[American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research](https://www.aadocr.org)

October 2026 (projected)

$1,000 and a plaque, awarded annually

Recognizes the best paper published in the Journal of Dental Research each year for outstanding contributions to dental, oral, and craniofacial research.

--- ## Description This award honors the best paper published in the Journal of Dental Research during the preceding year, celebrating exceptional contributions to dental, oral, and craniofacial research. Unique among IADR/AADOCR awards, it is open to anyone who publishes in the journal, regardless of research discipline. Nominations may be submitted by individuals, the Gies Award Committee, or the Editor of the Journal of Dental Research. Winners receive a $1,000 prize and a plaque, presented at a major professional meeting. --- ## Due Dates - October 2026 (anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $1,000 monetary prize - Recognition plaque - Presented at the AADOCR/CADR Annual Meeting & Exhibition or the IADR General Session & Exhibition --- ## Eligibility - Open to anyone who publishes a paper in the Journal of Dental Research within the eligible period (typically the preceding year). - No restrictions on research discipline; any topic published in the journal is eligible. - Nominations can be made by: - Individuals - The Gies Award Committee - The Editor of the Journal of Dental Research --- ## Application Process - Nominations are typically submitted via email. - Papers eligible for nomination are those published in the Journal of Dental Research during the designated eligibility period (e.g., July of the previous year through June of the current year). - To nominate, send the relevant paper and supporting information to the program contact (see below). --- ## Additional Information - Supported by the J. Morita Corporation. - The award is highly competitive, with a long history of recognizing influential research in the field. --- ## External Links - [Program page and official details](https://www.iadr.org/awards/iadraadocr-william-j-gies-award) - [AADOCR home page](https://www.aadocr.org) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | |-----------------------|---------------------------------------------------|------------------------------|------------------| | Beatrice Nguyen | Assistant Manager, Awards, Fellowships, & Grants | [awards@iadr.org](mailto:awards@iadr.org) | +1.703.548.0066 | [Contact form and more info](https://www.aadocr.org/about/contact-us)

William J. Gies Award - American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research

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