IOF International Orthodontics Foundation - Research Grants
applications were received for the program 140

proposals were received from 20 different countries and regions

projects were discussed in the final discussion meeting 39

proposals were selected for funding

research projects were selected for funding 20

world-renowned members on the Science Committee

before icon The IOF Research Grants Program was launched
in 2022. Since then, we have achieved significant milestones each year. after icon

By Geographic Regions

Americas

37

Asia

83

Europe

18

By Type of Grants

Clinical

19

Elite

46

Young

74
IOF Research Grants Awards for 2023
(in Alphabetic Order)
Elite Research Grants
An understanding of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis amongst Orthodontic and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery specialties in the United States
University of Alabama at Birmingham
A transfer learning-based automatic 3D-ResNet diagnostic system for TMJ disc displacement.
Sichuan University
3D-printed smart orthodontic appliance equipped with nanodiamond optical sensor
The University of Hong Kong
Photothermal Therapy of Au@CeO2 Yolk Shell Nanozymes Loaded with Dimethyl fumarate for Enhanced Orthodontic Treatment in Periodontitis via Mitochondrial Dynamics Regulation
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
The development of an image processing model to estimate space requirements and support orthodontic treatment planning
The University of Dublin
Salivary levels of aligner- and composite resin attachment-derived compounds of patients treated with Invisalign and 3D-printed orthodontic aligners
University of Zurich
Comparison of Visual Behavior on Secondary Cleft Lip Defect Among Primary and Secondary School Students Using Eye Tracker
Universiti Malaya
Clinical investigation of a newly invented three-dimensional printed titanium plate for bone-anchored maxillary protraction in skeletal Class III malocclusion
Nankai University
Heterogeneity regulation of Nell-1 in bone cells differentiation during orthodontic alveolar bone remodeling
Zhejiang University
Young Research Grants
Unravel critical roles of Gli1+ stem cells in orthodontic tooth movement and periodontal tissue remodeling via spatiotemporal multi-omics
Sichuan University
Chen Zong
Periodontal Ligament Transplantation With Gold Nanocomplexes Prevents Orthodontic Root Resorption
University of Leuven
Efficacy of intra-arch molar distalization mechanics with clear aligner and temporary anchorage device - Longitudinal CBCT study
University of Pennsylvania
Prediction of Oral Appliance Treatment Outcomes for Mild-to-Moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients
Shandong University
Effect of Nell-1 on Mandibular Condylar Cartilage Homeostasis
Jilin University
Clinical efficacy of a novel kind of nasoalveolar molding appliance for nose-lip-alveolar shaping in infants with unilateral cleft lip and palate: a prospective trial
Wuhan University
The role and mechanism of CircHIPK3/DOHH affacting cementogensis during Orthodontic tooth movement
Wuhan University
Facial soft tissue movements during mastication in patients with lip incompetent
Osaka University
The Effects of mini-implant surfaces modified w-ith ROS-responsive regulated GL13K peptide by silanization on antibiosis and stability
Nanchang University
Development of an orthodontic dental plaque control paradigm based on quantitative light-induced fluorescence, artificial intelligence and biofeedback
Sun Yat-sen University
Yansong Ma
Artificial intelligence assisted deep learning in oral microbiome of orthodontic patients to predict enamel demineralization
Capital Medical University
Investigating the Role of Osteolectin in Gli1+ MSC-mediated Orthodontic Alveolar Bone Remodeling Using 3D imaging
Sichuan University
Automatic evaluation of temporomandibular joint disc perforation on magnetic resonance imaging based on artificial intelligence
Shanghai Jiaotong University
IOF Research Grants Awards for 2022
(in Alphabetic Order)
Clinical Research Grants
Hong He
The Impact of Tonsillectomy on the Efficacy and Stability of Alt-RAMEC/PFM Protocols in Children with Tonsillar Hypertrophy and Anterior Crossbite - A Cluster Randomized Controlled trial
Wuhan University
Elite Research Grants
Fang Hua
Increasing the Value of Orthodontic Clinical Research via Wider and Better Use of Dental Patient Reported Outcome Measures (INVOLVE-dPROM)
Wuhan University
Hu Long
Development of an artificial intelligence system for automatic evaluation of clear aligner case diffculty based on CAT-CAT
Sichuan University
Manuel Nienkemper
Soft tissue thickness profile at the palate to improve insertion locations for orthodontic mini-implants
University of Dusseldorf
Tingxi Wu
Novel smart orthodontic brackets to prevent white-spot lesion during treatment
Forsyth Institute
Yu Li
Local gene transfection to augment alveolar bone in orthodontic maxillary expansion
Sichuan University
Young Research Grants
Chenshuang Li
Exploring the Neurological Function of a Craniosynostosis-Related Molecule Nell-1
University of Pennsylvania
Delong Jiao
The study on mechanism of GOG stimulated miR - 126 high-expressed BMSCs exosome in accelerating orthodontic tooth movement
Capital Medical University
Fei Yu
Effects of probiotics biofilm on orthodontic tooth movements via immunoregulation and anti-infection
Sichuan University
Jianru Yi
Developing a novel orthodontic cement with subsurface remineralization ability to combat white spot lesions
Sichuan University
Lusai Xiang
Development and evaluation of an end to end prognosis prediction system for clear aligner therapy
Sun Yat-sen University
Maria Chiara Domini
Analysis of gingival crevicular fluid during orthodontic movement through nuclear magnetic resonance-based metabolomics
University of Turin
Wen Liao
Automatic analysis of multimodal oral images based on deep learning
Sichuan University
Yi Zhao
Effect of orthodontic tension on cementoblast mineralization by regulating autophagy
Peking University
Yingzhi Gu
Clinical research on application of digital positioning guide for fenestration and orthodontic traction of impacted teeth
Capital Medical University
Zuodong Zhao
Periodontal Ligament Biology in Orthodontic Tooth Movement - An RNA Sequencing study
KU Leuven