Norina Forna

• About the Speaker

Prof. Univ. Dr. Norina Consuela Forna, PhD, MD, DDS
Iași, Romania

Professional & Academic Title

Professor of Dental Medicine — Prosthodontics & Oral Implantology
“Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iași, Romania
Regent ICD District 14 Central & Southern Europe
President GADEF Europe
President of CIDCDF
Past President BaSS
Past President EPA

Professional Summary

Internationally recognized academic leader, clinician, and researcher with extensive experience in prosthodontics, oral implantology, and oral and maxillofacial surgery. Active contributor to international dental education, scientific literature, and professional societies.

Her work blends innovative clinical practice with academic excellence and global collaboration.

Academic and Clinical Positions

Professor, Department of Implantology, Prosthodontics & Denture Technology, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iași, Romania (since 2002)
Dean, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iași, Romania (2004–2020)
Associate Dean, Université des Montagnes, Cameroon (2019–present)
Head of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, UMF “Grigore T. Popa”, Iași (2002–present)
President, International Society of Oral Rehabilitation “Forum Odontologicum” (2012–present)
European Specialist in Prosthodontics

Clinical Specialties

Implantology & Oral Rehabilitation
Prosthodontics & Dental Prosthetics
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Education

PhD, Medical Sciences / Prosthodontics, UMF “Grigore T. Popa”, Iași, Romania (1998)
DDS / MD, General Dentistry, UMF “Grigore T. Popa”, Iași, Romania (1990)
Postgraduate Training, Oral Implantology, Prosthodontics and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery — Paris (France), Germany and international certified programs (1995–2005)

Research Profile & Expertise

Extensive publication record with over 160 publications listed on ResearchGate including articles, chapters, and clinical studies in implantology, prosthetics, esthetics, and rehabilitation.
Research interests include:
- Dental implantology and guided surgical protocols
- Peri-implant biology and clinical outcomes
- Biocompatible materials and prosthetic rehabilitation
- Functional and esthetic considerations in dental rehabilitation

Editorial & Scientific Leadership

Editor-in-Chief, Romanian Journal of Oral Rehabilitation — Editorial Board head for implantology and prosthetics research
Editor-in-Chief, Romanian Journal of Medical and Dental Education — leadership in academic publishing
Editorial board member for other international dentistry journals

Professional Memberships & Honors

President, International Society of Oral Rehabilitation (Forum Odontologicum)
Vice President & Ambassador for Romania — International Congress of Oral Implantologists
Past President — European Prosthodontic Association (EPA)
Member — Pierre Fauchard Academy, Royal College of Surgeons (England), National Academy of Dental Surgery (France), Romanian Academy of Medical Sciences
Fellow & Diplomat of multiple international dental societies (implantology and general dentistry)

Selected Publications & Scientific Contributions

Romanian Academy of Medical Sciences Award - "Treatise on medical, morphofunctional, motor, psychological, cultural and metapsychological anthropology" publishing house Ac Siinte Medicala and Ed Vremea, edited by Prof. M. Ifrim, 2015 in 2016
Romanian Academy of Medical Sciences Award for the work "Introduction to Dental Medical Anthropology." 2015
Romanian Academy Award "Iuliu Haţieganu", for the Treatise on Dental Prosthetics, Author Norina Consuela Forna, December 16, 2010

Invited Lectures & Congress Participation

Keynote & invited speaker at major dental congresses (EPA, ICOI, FDI, ADEE, BaSS)
Chair and session moderator on implantology and prosthetic rehabilitation topics

• Abstract

Advanced prosthetic solutions for a new era of rehabilitation

The rapid evolution of prosthetic dentistry has entered in a new era of the integrated rehabilitation. Advanced prosthetic solutions now combine digital technologies, innovative biomaterials, and interdisciplinary treatment planning to address increasingly patients’ complex clinical demands.

This presentation explores contemporary approaches of the prosthetic rehabilitation, focusing on fixed, removable, and implant-supported restorations tailored to functional, aesthetic, and biologically patient needs.

Research groups and dental specialists focus on digital workflows, including intraoral scanning, computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM), and guided surgical–prosthetic planning, which have significantly improved precision, predictability, and treatment efficiency. Advanced biomaterials—such as high-strength ceramics, hybrid composites, and bioactive surfaces—are discussed in relation to their mechanical performance, long-term stability, and biological compatibility. Prosthetic solutions for partially and fully edentulous patients, including hybrid prostheses and full-arch implant-supported restorations, are discussed. The presentation also highlights the importance of a holistic rehabilitation concept, integrating occlusion, esthetics, phonetics, and patient-centered outcomes. Special consideration is given to patients requiring complex rehabilitation, where risk assessment and interdisciplinary collaboration are essential.

In conclusion, advanced prosthetic solutions represent a paradigm shift from conventional replacement strategies toward personalized, digitally driven, and biologically oriented rehabilitation. By aligning technological innovation with clinical expertise, modern dentistry plays a pivotal role in improving oral function, quality of life, and long-term treatment success in contemporary dental practice.

Key words: prosthetics, rehabilitation, interdisciplinary, holistic, digital