Lectures, keynotes, symposia highlight International Dental Research meeting

• "Ethics, Research, and Social Values: Dental Research in a Changing World", Wendy Mouradian (University of Washington, Seattle, USA), Thursday, March 11, 7 a.m., Ballroom A, Hawaii Convention Center [NB: This is the W.J. Gies Distinguished Speaker Lecture.]
• "The Global Status of Nutrition and Infection", Gerald Keusch (Boston University, MA, USA), Friday, March 12, 7 a.m., Ballroom A, Hawaii Convention Center
• "Molecular Mechanisms of Cell-mediated Killing and Tumor Rejection", Ko Okumura (Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan), Saturday, March 13, 7 a.m., Ballroom A, Hawaii Convention Center

• "All-in-One Adhesives: Simpler is Not Necessarily Better", David Pashley (Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, USA), 2 p.m., Room 313-B
• "The Role of Material and Geometric Factors in Initiation Site and Mode in Layered Ceramics", Dianne Rekow (New York University, USA), 2 p.m., Room 313-A
• "Oral Health, Nutrition, and Aging�A Vicious Cycle", Angus Walls (University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK), 2 p.m., Room 305-A

• "Delphi Analyses in Restorative Dentistry", Ros Randall (3M-ESPE Dental Products, St. Paul, MN, USA), 8 a.m., Room 313-B
• "Dynamics of the Porphyromonas gingivalis/Host Cell Interaction", Ann Progulske-Fox (University of Florida, Gainesville, USA), 8 a.m., Room 319-A
  
  
• "Research in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: The State of the Art", Leon Assael (Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, USA), 8 a.m., Room 325-B
• "Update on the Pathogenesis of Periodontal Disease", Harvey Schenkein (Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, USA), 8 a.m., Room 323-B
• "Craniofacial Biology�Present and Future", Gregory King (University of Washington, Seattle, USA), 12:30 p.m., Room 325-A
• "Advances in Dental Tissue Regeneration", Bruce Rutherford (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA), 12:30 p.m., Room 305-A

• "Fatigue Measurement Techniques for Adhesives", Roland Frankenberger (University of Erlangen, Germany), 8 a.m., Room 312
• "Configuration and Geometry of Composite Restorations", Ronald Sakaguchi (Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, USA), Room 311
• "Micro-shear Bond Test: Its Advantages and Disadvantages", Junji Tagami (Tokyo Medical & Dental University, Japan), 8 a.m., Room 314
• "History, Focus, and Direction of the Oral Health Research Group", Trisha O'Hehir (Perio Reports, Tucson, AZ, USA), 8 a.m., Room 322-B
• "Molecular Diagnostics for Oral Cancer", Maxine Partridge (King's College Hospital, London, UK), 8 a.m., Room 316-C
• "Salivary Protein Composition, Structure, and Function", Josie Beeley (University of Glasgow, Scotland), 8 a.m., Room 327
• "Current Topics in Dental Anesthesiology Research", Raymond Dionne (NIDCR/NIH, Bethesda, MD, USA), 12:30 p.m., Room 305-B
• "State of the Art in Education Research", Raman Bedi (King's College London, UK), 12:30 p.m., Room 322-A
• "Recent Trends and Future Opportunities in Prosthodontics Research", Kent Knoernschild (University of Illinois, Chicago, USA), 12:30 p.m., Room 321-B

• "Is the Wear of Dental Composites Still a Clinical Concern?", Jack Ferracane (Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, USA), 8 a.m., Room 313-A
• "Innate Immune Recognition of Invasive P. gingivalis Accelerates Atherosclerosis in Apolipoprotein E-deficient Mice", Caroline Genco (Boston University, MA, USA), 8 a.m., Room 319-B
• "Nutrition and Oxidative Stress in Periodontal Disease", Iain Chapple (University of Birmingham, UK), 8 a.m., Room 306-B
• "Fracture Mechanics and Failure Analysis of Multiphase Materials", John Mecholsky (University of Florida, Gainesville, USA), 12:30 p.m., Room 313-C

• "Achieving Healthy People 2010 Objectives: Oral Cancer", Room 316-A (2 p.m.)
• "Microbial Genomics and its Aftermath: Transcriptomes and Models", Room 316-B (2 p.m.)
• "Salivary Gland Regeneration: Advances Toward Therapeutic Strategies", Room 317-A (2 p.m.)

