Hyo-sang Park | Dentistry | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Hyo-sang Park | Dentistry | Research Excellence Award 

Kyungpook National University | South Korea

Professor Hyo-Sang Park, DDS, MSD, PhD, is a distinguished orthodontist and academic leader with over three decades of contributions to orthodontic science, education, and clinical innovation. He currently serves as Professor and Chair of the Department of Orthodontics at the School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University (KNU), Daegu, Republic of Korea, where he has played a pivotal role in advancing both fundamental and applied orthodontic research. Professor Park’s research career is deeply rooted in biological responses to orthodontic tooth movement, with early work focusing on immunohistochemical analysis of neurotransmitter expression during orthodontic force application. His experimental studies using animal models, particularly rats, have significantly enhanced the understanding of craniofacial growth, bone remodeling, and tissue adaptation under orthodontic conditions. These foundational investigations have provided important insights into the biological mechanisms underlying orthodontic treatment efficiency and stability. A central and defining theme of Professor Park’s research is the development and clinical application of titanium microscrews and micro-implant anchorage systems (MIA). For over 24 years, he has been a leading researcher and clinician in this field, conducting extensive animal experiments and clinical trials to optimize micro-implant design, placement protocols, and biomechanical applications. His work has contributed substantially to the global adoption of microscrew anchorage as a reliable and minimally invasive solution for complex orthodontic movements, reducing the need for patient compliance and extraoral appliances. Professor Park’s research excellence has been internationally recognized, including the CDABO Case Report of the Year Award (2005) from the American Association of Orthodontists and the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, as well as multiple honors from the Korean Association of Orthodontists.

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Factors affecting the clinical success of screw implants used as orthodontic anchorage

– American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, 2006 | Cited by 999

Overview Development of orthodontic micro-implants for intraoral anchorage

– Journal of Clinical Orthodontics , 2003 | Cited by 732

Micro-implant anchorage for lingual treatment of a skeletal Class II malocclusion

– Journal of Clinical Orthodontics , 2001 | Cited by 378

Nonextraction treatment of an open bite with microscrew implant anchorage

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Marius Manole | Dentistry | Research Excellence Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Marius Manole | Dentistry | Research Excellence Award 

UMF “Iuliu Hatieganu” Cluj-Napoca | Romania

Dr. Marius-Ciprian Manole is a distinguished academician, clinician, and researcher in the field of Dental Medicine, with over two decades of combined experience in university teaching, clinical practice, and advanced scientific research. He currently serves as Associate Professor (Conferențiar Universitar) in the Department of Dental Propedeutics and Esthetic Dentistry at the “Iuliu Hațieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, and holds the leadership position of Vice-Dean for Management and Academic Development within the Faculty of Dental Medicine. His academic career reflects a consistent progression through all university ranks, from Preparatory Assistant to Assistant Professor, Lecturer, and Associate Professor, demonstrating sustained excellence in education, research, and institutional development. Dr. Manole’s teaching portfolio encompasses undergraduate, postgraduate, and residency-level education in prosthetic dentistry, dental materials, implant-supported prosthetics, esthetic dentistry, and dental technology, delivered to Romanian and international students. He is actively involved in organizing post-university training programs and continuing education courses, contributing to the professional development of dental practitioners and technicians. Parallel to his academic activity, he has maintained an extensive clinical practice as a practicing dentist and administrator of a private dental clinic, specializing in prosthetic, implant-supported, and esthetic restorative treatments, ensuring strong translational integration between research, education, and patient care. His research activity is centered on dental biomaterials, prosthetic technologies, CAD/CAM systems, zirconia ceramics, periodontal health, implant biomechanics, and advanced diagnostic and imaging methods, including micro-CT, finite element analysis, and holographic evaluation. Dr. Manole has authored and co-authored a substantial body of scientific work published in ISI-indexed and peer-reviewed international journals, contributing to advancements in prosthetic accuracy, material performance, periodontal response, and digital dentistry. His research output reflects both fundamental and applied perspectives, with a strong emphasis on improving clinical outcomes and material reliability in dental practice. Dr. Manole is also an active contributor to national and international research projects focused on advanced composite biomaterials, nanotechnology-based dental materials, and innovative prosthetic solutions. His scholarly impact is further reinforced through conference presentations, book authorship, and professional affiliations with prominent dental and biomaterials societies. Recognized for his academic leadership, organizational skills, and commitment to innovation, Dr. Marius-Ciprian Manole continues to play a significant role in shaping modern prosthetic and esthetic dentistry through education, research excellence, and clinical innovation.

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