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Dental Perspectives on Biomedicine and Society: Editorial Pages

Taeil Kim

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ISBN: 978-89-963367-3-0 93510
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Sept 2025 | XMLinkPress
172 Pages
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About the Book

Dental Perspectives on Biomedicine and Society: Editorial Pages is a curated compendium of thirty-five essays for an international cadre of dental clinicians, biomedical scientists, bioengineers, and public health authorities. It is organized into five thematic sections—Ethics and Accountability; Health for Public; Pathways to Communication; Legacy and Milestones; and Collaboration with Engagement—each distilling critical insights at the intersection of science, practice, and society.
The first section, Ethics and Accountability, interrogates the moral imperatives of biomedical research and clinical innovation, from reasserting ethical oversight in regenerative trials to confronting controversies in gene intervention and organ fabrication. Health for Public examines oral-systemic connections and population-level strategies, spanning periodontal vaccine prospects, precision care protocols, equity in special-needs dentistry, outbreak responses, and the socioeconomic determinants of oral health. Pathways to Communication addresses the integrity and evolution of scholarly discourse, from upholding publication ethics and metadata standards to leveraging digital infrastructures for transparent data sharing and citation management. Legacy and Milestones traverses the field’s historical and visionary landmarks, reflecting on a half-century of transformative biomaterials research, the osseointegration revolution, and the digital health ecosystem that empowers patient-centric care. Finally, Collaboration with Engagement spotlights the global networks and dialogues that sustain innovation—from five decades of Korean-international partnerships to the defense of academic freedom, evidence-based explorations of human origins, and dentistry’s role amid shifting geopolitical landscapes.
By weaving peer-reviewed analysis, clinical vignettes, and forward-looking commentary, this volume charts a roadmap for interdisciplinary collaboration and compassionate practice. Dental Perspectives on Biomedicine and Society equips scholars, practitioners, and policy-makers with the intellectual tools to integrate cutting-edge discovery with societal needs, driving oral health forward in an ever-changing world.

About the Author

Taeil Kim, PhD, MSD, DDS

Professor & Formerly Vice Dean of
Seoul National University School of Dentistry
Specialist in Periodontology at
Seoul National University Dental Hospital
Dr. Taeil Kim is a Professor in the Department of Periodontology at the Seoul National University School of Dentistry, where he has served on the faculty since 2004. He earned his DDS, MSD, and PhD from Seoul National University (SNU), completed his Certificate in Dentistry there, and broadened his academic horizons through a period as a visiting student at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine.
Upon completing his clinical training at the Seoul National University Hospital, he concurrently held the positions of Chief Dental Officer and Chief Surgeon of the Corps Medical Unit at the Republic of Korea Army Special Warfare Command Headquarters before joining the SNU faculty. Dr. Kim’s academic career also includes a visiting scholarship at the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, where he engaged in interdisciplinary research bridging biomedical science and engineering. He has held senior leadership roles—including Vice Dean of the SNU School of Dentistry and Executive Director of the SNU Foundation—and served as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Periodontal & Implant Science.
His research spans artificial intelligence applications in biomedicine, periodontal tissue engineering, biomaterials for regeneration, and biomimetic approaches to dental implantation. Dr. Kim’s contributions have been recognized with the Young Investigator’s Award from the Korean Academy of Periodontology and the Korea–Japan Biomaterials Research Award. He has published extensively, presented internationally, and remains committed to advancing the integration of biology, engineering, and clinical science in service of improved patient care and societal well-being.

