ACADEMY OF DENTAL MATERIALS

WEBINARS
“Meet the Fellows”
The ADM proudly presents “Meet the Fellows” 2025 Webinars and Live Q & A on
Biocompatibility of Biomaterials: Insights into Clinical Relevance, Research Principles,
and Testing Methodologies.
Biocompatibility is a primary aspect in biomaterials development to ensure safety and efficacy for clinical use. Ensuring materials do not elicit toxic, immune, or allergic responses while maintaining functional integrity is essential to safeguard patients and meet clinical requirements. A comprehensive approach to biocompatibility assessment involves the selection of appropriate assays, cell types, and testing parameters, grounded in the material’s composition and properties. Understanding these fundamental principles enhances the interpretation of test outcomes and identifies potential contributors to adverse reactions such as cytotoxicity. Accurate and detailed reporting of methodologies and results supports reproducibility and facilitates understanding among scientists, regulatory bodies, clinicians, and other stakeholders. This webinar will examine the clinical context and prerequisites for biocompatibility, emphasizing the importance of aligning testing protocols with intended clinical applications and exposure scenarios. The session will provide an overview of foundational principles for biocompatibility evaluation and methodological considerations for cellular models and biological assays. It will offer insights into designing robust biocompatibility tests that address clinical demands and regulatory requirements, contributing to the safe translation of biomaterials into dental and medical applications
Featuring:
Adriano F. Lima (Paulista University São Paulo, Brazil) and Vinicius Rosa (National University of Singapore)
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Dr. Adriano F. Lima Paulista University São Paulo, Brazil | Dr. Vinicius Rosa National University of Singapore Singapore | |
Dr. Adriano Lima earned his DDS, MSc, and PhD degrees in Restorative Dentistry from the State University of Campinas, Brazil. After completing his PhD, he pursued a Fellowship in the Biomaterials Department at the University of Birmingham, UK. Currently, he is a Professor at Paulista University in São Paulo, Brazil, where he supervises Master’s and PhD students in Biomaterials and Operative Dentistry and teaches undergraduates. His research focuses on the biomechanical performance and biocompatibility of dental materials, especially the polymerization process and the compounds that drive monomer conversion in dental resins. Alongside his academic duties, he maintains a private practice dedicated to esthetic and restorative dentistry. Dr. Lima is an active member of various national and international organizations that promote research and clinical practice. He serves on editorial boards and as a reviewer for leading international journals. A Fellow of the Academy of Dental Materials, he has also served as Member-at-Large of the Dental Materials Group (DMG-IADR) between 2021-2023 and is currently its Vice-President. Dr. Lima has published over 60 peer-reviewed articles and has delivered lectures and continuing education courses in Brazil and internationally. | Associate Professor Vinicius Rosa is a researcher in biomaterials and oral sciences at the Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore (NUS). He earned his DDS from the University of Passo Fundo, where he received the Academy of Dental Materials (ADM) Student Award. He completed an MSc and PhD in Dental Materials at the University of São Paulo, with doctoral research on dental pulp regeneration conducted in collaboration with the University of Michigan. His contributions to dental materials science have been recognized with the ADM George C. Paffenbarger Award, Fellowship in ADM, the IADR Distinguished Scientist Young Investigator Award, and the IADR/DMG Stephen Bayne Mid-Career Award. He also serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of Prosthodontics and holds editorial positions with Dental Materials, Journal of Dental Research, JADA Foundational Science, and the Journal of Endodontics (Scientific Advisory Board). Dr. Rosa’s research focuses on the biological properties of biomaterials, atomic-thin coatings to enhance osseointegration and reduce implant infections, and innovative strategies for dental pulp regeneration. | |
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