At the 2026 IADR/AADOCR/CADR General Session in San Diego, CTOR continued its mission to support and recognize excellence in orthodontic research through awards presented in collaboration with the Orthodontics Research Group (ORG).
INNOVATION Award for Excellence in Orthodontics Research
Sponsored by INNOVATION, CTOR’s open-access journal, this award recognizes outstanding research contributions advancing the field of orthodontics.
Recipient: Daniel Lapinski (Tufts University, USA) Periodontal Ligament Biomechanics through Orthodontic Tooth Movement and Relapse
CTOR Award for Student Excellence in Orthodontics Research
This award honors outstanding student research in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics, selected from presentations at the IADR meeting.
Award Recipients:
Andrew Tran (University of California, Los Angeles, USA) Nisin-Loaded Solid Lipid Nanoparticles Effect on Orthodontic White Spot Lesions
Alice Fumei (University of Milan, Italy) Impact of Magnification and Illumination on Enamel Integrity After Debonding
Yiyun Xing (University of Minnesota, USA) Correlation of Aligner Surface Strains and Forces Exerted on Teeth
CTOR is proud to support initiatives that highlight innovation, encourage early-career researchers, and promote the advancement of orthodontic science on a global stage. Congratulations to all award recipients and recognized researchers.
