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

Katarzyna Blochowiak | Temporomandibular Joints | Most Shared Article Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Katarzyna Blochowiak | Temporomandibular Joints | Most Shared Article Award

Poznan University of Medical Sciences | Poland

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Katarzyna Blochowiak is a dental surgeon and periodontology specialist whose research focuses on the diagnostic and clinical significance of salivary biomarkers, particularly in relation to oral and systemic autoimmune conditions. Her work explores the etiology and diagnostic pathways of Sjögren’s syndrome, xerostomia, and other salivary gland disorders, with a strong emphasis on understanding the immunological and functional mechanisms underlying dry mouth, salivary dysfunction, and inflammatory oral diseases. She contributes to advancing minimally invasive diagnostic methods by examining saliva as a non-invasive biological medium for early disease detection and monitoring. Her research extends to the surgical management of oral conditions, integrating clinical expertise with translational approaches that link oral pathology to systemic health. She has authored studies on temporomandibular disorders in patients with autoimmune conditions, the coexistence of xerostomia and focal lymphocytic sialadenitis in Sjögren’s syndrome, and complex diagnostic challenges such as Miescher’s cheilitis. Her work highlights the interplay between oral mucosal diseases, salivary gland dysfunction, and autoimmune processes, contributing to improved diagnostic accuracy, patient outcomes, and interdisciplinary understanding between dentistry, rheumatology, and immunology. In addition to her research contributions, she has served as a peer reviewer for international journals, reflecting her active engagement in scholarly evaluation and scientific quality assurance across her field.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid

Featured Publications

Wydra-Karbarz, A., Guzera, Z., Batko, B., Moskal, M., & Błochowiak, K. (2025). Temporomandibular disorders in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 14(20), 7381.

Błochowiak, K., Kraiz, A., Bowszyc-Dmochowska, M., Paszyńska, E., & Jenerowicz, D. (2025). Miescher’s cheilitis as a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge—A case report. Medicina, 61(2), 299.

Błochowiak, K. (2024). Co-existence of dry mouth, xerostomia, and focal lymphocytic sialadenitis in patients with Sjögren’s syndrome. Applied Sciences, 14(13), 5451.

Sang-Sun Han | Dentistry | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Sang-Sun Han | Dentistry | Best Researcher Award

Professor at Yonsei University College of Dentistry | South Korea

Dr. Sang-Sun Han, Ph.D., DDS, is a Professor at the College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea. She earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree and completed her residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology at Yonsei University. With over two decades of academic and clinical experience, Dr. Han has established herself as a leader in the field of dental radiology.

Profile:

Educational Background:

Dr. Han completed her dental degree at Yonsei University, College of Dentistry, from March 1990 to February 1996. She then pursued a residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology at Yonsei University Dental Hospital from March 1996 to February 1999, where she specialized in diagnostic imaging and radiological sciences.

Professional Licensure:

She is a licensed dentist in Korea, holding License #14237 since March 1996. In addition, she obtained her specialty license as an Oral and Maxillofacial Radiologist (License #19) in March 2017, reflecting her advanced expertise in the field.

Academic and Professional Roles:

Alongside her academic duties, Dr. Han is actively involved in the scholarly community. She serves as a Manuscript Editor for Imaging Science in Dentistry, a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to radiology in dental research. She also holds prominent roles in professional organizations, including the Korean Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, and acts as the Academic Director of the Korean Women Dental Association.

Research and Contributions:

Dr. Han’s work integrates clinical excellence with academic leadership. Through her roles in editorial boards and national dental associations, she contributes to the development of research standards and the advancement of dental radiology in Korea and beyond.

Citation Metrics:

  • Total Citations: 1,688 (as cited by 1,487 documents)

  • Total Publications: 90

  • h-index: 20

Publication Top Notes:

  1. Quantitative evaluation of metal artifact reduction in CBCT under varying exposure modes and rod orientations
    Scientific Reports, 2025.

  2. Quantitative evaluation of parotid gland dysfunction in patients with hyposalivation using magnetic resonance imaging mapping technique: Quantification of Parotid gland function using MRI
    BMC Oral Health, 2025.

  3. Three-dimensional analysis of root canal curvature in maxillary premolars using CBCT images
    Scientific Reports, 2025.

  4. Magnetic resonance image generation using enhanced TransUNet in temporomandibular disorder patients
    Dentomaxillofacial Radiology, 2025.

  5. Deep learning image enhancement for confident diagnosis of TMJ osteoarthritis in zero-TE MR imaging
    Dentomaxillofacial Radiology, 2025.