Roman Smucler | Dentistry | Best Researcher Award

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Best Researcher Award

Roman Smucler
Asklepion-Lasercentre Prague, Czech Republic

Roman Smucler
Affiliation Asklepion-Lasercentre Prague
Country Czech Republic
Scopus ID 6602636085
Documents 23
Citations 386
h-index 9
Subject Area Dentistry
Event International PopularScientist Awards
ORCID 0000-0003-3630-1078

Roman Smucler is a researcher associated with Asklepion-Lasercentre Prague whose documented scholarly record includes research in dentistry, laser applications, biomaterials, dermatologic procedures, pain treatment, and related biomedical topics. The available Scopus profile information records 23 documents, 386 citations, and an h-index of 9. The publication record includes collaborative studies appearing in journals covering materials science, pediatrics, dermatologic surgery, fluorine chemistry, and laser-based clinical applications. [1]

Abstract

This academic recognition profile presents the documented research record of Roman Smucler, affiliated with Asklepion-Lasercentre Prague in the Czech Republic. The available bibliographic information identifies dentistry as the principal subject area and records 23 documents, 386 citations, and an h-index of 9 in Scopus. [1] His listed publications demonstrate interdisciplinary collaboration involving laser medicine, dental and biomedical applications, biomaterials, dermatologic treatment, pain management, and nanomaterials. Several publications are associated with journals indexed in major scholarly databases and include DOI-identified research articles. [2]–[6]

Keywords

Roman Smucler; Dentistry; Laser Medicine; Dental Research; Biomaterials; Tissue Engineering; Pain Treatment; Photodynamic Therapy; Dermatologic Surgery; Nanomaterials; Research Impact; Scopus.

Introduction

Research in dentistry increasingly intersects with materials science, laser technology, biomedical engineering, pain management, and minimally invasive clinical procedures. The publications attributed to Roman Smucler reflect this interdisciplinary character, with documented work addressing laser-assisted therapeutic approaches, dental and biomedical materials, tissue-related applications, and photodynamic treatment. [2]–[6]

The available publication records also demonstrate collaboration with researchers from different scientific and clinical disciplines. Such collaboration is particularly visible in studies involving methacrylate-based polymers for stomatological tissue expansion and investigations of up-converting nanocrystals, alongside clinical research involving lasers and photodynamic therapy. [2] [5]

Research Profile

The bibliographic profile supplied for this recognition article records 23 documents and 386 citations, with an h-index of 9. [1] These indicators provide quantitative information about the indexed publication and citation record but do not, by themselves, describe the full methodological, clinical, or societal significance of individual studies.

The listed research spans multiple areas connected to dentistry and biomedical science. The subject matter includes laser-based pain treatment, dermatologic laser applications, photodynamic therapy, polymeric materials for stomatology, and nanocrystalline materials. [2]–[6]

Research Contributions

One documented contribution concerns hydrogel tissue expanders for stomatology. The study, published in Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine, examined methacrylate-based polymers and involved a multidisciplinary group of contributors. The publication was assigned DOI 10.1007/s10856-016-5818-y. [2]

Another publication addressed direct and indirect treatment of pain with lasers, reflecting an application-oriented research interest in laser-based therapeutic procedures. The listed article was published as a journal article in 2016 and is attributed to Šmucler and Jenčová. [4]

Publications

The following selected publications are drawn from the supplied Scopus-indexed record and illustrate the range of research topics associated with the profile.

  • Hrib, J.; Sirc, J.; Lesny, P.; Hobzova, R.; Duskova-Smrckova, M.; Michalek, J.; Smucler, R. “Hydrogel tissue expanders for stomatology. Part I. Methacrylate-based polymers.” Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine.
  • Malis, J.; Stara, V.; Blahova, K.; Bučkova, H.; Faberova, R.; Šterba, J.; Klovrzova, S.; Kynčl, M.; Černy, M.; Hrdlička, R. et al. “Infantile hemangiomas. Current treatment procedures | Infantilní hemangiomas. Současné tělečné protředky.” Czech-Slovak Pediatrics. [3]
  • Šmucler, R.; Jenčová, J. “Direct and indirect treatment of pain with lasers — Update 2016.” Disease. [4]
  • Bartůněk, V.; Rak, J.; Pelánková, B.; Junková, J.; Mezlíková, M.; Král, V.; Kuchař, M.; Engstová, H.; Ježek, P.; Šmucler, R. “Large scale preparation of up-converting YF3:YbEr nanocrystals with various sizes by solvothermal syntheses using ionic liquid bmimCl.” Journal of Fluorine Chemistry.
  • Lippert, J.; Šmucler, R.; Vlk, M. “Fractional carbon dioxide laser improves nodular basal cell carcinoma treatment with photodynamic therapy with methyl 5-aminolevulinate.” Dermatologic Surgery.