• "Challenges and Opportunities for Bioengineering Oral Tissues", Room 317-A (8 a.m.)
• "Dentists on Mars", Ballroom A (8 a.m.)
• "International Perspectives on Barriers and Opportunities for Women Researchers", Room 316-A (8 a.m.)
• "Understanding the Fundamentals of Tooth-whitening Technology", Room 316-B (8 a.m.)
• "Ensuring Ethnic Minority Participation in Clinical Research: Practical Applications for the Pacific Rim", Room 316-B (12:30 p.m.)
• "Human Genetics Advances for Periodontal Research and Treatment", Ballroom A (12:30 p.m.)
• "Nanotechnology for Bone-Titanium Integration Research", Room 316-A (12:30 p.m.)
• "Oral Microbiology 2004: A Tribute to Toshihiko Koga", Room 317-A (12:30 p.m.)

• "Demystifying Nanofillers for New Dental Composites", Room 316-A (8 a.m.)
• "Enhancing Opportunities for Oral Health Clinical Research", Room 317-A (8 a.m.)
• "Healthy Mouth-Healthy Life: Critical Connections between Oral Health and Systemic Well-being", Ballroom A (8 a.m.)
• "Signaling Pathways Regulating Craniofacial Growth and Morphogenesis", Room 316-B (8 a.m.)
• "The Scientific and Moral Imperative for a Dental Caries Vaccine", Room 317-B (8 a.m.)
• "Local Delivery of Medications for Periodontal Therapy", Ballroom A (12:30 p.m.)
• "Neural Control of Mastication", Room 317-B (12:30 p.m.)
• "Nutrition, Oral Health, and Food Choice: Are Their Influences the Same in All Countries?", Room 317-A (12:30 p.m.)
• "Saliva-/Oral-fluid-based Diagnostic Markers of Disease", Room 316-A (12:30 p.m.)
• "Use and Validity of Oral Health Measures in Public Health and Epidemiology", Room 316-B (12:30 p.m.)

• "Human Papilloma Viruses and Oral Cancer: State of the Science and Art", Room 317-A (8 a.m.)
• "The Odontoblast�A Special Cell?", Ballroom A (8 a.m.)
• "Risk Assessment and Risk Management of the Periodontal Diseases", Room 316-A (8 a.m.)
• "Clinical Findings in Temporomandibular Disorders: Challenges to Determining Validity", Room 317-B (12:30 p.m.)
• "Gene Expression and the Genomics of Pain and Analgesic Drug Actions", Room 316-B (12:30 p.m.)
• "Oral Connections to Aspiration Pneumonia", Room 316-A (12:30 p.m.)
• "Outreach Teaching: Does Clinical Teaching of Dental Students Outside the Dental School Improve their Education?", Room 317-A (12:30 p.m.)

• "World Congress for Oral Implantology 6: Dental and Craniofacial Implant Science and Technology Transfer: From Bench-side to Chair-side", Hilton Hawaiian Village, March 5-8, 2004
• "Oral and Systemic Diseases: Current and Future Indications", Wednesday, March 11 (10:15 a.m.)
• "Understanding Biofilm: Implications in Clinical Practice", Wednesday, March 11 (2:45 p.m.)

• "Contemporary Approaches to Fears about Dental Pain: Theoretical Formulation and Clinical Applications", Room 317-B (2 p.m.)
• "Continuing Professional Development: Refining Research Approaches for the Emerging Debates", Room 307 (2 p.m.)

• "Essentials of Grant Writing", Room 317-B (Part 1, 8 a.m.; Part 2, 12:30 p.m.)
• "Tips on Microscopy", Room 306-B (12:30 p.m.)
  
  

• "Ethical Dilemmas in International Collaborative Oral Health Research: Case Studies", Room 316-B (8 a.m.)
• "Minimizing Bias in Evidence-based Dental Research", Room 317-B (8 a.m.)