An International Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Featuring World-Renowned Experts in the field of Adhesive Dentistry. This course is considered the first of its kind, discussing a single ‘specific’ dental subject. It is an honor that Mansoura University Knowture Platform is hosting and delivering such a unique course.
Adhesive dentistry has transformed modern dental practice and significantly empowers the fields of Esthetic and Minimally Invasive Dentistry (MID). Advances in dental adhesion, dental biomaterials, and minimally invasive treatment approaches have revolutionized the way clinicians restore teeth, preserve healthy dental structures, improve treatment outcomes, and deliver highly esthetic, durable’ restorations.
Nowadays, dental adhesive technologies play a critical role across multiple dental specialties, including restorative dentistry, endodontics, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, implantology, and esthetic dentistry. As scientific research continues to generate innovative materials, advanced bonding strategies, and bioactive adhesive systems, dental professionals face an increasing need to remain updated with the latest evidence-based knowledge and clinical applications.
Recognizing the growing importance of this rapidly evolving field, Knowture, the academic digital platform of Mansoura University’s Postgraduate Studies Sector, presents “Dental Adhesion: The State of Art” — a comprehensive international Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) designed to provide clinicians, postgraduate students, researchers, and academic professionals with a global perspective on contemporary adhesive dentistry.
Bringing together internationally recognized experts from eight countries and leading universities across Europe, North America, Asia, and the Middle East, this program offers a truly global learning experience in modern adhesive dentistry. Participants will learn directly from internationally acclaimed researchers and clinicians who are actively shaping the future of adhesive dentistry and dental biomaterials.
Course Overview
This international educational program delivers an in-depth exploration of the scientific principles, clinical applications, and emerging innovations that define modern adhesive dentistry.
Led by Prof. Hamdi Hosni Hamama, Clinical Professor of Operative Dentistry at Mansoura University and an internationally recognized authority in adhesive dentistry, the course brings together an exceptional faculty from prestigious institutions including the University of Leeds, University of Manchester, University of Birmingham, The University of Hong Kong, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Augusta University, International Medical University Malaysia, University of Freiburg, and several leading Egyptian universities.
Through a carefully structured curriculum, participants will gain both foundational knowledge and advanced clinical insights, enabling them to understand not only the science behind adhesion but also its practical applications across a wide range of clinical scenarios. It’s a privilege that one of the course topics has been published in a top-ranked dental journal. The idea of this manuscript was developed during the preparation of this MOOC. The journey of this successful scientific story is included in the first module.
What You Will Learn in This Course
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the biological, chemical, material, and fundamentals of dental adhesion.
Participants will learn how to select the most appropriate adhesive systems for different clinical situations, improve restoration longevity, overcome bonding challenges, and apply the latest evidence-based protocols in daily dental practice.
The program explores:
• Fundamentals of bonding to enamel, dentin, and various dental substrates.
• Current classifications and generations of dental adhesives.
• Challenges facing bonding to different tooth structures.
• Bond strength testing methodologies and evaluation techniques.
• Universal adhesive systems and recent technological advancements.
• Bioactive and antibacterial dental adhesives.
• Strategies for improving bond durability and restoration longevity.
• Characterization and analysis of the tooth-restoration interface.
• Clinical applications of adhesive dentistry across multiple dental specialties.
• Emerging innovations in dental biomaterials and adhesive technologies.
Through evidence-based lectures delivered by world-class experts, participants will gain practical knowledge that can be directly translated into improved patient care and clinical outcomes.
Course Structure
The program is organized into four comprehensive educational modules:
Module 1: Fundamentals of Dental Adhesion
Explore the scientific foundations of dental adhesion, including bonding mechanisms to different tooth substrates, classifications of dental adhesives, dentin bonding challenges, bond strength testing methodologies, and contemporary debates surrounding adhesive materials and storage protocols.
Module 2: Innovative Dental Adhesives and Bonding to Different Dental Substrates
Discover cutting-edge adhesive technologies, universal adhesives, bonding to caries-affected dentin, bonding to zirconia, and solutions for complex clinical bonding challenges.
