Dental Tribune United Kingdom Edition

May 23-29, 2011United Kingdom Edition page 11DTß 12 Implant Tribune implant dentistry easier and more predictable. With more than 500 implant systems available worldwide and with this number growing, del- egates were finding it helpful to speak to the teams behind some of the systems available in the UK. Representatives of the largest implant companies in the UK were there, including Astra Tech, Biohorizons, Nobel Biocare and Straumann. Other emerging systems were also on show, including Bicon, d2d Im- plants, DIO Implants, Implan- tium and Southern Implants. ADI’s stand was prominent in both size and busyness, with many of the organisation’s staff and officers on hand to help with queries and showcase the many services and benefits ADI can offer its members. The main highlight of the stand was the launch of the association’s new online education resource Ark. Ark comprises 13 individual courses, each covering a core topic within implant dentistry and is designed to meet the complex educational needs of today’s learners. It has been designed to an incorporate a flexible approach so that learn- ers can access individual mod- ules or the whole course, and can access the learning at their own time and preference of learning opportunities: online, directed reading, study days and experience-based learning through mentoring. Speaking at the congress, ADI President Dr Stephen Jacobs was delighted at the success of the event: “This is turning out to be a fantastic event. The speakers have really kept to the remit of reflection within the subject of implant dentistry. “There really isn’t a lot that’s new in implantology. Of course, with the advances in technolo- gy the accessibility for patients has improved as well as the predictability of the implant components. “This year’s congress has been two years in the planning and I was delighted that every speaker we invited to take part was able to accept except one who could not make it.” Dr Jacobs was keen to stress the importance of mentoring when developing the skills needed as an implant clinician, both in terms of patient safety and the clinician’s own needs. “Mentoring can often be more stressful for the mentor! The relationship between mentor and mentee is extremely im- portant; it needs to be right. “In a field such as implant dentistry mentoring is a funda- mental facet to becoming com- petent, a patient’s well-being is paramount when performing this kind of treatment and the clinician needs to have confi- dence in their skills. Mentoring helps give that confidence.” The congress was a vibrant and exciting event which dele- gates seem to thoroughly enjoy. Comments from attendees in- cluded: The congress exceeded my expectations - wonderful accessible venue, superb audio visuals, world class speakers, friendly sociable delegates, ex- cellent standard of catering. All in all, the best dental conven- tion I have attended. Outstanding - best ever in all respects. A very professional and organ- ised congress - excellent over- all and excellent speakers. Very good event! The best ever done by ADI. ADI President Elect, Professor Cemal Ucer will host the next ADI Team Congress in 2013 with the theme How long do implants last? Complications, risk management and progno- sis. Save the date! DT Contact Details Association of Dental Implantology UK 98 South Worple Way, London SW14 8ND t: 020 8487 5555 f: 020 8487 5566 e: info@adi.org.uk w: www.adi.org.uk Ark Website, including free online dem- onstration: www.adiark.org.uk Dr Stephen Jacobs Hurry! Only 4 places left for September Sunday 11th September - Friday 16th September 2011 inclusive Sunday 11th March - Friday 16th March 2012 inclusive on ‘CT Scanning’ on ‘Medico-Legal Aspects’ Mr Barry Chandler Mr Alan Cohen