International Association for Dental Research
Encyclopedia
The International Association for Dental Research (IADR) is a professional association that focuses on research in the field of dentistryDentistry
Dentistry is the branch of medicine that is involved in the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders and conditions of the oral cavity, maxillofacial area and the adjacent and associated structures and their impact on the human body. Dentistry is widely considered...
. The aim of this association by constitution is to promote research in all fields of oral and related sciences, to encourage improvements in methods for the prevention and treatment of oral and dental disease
Dental disease
Dental diseases may affect the teeth, the gums, or other tissues and parts of the mouth. Dental diseases can cause much more serious problems than a toothache; they can affect our ability to chew, smile, or speak properly. Their severity may range from a simple aphthous ulcer, to a common tooth...
, to improve the oral health of the public through research, and to facilitate cooperation among investigators and the communication of research findings and their implications throughout the world.http://www.dentalresearch.org/about/iadr/const_bylaws.html
The official publication
Publication
To publish is to make content available to the public. While specific use of the term may vary among countries, it is usually applied to text, images, or other audio-visual content on any medium, including paper or electronic publishing forms such as websites, e-books, Compact Discs and MP3s...
of the Association is the Journal of Dental Research
Journal Of Dental Research
Journal of Dental Research is a peer-reviewed academic journal that publishes papers in the field of Dentistry. The journal's editor is Dr. William V. Giannobile...
(JDR).