Sanja Kojić

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    Advancements in Microfluidic Devices for Oral Health Research

    Microfluidic technology transforms dental health research by enabling precise, real-time analysis of critical oral health parameters. These lab-on-a-chip devices offer unique advantages, such as minimal sample requirements, rapid processing, and high sensitivity, making them ideal for laboratory research and potential clinical applications. This lecture focuses on developing and applying microfluidic devices for studying salivary biomarkers, biofilm formation, and the effects of therapeutic agents such as essential oils, mouthwashes, and other oral hygiene products.
    The dynamic interaction of oral microbiota and therapeutic agents is a key area of exploration. Microfluidic platforms facilitate the simulation of these interactions in controlled environments, allowing researchers to analyze the efficacy of various treatments on biofilm reduction and bacterial activity. Additionally, these devices can be integrated with advanced analytical techniques, such as impedance spectroscopy and optical detection, to provide comprehensive data on oral fluids' physicochemical and biological properties and their response to therapeutic interventions.
    Applications of microfluidic technology extend to evaluating new formulations for mouthwashes and toothpaste, optimizing their antimicrobial and remineralization effects. These devices also promise real-time monitoring of salivary pH, enzymatic activity, and inflammatory markers, critical for diagnosing and managing oral diseases such as periodontitis and caries. Furthermore, microfluidics contributes to personalized dental healthcare by enabling patient-specific analysis and treatment optimization.
    This lecture will present recent advancements in microfluidic device design, challenges in clinical translation, and future prospects for their integration into routine dental practice. By bridging the gap between research and application, microfluidics is poised to play a pivotal role in enhancing oral healthcare outcomes and fostering innovation in dental health research.

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    Dr Sanja Kojić (female) is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Serbia. Author of over 70 articles, including over 30 in leading peer-reviewed journals with impact factors and two patents. Her scientific papers have been cited 163 times, and her h-factor is 8. Her areas of research cover microfluidics, flexible, printed, and green electronics, mechanical and microscopic characterisation, and archaeology.

Speaker Details
  • Lecture details

    Advancements in Microfluidic Devices for Oral Health Research

    Microfluidic technology transforms dental health research by enabling precise, real-time analysis of critical oral health parameters. These lab-on-a-chip devices offer unique advantages, such as minimal sample requirements, rapid processing, and high sensitivity, making them ideal for laboratory research and potential clinical applications. This lecture focuses on developing and applying microfluidic devices for studying salivary biomarkers, biofilm formation, and the effects of therapeutic agents such as essential oils, mouthwashes, and other oral hygiene products.
    The dynamic interaction of oral microbiota and therapeutic agents is a key area of exploration. Microfluidic platforms facilitate the simulation of these interactions in controlled environments, allowing researchers to analyze the efficacy of various treatments on biofilm reduction and bacterial activity. Additionally, these devices can be integrated with advanced analytical techniques, such as impedance spectroscopy and optical detection, to provide comprehensive data on oral fluids' physicochemical and biological properties and their response to therapeutic interventions.
    Applications of microfluidic technology extend to evaluating new formulations for mouthwashes and toothpaste, optimizing their antimicrobial and remineralization effects. These devices also promise real-time monitoring of salivary pH, enzymatic activity, and inflammatory markers, critical for diagnosing and managing oral diseases such as periodontitis and caries. Furthermore, microfluidics contributes to personalized dental healthcare by enabling patient-specific analysis and treatment optimization.
    This lecture will present recent advancements in microfluidic device design, challenges in clinical translation, and future prospects for their integration into routine dental practice. By bridging the gap between research and application, microfluidics is poised to play a pivotal role in enhancing oral healthcare outcomes and fostering innovation in dental health research.

  • CV

    Dr Sanja Kojić (female) is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Serbia. Author of over 70 articles, including over 30 in leading peer-reviewed journals with impact factors and two patents. Her scientific papers have been cited 163 times, and her h-factor is 8. Her areas of research cover microfluidics, flexible, printed, and green electronics, mechanical and microscopic characterisation, and archaeology.