Research Impact

The supplied Scopus metrics indicate an indexed research record comprising 23 documents, 386 citations, and an h-index of 9. [1] Citation counts can provide one measurable indication of scholarly visibility, while the h-index combines publication and citation information into a single bibliometric indicator. These measures should be interpreted in relation to discipline, publication age, collaboration patterns, and the characteristics of the relevant research field.

The selected publications provide additional evidence of interdisciplinary research activity. Topics range from polymer-based materials and nanocrystals to clinical laser applications and photodynamic treatment. [2]–[6] The combination of clinical and materials-oriented studies illustrates a research profile that crosses conventional boundaries between dentistry, biomedical science, materials science, and laser-based medicine.

Award Suitability

For the purposes of the International PopularScientist Awards, the supplied record provides documented information relevant to consideration under the Best Researcher Award category. The profile includes an identified institutional affiliation, a Scopus author identifier, indexed publications, citation information, and an h-index. [1]

The publication evidence further demonstrates research activity across dentistry and associated biomedical disciplines, including laser applications, tissue-related biomaterials, pain treatment, photodynamic therapy, and nanomaterials. [2]–[6] Final recognition remains subject to the applicable award evaluation procedures and verification requirements of the organizing body.

Conclusion

Roman Smucler’s supplied academic record documents a research profile centered on dentistry and extending into laser medicine, biomaterials, pain treatment, dermatologic procedures, photodynamic therapy, and nanomaterials. The available Scopus information records 23 documents, 386 citations, and an h-index of 9. [1] The selected publications demonstrate collaborative and interdisciplinary research activity, including DOI-indexed contributions in materials science, chemistry, and clinical research journals. [2]–[6]

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Roman Smucler, Author ID 6602636085. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=6602636085
  2. Hrib, J., Sirc, J., Lesny, P., Hobzova, R., Duskova-Smrckova, M., Michalek, J., & Smucler, R. (2017). Hydrogel tissue expanders for stomatology. Part I. Methacrylate-based polymers. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10856-016-5818-y
  3. Malis, J., Stara, V., Blahova, K., Bučkova, H., Faberova, R., Šterba, J., Klovrzova, S., Kynčl, M., Černy, M., Hrdlička, R., et al. (2017). Infantile hemangiomas. Current treatment procedures. Czech-Slovak Pediatrics.
  4. Šmucler, R., & Jenčová, J. (2016). Direct and indirect treatment of pain with lasers — Update 2016. Disease.
  5. Bartůněk, V., Rak, J., Pelánková, B., Junková, J., Mezlíková, M., Král, V., Kuchař, M., Engstová, H., Ježek, P., & Šmucler, R. (2016). Large scale preparation of up-converting YF3:YbEr nanocrystals with various sizes by solvothermal syntheses using ionic liquid bmimCl. Journal of Fluorine Chemistry.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfluchem.2016.05.015
  6. Lippert, J., Šmucler, R., & Vlk, M. (2013). Fractional carbon dioxide laser improves nodular basal cell carcinoma treatment with photodynamic therapy with methyl 5-aminolevulinate. Dermatologic Surgery.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/dsu.12242

Jamie Anderson | Dentistry | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

Jamie Anderson
Consultant in Veterinary Oral Maxillofacial Medicine

Jamie Anderson
Affiliation Consultant in Veterinary Oral Maxillofacial Medicine
Country United States
Scopus Id 57194158593
Documents 17
Citation 159
h-index 8
Subject Area Dentistry
Event International Popular Scientist Awards
Orcid 0000-0002-6065-2516

Jamie Anderson is a veterinary oral and maxillofacial medicine specialist whose research record encompasses companion-animal oral health, periodontal disease, oral immunopathology, dental care guidelines, oral microbiology, and veterinary oral oncology. The documented publication record includes collaborative studies addressing clinically relevant conditions in dogs and cats, with research spanning disease mechanisms, oral health management, and emerging approaches to understanding the relationship between oral pathology and animal health. The researcher is identified in Scopus by Author ID 57194158593 and has a reported record of 17 documents, 159 citations, and an h-index of 8.

