Meet the Mentors
Are you an early-career researcher looking for guidance, inspiration, and the opportunity to engage with leading experts in oral health research?
The Young CED-IADR Meet the Mentor Sessions offer a unique opportunity to connect with internationally recognised researchers in an informal and interactive setting during the 2026 CED/NOF-IADR Oral Health Research Congress in Lisbon.
Sponsored by Colgate, these lunchtime sessions bring together experienced researchers and a small group of young investigators for open discussions about research careers, scientific challenges, mentorship, and future opportunities in oral health research.
Why participate?
- Network with internationally renowned researchers
- Discuss your research interests in a relaxed environment
- Receive career advice and mentorship from experts in your field
- Learn about different research pathways and opportunities
- Connect with fellow young researchers from around the world
Session details
📅 Thursday, 3 September 2026
📅 Friday, 4 September 2026
🕛 Time: 12:30 – 13:30 (Lunch Break)
📍 Venue: Jorge de Sena Room (Room 3) Convention Centre, Ground Floor
🍽️ Lunch will be provided
👥 Maximum 10 young researchers (students) per mentor
💶 Registration fee: €10 per session
⚠️ Places are strictly limited. Participants may select only ONE mentor per day
Meet the Mentors: Thursday, 3 September 2026
Choose from the following internationally recognised experts:
Prof. Dr. Mutlu Özcan
Dental Materials University of Zürich, Switzerland
Prof. Dr. Bas Loomans
Dental Materials, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
Prof. Dr. Stefan Ruhl
Oral Biology, School of Dental Medicine, University at Buffalo, USA
Prof. Dr. Guglielmo Campus
Cariology, Institute of Odontology, University of Gothenburg, Sweden
Dr. Julian Fisher
Global Oral Health, University of Pennsylvania, USA
Register for Thursday's Meet the Mentor Session here
Meet the Mentors: Friday, 4 September 2026
Join one of the following distinguished researchers:
Prof. Dr. Moritz Kebschull
Periodontology, University of Birmingham, United Kingdom
Prof. Dr. Nick Silikas
Dental Materials, The University of Manchester, United Kingdom
Prof. Dr. Elena Figuero
Periodontology, Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM), Spain
Prof. PhD João Carlos Ramos
Dental Materials, IPMD, Portugal
Prof. Dr. Avijit Banerjee
Prevention, King's College London, United Kingdom
Register for Friday’s Meet the Mentor Session here
Supported by Colgate
The Young CED-IADR is grateful to Colgate for sponsoring the Meet the Mentor Sessions at the 2026 CED/NOF-IADR Oral Health Research Congress. Through their support, young researchers have the opportunity to engage directly with leaders in oral health research, fostering mentorship, collaboration, and the development of the next generation of researchers.