Dental Tribune United Kingdom Edition

Association of Dental Implantology UK welcomes new President T he European Associa- tion for Osseointegra- tion (EAO) held its 20th annual scientific meeting in Athens on October 14, 2011. At the congress, the EAO Junior committee elected a new Chair- man, Dr Theodoros Kapos, and despite announcements of Greek strikes, the EAO congress was attended by approximately 3,000 clinicians and researchers from all over the world. Dr Kapos is very proud to have been elected as the new Chairman. “I am very much looking forward to my new role in the Junior Committee,” says Dr Kapos. “Isabella Roc- chietta has done a terrific job. I look forward to continuing her initiatives.” The overall theme of the 20th EAO congress was treat- ment planning in implant den- tistry. As dental implants are now considered a widely ac- cepted form of treatment, it is crucial that the state-of-the- art solutions they offer meet patients’ expectations. Accord- ing to Professor Søren Schou, President of the EAO, good treatment planning should en- able dental professionals to cre- ate appropriate treatment plans for every patient. At the congress, a world- class faculty of more than 80 speakers and chairs shared their scientific and clinical knowl- edge, providing evidence-based guidelines and practical advice. “The EAO is very pleased with the high-level presentations and scientific work showcased. Yet, we face many more challeng- es in clinical research. Many speakers’ conclusions are that even more research is needed to be able to generate consen- sus statements,” state Profes- sor Friedrich Neukam and Pro- fessor Asterios Doukoudakis, Chairmen of the Scientific Com- mittee, said. “We are very happy to wel- come this large number of pro- fessionals, many of whom are nationally or internationally renowned scientists and clini- cians,” added Professor Neu- kam and Professor Doukouda- kis. The EAO has registered up to 3,000 attendees from more than 70 countries around the world. The top countries repre- sented are host country Greece, Switzerland, Italy and Sweden, followed by Japan, the Republic of Korea and China. DT EAO 20th annual meeting in Athens a success story Implant trIbune pages 19-20 Dr Moghtader describes an alternative treatment Laser ridge preservation Implant Tribune pages 15-18 John Woods on improved precsion The surgical microscope Implant Tribune P rofessor Cemal Ucer, (pictured) took over the Presidency of the ADI at the association’s AGM on Saturday 12 November 2011. Prof Ucer has been an active member of the ADI Board since 2005 as its North West representative and leader of the ADI’s mentor training course at Salford University. He has au- thored the Foundation Course for Ark - the ADI’s online educa- tion resource - and is Chairman of its Editorial Board. Prof Ucer, a specialist oral surgeon, is the Clinical Lead of the Diploma/ MSc Programme in Implant Dentistry at the School of Health Care Professions of University of Salford and a member of the Faculty of Examiners for the Di- ploma in Implant Dentistry of the RCSEd. His current clinical research interests include immediate implant placement and the ef- fect of bone density on success of implant treatment. He is a member of a research team at University of Salford, which re- ceived a substantial MRC grant for the investigation of use of laser technology for the as- sessment of bone density. Aca- demically, he has gained Euro- pean recognition for his work in the development of a new framework for teaching and assessment of clinical compe- tencies in implantology. He is a co-author of the consensus paper produced by the Asso- ciation for Dental Education in Europe (ADEE) as part of the first Pan-European collabora- tion between EU Universities to establish common training and assessment standards in dental implantology. Prof Ucer is looking forward to working with the newly elected Board over the next two years to steer the ADI through many challenges and exciting new projects. He is also looking forward to working with the members and younger colleagues whose participation on a local and national level will be crucial for the future of the ADI and implantology in the UK. DT pages 21-23 Dr Cohen presents a clinical case Immediate restoration Implant Tribune As the world leader in pain control, Septodont understands the increasing need for safe, simple product solutions for your local anaesthetic procedures. This commitment has made Ultra Safety Plus the standard for needle stick protection. Now available with a sterile single-use handle. In addition to the protection brought by the sliding sheath, the new Ultra Safety Plus further enhances your safety. The 100% sterile and disposable body reduces cross contamination risks, and limits lost time in the sterilising process. To magnify safety and increase ease of use, Septodont has the solution. THE QUALITY YOU EXPECT ULTRA SAFETY PLUS NOW 100% sterile, 100% disposable. www.septodont.co.uk