Module 3: Bioactive Dental Adhesives and Methods of Enhancing Bond Durability
Examine bioactive restorative interfaces, antibacterial adhesives, incorporation of bioactive particles, biological and chemical factors affecting bond longevity, and advanced strategies for enhancing restoration durability and clinical performance.
Module 4: Multidisciplinary Applications of Adhesive Dentistry
Explore the expanding role of adhesive dentistry in orthodontics, endodontics, pediatric dentistry, implantology, esthetic dentistry, and minimally invasive restorative approaches.
Key Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Understand the fundamental principles governing dental adhesion.
• Apply evidence-based adhesive protocols in daily clinical practice.
• Evaluate contemporary adhesive systems and select the most appropriate materials for specific clinical situations.
• Understand the mechanisms influencing bond strength and durable restoration.
• Identify the latest innovations in bioactive and antibacterial dental adhesives.
• Integrate adhesive dentistry principles into restorative, esthetic, pediatric, orthodontic, and endodontic.
• Critically assess emerging research and advancements in dental biomaterials and adhesive technologies.
• Enhance treatment predictability, restoration durability, and patient outcomes through evidence-based decision-making.
Why This Course Matters
Modern dentistry increasingly relies on adhesive technologies to deliver conservative, predictable, minimally invasive, and esthetically successful treatments. However, the rapid pace of innovation creates significant challenges for clinicians attempting to remain updated with evolving materials, changing clinical protocols, and expanding scientific evidence.
This course bridges the gap between cutting-edge research and real-world clinical practice by providing participants with direct access to internationally recognized experts who are actively contributing to advancements in adhesive dentistry and dental biomaterials.
Whether you are a clinician seeking better treatment outcomes, a postgraduate student pursuing advanced knowledge, an academic professional engaged in teaching, or a researcher exploring future innovations, this course offers a unique opportunity to learn from global leaders in the field.
Beyond its educational value, the program promotes international academic collaboration and knowledge exchange, creating a unique learning experience rarely available within a single online training program.
Why Learn with Knowture?
Through this exclusive Knowture MOOC, participants gain access to a world-class educational experience that combines scientific excellence, clinical relevance, and international expertise.
The program has been carefully designed to bridge the gap between academic research and daily clinical practice, ensuring that participants not only understand the science behind dental adhesion but also learn how to apply this knowledge effectively in real-world patient care.
By bringing together leading experts from globally recognized institutions, Knowture provides a unique platform where innovation, education, and professional development converge to support lifelong learning in dentistry.
International Faculty
The course features more than 20 distinguished speakers and experts representing leading universities and research institutions from the United Kingdom, United States, Germany, Belgium, Finland, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Egypt.
This exceptional international faculty provides participants with diverse scientific perspectives, advanced clinical insights, and exposure to the latest global trends shaping the future of adhesive dentistry and dental biomaterials.
This course is particularly valuable for:
• Postgraduate Dental Students.
• General Dental Practitioners.
• Restorative and Operative Dentists.
• Endodontists.
• Orthodontists.
• Pediatric Dentists.
• Academic Staff and Clinical Educators.
• Dental Researchers and Biomaterials Scientists.
• Professionals interested in Evidence-Based Dentistry.
• Healthcare Professionals seeking advanced knowledge in adhesive technologies.
· Final year dental students as a part of their self-learning activities.
Prof. Hamdi Hosni Hamama, PhD (HK), FICD, FDSRCPS(Glasg), FPFA
Clinical Professor of Operative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Mansoura University
Member of the Dental Education and Assessment Board, The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
Fellow of the International College of Dentists (ICD)
Secretary of the IADR Egyptian Section.
• Basic Fundamentals of bonding to different tooth substrates (Prof. Flavia Rodrigues,
University of Leeds, UK).
• Current Classifications of Dental Adhesives (Dr. Mohamed Ahmed,Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Faculteit Geneeskunde & Farmacie, Clinical Sciences, Dentistry, Brussels Health Campus, Jette, Belgium).
• Challenges of bonding to dentin (Dr. Mohamed Ahmed, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Faculteit Geneeskunde & Farmacie, Clinical Sciences, Dentistry, Brussels Health Campus, Jette, Belgium).
