This award honors innovative research in minimally invasive dentistry, highlighting advances in tissue preservation, early disease detection, prevention, and conservative treatment strategies.
Funder: International Association for Dental Oral and Craniofacial Research
Due Dates: January 26, 2027
Funding Amounts: 1st place: $2,000 & certificate; 2nd place: $1,000 & certificate (annual award, two winners per cycle)
Summary: Recognizes and rewards innovative research in minimally invasive dentistry, advancing scientific excellence and clinical practice at the IADR General Session.
This award supports and honors outstanding innovations in minimally invasive dentistry (MID), aiming to enhance awareness of MID concepts and promote high-quality scientific research at the IADR General Session. The focus is on research that advances hard and soft tissue preservation, early disease detection, prevention, and conservative treatment. The competition is open to researchers presenting novel strategies in MID, with winners recognized for their contributions to optimal patient care and the scientific foundation of minimally invasive techniques in dentistry.