| For more information, contact: Jerry Mastey Editor School of Dentistry (734) 615-1971 jmastey@umich.edu |
Colleen Newvine Information Officer University of Michigan News & Information Services (734) 647-4411 cnewvine@umich.edu |
||
| | |||
Rutherford Wins International Award for Research
| |||
Ann Arbor, MI — March 26, 2003 — Dr. Bruce Rutherford, a professor of dentistry in the School's Department of Cariology, Restorative Sciences, and Endodontics, is the recipient of the Pulp Biology Research Award. Presented annually by the International Association for Dental Research, Rutherford will receive the award on June 25th at the opening ceremony of IADR's general session in Goteborg, Sweden. The award is presented annually for significant contributions to understanding the physiology and pathophysiology of the dental pulp. The dental pulp (“nerve”) is of central importance to maintaining tooth health. Diseases of the dental pulp can lead to tooth sensitivity, pain, root canal treatment, or extraction. Rutherford's research is concentrated in the emerging field of tissue engineering, with a focus on the repair and regeneration of oral and dental tissues. He has authored or co-authored more than 100 articles and abstracts and has been awarded four patents for his research. The University of Michigan School of Dentistry is one of the nation's leading dental schools engaged in oral health care education, research, patient care, and community service. General dental care clinics and specialty clinics providing advanced treatment enable the School to offer dental services and programs to patients throughout Michigan. Classroom and clinic instruction prepare future dentists, dental specialists, and dental hygienists for practice in private offices, hospitals, academia, and public agencies. Research seeks to discover and apply new knowledge that can help patients worldwide. | |||