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The Dr. James T. Mellonig Regeneration Research Award aims to recognize and support excellence in original research conducted by residents or recent graduates in the specialty of periodontics. Its guiding principle is to advance clinical therapies in periodontal regeneration. Specifically, it seeks to acknowledge and reward research that contributes significant insights or advancements in the field of periodontics, focusing on the regeneration of periodontal tissues. This award, endowed through a gift in honor of Dr. James T. Mellonig and his contributions to periodontics, underscores the importance of innovative research in dental medicine and its potential to enhance clinical outcomes for patients with periodontal diseases.