Annual IADR Israel Division Conference: "Galilee Meeting"

Last Friday, the annual conference of the Israeli Division of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) took place under the theme "Galilee Meeting." Due to the security situation, the event was held at the Tel Aviv University Faculty of Dental Medicine. The conference addressed topics such as tissue engineering, artificial intelligence applications, computational biology in oral microbiome research, head and neck cancer management, and immunology of soft and hard oral tissues.

The conference brought together over 200 researchers, students, and clinicians from across Israel, showcasing innovative and groundbreaking research in dental and craniofacial fields. Professor Orly Avni, Dean of the Bar-Ilan University Azrieli Faculty of Medicine, delivered a keynote speech emphasizing the importance of integrating research excellence in oral, maxillofacial, and craniofacial sciences with the development of novel treatments aimed at improving patient quality of life.

Professor Samer Srouji, President of the IADR Israel Division, Head of the Galilee College of Dental Sciences, and Director of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Galilee Medical Center, described the conference as a resounding success. He praised the achievements of the students who presented their research, noting that two of them will represent Israel at next year’s international IADR conference in Barcelona.

The Galilee College of Dental Sciences, affiliated with Bar-Ilan University, has established itself in recent years as a leading research institution in northern Israel, offering advanced dental specialization programs recognized by the Scientific Council of the Israel Dental Association.

The IADR, a prestigious international organization with over 10,000 researchers worldwide, continues to lead the field of dental research and strengthen scientific collaborations among researchers and clinicians globally.