• Bond Testing methodologies (Prof. James Tosi, Assistant Dean for Innovation, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong)
• Searching for an Innovative Bond Strength Method. (Prof. Emad Abo Elaazm , Clinical Professor of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Russian University of Egypt).
• Controversies about refrigeration of dental adhesives (Dr. Omar Abd El-Maksoud, Assistant Lecturer of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Delta University for Science and Technology).
• Challenges of bonding to Uremic Dentin (Prof. Salah Eldanaf, Clinical Professor and Former Chairman of Conservative Dentistry Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Mansoura University).
• Bonding to Caries-affected Dentin (Prof. Hamdi Hamama [Clinical Professor of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Mansoura University, Egypt Member of Dental Education & Assessment Board, The Royal College of Physician & Surgeons (Glasgow, UK)]).
• Recent advances in Universal adhesives (Dr. Eman Elbelasy, Clinical Assistant Professor of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Mansoura University. Department of Operative Dentistry and Periodontology, Center for Dental Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Germany.).
• Anti-Bacterial Dental Adhesives [Prof. Umer Daood (Clinical Associate Professor & Head of Restorative Division, School of Dentistry, International Medical University (IMU), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia).
• Contributions of adhesive dentistry to the field of Aesthetic Dentistry (Indirect partial coverage restorations; Inlays, Onlays & Veneers) (Dr. Alaa Eldin El-Reggal, Clinical lecturer of Restorative Dentistry, Division Dentistry, School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine, and Health, The University of Manchester, UK. Clinical Assistant Professor, Conservative Dentistry Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University, Egypt.
• Bonding to zirconia (Prof. Jukka P. Matinlinna, Professor and Chair of Applied Dental Sciences, Biomaterials Science, Division of Dentistry, The University of Manchester, UK).
• Biological aspects for Bond Durability (Assoc. Prof. Nessma Sultan, Associate Professor of Oral Biology & Dental Morphology, Faculty of Dentistry, Mansoura University, Egypt. Fulbright Scholar Fellow, Ohio State University, USA).
• Chemistry aspects: Incorporation of Bioactive particles in dental adhesive (Assoc.Prof. Amira Motawea, Associate Professor of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mansoura (MU) and Mansoura National (MNU) Universities).
• Dental aspects: Incorporation of Bioactive particles in dental adhesive (Dr. Kareem Hamdi (Clinical Assistant Professor of Conservative Dentistry , Faculty of Dentistry, Zagazig & New-Mansoura(NMU) Universities)).
• Bioactive restoration / tooth joints (Prof. John Comisi (Clinical Professor and Interim Chair, Department of General Dentistry, The Dental College of Georgia, AUGUSTA University, USA)).
•Characterization and Elemental Analysis of Tooth/Restoration interface micro-Raman section (Dr. Kareem Hamdi (Clinical Assistant Professor of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Zagazig & New-Mansoura (NMU) Universities)).
• Clinical aspects of Surface Pre-treatment using DMSO (Dr. Omar Ismail ( Clinical Assistant Professor of Conservative Dentistry, Horus University (HUE), Egypt. Senior researcher at Adhesive Group of Turku, Institute of Dentistry, University of Turku, Finland)).
• Methods of improving bond durability (Assoc.Prof. Umer Daood (Clinical Associate Professor & Head of Restorative Division, School of Dentistry, International Medical University (IMU), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)).
• Clinical applications of adhesive dentistry in Orthodontics [Dr. Ahmed Kamel (Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Mansoura University)).
• Contributions of adhesive dentistry to the field of Endodontics Part I (Prof. Josette Camilleri (Clinical Professor of Endodontics and Applied Materials, School of Dentistry, University of Birmingham).
• Contributions of adhesive dentistry to the field of Endodontics Part II (Dr. Ahmed Elhakim, Clinical Assistant Professor of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Mansoura University. Clinical Academic, Newcastle University, UK).
• Clinical applications of adhesive Dentistry in the field of Paediatric Dentistry (Prof. Abeer AbdeLLatif [Clinical Professor of Pediatric Dentistry, Mansoura University. Former Honorary Lecturer, The University of Manchester, UK]).
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