(5505) The Research Behind ADA’s Most Impactful Journal Articles

Thursday, October 23, 2025

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM ET

CE: 1

Speaker(s)

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Bruce A. Dye, DDS , MPH

Professor and Chair
Department of Community Dentistry and Population Health, University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine
Aurora, Colorado, United States
Alessandro Villa, DDS, PhD, MPH

Chief and Professor
Miami Cancer Institute
Miami, Florida, United States

Disclosure(s):

Bruce A. Dye, DDS , MPH: No financial relationships to disclose

Alessandro Villa, DDS, PhD, MPH: Amgen: Consultant (Ongoing); K pharmaceuticals: Consultant (Ongoing); Lipella: Consultant (Ongoing), Grant/Research Support (Ongoing); Meiragtx: Grant/Research Support (Ongoing); Merck: Consultant (Ongoing); Privo: Grant/Research Support (Ongoing)

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the role of human papillomavirus (HPV) in oral health, with an emphasis on its potential association with oral lesions and potentially malignant disorders. Participants will also explore how various epidemiologic study designs and analytical methods influence the interpretation of research findings across a range of oral health topics—including pain management, cannabis use and caries risk.

Learning Objectives:

Identify HPV’s correlation to oral diseases
Explore diagnostic methods for HPV detection
Discuss HPV’s potential role in head and neck malignancies