UBC Dentistry Research Day 2012
Biofilm Disease Dynamics: From Understanding to Eradication
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
UBC Student Union Building Ballroom
Biofilm, often simply described in the dental field as “plaque”, is an aggregate of microorganisms that preferentially grow in slime-enclosed communities and have an inherent resistance to disinfectives, antibiotics and host defences. These biofilm properties are the basis for dental diseases such as caries, root canal infections and periodontal diseases.
Research Day 2012 will highlight the exciting and progressive work of UBC Dentistry’s faculty in the areas of biofilm dynamics, control, eradication, significance in treatment failures, and community strategies to manage dental caries.
The Faculty of Dentistry is honoured that the keynote address will be delivered by Dr. Bill Costerton from the Center for Genomic Sciences, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Costerton is widely credited with founding the field of Biofilm Microbiology and has over 650 publications on this important topic.
- FAQ
- Schedule of Events (PDF)
- Program Booklet—Research Day 2012 (PDF)
- Abstracts (PDF)
UBC Dentistry Thanks the Following Research Day Sponsors:
Presenting Gold Sponsor
Silver Breakfast Sponsor
Silver Lunch Sponsor
