Prof. Bernd Sigusch | Periodontology | Best Researcher Award 

Prof. Bernd Sigusch | Periodontology | Director at Jena University Hospital | Germany

Prof. Bernd Sigusch is an accomplished German dental scholar recognized internationally for his influential work in conservative dentistry, periodontology, and oral disease prevention. Prof. Bernd Sigusch completed his academic training in dentistry and human medicine at the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, earning professional qualifications as a dentist, medical doctor, and later achieving dual doctoral degrees in medicine and dental science, followed by a habilitation in medicine that established him as a leading academic clinician. His professional experience spans progressive roles including specialist dentist, senior consultant, department head, and ultimately Univ.-Professor and Chair of Conservative Dentistry at the University Hospital Jena, where he also serves as Director of the WHO Collaborating Centre for the Prevention of Oral Disease. Prof. Bernd Sigusch conducted international research fellowships in Toronto, Bern, and Davos, strengthening his global profile in periodontal immunology, restorative biomaterials, photodynamic therapy, and oral microbiology. His research interests encompass periodontal pathogenesis, resin composite performance, oral biofilm behavior, and translational regenerative approaches, supported by extensive methodological expertise in clinical trials, biomaterial evaluation, and molecular analysis. Throughout his career, Prof. Bernd Sigusch has received major awards including the Meridol Prize, multiple distinguished presentation awards from leading dental societies, and recognition from European professional organizations. His research output includes numerous high-impact publications, and he has long-standing editorial leadership roles such as CME Editor of ZWR – Das Deutsche Zahnärzteblatt while also chairing key academic committees, demonstrating strong professional service and leadership. Prof. Bernd Sigusch continues to advance the field through innovative research, international collaboration, and sustained contributions to dental science, maintaining a reputation as an authoritative academic committed to improving global oral health. In conclusion, Prof. Bernd Sigusch exemplifies excellence in research, clinical expertise, academic leadership, and community engagement, positioning him as a highly respected figure within modern conservative dentistry.

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Featured Publications 

1. Mediterranean diet component oleic acid decreases systemic impact of periodontal Porphyromonas gingivalis-infection in age: addressing role of stress resistance and microbiome. (2025). Npj Aging. 

2. Effect of ultraviolet light on the shear bond strength of commercial dental adhesives. (2025). Materials. 

3. Antibacterial activity of fusidic acid-loaded electrospun polylactide fiber fleeces against periodontopathogenic species. (2025). Pharmaceutics. 

4. Peridontopathogenic key species in correlation to the current classification system. (2025). Clinical Oral Investigations. Photoresponsive cryogels based on poly(2-oxazoline)s. (2025). European Polymer Journal. 

5. The evolutionary young actin nucleator Cobl is important for proper amelogenesis. (2025). Cells. 

6. Suitability of direct resin composites in restoring endodontically treated teeth (ETT). (2024). Materials. 

7. Influence of layer thickness and shade on the transmission of light through contemporary resin composites. (2024). Materials. 

8. Influence of the orthodontic bonding procedure on biofilm formation. (2024). Orthodontics and Craniofacial Research.