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Claus Garbe | Medicine and Dentistry | Outstanding Scientist Award

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Outstanding Scientist Award

Claus Garbe
Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen, Germany
Claus Garbe
Affiliation Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen
Country Germany
Scopus ID 59808375000
Documents 1
Citations 168
h-index 1
Subject Area Medicine and Dentistry
Event World Science Awards
ORCID 0000-0001-8530-780X

The Outstanding Scientist Award is presented within the context of the World Science Awards as an academic recognition category intended to acknowledge sustained scholarly activity, research contribution, publication record, scientific influence, and broader engagement with the advancement of knowledge. This profile concerns Claus Garbe, affiliated with Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen in Germany, whose scholarly record is represented through the Scopus Author ID 59808375000 and ORCID 0000-0001-8530-780X. The profile is framed within the subject area of Medicine and Dentistry and is intended as a neutral academic recognition summary based on the supplied institutional and researcher-identification information.[1][2][3]

Abstract

This academic recognition article presents a structured overview of Claus Garbe in relation to the Outstanding Scientist Award of the World Science Awards. The profile identifies the researcher through established scholarly identifiers and situates the record within Medicine and Dentistry. Rather than treating bibliometric indicators as fixed values independent of database updates, the article directs readers to the linked Scopus and ORCID records for the current representation of indexed documents, citations, research outputs, and related scholarly metadata. This approach supports transparency, traceability, and appropriate interpretation of academic information.[1][2]

Keywords

Outstanding Scientist Award; Claus Garbe; Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen; Medicine and Dentistry; academic recognition; scientific research; Scopus Author ID; ORCID; World Science Awards; research impact.

Introduction

Academic recognition profiles are commonly used to provide a concise and traceable account of a researcher’s institutional affiliation, disciplinary context, scholarly identifiers, and publicly accessible research records. Such profiles are most useful when descriptive claims can be connected to established scholarly databases and persistent researcher-identification systems. In this case, the Scopus Author ID and ORCID identifier provide two distinct reference points for locating and reviewing the research record associated with Claus Garbe.[1][2]

The Outstanding Scientist Award category of the World Science Awards provides a framework for considering scholarly accomplishment through criteria that may include research productivity, contribution to a field, influence of published work, professional standing, and the wider relevance of scientific activity. Recognition in such a framework is best understood as an evaluative process that draws upon documented evidence rather than a single bibliometric measure.[3]

Research Profile

Claus Garbe is identified in the supplied researcher information as being affiliated with Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen, Germany. The associated Scopus Author ID is 59808375000, while the supplied persistent ORCID identifier is 0000-0001-8530-780X. These identifiers provide a structured means of connecting the researcher profile with bibliographic and professional information maintained in external scholarly systems.[1][2]

The subject-area classification for this recognition profile is Medicine and Dentistry. Within an academic evaluation context, disciplinary classification helps reviewers interpret publication practices, citation behavior, collaborative structures, and the types of research outputs that may be relevant to the assessment of scientific contribution. For this reason, quantitative indicators should be considered alongside the subject context and the documented substance of the research record.[1]

Research Contributions

Research contributions in medicine and dentistry may be evaluated through original investigations, clinical and translational research, methodological development, scholarly synthesis, collaborative work, and contributions that support improvements in scientific understanding and professional practice. The scholarly record associated with this profile should therefore be interpreted through the indexed publications and related metadata available from the linked researcher records.[1][2]

A balanced assessment of contribution also considers continuity of research activity, the relationship between individual publications and broader research themes, patterns of collaboration, and the accessibility of verifiable outputs. Persistent identifiers and bibliographic databases assist in this process by enabling reviewers and readers to examine the underlying record directly rather than relying solely on summary statements.[1][2]

Publications

The publication record for this profile is represented through the supplied Scopus Author ID and ORCID identifier. Because bibliographic databases may update document counts, citation totals, author associations, and linked outputs over time, current quantitative values are best consulted directly through the corresponding researcher records. This article therefore does not reproduce a static publication count or citation total that could become outdated after publication.[1][2]

Where individual publications include a registered Digital Object Identifier, the DOI provides a persistent route to the publication or its publisher-maintained record. Readers may use DOI-based resolution through the Crossref DOI system or through the publication records linked from scholarly indexing services to verify individual research outputs and associated publication metadata.[4]

Research Impact

Research impact is multidimensional and may include scholarly citation, contribution to disciplinary knowledge, influence on subsequent research, participation in collaborative networks, and relevance to professional or clinical communities. Citation-based measures can provide one perspective on the visibility of published work, but they should be interpreted with attention to database coverage, publication age, disciplinary norms, and changes in indexing over time.[1]

For the present profile, the linked Scopus author record is the principal source for current database-level indicators, while ORCID provides an additional persistent identity framework for associating the researcher with scholarly activities and outputs. Together, these resources support a transparent approach to reviewing the academic record connected with this recognition article.[1][2]

