University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry 3-Minute Thesis Competition 2025

Becoming an influential research scientist is not just about getting the work done; it’s also about being able to communicate your work in an effective way.

The Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) is an internationally recognized research communication competition where participants have three minutes to deliver a compelling synopsis of their research to a lay audience, using a single static slide. The concept originated at the University of Queensland, Australia, in 2008 and is now held in over 200 universities worldwide.

Because of the multifaceted nature of dental research, the 3MT is a unique opportunity to showcase the breadth of research within the faculty and to help future dentists develop the necessary skills to communicate complex research with multiple audiences.

This year’s competition at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Dentistry featured 34 presentations delivered to a panel of 17 judges over two rounds, many of whom were not scientists. The overall Judges’ Award went to MSc Endodontics candidate Adam Tepperman, who presented his thesis Dental Infections Need Precise Surgery and Targeted Healing.

You can watch Adam’s winning presentation below.