Recipient of the 2025 International Association for Dental Research (IADR) Distinguished Scientist Wilmer Souder Award is Yu Zhang.

Penn Dental Medicine's Director Honoured with Prestigious Dental Research Award

In a significant recognition of his contributions to the field of dental materials, Professor Zhang, Director of Restorative Research at Penn Dental Medicine, has been chosen as the 2025 recipient of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) Distinguished Scientist Wilmer Souder Award.

Professor Zhang, who is also a professor in the Department of Preventive & Restorative Sciences at Penn Dental Medicine, has been acknowledged for his significant work in the field of dentistry. His research, which primarily focuses on dental materials, has been highly commended by his peers and the scientific community.

The Distinguished Scientist Wilmer Souder Award is a prestigious honour in the field of dental research, recognising individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the understanding of oral health and the development of new dental technologies.

In addition to this recognition, Professor Zhang has also been recognised for his leadership in the field of dental materials. His contributions in this area have earned him wide recognition, and he is considered a leading authority in the field.

The IADR, a renowned organisation in the field of dental research, is a global organisation dedicated to the advancement of oral health and the promotion of dental research. The organisation's Distinguished Scientist Wilmer Souder Award is one of its most prestigious awards, and Professor Zhang joins an elite group of scientists who have received this honour.

Jason Griggs, who received the IADR Distinguished Scientist Wilmer Souder Award in 2025 for his decades of dental materials research, praised Professor Zhang's work, saying, "Professor Zhang's contributions to the field of dental materials have been nothing short of transformative. His research has opened up new avenues for the development of innovative dental materials, and his leadership in the field has inspired a new generation of dental researchers."

Professor Zhang's work continues to have a profound impact on the field of dental materials, and his recognition by the IADR is a testament to his dedication and commitment to advancing oral health through research and innovation.

Recipient of the 2025 International Association for Dental Research (IADR) Distinguished Scientist Wilmer Souder Award is Yu Zhang.