Biography
Prof. Dr. med. dent. Nikolaos Pandis DDS, MS, MSc, DLSHTM, PhD, MS
Associate professor
University of Bern, Switzerland
Degree of dental surgery: University of Athens, Greece
Orthodontic specialty certificate: The Ohio State University, USA
Master of Science (MS) in orthodontics. The Ohio State University, USA
Fellowship in craniofacial orthodontics: University of Texas, Dallas, USA
dr. med dent in orthodontic biomechanics: University of Bonn, Germany
Master of Science (MSc) in clinical trials: London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, UK
PhD in Epidemiology: Department of Hygiene & Epidemiology, Medical School, University of Ioannina, Greece
Master of Science (MSc) in Biostatistics: University of Hasselt, Belgium
Habilitation: University of Bern, Switzerland
Associate professor: University of Bern, Switzerland
Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics
External tutor for the master’s in clinical trials: London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, UK
Associate Editor in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (AJODO): RCT submissions handling and monthly column on research design methodology
Publications: Over 300 scientific publications in peer-reviewed biomedical journals and 2 published books in clinical orthodontics and clinical research methodology
Abstract
Waste in dental research
The key aim of biomedical research is to benefit patients, and to this end the production of results which can be trusted and are useful is an imperative. The validity, reproducibility, and usefulness of research results hinges upon a series of aspects such as the conception of the study, funding, regulation and management, analysis, and the dissemination of findings. Combined public and private funding in biomedical research exceeded 240 billion dollars worldwide in 2010. However, research waste is highly prevalent across the biomedical field including dentistry and orthodontics. In this presentation Dr. Pandis will highlight what constitutes research waste and how this applies to dentistry and orthodontics. Empirical evaluations of dental studies assessing the prevalence and impact of limitations in design, conduct, analysis and reporting of research. Waste in research is a multi-faceted problem without a simple solution. However, an appreciation of optimal research design and execution is a prerequisite to optimize the yield of research and should be underpinned by policies that include appropriate training in research methods.