Table of Contents

Part I: Ethics and Accountability

Up in the Air 2

Reclaiming Ethical Accountability in Biomedical Research

Risk and Reward 6

An Insightful Look into the ASR Hip Implant Experience

Compassionate Ethics in Neonatal Care 10

Lessons from the SUPPORT Trial

Can’t and Won’t 14

Unmasking the STAP Cell Controversy in Regenerative Medicine

Inheritance Redesigned 18

Navigating the Next Era of Germline Gene Intervention

Synthetic Tracheas under Scrutiny 22

Ensuring Accountability in Organ Regeneration

Part II: Health for Public

En attendant Godot 28

Hope at the Nexus of Cancer and Periodontal Vaccines

Precision Scheduling 32

One-Visit vs. Two-Visit Oral Health Protocols

From Prevalence to Prevention 36

Strategies for Oral Health

Oral Health Equity 40

Inclusive Dental Care for Developmental Disabilities

A Vital Wake-Up Call 46

Understanding the Korean MERS Outbreak

Looking Ahead 50

Tackling Socioeconomic Disparities in Periodontal Health

Toxins and Transparency 54

Decoding the Heat-Not-Burn Debate

Part III: Pathways to Communication

Sense and Sensibility 60

Upholding Originality and Trust in Scholarly Communication

Combating Publication Errors 64

Implementing Crosscheck, Crossmark, and ORCID

Bridging Science and Practice 68

APAME’s Blueprint for Medical Publishing

Transforming Scholarly Communication 72

Key Takeaways from Crossref LIVE London

Evolving Authorship in Science 76

CRediT Implementation for Greater Transparency

Streamlining Biomedical Citations 80

Introducing PubMed Data Management

Charting a New Course 84

Implementing ICMJE’s Data Sharing Proposal and Mandate

Part IV: Legacy and Milestones

Pride and Prejudice 90

Balancing Milestones and Critical Inquiry

Nifty Fifty 94

Reflecting on a Semicentennial Journey of Wisdom and Progress

Genesis Revisited 98

Redefining Life’s Biochemical Boundaries with Arsenic Metabolism

Immortalizing Innovation 102

Honoring the Legacy of a Visionary Biomaterials Scholar

The Osseointegration Heritage 106

From Experimental Insight to Clinical Revolution

Harnessing ICT for Patient-Centric Care 110

From Smart Lenses to Ingestible Sensors

Perseverance and Progress 114

Honoring Contributions to Dendritic Cell Biology

Digital Health Ecosystem 118

Empowering Patients with Real-Time Biometric Innovation

Part V: Collaboration with Engagement

Beyond Borders 124

Celebrating Five Decades of Korean Innovation

Va, Pensiero 128

Mobilizing Global Voices and Safeguarding Educational Autonomy

From So Simple a Beginning 132

Charting a Course for Evidence-Based Human Origins

One Day More 136

Upholding Academic Freedom in Avian Influenza Biosecurity

Dentistry at the Brexit Crossroads 140

Challenges, Change, and Collective Resolve

Vers la quatrième révolution industrielle 144

Rencontres franco-coréennes de la recherche et de l’innovation

From Diplomacy to Discovery 150

Facilitating Collaboration for North Korean Scientists

About the Book

Dental Perspectives on Biomedicine and Society: Editorial Pages is a curated compendium of thirty-five essays by an international cadre of dental clinicians, biomedical scientists, bioengineers, and public health authorities. It is organized into five thematic sections—Ethics and Accountability; Health for Public; Pathways to Communication; Legacy and Milestones; and Collaboration with Engagement—each distilling critical insights at the intersection of science, practice, and society.
The first section, Ethics and Accountability, interrogates the moral imperatives of biomedical research and clinical innovation, from reasserting ethical oversight in regenerative trials to confronting controversies in gene intervention and organ fabrication. Health for Public examines oral-systemic connections and population-level strategies, spanning periodontal vaccine prospects, precision care protocols, equity in special-needs dentistry, outbreak responses, and the socioeconomic determinants of oral health. Pathways to Communication addresses the integrity and evolution of scholarly discourse, from upholding publication ethics and metadata standards to leveraging digital infrastructures for transparent data sharing and citation management. Legacy and Milestones traverses the field’s historical and visionary landmarks, reflecting on a half-century of transformative biomaterials research, the osseointegration revolution, and the digital health ecosystem that empowers patient-centric care. Finally, Collaboration with Engagement spotlights the global networks and dialogues that sustain innovation—from five decades of Korean-international partnerships to the defense of academic freedom, evidence-based explorations of human origins, and dentistry’s role amid shifting geopolitical landscapes.
By weaving peer-reviewed analysis, clinical vignettes, and forward-looking commentary, this volume charts a roadmap for interdisciplinary collaboration and compassionate practice. Dental Perspectives on Biomedicine and Society equips scholars, practitioners, and policy-makers with the intellectual tools to integrate cutting-edge discovery with societal needs, driving oral health forward in an ever-changing world.

