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
– American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics , 2006 | Cited by 226
A comparison of craniofacial morphology in patients with and without facial asymmetry—a three-dimensional analysis with computed tomography
– International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery , 2004 | Cited by 241
Amany Kassem | Dentistry | Excellence in Research Award
Dr. Amany Kassem | Dentistry | Excellence in Research Award
King Faisal University | Egypt
Dr. Amany Osama Kassem is a dental public health researcher whose work bridges clinical dentistry, population health, and healthcare quality improvement. Her academic training culminated in an MSc in Dental Public Health from King Faisal University, completed with first-class honors and the highest cumulative GPA in her cohort. Her research profile reflects a strong commitment to evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the translation of research findings into practical improvements in oral healthcare delivery. Her primary research interests include oral hygiene practices among hospitalized patients, hospital dentistry, dental public health, oral health promotion, nutritional epidemiology, and the role of healthcare providers in maintaining patient oral care. A central focus of her work is improving oral health outcomes in vulnerable and institutionalized populations through policy-relevant research and preventive strategies. This is exemplified by her recent Q1 publication in the Journal of Clinical Medicine (2025), which examined oral hygiene practices of hospitalized patients in public and private hospitals in Saudi Arabia. The study provides important insights for hospital oral health protocols and interdisciplinary care models, contributing to improved patient safety and quality of care. In addition to hospital-based oral health research, her work extends to broader population health issues. Her publication on vitamin D status among adolescents and young adults highlights the intersection between nutrition, systemic health, and oral health outcomes. She has also contributed to clinical dentistry research through studies on endodontic flare-ups, aiming to enhance treatment outcomes and patient management strategies. Collectively, her publications demonstrate methodological rigor and relevance across public health, clinical, and preventive dentistry domains, with articles indexed in internationally recognized journals. Beyond publications, she has been actively involved in multiple completed and ongoing research projects, reflecting sustained scholarly productivity and engagement. Her research activities are complemented by innovation in academic dissemination, including delivering the first hologram-based research presentation at the College of Dentistry, King Faisal University—an initiative that underscores her interest in modernizing scientific communication and education. Her contributions have been recognized through several academic distinctions, including first place in a research poster competition and the University’s Excellence Ambassadors Award. She collaborates with multidisciplinary research teams across hospitals and academic institutions, strengthening the clinical and public health relevance of her work. As a member of professional dental and research societies, she remains engaged with the global research community. Overall, her research profile reflects a balanced integration of scientific inquiry, innovation, and applied public health impact, with a clear focus on advancing oral healthcare quality, safety, and accessibility through robust research and continuous professional development.
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A Low-Cost Instrument for Estimating the Starch Content of Cassava Roots Based on the Measurement of RF Return Loss
– IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems, 2020
938 Gb/s, 5-150 GHz Ultra-Wideband Transmission Over the Air Using Combined Electronic and Photonic-Assisted Signal Generation
– Journal of Lightwave Technology, 2024
Equivalent Circuit Model for Large-Area Photodiodes for VLC Systems
– International Symposium on Communication Systems, 2022
Dual band wireless transmission over 75-150GHz millimeter wave carriers using frequency-locked laser pairs
– Optical Fiber Communications Conference and Exhibition, 2024
Exploiting negative impedance converters to extend the bandwidth of LEDs for visible light communication
– International Conference on Electronics, 2019