Keynote Speakers

The Scientific Groups have been asked to select a keynote speaker to give an overview of research in that area of expertise. Delegates can benefit from these 30-minute presentations by getting an overall understanding of what is currently being done in other disciplines.

Wednesday, March 21

• "The Multifunctional Osteocyte: Orchestrator of Bone Remodeling", Lynda Bonewald (University of Missouri- Kansas City, USA), 2:30 pm, Room 294
• "Floss for Life: Biological Mechanisms of the Perio-Cardio Relationship", Ann Progulske-Fox (University of Florida, Gainesville, USA), 2:30 pm, Room 289

Thursday, March 22

• "Toward a Systems Approach to Behavioral & Social Science Issues for Oral Health", Lois Cohen (National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research, Bethesda, MD, USA), 9 am, Room 293
• "The Performance of Resin Adhesives: How Testing Methods Affect Results", Dan Nathanson (Boston University, MA, USA), 9:00 am, Room 391
• "The Dental Pulp: Big Issues about a Little Tissue", Rena D'Souza (Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, TX, USA), 9 am, Room 389
• "Clinical Evidence for Selection of Materials and Techniques for Posterior Composite Restorations", David Sarrett (Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, USA), 10:45 am, Room 391
• "A Skeptic's Assessment of Dental Digital Radiography", Mel Kantor (New Jersey Dental School UMDNJ, Newark, USA), 10:45 am, Room 387
• "Periodontal Disease in the Elderly", Anja Ainamo (University of Helsinki, Finland), 10:45 am, Room 285

Friday, March 23

• "Can Clinical Failures and Survival Statistics for Ceramic-based Prostheses be Predicted Reliably from in vitro Tests?", Ken A
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