UGM Dentistry Faculty Ranks in World's Top 100 Innovators

The Faculty of Dentistry (FKG) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has earned a spot among the world's top 100 innovative institutions in the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) 2026. This achievement places FKG UGM among 1,927 universities globally, recognized for its 13,211 submitted innovation programs.

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I am very happy and proud of the team who worked hard to achieve this. Over the past two to three years, FKG UGM has successfully positioned itself in various global ranking categories.

Significantly, FKG UGM secured two first-place global rankings in the Representative Research Project category. Its innovations, Dental Silkbon and Financial Impact-Driven Technology Transfer, the latter involving the commercialization of the toothpaste product Propasdent, were highlighted for their groundbreaking impact. Dean Suryono expressed pride in the team's hard work, noting that FKG UGM has successfully established its global presence and innovation ecosystem over the past few years.

Suryono emphasized that international recognition hinges not only on innovation quality but also on effective communication of achievements. He stated that even significant accomplishments remain unnoticed if not shared externally. While rankings are not the ultimate goal, global recognition validates the meaningful impact of their research and innovations beyond Indonesia.

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No matter how significant an achievement is, if it is never introduced to external parties, it will not receive recognition.

These award-winning innovations are rooted in the utilization of local resources. Dental Silkbon, derived from silk fibers, serves as a dental biomaterial for stabilizing loose teeth and creating denture materials. Propasdent is a toothpaste formulated to maintain the natural balance of oral microflora, promoting long-term oral health rather than sterilizing the mouth. These developments underscore the potential of Indonesian local materials to compete with and offer alternatives to dominant imported dental products, showcasing local wisdom transformed into globally competitive innovations.

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One of our strengths is transforming local wisdom into innovative products. We have shown that local materials can be developed into competitive products with global potential.