this interview.

Evidence-based dentistry

In the latest episode, Elena Figuero's enthusiasm for evidence-based dentistry is contagious.

A Hack-a-thon to start with

We hosted our first hack-a-thon event in October 2022 in Phoenix, AZ. It focused on how the Osteology Foundation could promote education on oral tissue regeneration in the United States.

"The best scientific year of my career"

21.02.2023

Marcel Kunrath from Brazil started in 2021 as an Osteology Research Scholar at the Department of Biomaterials Science at the University of Gothenburg (Sweden) working in the team of Christer Dahlin. Learn more about his scholarship year in this interview.

Highlights 2022

22.12.2022

Looking back on 2022 brings lots of positive emotions back to life. The Osteology Foundation schedule was neatly packed, from January all the way to December. It was a real pleasure to meet again with friends, partners, scholars and participants of our events all around the globe and engage with them in a wide range of educational and scientific activities.