At the 2024 International Association of Dental Research (IADR) conference in New Orleans, Louisiana, the University of Washington made a significant impact with a series of abstract presentations from DeRouen Center-affiliated researchers. Arthur Kemoli, Bita Fathipour, Sirima Sritangsirukul, Yan Wang, and Kemporn Kitsahawong highlighted their work in various facets of dental science and oral health. Their abstracts covered a wide array of topics, reflecting the DeRouen Center’s diverse international colleagues.
Topics included “The burden of oral diseases among HIV-infected/HIV-exposed/healthy Kenyan young children” (Arthur Kemoli), “Enhancing oral health literacy among healthcare providers and patients in Kisumu” (Bita Fathipour), “Prospective cohort study of nocturnal milk-feeding and caries in toddlers” (Kemporn Kitsahawong), “Milk-feeding frequency and caries in children: A prospective cohort study” (Sirima Sritangsirikul), and “Feasibility of using well-kept saliva bank to study mother-infant microbiome/virome evolution” (Yan Wang).
Overall, DeRouen Center-affiliated research at IADR underscored the university’s dedication to advancing dental research and improving oral health outcomes worldwide.