Award Suitability

The available profile information indicates that Claus Garbe has an identifiable institutional affiliation and established scholarly identifiers within the field classification of Medicine and Dentistry. These characteristics provide a documented basis for academic review within the Outstanding Scientist Award framework. Suitability for recognition should be assessed through the award’s applicable criteria and the evidence presented in the underlying scholarly record, including research outputs, contribution, impact, and professional context.[1][3]

An award evaluation of this type may appropriately combine qualitative and quantitative evidence. Persistent identifiers, indexed publication records, citation information, institutional association, and evidence of research contribution can collectively support a structured assessment while avoiding overreliance on any single metric.[1][2]

Conclusion

This recognition profile presents Claus Garbe as a researcher affiliated with Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen in Germany and identified through Scopus Author ID 59808375000 and ORCID 0000-0001-8530-780X. Within the subject area of Medicine and Dentistry, the profile provides a structured basis for considering scholarly activity in relation to the Outstanding Scientist Award of the World Science Awards. Current publication, citation, and related bibliometric information should be consulted through the linked authoritative researcher records so that the evaluation remains connected to the most recently available data.[1][2][3]

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Claus Garbe, Author ID 59808375000. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=59808375000
  2. ORCID. (n.d.). ORCID record: Claus Garbe, 0000-0001-8530-780X. ORCID.
    https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8530-780X
  3. World Science Awards. (n.d.). World Science Awards: academic recognition and award information.
    https://worldscienceawards.com/
  4. International DOI Foundation. (n.d.). The DOI System. Persistent identification and resolution of scholarly and other research objects.

Johanna Gaß | Dentistry | Best Researcher Award

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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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

Travis Nelson | Dentistry | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Travis Nelson | Dentistry | Best Researcher Award

University of Washington, United States

Dr. Travis M. Nelson, DDS, MSD, MPH, is a distinguished pediatric dentist and academic leader with extensive expertise in clinical practice, research, and education. He earned his BA from Walla Walla College in 2003, DDS from Loma Linda University in 2007, and MSD/MPH from the University of Washington in 2010. Currently a tenured Associate Professor at the University of Washington, he has held multiple academic appointments, including Clinical and Tenure-Track Associate Professor, Chair of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Interim Predoctoral Director, Graduate Program Director, and Acting Chair, demonstrating strong leadership and commitment to advancing pediatric oral health education. Dr. Nelson’s professional experience is complemented by his service on the medical staff at Seattle Children’s Hospital and active involvement in professional organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Western Society of Pediatric Dentistry, and American Dental Education Association. His research interests focus on pediatric oral health, early childhood caries prevention, dental sedation and anesthesia, and improving access to dental care for children with special needs. He has authored 37 publications with 521 citations and an h-index of 12, reflecting significant contributions to the scientific literature. Dr. Nelson is highly skilled in clinical pediatric dentistry, procedural sedation, dental public health research, and interdisciplinary program development. His numerous awards and honors include the Law Lewis Endowed Chair, multiple UW Pediatric Dentistry Resident Teaching Awards, Jerome B. Miller “For the Kids” Award, recognition as a Top Dentist by Seattle Metropolitan Magazine, and multiple national and international research fellowships and scholarships. He has also mentored numerous graduate students and residents, guiding impactful research projects on pediatric sedation, dental behavior, and preventive care. Overall, Dr. Nelson’s career exemplifies a seamless integration of clinical excellence, innovative research, and educational leadership, positioning him as a leading figure in pediatric dentistry whose work continues to advance knowledge, improve clinical outcomes, and foster the development of future dental professionals.

Profile: Scopus

Featured Publications

  1. Nelson, T. M., Berg, J. H., Bell, J. F., Leggott, P. J., & Seminario, A. L. (2011). Assessing the effectiveness of text messages as appointment reminders in a pediatric dental setting. Journal of the American Dental Association, 142(4), 397–405.

  2. Nelson, T. M. (2011). The key to caries prevention. Dimensions of Dental Hygiene, 9(7), 48–50, 52–53.

  3. Nelson, T. M. (2012). The consequences of convenience. Dimensions of Dental Hygiene, 10(2), 30–32, 34.

  4. Nelson, T. M. (2013). An improved interim therapeutic restoration (ITR) technique for management of anterior early childhood caries. Pediatric Dentistry, 35(4), 124–128.

  5. Nelson, T., & Nelson, G. (2013). The role of sedation in contemporary pediatric dentistry. Dental Clinics of North America, 57(1), 145–161.

Dr. Travis M. Nelson’s work advances pediatric oral health by improving early childhood caries prevention, optimizing sedation and anesthesia protocols, and expanding access to dental care for children with special needs. His research and educational initiatives bridge clinical practice and public health, fostering healthier communities and shaping the next generation of dental professionals globally.