Abstract

Jamie Anderson’s academic profile reflects a focused body of work in veterinary dentistry and oral medicine, particularly concerning oral disease in companion animals. The available publication record includes investigations into canine periodontal disease, feline oral health and dental care, canine chronic ulcerative stomatitis, and oral microbiota associated with feline oral squamous cell carcinoma. These studies illustrate an interdisciplinary research orientation connecting clinical veterinary dentistry with microbiology, immunology, pathology, and evidence-based animal healthcare. A 2026 exploratory study involving severe canine periodontal disease examined vitamins and vitamin-like compounds in a clinical research context, while contemporary feline dental-care guidelines provide a practice-oriented contribution to veterinary oral health.[1][2]

Keywords

Veterinary Dentistry; Oral Maxillofacial Medicine; Canine Periodontal Disease; Feline Oral Health; Oral Microbiology; Veterinary Oral Pathology; Chronic Ulcerative Stomatitis; Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma; Companion Animal Medicine; Dental Care; Immunopathogenesis; Veterinary Research.

Introduction

Veterinary oral health is an important component of companion-animal medicine because oral diseases can involve inflammatory, infectious, neoplastic, and structural processes. Periodontal disease is particularly relevant in clinical veterinary practice, while other disorders such as chronic ulcerative stomatitis and oral squamous cell carcinoma require investigation across multiple biological and clinical disciplines. Research in veterinary dentistry therefore benefits from integration of clinical observation, pathology, microbiology, immunology, and evidence-based approaches to diagnosis and care.[2][3][4]

Research Profile

The research profile is centered on veterinary oral and maxillofacial medicine, with a particular emphasis on oral disorders affecting dogs and cats. The available bibliographic record identifies 17 documents, 159 citations, and an h-index of 8 under Scopus Author ID 57194158593. These indicators provide a quantitative description of the indexed research record but do not, by themselves, determine the clinical or scientific significance of individual studies.

Research Contributions

  • Contributed to research examining severe canine periodontal disease through a prospective exploratory cross-sectional pilot study addressing vitamins and vitamin-like compounds. [1]
  • Participated in the development of feline oral health and dental-care guidelines, providing a collaborative evidence-informed resource for veterinary clinical practice. [2]
  • Contributed to investigation of the immunopathogenesis of canine chronic ulcerative stomatitis, a study addressing biological mechanisms associated with persistent inflammatory oral disease. [3]

Publications

Selected publications and scholarly contributions associated with Jamie Anderson include the following works:

  1. Hatunen, Suzanna L.; Anderson, Jamie G. Vitamins and Vitamin-like Compounds in Severe Canine Periodontal Disease: A Prospective Exploratory Cross-Sectional Pilot Study. Veterinary Sciences, 2026, 13(9), 916.
  2. Lobprise, Heidi; St Denis, Kelly; Anderson, Jamie G.; et al. 2025 FelineVMA feline oral health and dental care guidelines. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 2025.
  3. Anderson, J. G.; Clegg, Simon Russell; Kol, A.; et al. Immunopathogenesis of canine chronic ulcerative stomatitis. PLOS ONE, 2020.

Research Impact

The available citation record indicates 159 citations and an h-index of 8 for the identified Scopus author profile. These bibliometric measures suggest that the research has received scholarly attention within the indexed literature. The impact of the work is also represented by its practical and translational orientation, particularly where research findings relate to veterinary oral disease, dental-care recommendations, inflammatory mechanisms, and oral microbiology. The 2025 feline oral health and dental-care guidelines are especially practice-oriented because they consolidate recommendations for clinical management and preventive oral care. [2]

Award Suitability

The documented research profile provides a substantive basis for consideration for an Innovative Research Award within the International Popular Scientist Awards. The suitability assessment can be based on several identifiable aspects of the record:

  • Specialized research focus: The work addresses veterinary dentistry and oral maxillofacial medicine, with specific attention to clinically important diseases of companion animals.
  • Interdisciplinary scope: The publications connect dentistry with immunology, pathology, microbiology, nutrition-related investigation, and veterinary clinical practice. [1][3][4]
  • Collaborative scholarship: The cited publications involve multiple contributors from relevant scientific and clinical disciplines, demonstrating a collaborative research approach.
  • Clinical relevance: Research concerning oral disease and feline dental-care guidelines has a direct relationship with veterinary healthcare and animal well-being. [2]

Conclusion

Jamie Anderson’s research profile represents a focused contribution to veterinary dentistry and oral maxillofacial medicine. The documented work spans canine periodontal disease, feline dental care, chronic ulcerative stomatitis, and oral microbiota associated with feline oral squamous cell carcinoma. Together, these areas demonstrate an intersection of clinical veterinary dentistry and biomedical investigation. The reported bibliometric indicators and the practical relevance of the research provide a reasonable scholarly basis for consideration under the Innovative Research Award category of the International Popular Scientist Awards.

