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Osteology Research Academy Lucerne

Develop a sound study protocol

Osteology Research Academy Lucerne

Master the complete research journey – from defining your question to publishing your findings – in just 3 intensive days.

We are eager to share our knowledge with you. 

  • 7–9 September 2026   |   3 Days  
  • Limited to 30 participants
  • ADA CERP accredited

Sound familiar?

Research idea

You have a research idea... 

but don't know where to start or how to structure it properly

Research question Chart

Statistics and methodology... 

feel overwhelming and you're not sure which approach to use

Research publication

You've started writing ... 

but don't know how to get from draft to publication

This course is designed for:

  • PhD students beginning their research journey
  • Clinicians wanting to conduct their first study
  • Researchers transitioning from basic to clinical research
  • Anyone who needs a structured approach to research design

After 3 days, you'll be able to...

✓ Draft your complete study protocol during the course

✓ Get feedback from 10+ experts on your specific project

✓ Leave with a concrete action plan and timeline

✓ Join a network of 200+ research-focused colleagues

Learn from the best in dental research

Developed by your course chairpersons Ausra Ramanauskaite, Daniel Thoma, and Reinhard Gruber.

10+ world-renowned experts sharing their knowledge

ORA Lucerne - Chairpersons - 2026

3 days that will transform your research skills

Learning Format

  • Interactive lectures
  • Small-group case studies
  • 1-on-1 feedback
  • Networking dinners
Day 1 — Foundations
Monday, 7 September 2026

 

8:30-9:00 

REGISTRATION AND COFFEE

  
9:00-9:30
Welcome and course introduction (Osteology and participants)
 Reinhard Gruber, Daniel Thoma, Ausra Ramanauskaite
9:30-10:00
Basics of clinical research design
 Ausra Ramanauskaite
10:00-10:30
Statistical considerations in clinical research
 Aspasia Pachiou
10:30-11:00
Clinician and patient-reported outcomes
 Daniel Thoma

 

COFFEE BREAK

  
11:30-12:00
Saliva and PICF
 Pune Paqué
12:00-12:30
Histologic perspectives of biomaterial research
 Dieter Bosshardt
12:30-13:00
Omics technologies in regenerative dentistry
 Reinhard Gruber

 

LUNCH BREAK

  
14:00-14:30
Soft and hard tissue analysis
 Leonardo Mancini
14:30-17:00
Workshops related to presentations above
 Leonardo Mancini, Aspasia Pachiou, Dieter Bosshardt, Ausra Ramanauskaite

 

COFFEE BREAK

  
17:30-18:00
Tips & tricks for oral presentations
 Reinhard Gruber
18:45-21:00
Welcome reception
  
Day 2 — Protocol development
Tuesday, 8 September 2026

 

8:30-9:00 

COFFEE

  
9:00-9:15
Clarification of task and expectations for group work
 Reinhard Gruber, Daniel Thoma, Ausra Ramanauskaite
9:15-9:45
Clinical research designs for soft tissue regeneration
 Daniel Thoma
9:45-10:15
Clinical research designs for ridge augmentation
 Michael Bornstein

 

COFFEE BREAK

  
10:45-11:15
Clinical research designs for periodontal regeneration
 Anton Sculean
11:15-11:45
Clinical research designs for peri-implantitis
 Frank Schwarz
11:45-13:00
Supervised group work: develop the study protocol
 Michael Bornstein, Frank Schwarz, Anton Sculean, Daniel Thoma, Ausra Ramanauskaite

 

LUNCH BREAK

  
13:45-15:15
Supervised group work: develop the study protocol
 Michael Bornstein, Frank Schwarz, Anton Sculean, Daniel Thoma, Ausra Ramanauskaite

 

COFFEE BREAK

  
15:30-16:00
Study management basics
 Silvia Rasi
16:00-18:00
Interactive discussion: Scientific publishing
 Ausra Ramanauskaite, Daniel Thoma
18:30-21:00
Team dinner
  
Day 3 — Communication & Wrap up
Wednesday, 9 September 2026

 

8:00-8:30 

COFFEE

  
8:30-9:00
An industry perspective on research collaborations
 Mirko Zingg
9:00-10:00
Final group work
 Daniel Thoma, Ausra Ramanauskaite

 

COFFEE BREAK

  
10:30-13:00
Critical appraisal of the research protocols
 Daniel Thoma, Ausra Ramanauskaite, Alexandra Stähli

 

LUNCH BREAK

  
14:00-14:30
3D-printing: from bench to clinical application
 Florian Thieringer
14:30-15:30
Publishing and writing your research using AI tools
 Alexandra Stähli
15:30-16:15
ORAs and research funding
 Benjamin Müller
16:15-16:30
Review of the course & closing
 Daniel Thoma, Ausra Ramanauskaite

3 days of intense learning and networking

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Invest in your research career

Student

CHF 1,650

 

Professional

CHF 2,250

 

Book 2 ORA courses together and save CHF 200
London (Clinical Trials) + Lucerne (Research Design) = Complete research education

 📢Early Bird Special: CHF 400 off all registrations by 1 April 2026 

A unique location

Lucerne, Switzerland

5-minute walk
from Lucerne train station.

1 hour from Zurich Airport
Direct train connection

Hotel Recommendations
Hotel Monopol (5 min)  |   ibis Styles (3 min)

 

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know to attend the Osteology Research Academy - Lucerne

 
Registration
ORA (3-days course):
 

Student price 1'650 CHF
Non-student price 2,250 CHF

 

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

 📢Early Bird Special: CHF 400 off all registrations by 1 April 2026 

 

We only accept registrations through our online platform THE BOX: register here.

 

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.

 

Eligible for a grant? Check it out here!

 
Getting there The course will be held in the vicinity of the main train station in Lucerne, and is easily accessibly on foot.   
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!
ada-cerp

The Osteology Foundation is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. The Osteology Foundation designates this activity for continuing education credits.