About the Author

Taeil Kim, PhD, MSD, DDS

Professor & Formerly Vice Dean of
Seoul National University School of Dentistry
Specialist in Periodontology at
Seoul National University Dental Hospital
Dr. Taeil Kim is a Professor in the Department of Periodontology at the Seoul National University School of Dentistry, where he has served on the faculty since 2002. He earned his DDS, MSD, and PhD from Seoul National University (SNU), completed his Certificate in Dentistry there, and broadened his academic horizons through a period as a visiting student at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine.
Upon completing his clinical training at the Seoul National University Hospital, he concurrently held the positions of Chief Dental Officer and Chief Surgeon of the Corps Medical Unit at the Republic of Korea Army Special Warfare Command Headquarters before joining the SNU faculty. Dr. Kim’s academic career also includes a visiting scholarship at the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, where he engaged in interdisciplinary research bridging biomedical science and engineering. He has held senior leadership roles—including Vice Dean of the SNU School of Dentistry and Executive Director of the SNU Foundation—and served as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Periodontal & Implant Science.
His research spans artificial intelligence applications in biomedicine, periodontal tissue engineering, biomaterials for regeneration, and biomimetic approaches to dental implantation. Dr. Kim’s contributions have been recognized with the Young Investigator’s Award from the Korean Academy of Periodontology and the Korea–Japan Biomaterials Research Award. He has published extensively, presented internationally, and remains committed to advancing the integration of biology, engineering, and clinical science in service of improved patient care and societal well-being.

Table of Contents

Part I: Ethics and Accountability

Up in the Air 2

Reclaiming Ethical Accountability in Biomedical Research

Risk and Reward 6

An Insightful Look into the ASR Hip Implant Experience

Compassionate Ethics in Neonatal Care 10

Lessons from the SUPPORT Trial

Can’t and Won’t 14

Unmasking the STAP Cell Controversy in Regenerative Medicine

Inheritance Redesigned 18

Navigating the Next Era of Germline Gene Intervention

Synthetic Tracheas Under Scrutiny 22

Ensuring Accountability in Organ Regeneration

Part II: Health for Public

En attendant Godot 28

Hope at the Nexus of Cancer and Periodontal Vaccines

Precision Scheduling 32

One- vs Two-Visit Oral Health Protocols

From Prevalence to Prevention 36

Strategies for Oral Health

Oral Health Equity 40

Inclusive Dental Care for Developmental Disabilities

A Vital Wake-Up Call 46

Understanding the Korean MERS Outbreak

Looking Ahead 50

Tackling Socioeconomic Disparities in Periodontal Health

Toxins and Transparency 54

Decoding the Heat-Not-Burn Debate

Part III: Pathways to Communication

Sense and Sensibility 60

Upholding Originality and Trust in Scholarly Communication

Combating Publication Errors 64

Implementing CrossCheck, CrossMark, and ORCID

Bridging Science and Practice 68

APAME 2016’s Blueprint for Medical Publishing

Transforming Scholarly Communication 72

Key Takeaways from Crossref LIVE London

Evolving Authorship in Science 76

CRediT Implementation for Greater Transparency

Streamlining Biomedical Citations 80

Introducing PubMed Data Management

Charting a New Course 84

Implementing ICMJE’s Data Sharing Proposal and Mandate

Part IV: Legacy and Milestones

Pride and Prejudice 90

Balancing Milestones and Critical Inquiry

Nifty Fifty 94

Reflecting on 50 Years of Wisdom and Progress

Genesis Revisited 98

Redefining Life’s Biochemical Boundaries with Arsenic Metabolism

Immortalizing Innovation 102

Honoring the Legacy of a Visionary Biomaterials Scholar

The Osseointegration Heritage 106

From Experimental Insight to Clinical Revolution

Harnessing ICT for Patient-Centric Care 110

From Smart Lenses to Ingestible Sensors

Perseverance and Progress 114

Honoring Contributions to Dendritic Cell Biology

Digital Health Ecosystem 118

Empowering Patients with Real-Time Biometric Innovation