Advancing Dental Sciences Through Innovation and Clinical Excellence at UBT’s International Conference
27/10/2026As part of the 15th edition of UBT’s International Scientific Conference, the International Conference on Dental Sciences (IC-DS 2026) highlighted the latest developments in dental sciences at UBT’s campus in Lipjan.
The conference brought together distinguished experts and researchers to discuss the latest advancements in digital dentistry, implantology, orthodontics, and advanced clinical practices.
A key highlight of this edition was the conference’s accreditation by the Kosovo Chamber of Dentists and the Kosovo Chamber of Nurses, adding professional and academic value to the research presented.
The following research papers were presented by researchers, covering a range of topics in dental sciences:
- Edit Xhajanka – Digital Assessment of Functional Neutral Bite in Total Dentures
- Alexandra Osan – Beyond Straight Teeth: Orthodontics in Functional Multidisciplinary Treatment with Periodontics, Implants, and Prosthetics in the Digital Era
- Teuta Pustina, Besir Salihu, Miranda Stavileci & Jacques Véronneau – Effect of Different Concentrations of Zirconium-Based Toothpaste on Tooth Shade Improvement: An In Vitro Study
- Mohamed Nasreddine – From Diagnosis to Implant Placement: The Digital Workflow in Contemporary Dentistry
- Naser Rugova & Shqipe Hyseni Buleshkaj – Strengthening Oral Public Health Through Allied Dental Professionals: The Contribution of Dental Assistants, Dental Hygienists and Dental Technicians
- Rina Demjaha, Genc Demjaha, Nora Kursani Demjaha, Leotrim Grulaj, Irena Bekqeli, Nina Jevriq & Lis Iberdemaj – The Impact of Dental Prostheses on the Onset and Management of Trigeminal Neuralgia: A Comprehensive Literature Review
- Fatbardha Mustafa – Space Closure with Aligners, Direct and Indirect Printing Methods
- Almedin Berisha – Perfect Radiographs but Unsuccessful Outcomes: Have We Underestimated Root Canal Irrigation?
- Dukagjin Sokoli, Urim Tefiku, Jeta Kubati, Vjosa Hamiti, Merita Barani, Teuta Komoni & Blerta Sadiku – Conservative multidisciplinary management and prosthetic use of an impacted mandibular canine with suspected rediculomegaly in a 63 years old patient: case report
- Kaltrina Veseli & Fehim Haliti – 3D Analysis of Facial Anthropometric Parameters in children aged 6-9 years with Malocclusions
- Behrije Halilaj Vishi & Belinë Vishi – Sterilization and Infection Control in Dentistry – A Literature Review
- Adea Karakashi & Vjosa Hamiti-Krasniqi – Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw Following Tooth Extraction: The Importance of Identifying Antiresorptive Therapy
- Festina Balaj & Aida Rexhepi Namani – Early Loss of Primary Teeth: Functional and Psychosocial Implications in Children- A Literature Review
- Vesel Rrustemaj – The Role of Oral Habits in Occlusal Characteristics and Early Childhood Caries among Children Aged 3-6 Years in Pristina
- Rexhep Gjyliqi & Lirak Gjyliqi – Dental Anesthesia: Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST) and Emergency Management
- Ardiana Hajdari & Arsim Hajdari – The Role of Physiotherapy in the Management of Temporomandibular Disorders: A Narrative Review
- Floriana Kroni & Shqipe Hyseni Buleshkaj – Technological innovations in the fabrication of endocrowns
- Agim Prokshaj & Belinë Vishi – Space Maintainers: Small Devices, Big Impact
- Miranda Sejdiu Abazi, Anila Alidema, Agim Prokshaj, Blertë Zylfiu Latifi, Shpëtim Prokshaj & Tetore Olloni – Cephalometric Characteristics of Skeletal Class III Malocclusion and Their Role in Treatment Planning – a Retrospective Study
- Arta Gjikolli, Teuta Komoni, Vlora Berisha, Dugagjin Sokoli, Genc Demjaha & Burim Kiseri – 25 Indications, 25 Contraindications: Rethinking Patient Selection for Fixed Dental Bridges
