This track highlights the scientific and technological advances transforming the foundations of dental care. It focuses on the development, characterization, and clinical translation of innovative biomaterials designed to enhance oral tissue repair, regeneration, and long-term restoration outcomes. Researchers, material scientists, and clinicians will discuss cutting-edge solutions—from biocompatible restorative materials to tissue-engineered scaffolds and regenerative therapeutics—that are shaping the future of dentistry.
Topics include:
Novel dental biomaterials for restorative and prosthetic applications
Biocompatibility, bioactivity, and mechanical behavior of dental materials
Scaffold design and tissue engineering for oral hard and soft tissue regeneration
Stem cell–based approaches for periodontal and craniofacial regeneration
3D bioprinting and advanced fabrication technologies in dentistry
Regenerative endodontics and pulp tissue engineering
Nano-materials and smart biomaterials for improved clinical performance
Biomimetic materials supporting natural tooth healing and repair
Advances in bone grafts, membranes, and growth-factor–based therapies
Translational challenges and regulatory pathways for regenerative products