Two weeks out! The OMS Research Collaborative is back with a rapid-fire MRONJ session featuring new data, sharp 5-min research pitches, and global experts. Excited for this one.

Wanted to share a reflection on my mentor, Dr. Mark Wong, in the latest issue of #AAOMSToday. Forever grateful for his guidance, wisdom, and dedication to advancing our profession. Thank you, Dr. Wong. #MentorshipMatters #OMFS
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Dr. Conrado Aparicio (UPC) closed the session with bioinspired, antimicrobial biomineralized materials that both spark mineralization and suppress infection—game-changers for long-term implant success. #Biomimetics #Antimicrobial (5/6)

Next, Dr. Luiz Bertassoni (@ohsuknight.bsky.social) wowed us with precision biofabrication—nanoscale mineralization, bioprinting & organ-on-a-chip platforms that decode craniofacial complexity. #Bioprinting #BoneOnChip (4/6)

Next, Dr. Lukasz Witek (NYU) showcased how 3D-printed biomineral scaffolds unlock design freedom for load-bearing craniofacial defects while promoting osteointegration. #3DPrinting #Biomaterials (3/6)

We opened with “Challenges in Maxillofacial Reconstruction & Current Standard-of-Care”—a reality-check on clinical gaps that keep tissue engineers up at night (credit to Dr. James Melville from some of his cases). #Craniomaxillofacial #Regeneration (2/6)

Thrilled to co-chair our #IADR2025 symposium “Bioengineering Advances in Craniomaxillofacial Reconstruction” with Dr. Lukasz Witek here in beautiful Barcelona. Huge thanks to @iadr-oms.bsky.social, #DentalMaterials & #MineralizedTissue groups and everyone who packed the room! 🇪🇸 (1/6)

And now for something a little different: Dong Lab has designed miniature wireless pumps and valves for on-demand liquid delivery in dental implants. Check it out in Advanced Healthcare Materials: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1...

Another excellent SITC annual meeting done and dusted here in Houston. Great line up of speakers, learned a lot as usual, and enjoyed seeing Andrea Molina Hernandez and Gemalene Sunga present their work at the poster sessions. Strong work y’all 👍 💪