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ICOI Winter Symposium DENTAL TRIBUNE | November 201110A AD The International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI) plans to delight and educate attendees with a focus on advanced methodologies at its 2012 Winter Symposium, Thurs- day through Friday, Feb. 16-18, in San Diego. “Back to the Future of Implan- tology 2012 and Beyond,” designed by Program Chairman Dr. Dennis Smiler, will take place at the new Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel. Smiler’s mission statement for the symposium states, “This unri- valed, interactive course will pro- vide you with the knowledge and understanding of the integrated sur- gical and prosthetic requirement for implant success. Whether you are looking to develop a strong implant practice or want to refine your skills and expand your existing implant practice, you will benefit from this comprehensive course.” Emphasis has been placed on advanced implant placement and in-office bone graft surgical proce- dures. The core curriculum is clini- cally focused on the latest research and clinical science to provide the participant with an understanding of the rationale and scientific basis for implant and bone graft success.” Main podium speakers include: Drs. William Dapper, Abdelsalam El Askary, Rick Ferguson, Yvan Fortin, Michele Jacotti, Sonya Leizi, Henri- ette Lerner, Burt Melton, Carl Misch, Hari S. Prasad, Devorah Schwartz, Nicholas Shubin, Dennis Smiler, Yukihito Takagi, Ilser Turkyilmaz, Natalie Wong, Hoda Yousef, Andre In San Diego: ‘Back to the future of implantology 2012 and beyond’ Zetola and Messrs. Jeffery Carlson and Renzo Casellini. The focused lectures will deal with the areas of: solving surgical challenges for bone graft success; solving prosthetic challenges of the implant supported restoration; applying new key concepts of bone graft and implant design; master concepts that continue to work; and master concepts of esthetic implant restoration. Whether your practice is focused on surgical or prosthetic disciplines, this program has something for you. A full range of sponsored work- shops will be conducted on Thurs- day morning (8 a.m.–noon) prior to the general session. Drs. Joel Berger and Ian Aires will hold a session on “The Use of 3-D Stereolythic Models in Implant Planning and Fabrication of Surgical Guides and Bone Reduction Guides,” sponsored by Nobel Biocare. Dr. Robert Horowitz will explain “Simplified Extraction Socket Aug- mentation and Immediate Socket Implants in the Aesthetic Zone” (lecture and hands-on), sponsored by MIS. Drs. Jin Kim, Sang H. Park, Brody Trejos, Tony Vo, Edward Choi and Hyung Ick Kim will present a full program on “Advanced Surgical Techniques in Soft and Hard Tissue Manipulation,” sponsored by Dentis. Dr. Hisham Nasr and MegaGen will discuss “The Any Ridge Implant System (lecture and hands-on). Dr. Ara Nazarian and his spon- sor, OCO Biomedical, will focus on “Clinical Tips for Incorporating, Grafting Short-Implants and Over- Dentures into Your Practice.” Dr. Hom-Lay Wang’s hands-on workshop will deal with “Socket Augmentation for Minimizing Buc- cal Bone Resorption and Improving Implant Esthetics,” brought to you by OsteoGenics. Dr. Carl E. Misch and the Misch International Implant Institute will cover “Esthetics Maxillary Anterior Implants.” ICOI’s component, the Associa- tion of Dental Implant Auxiliaries (ADIA), will hold a two-and-one-half day program in tandem with the doctors’ program. All staff members are encouraged to attend. For full information on this sym- posium, please visit the ICOI web- site, www.icoi.org. DT (Source: ICOI) The Hilton San Diego Bayfront, in foreground, hosts the 2012 ICOI Winter Symposium. The 30-story, 1,190-room hotel boasts 165,000 square feet of meeting space, three restaurants, a 7,300 square foot health club and spa and nearly $2 million in public art. (Photo/©2011 Hilton Hotels & Resorts)