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Nobel Biocare Medal of Excellence in Implant Dentistry

"Nobody should die with their teeth 
in a glass of water."

Per-Ingvar Brånemark

"Nobel Biocare is proud to establish the Medal of Excellence in Implant Dentistry, a prestigious annual recognition honoring an individual who has made extraordinary contributions to the field of dental implantology. Each year, this exclusive recognition will celebrate either pioneering innovation or significant humanitarian service, ultimately improving patient care and advancing the science of dentistry." 
Stefan Nilsson, President of Nobel Biocare

The award

The award is given annually to honor an individual's, association’s, or group’s outstanding contribution to improving oral and general health through dental implantology.

Led by the esteemed Prof. Tomas Albrektsson, our dedicated committee will meticulously review nominations from around the globe, seeking individuals who embody the spirit of excellence and compassion.
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The recipient of the Nobel Biocare Medal of Excellence in Implant Dentistry will be selected based on the strength and impact of nominations received in either of the following categories:

Innovation

Innovation

Outstanding contributions in the area of advancing treatment solutions, science, or protocols in the field of implant dentistry that will support clinicians in treating more patients better.

Humanity

Humanitarian service

Outstanding contributions in improving the quality of life for people in need by providing dental implant treatments that extend beyond the usual scope of daily practice.
 

Our mission:

To annually honor an individual making a significant positive impact on global oral health through innovation or humanitarian service in implant dentistry.


To encourage both groundbreaking innovation and meaningful humanitarian efforts within the field of implantology.


To promote excellence and compassion in implant dentistry by recognizing impactful contributions in innovation and humanitarian service.


Key dates

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Nomination period

May 30, 2025 – October 15, 2025

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Runners-up announcement

December 10, 2025

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Winner announcement

February 2026

Meet our committee

Prof. Tomas Albrektsson

Prof. Tomas Albrektsson 
Sweden 
Chair

Prof. Joseph Kan,

Prof. Joseph Kan 
United States 
Member

Dr. Chandur Wadhwani,

Dr. Chandur Wadhwani 
United States 
Member

Dr. Glen Liddelow

Dr. Glen Liddelow
Australia
Member

Prof. Dr. James Chow

Prof. James Chow 
China 
Member

Dr. Giacomo Fabbri

Dr. Giacomo Fabbri 
Italy 
Member

Dr. Lesley David,

Dr. Lesley David
Canada 
Member

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