Osteo Science Foundation

"I am incredibly grateful to the Osteo Science Foundation for selecting me as a recipient of the Resident Travel Award and giving me the opportunity to attend the Bone Symposium in Houston, Texas. The experience exceeded my expectations — the lectures were thought-provoking and provided insights into the latest advancements relating to bone physiology, regeneration, and engineering. Hearing the interdisciplinary discussion between scientists, physicians, and surgeons from leading academic centers was invaluable and offered new perspectives for where regenerative medicine is headed in our specialty. The discussions around the effect of nutrition and the interconnection between muscle and bone were particularly impactful and will shape how I think about patient care in my day-to-day training. The Bone Symposium has given me a much deeper appreciation for the science behind what we do as oral and maxillofacial surgeons and a stronger drive to pursue my own scientific research when in practice."

Neil Mascarenhas, DDS
2026 Bone Symposium Resident Travel Award Recipient

Join us for the first Webinar with Live Q&A featuring the 2026 Bone Symposium lectures on May 20, 2026. Register now for, "Regenerating Function: Contemporary Role of Bone Grafting and Implant Therapy," by Edmond Bedrossian, DDS, FACD, FACOMS.

Abstract: The lack of internal loading of the alveolar bone leads to disuse atrophy of the edentulous alveolus. In the contemporary dental practices, the replacement of the missing tooth or teeth with dental implants has become very routine. The primary reason is that dental implants reintroduce internal loading of the alveolus and therefore slow down the resorption of the alveolar bony volume.

With this advantage of dental implants over other dental procedures for replacement of missing teeth, the contemporary clinician must bear in mind that dental implants are being placed in younger patients as compared to the past several decades. Even with implant therapy as well as bone grafting, the potential for bone resorption leading to functional and cosmetic complications still exist in the younger patients.

This presentation will discuss the role of autogenous, alloplastic as well as Xenografts in regeneration of form and function using dental implants. To select the most effective bone graft material, the contemporary clinician must bear in mind the specific properties of each type of bone graft. The pros and cons of grafting vs not grafting will be discussed guiding the clinicians to select evidence based surgical protocols to effectively tret their patients and prevent potential complications.

Reserve your spot now at www.osteoscience.org