Oral Medicine & Pathology Research Award
The Oral Medicine & Pathology Research Award honors outstanding research by the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research on mechanisms of oral health and disease.
Funder: American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research
Due Dates: September 1, 2026 (full application submission deadline) | September 1, 2025 (previous deadline)
Funding Amounts: $3,500 monetary prize plus commemorative plaque; one-time award
Summary: Recognizes outstanding, sustained research advancing understanding of oral health and disease mechanisms in the oral cavity and related structures.
Description
The Oral Medicine & Pathology Research Award is one of the prestigious IADR Distinguished Scientist Awards, presented by the International Association for Dental Research and supported by the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research. This award honors exceptional, peer-reviewed research that advances the understanding of mechanisms governing health and disease in the oral cavity, including oral soft tissue, bone, and skin. Recipients are recognized as leaders in dental and craniofacial research, with their work marking significant contributions to the field.
