Network for Practice Based Research's Best Presentation Awards
Network for Practice Based Research's Best Presentation Awards recognize dental researchers' oral and poster presentations to encourage and share clinically relevant practice-based research.
Funder: International Association for Dental Oral and Craniofacial Research
Due Dates: August 3, 2026 (Applications open) | January 26, 2027 (Application and abstract deadline) | June 23–26, 2027 (General Session presentations)
Funding Amounts: Certificates for two oral-presentation awards and one poster award; conflicting guidance also mentions a $500 USD cash award
Summary: Recognizes outstanding oral and poster presentations of clinically relevant, practice-based dental research at the IADR General Session and Exhibition.
Key Information: Research must be conducted in a dental practice setting outside a dental school or other academic dental institution.
Description
The Network for Practice Based Research offers these awards through the International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) to encourage and disseminate practice-based research. The awards recognize oral and poster presentations at the IADR General Session and Exhibition, emphasizing clinical or clinically related studies with findings relevant to general dental practice.
The competition considers both research quality and the effectiveness of the presentation. Judges assess whether the study design fits its aims, whether analytical methods are appropriate, and whether conclusions are supported by the results. Particular emphasis is placed on implications for dental and oral health care and applicability in general practice. Awards are made only when presentations demonstrate sufficient merit and high clinical relevance.
