IADR/AADR News: Den Besten Receives
Pulp Biology and Regeneration Award
Pamela Den Besten, DDS, MS, Professor and Chair of the Division of Pediatric Dentistry at the UCSF School of Dentistry, received the International Association for Dental Research’s 2009 Pulp Biology and Regeneration Award at the IADR's 87th General Session & Exhibition in Miami, FL on April 1, 2009.
Dr. Den Besten was acknowledged as having made significant contributions to the understanding of the biology of dental tissue development and regeneration, with particular focus on the role of matrix molecules in cellular signaling and the effects of fluoride on odontogenesis.
Her recent studies on regeneration in the dentin-pulp complex have highlighted the roles of several bio-active molecules in regenerative events.
Dean Featherstone hailed the prestige of the Distinguished Scientist Award, recognzing decades of clinical, academic and research excellence at the UCSF School of Dentistry, with significant support from the National Institutes of Health.
"My primary research interest is in the mechanisms of tooth enamel formation" begins Dr. Den Besten's Professional birography. "My current focus is twofold. First, I am interested in determining the mechanism by which fluoride can alter biomineralization of tooth enamel. [...] A secondary and newly developing research interest are clinically related studies on the prevention and treatment of early childhood caries in children."
"I am very honored to receive this award" added Den Besten, "and look forward to continuing my research on pulp biology and regeneration for many years to come."
Relevant links:
IADR News Release (PDF)
http://www.iadr.org/files/public/09_DSA_DenBesten.pdf
UCSF School of Dentistry - Pediatric Dentistry
http://dentistry.ucsf.edu/pediatricdentistry/
Pamela Den Besten Professional Biography/Selected Publications
http://dentistry.ucsf.edu/pediatricdentistry/bios/pam.htm
