College of Dental Medicine Holds Inaugural Research Day

NSU College of Dental Medicine’s inaugural Research Day took place on June 6 and 7, 2023, An annual event that showcased the outstanding research conducted by our graduate/postgraduate students and faculty. The objective of this event was to increase awareness of the exciting and diverse research and development activities taking place by many members of our community. 

There were 43 presenters who made this event a success by way of sharing their creative and scholarly activities.

Special thanks to the Organization Committee members Dr. Sibel Antonson, Mark Cayabyab, Alireza Heideri, and Dr. William Parker. We thank Dean Steven Kaltman for his vision and support to make this event a success.

There were nine sessions composed of oral and poster presentations, and eight CE credits were also provided at the conclusion of this two half-day event.

The keynote speaker was Professor Frederick Rueggeberg, DDS, MS, retired professor emeritus from the Department of Restorative Sciences at the Dental College of Georgia At Augusta University. His presentation title was “From Poster to Publication – Pathway Guidelines.”

The event concluded with the awards ceremony.  The recipients of the 2023 awards will also receive $1,500 travel grant to present their projects at a scientific meetings.

Below were the award recipients.

• Outstanding Pre-Doctoral Research Presentation: Ahmadreza Khademi (Pre-Doc D4 student)

• Outstanding Faculty Research Presentation: Alireza Heidari, Ph.D. (Oral Science & Translational Research Department)

• Outstanding Post Doctoral Research Presentation: Satoru Shindo, DDS, PhD – (Oral Science & Translational Research Department)

• Outstanding Post Graduate Research Presentation: Nicole Etcheverry, DMD (Pediatric Dentistry Resident)

• Dr. Frederick Allen Rueggeberg’s Research Scholarship Award: Sherra Mizrahi (Pre-Doc D4 student)

Posted 07/02/23