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manufacturer _ news I I 45implants1_2012 Straumann Advanced implantology training for dental undergraduates Amsterdam’s ACTA dental school, one of the leading international university centers for dentistry, and Straumann, a leader in implant and restorative den- tistry and oral-tissue regeneration, are collaborating to enhance implantology training for dental undergraduates. The shared goal of high-quality education in dentistry has brought ACTA and Straumanntogether.Thiscollaborationhasledtoanoveldentaleducationcon- cept for oral implantology in the bachelor/master dental curriculum.From now on,ACTA’sundergraduateprogramwillincludetheteachingofallbasicaspects of oral implantology, including prosthetics, diagnosis, compliance and treatment plan- ning–subjectsthatareoftencoveredonlyin postgraduate courses.The new curriculum has been made possible thanks to Strau- mann’scommitmenttosupplymaterialsfortooth-replacementsolutions,plan- ning software,as well as training for the key faculty staff atACTA. ACTAwantedtolimitthisprogramtooneimplantsystem,andthesuccessofits previous collaborations made Straumann an obvious choice.The decision was also driven by the fact that it is considerably easier to train staff in surgical and prosthetic procedures using only a single implant system. Straumann offers a comprehensivesystemfortoothreplacement–fromimplanttocrown–aswell as state-of-the-art integrated digital solutions with seamless connectivity. Professor Daniel Wismeijer, Chairman at ACTA’s department of Oral Implantol- ogy and Prosthetic Dentistry, commented,“We have reserved 400 hours in an extra-training year to teach the students the basic principles of oral implantol- ogy. One of the main aspects of this additional training program is that all stu- dents must incorporate implantology into their treatment plans. This is a pre- requisitetoreceivethedentaldegree.Onayearlybasis,weexpecttoinsertand restore 160 implants in the dental curriculum training.” Matthias Schupp,Head of Straumann’sWestern Europe region,noted:“We are pleased that Straumann has been selected as the system of choice in this proj- ect with ACTA.We see this as a long-term relationship that could shape dental education in the future.Working alongside dental facultiestosupportandadvancetrainingandedu- cation is important to Straumann, and we are ex- ploring possibilities to introduce similar models to other universities as well”. Straumann Holding AG Peter Merian-Weg 12 4002 Basel, Switzerland. info@straumann.com www.straumann.com BioHorizons BioHorizons Symposium Series Please join us for the BioHorizons Symposium Se- ries in Italy at the Rome Marriott Park Hotel from 18 to 20 October, 2012.This Symposium addresses a wide range of dental implant controversies includ- ing implant esthetics, implant complications and tissue regeneration. It is the perfect opportunity to stay current on the latest treatment options and re- main aware of what techniques and products are supported by peer-reviewed research. This 2012 program has expanded to three days with a Biolog- icsForumontheafternoonofThursday,October18. SimultaneousinterpretationwillbeavailableinItal- ian and Spanish.Enrollment will be limited to main- tain an environment conducive to learning, so pleaseregisternowtoreserveyourplaceatthisout- standing educational event. BioHorizons GmbH Bismarckallee 9 79098 Freiburg/Breisgau, Germany info@biohorizons.com www.biohorizons.com Bicon Universal Implant Design for Aesthetic Solutions Since 1985, the Bicon Dental Implant System has offered dentists approved solutions for missing dentition. TheBiconimplantdesigncomprisesplateaus,slop- ingshouldersandabacterially-sealed,1.5°locking taper implant-to-abutment connection. With the plateaudesign,cortical-likeboneformsaroundand between each plateau.This Haversian bone allows for the routine use of short implants of 5.0 mm.The sloping shoulder provides the necessary room for the bone to support interdental papillae in favor of a natural gingival appearance. Bicon's universal abutment positioning of 360° facilitates the revolu- tionary cement- and screw-free Integrated Abut- ment Crown™, which consistently provides for an aesthetic, non-metallic gingival margin. Visit www.bicon.com for more information! Bicon Europe Ltd. Hauptstraße 1 55491 Büchenbeuren, Germany germany@bicon.com www.bicon.com