Vanquishing Foes: The Haapasalo Method
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
2:00 – 5:00 p.m. (PST)
Online
Abstract
Professor Markus Haapasalo has had a distinguished academic career and his highly productive research endeavours and 250 peer-reviewed articles have generated an h-index of 60 and over 10,000 citations. As a clinical endodontist, he has focused his research on agents for disinfecting dental root canals and oral biofilms. He developed a laboratory model for killing bacteria that led to a commercial antibacterial root canal irrigant. QMiX™ disinfectant, now widely accepted in North America, is patented and marketed globally. Dr. Haapasalo has served on the editorial boards of several high-ranking scholarly journals and was the Editor-in-Chief of Endodontic Topics. He has lectured in approximately 40 countries around the world and received numerous teaching and research awards, including the Louis I. Grossman Award from the American Association of Endodontists for the cumulative publication of significant research studies that have made an extraordinary contribution to endodontology.
Resources
- Schedule of Events (PDF)
- Presentation Summaries (PDF)
- Compilation of Research Abstracts (PDF)
- Compilation of Research Posters (PDF)
Biomaterials & Devices: The Building Blocks of Dentistry
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
1:30 – 5:00 p.m. (PST)
Online
Abstract
Dentistry is surrounded by materials. From preventive therapies to tooth replacement, almost everything in dentistry is “built” by materials. Research Day 2021 will highlight the importance of dental biomaterials and devices in shaping how dental care is currently being delivered, and how developments in materials can dramatically alter the future of dental practice. New restorative materials are being developed that incorporate bioactivity to prevent recurrence of disease, that promote the regeneration of lost tissues, that are compatible with tissues and cells, and so on. Device innovation has also advanced tremendously in dentistry and digital technology is already the dominating stream in many of the procedures in our daily practice. Knowledge of the materials and devices that are shaping the future of dentistry is fundamental for every oral healthcare provider. You do not want to miss this year’s Research Day!
Resources
- Schedule of Events (PDF)
- Speaker Biographies (PDF)
- Compilation of Research Abstracts (PDF)
- Compilation of Research Posters (PDF)
Sleep Medicine
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Alma Mater Society Student Nest, Great Hall
Abstract
Research Day 2020 presented talks on the latest research in dental sleep medicine, oral appliances, circadian rhythm and obstructive sleep apnea by a number of specialists, including a physician, dentist and psychologist. What do teeth have to do with a good night’s sleep?
Resources
- Schedule of Events (PDF)
- Speaker Biographies and Synopses (PDF)
- Compilation of Research Abstracts (PDF)
UBC Dentistry is thankful for the support from these generous sponsors:
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www.hu-friedy.com |
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www.sinclairdental.com |
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www.scotiabank.com |
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www.gumbrand.ca www.guidor.ca |
Regenerate
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Alma Mater Society Student Nest, Great Hall
Abstract
This year’s theme was wound healing and tissue regeneration. In wound repair, the ultimate goal is to regenerate tissues to the same form and function that was present before injury. This requires the reactivation of specific genes in particular cells that are relatively silent in resting tissues. During this activation process, the regulation of inflammation plays a key role in determining the healing rate and outcome. Hence the title of the day, regenerate, with presentations about soft tissue healing in the oral cavity and skin, regenerative therapies, regulation of inflammation and bone healing.
Resources
- Schedule of Events (PDF)
- Speaker Biographies and Synopses (PDF)
- Compilation of Research Abstracts 2019 (PDF)
UBC Dentistry is thankful for the support from these generous sponsors:
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www.sinclairdental.com |
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www.scotiabank.com |
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www.gumbrand.ca www.guidor.ca |
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www.hu-friedy.com |
Oral Health Disparities: a 360° Review
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
Alma Mater Society Student Nest, Great Hall
Abstract
Only 6% of Canadians have government-sponsored dental insurance, and one in three Canadians does not have access to dental professionals; those who cannot afford dental care unfairly bear most of the needs. Oral health disparities are even more significant among First Nations people, the working poor, those with disabilities, refugees, and frail elders. Their dental care remains unmet while causing unnecessary pain, suffering, and discomfort.
Research Day 2018 focused on the oral health disparities many Canadians suffer, especially in British Columbia. There is a need for coordinated efforts from the profession, government, and public to address such disparities and decrease inequality in dental care.
This year’s keynote address was delivered by Dr. Paul Allison, Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry at McGill University. He focused on ways that the profession can come together to improve access to oral health care for vulnerable people living in Canada. UBC faculty members from dentistry and dental hygiene along with an alumnus who is now at the University of Victoria in social work spoke about service infrastructure, cultural competency, and inequalities locally and internationally.
Resources
- Schedule of Events (PDF)
- Program Booklet (PDF)
UBC Dentistry Thanks the Following Research Day Supporters:
Silver Sponsors
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www.hu-friedy.com |
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www.scotiabank.com |
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www.sinclairdental.com |
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www.gumbrand.ca www.guidor.ca |
Bronze Sponsors
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www.straumann.ca |