Message from Dr. Mary C. Farach-Carson, Associate Dean for Research

Welcome to the 2025 Student Research Showcase. This year marks the 15th year of the Showcase featuring the exciting research findings generated by our dental and graduate students, residents and postdoctoral trainees. Our students, guided by their research mentors, will present their exciting research discoveries in both oral and poster formats, competing for the grand Showcase Prize. We are privileged to host our keynote speaker, Dr. Wen Shi, Chief Executive Officer of the Forsyth Institute at ADA-Forsyth, who will present a seminar on “Be part of the Innovation Driving Force to Shape the Future of Dentistry” as part of the annual William T. Butler Lectureship series. We invite you to participate and enjoy this day where we showcase our recent discoveries that span from basic to clinical research. Congratulations to all students and mentors for their dedication to discovery that made this an exciting summer and year round research program.

Message from Dr. Chun-Teh Lee, Director of Pre-/Post-Doctoral Research

It is always exciting to see all participants present their research works. By participating in research projects, dental and dental hygiene students enhance their critical thinking, innovation, and problem-solving skills, gaining the profound understanding necessary to effect positive changes in dental, oral, and craniofacial research and clinical practice. Research is fundamental to evidence-based dentistry and is crucial for advancing oral health. During the Research Showcase, we honor the students participating in the Summer Research Program and applaud their contributions to discovery. Our success requires a collaborative effort. We sincerely thank and recognize the faculty mentors who generously volunteer their time and expertise to support the Summer Research Program and the staff who organize the program and streamline the process. I believe you will find this year’s Research Showcase to be captivating. Thank you for supporting our students on this momentous day.