Dr. Johanna Gaß | Dentistry | Best Researcher Award
Private Practice, Germany
Dr. Johanna Alexandra Gaß, M.Sc., is an emerging expert in periodontology, implant therapy, and aesthetic restorative dentistry, recognized for her evidence-based approach and scientific precision. She completed her Doctorate in Medicine (magna cum laude) at the University Hospital Heidelberg, where her research focused on the prognostic relevance of genetic signatures in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma—an interdisciplinary study bridging molecular oncology and clinical outcomes. Her academic foundation is strengthened by a Master of Science in “Parodontologie und Implantattherapie” from the Dresden International University (DIU), awarded with highest distinction. Professionally, Dr. Gaß has gained extensive clinical and research experience through her work in leading dental and periodontal practices in Frankfurt and Berlin, combining clinical excellence with innovative methodologies in advanced implantology and minimally invasive periodontal therapy. Dr. Gaß has contributed several peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals such as International Journal of Cancer and Clinical Advances in Periodontics, alongside conference presentations at prestigious national meetings including the DGParo Annual Congress. Her research on ceramic veneer restorations in periodontally compromised patients and cathepsin-related mechanisms in periodontal disease demonstrates her ability to integrate translational research with clinical applicability. With growing scholarly recognition, her academic output includes multiple collaborative works with leading clinicians and researchers across Germany, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary integration between basic science and clinical dentistry. Her research and clinical practice focus on digitalization in dental workflows, regenerative periodontal therapy, and personalized treatment planning—fields central to the modernization of oral healthcare. As a B. Braun Foundation Scholar and Young Speaker for the ARPA Foundation, she has demonstrated leadership and commitment to advancing professional education. Dr. Gaß’s contributions extend beyond the clinic, influencing dental science through research, teaching, and innovation, aimed at improving global oral health outcomes and promoting sustainable, patient-centered dentistry.
Profile: ORCID
Featured Publications
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Bäumer, A. M., Riemer, C. T., Büsch, C., Körner, G. A., & Gaß, J. A. (2025). Patient satisfaction among periodontally stable patients with veneer restorations—A retrospective study. Clinical Advances in Periodontics.
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Gaß, J. A., Büsch, C., Körner, G. A., & Bäumer, A. M. (2023). Ceramic anterior veneer restorations in periodontally compromised patients: A retrospective study. Clinical Advances in Periodontics.
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Plath, M., Gaß, J., Hlevnjak, M., Li, Q., Feng, B., Pastor Hostench, X., Bieg, M., Schroeder, L., Holzinger, D., Zapatka, M., et al. (2021). Unraveling most abundant mutational signatures in head and neck cancer. International Journal of Cancer, 148(1).
Dr. Johanna Gaß’s work bridges scientific research and clinical innovation in periodontology and implant therapy, advancing evidence-based, minimally invasive treatments that enhance long-term oral health outcomes. Her integration of digital dentistry, regenerative approaches, and translational research fosters global progress toward personalized, sustainable, and patient-centered dental care.