References

  1. Hatunen, Suzanna L.; Anderson, Jamie G. (2026). Vitamins and Vitamin-like Compounds in Severe Canine Periodontal Disease: A Prospective Exploratory Cross-Sectional Pilot Study. Veterinary Sciences, 13(9), 916.
    https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci13090916
  2. Lobprise, Heidi; St Denis, Kelly; Anderson, Jamie G.; Hoyer, Naomi; Fiani, Nadine; Yaroslav, Jan; et al. (2025). 2025 FelineVMA feline oral health and dental care guidelines. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery.
    https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X251398793
  3. Anderson, J. G.; Clegg, Simon Russell; Kol, A.; Bizikova, P.; Stapelton, B. P.; Ford, K.; Villarreal, A.; Jimenez, R. J.; Vasilatis, D.; Murphy, B. G. (2020). Immunopathogenesis of canine chronic ulcerative stomatitis. PLOS ONE.
    https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0227386
  4. Anderson, Jamie G.; Scarsella, Elisa; Soltero-Rivera, Maria M.; Rojas, Connie Abril; Ganz, Holly H.; et al. (2026). First Description of Oral Microbiota in Domestic Cats Affected by Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Pathogens.
  5. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Jamie Anderson, Author ID 57194158593. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57194158593

Melinda Szalóki | Dentistry | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

Melinda Szalóki
Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Biomaterials and Prosthetic Dentisty, Hungary

Melinda Szalóki
Affiliation Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Biomaterials and Prosthetic Dentisty
Country Hungary
Scopus ID 23010319600
Documents 39
Citations 321
h-index 11
Subject Area Dentistry
Event International Popular Scientist Awards
Orcid 0000-0002-7052-0322

Melinda Szalóki  the Innovative Research Award recognizes research activity demonstrating meaningful contributions to innovation, scientific investigation, and the development or characterization of advanced materials and technologies. Melinda Szalóki’s documented publication record is associated with dental materials, polymer-based systems, nanocomposites, photopolymerizable resins, surface properties, additive manufacturing, and spectroscopic characterization. Her research profile includes collaborative studies published in journals covering polymers, nanotechnology, dentistry, materials science, and applied scientific research. [1][2][3]

Abstract

Melinda Szalóki is a researcher working in the field of dentistry with a publication portfolio focused in part on biomaterials and advanced polymeric and nanostructured systems relevant to dental applications. Her documented research includes the preparation and characterization of flexible acrylate-based resins, investigation of resin surface free energy and wetting behavior, plasmonic effects involving gold-containing nanoparticles, and nanocomposite films incorporating gold nanorods. [1][2][3][4][5]

Keywords

Keywords: Dentistry; Dental Biomaterials; Prosthetic Dentistry; Polymer Nanocomposites; Gold Nanorods; Dental Resin; Photopolymerization; 3D Printable Resins; Surface Free Energy; Nanotechnology; Raman Spectroscopy; Additive Manufacturing.

Introduction

Contemporary dental materials research increasingly combines conventional polymer science with nanotechnology, surface characterization, digital manufacturing, and advanced analytical techniques. Resin-based materials are important in restorative and prosthetic dentistry, while their mechanical, chemical, optical, surface, and processing properties can influence clinical and laboratory performance. Research into nanocomposite formulations and additive manufacturing therefore forms an interdisciplinary area connecting dentistry with materials science and engineering.[1][2][3]

Research Profile

The research profile represented by the supplied records is centered on dentistry and biomaterials, with particular emphasis on polymer-based materials and nanoscale modifications. The combination of dental resin chemistry, surface science, nanocomposite preparation, additive manufacturing, and spectroscopic investigation indicates an interdisciplinary approach to material development and characterization.

  • Dental biomaterials and resin-based composite systems.
  • UDMA-TEGDMA nanocomposites incorporating gold nanorods.
  • Surface free energy and wetting characteristics of resin-based composites.
  • Flexible acrylate-based materials designed for three-dimensional printing.

