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2025 Distinguished Researcher Award
The American College of Prosthodontists (ACP) honored Dr. John Sorensen with the 2025 Distinguished Researcher Award at the Annual Awards & President's Dinner held at the 55th Annual Session of the ACP, on Oct. 24 in New Orleans. This award recognizes outstanding contributions through original research, literature, teaching, or clinical applications.
Dr. John Sorensen is a professor in the Department of Restorative Dentistry, the Director of Biomimetics, Biomaterials, BioPhonetics, Biomechanics, and Technology Laboratory, the Director of Research of the graduate prosthodontic program, and the Director of Research for the Department of Restorative Dentistry at the University of Washington. The B4T team is actively engaged in materials science investigation, developing new diagnostic and analysis tools, R&D of digital workflows for conventional prosthodontics and implant surgical-prosthodontics, and clinical trials. Dr. Sorensen is a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics and has served in leadership roles for several esteemed dental organizations. Over his career, he has conducted 12 clinical trials on ceramic systems and implant prosthodontics, published over 98 research articles and chapters, and over 160 research abstracts. He has given over 150 invited lectures in 37 countries and over 300 lecture courses, hands-on programs, and patient-treatment classes. He has mentored over 30 prosthodontic residents in their research.
Learn more about all of the 2025 Awards of Distinction Recipients here.
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