National Osteology Symposium Bordeaux

Day 1 — Foundations & Frameworks

Thursday, 18 June 2026

8:00-8:30	REGISTRATION AND COFFEE
8:30-9:00	Welcome and course introduction (Osteology and participants)	Elena Calciolari, Nikos Donos
9:00-9:45	Setting up of a clinical trial - the framework to ensure robust study results	Nikos Gkranias
	COFFEE BREAK
10:15-11:00	Roles within the study team: trial coordinator, research nurse and clinicians	Chara Triantafyllou, Jeniffer Perussolo
11:05-12:30	Workshop 1 (Group 1) Calibration of examiners (probing/PES and WES) Workshop 2 (Group 2) Sample size calculation, randomization	Nikos Gkranias, Nikos Mardas Aviva Petrie
	LUNCH BREAK
14:00-14:45	Clinical endpoints in dental research	Nikos Mardas
14:45-16:15	Workshop 1 (Group 2) Calibration of examiners (probing/PES and WES) Workshop 2 (Group 1) Sample size calculation, randomization	Nikos Gkranias, Nikos Mardas Aviva Petrie
	AFTERNOON TEA BREAK
16:45-18:00	Public and patient involvement in clinical research	Huda Yusuf
18:00-18:15	Wrap up of course day (Q&A)	Elena Calciolari, Nikos Donos
	TEAM EVENING

Day 2 — Advanced methods & execution

Friday, 19 June 2026

8:00-8:30	COFFEE
8:30-9:15	Biomarkers in dental research	Elena Calciolari
9:15-10:00	PROMs in dental research	George Tsakos
	COFFEE BREAK
10:30-12:00	Workshop 3 (Group 1) Scenarios of good and bad clincial practice, protocol deviations, corrective actions Workshop 4 (Group 2) Sample collection and processing	Triantafyllou, Gkranias Ghezzi, Hagi-Pavli, Perussolo
12:00-12:45	Non-invasive imaging to monitor wound healing	Nikos Donos
	LUNCH BREAK
14:15-15:45	Workshop 3 (Group 2) Scenarios of good and bad clincial practice, protocol deviations, corrective actions Workshop 4 (Group 1) Sample collection and processing	Triantafyllou, Gkranias Ghezzi, Hagi-Pavli, Perussolo
	AFTERNOON TEA BREAK
16:15-17:45	Workshop 5 Image analysis of profilometric changes	Jun Yu Yon, Elena Calciolari
17:45-18:00	Wrap-up (Q&A) and closing of course	Elena Calciolari, Nikos Donos

World-renowned experts sharing their knowledge

Elena Calciolari Queen Mary University London

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Nikolaos Donos Queen Mary University LondonRead full bio

Nikos Gkranias Queen Mary University London

Nikos Mardas Queen Mary University London

Jeniffer Perussolo Queen Mary University London

Chara Triantafyllou Queen Mary University London

Madeline Yon Queen Mary University London

Benedetta Ghezzi Università di Parma

Eleni Hagi-Pavli Queen Mary University London

Huda Yusuf Queen Mary University London

Aviva Petrie University College London

George Tsakos University College London

Registration

ORA (2-days course):

Student price CHF 1'500
Non-student price CHF 1'900

Participants who register for two ORAs at the same time will receive a discount of 200 CHF on the total price.

We only accept registrations through our online platform, registrations will open soon.

Registrations are handled on first come first serve basis.
The Osteology Foundation reserves the rights to close the registration when the course is fully booked.

Getting there The course will be held at the

Institute of Dentistry
Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry
Queen Mary University of London (QMUL)
Turner Street
London E1 2AD
U.K.

Nearest tube station: Whitechapel

Detailed information will be provided separately to registered participants.

Board and lodging

Accommodation is not included in the course price. Please make the necessary arrangements to book your own accommodation.

All lunches, coffee breaks and breakfasts are included in the course price. Two team evenings (incl. dinner) are also included in the course price.

Wrapping up and stay in touch

All course information will be shared on a dedicated course page on The BOX.

Stay in touch with fellow participants by adding them on The BOX, and follow our activities on instagram (@osteologyfoundation)!

National Osteology SymposiumBordeaux

22–24 avril 2027, Palais de la Bourse