Research Contributions

A notable aspect of the supplied research record is the investigation of gold nanorod-doped UDMA-TEGDMA systems. A 2023 study used in-situ Raman spectroscopy to investigate thermal treatments of a UDMA-TEGDMA nanocomposite containing gold nanorods, connecting nanoscale modification with spectroscopic analysis of material behavior. [2][1]

Publications

The following selected publications were supplied as part of the research record. DOI links are provided where available and lead to the corresponding DOI resolver.

  1. Tarpataki, N., Keczánné-Üveges, A., Szalóki, M., & Bonyár, A. (2025). Preparation of Few-Micron-Thick Free-Standing Au-Nanorod/UDMA-TEGDMA Nanocomposite Films by Using PVA Sacrificial Layers. Polymers.
  2. Bonyár, A., Borók, A., Szalóki, M., Veres, M., & Rigó, I. (2023). Thermal Treatments on a UDMA-TEGDMA Nanocomposite Doped With Gold Nanorods Investigated by In-situ Raman-Spectroscopy. IEEE Transactions on Nanotechnology.
  3. Szalóki, M., Szabó, Z., Martos, R., Csík, A., Szőllősi, G. J., & Hegedűs, C. (2023). The Surface Free Energy of Resin-Based Composite in Context of Wetting Ability of Dental Adhesives. Applied Sciences.
  4. Szalóki, M., Kabli, A. A., & Hegedűs, C. (2023). Preparation and characterization of 3D printable flexible acrylate-based resin. Fogorvosi Szemle.

Research Impact

The supplied Scopus information records 39 documents, 321 citations, and an h-index of 11 for Scopus Author ID 23010319600. These figures indicate that the indexed publication record has received measurable scholarly attention. Bibliometric indicators should be interpreted in relation to publication field, career stage, collaboration patterns, indexing coverage, and the citation practices of the relevant disciplines.[1][2][3]

Award Suitability

Based on the information supplied, Melinda Szalóki’s research profile is relevant to an Innovative Research Award because the documented publications address the development, preparation, characterization, and application-oriented investigation of advanced dental materials. The work incorporates nanostructured gold-containing systems, polymeric nanocomposites, photopolymerizable resins, three-dimensional printable materials, surface characterization, and spectroscopic analysis. [1][2][4][5]

Conclusion

Melinda Szalóki’s documented research profile reflects interdisciplinary work at the intersection of dentistry, biomaterials, polymer science, nanotechnology, surface characterization, and digital manufacturing. The supplied Scopus metrics and selected publications indicate an established indexed research record, while the individual studies demonstrate engagement with advanced resin systems and nanostructured materials. [1][2][3][4][5]

References

  1. Tarpataki, N., Keczánné-Üveges, A., Szalóki, M., & Bonyár, A. (2025). Preparation of Few-Micron-Thick Free-Standing Au-Nanorod/UDMA-TEGDMA Nanocomposite Films by Using PVA Sacrificial Layers. Polymers.
    https://doi.org/10.3390/polym17101391
  2. Bonyár, A., Borók, A., Szalóki, M., Veres, M., & Rigó, I. (2023). Thermal Treatments on a UDMA-TEGDMA Nanocomposite Doped With Gold Nanorods Investigated by In-situ Raman-Spectroscopy. IEEE Transactions on Nanotechnology.
    https://doi.org/10.1109/TNANO.2023.3314922
  3. Szalóki, M., Szabó, Z., Martos, R., Csík, A., Szőllősi, G. J., & Hegedűs, C. (2023). The Surface Free Energy of Resin-Based Composite in Context of Wetting Ability of Dental Adhesives. Applied Sciences.
    https://doi.org/10.3390/app132112061
  4. Szalóki, M., Kabli, A. A., & Hegedűs, C. (2023). Preparation and characterization of 3D printable flexible acrylate-based resin. Fogorvosi Szemle.
    https://doi.org/10.33891/FSZ.116.3.104-109
  5. Szalóki, M., Csarnovics, I., Bonyár, A., Ungor, D., Csapó, E., Sápi, A., & Hegedűs, C. (2023). Plasmonic Effect of Gold-Patchy Silica Nanoparticles on Green Light-Photopolymerizable Dental Resin. Nanomaterials.
    https://doi.org/10.3390/nano13182554