Professor Gianrico Spagnuolo Elected President of CED-IADR

Professor Gianrico Spagnuolo, full professor of Odontostomatological Diseases, has been elected President of the Continental European Division of the International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (CED-IADR), an international organization dedicated to promoting research in the field of dental, oral, and craniofacial health.

This prestigious appointment was made official during the society’s recent international conference held in Lisbon.

The term will last two years and will culminate in an event of extraordinary scientific significance for the University of Naples “Federico II.” In fact, at the end of the two-year term, in September 2028, the CED-IADR international congress will be held in Naples, transforming the capital of Campania into the nerve center of European dental research.

The IADR is the world’s largest and most authoritative association in the field of dental research. The society’s mission is to drive scientific progress, promote excellence in research to improve global oral health, and facilitate the sharing of interdisciplinary discoveries. Globally, the association forms an extensive network of over 10,000 researchers and professionals. Within this framework, the Continental European Division (CED) plays a strategic and leading role, bringing together approximately 1,000 active members across Europe.