NOG USA Case Competition
For Young Periodontists
The National Osteology Group USA is excited to present its third annual Case Competition.
Six outstanding oral regeneration cases, selected across two competition categories, will be featured at the AAP Annual Meeting in Seattle. One winning case from each category will be awarded a prize in recognition of clinical excellence.
Special acknowledgment to Geistlich Pharma North America for their support and sponsoring.
Regeneration and beyond
All cases belonging to one of the following categories and with the minimum follow up time are eligible:
Category 1:
Management of periodontal disease and conditions
This can include:
- Soft tissue or periodontal regeneration around teeth OR
- Multidisciplinary / interdisciplinary management of disease and conditions OR
- Scenarios where teeth were saved
Category 2:
Management of implant sites, peri-implant diseases and conditions
This can include:
- Implant site development (staged or simultaneous) OR
- Management of hard or soft tissue deficiencies around existing implants OR
- Management of hard or soft tissue deficiencies prior to implant placement OR
- Management of peri implantitis
Minimum requirements
- Treatment with a specific endpoint
- Follow up of at least 6 m post-surgical
- At least 2 additional timepoints documented
We are delighted to present the six finaliasts of this years competition!
Category 1: Management of periodontal disease and conditions
- Ovadia Chocron
- Stephen Kelleher
- Kang-Wei Tu
Category 2: Management of implant sites, peri-implant diseases and conditions
- Prita Dhaimade
- Mahboube Hashemi Nasab
- Alexander Padalino
Join us at the AAP Annual meeting in Seattle from 29 October - 1 November 2026, we have a great session with the case competition finale and a new exciting format: Jeopardy!
📅 Friday 30 October 2026, 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Find out more here!
We are delighted to introduce the distinguished Jury for the NOG USA Clinical Case Competition 2026:
- Pamela McClain
- Purnima Kumar
- Guo-Hao (Alex) Lin
- Neha Mithia
Together with the NOG USA Leadership Team, our Jury will carefully review all submissions and select the six finalists across the two clinical categories who will advance to the final round.
The overall winners will be selected and announced live in Seattle, where the finalists will have the opportunity to present their cases to an expert audience in a rapid-fire presentation.
Three finalists are selected in each of the two categories:
- Soft tissue or periodontal regeneration around teeth
- Soft or hard tissue regeneration around implants
The finalists will be selected to receive a travel grant and free registration for the 112th AAP Annual Meeting in Seattle, taking place from 29 October to 1 November 2026.
Further details will be shared with the finalists by the end of September 2026.
NOG USA Case Competition Winners 2025
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