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meetings _ EAO I sessions and poster presentations took place between the scientific sessions. New products for treatment outcomes that are more predictable and an improved workflow in dental practices and laboratories were presented at the industry exhibition, which was supported by 87sponsorsthisyear.Amongothers,MISandHenry Schein presented their latest tools for a complete digitalworkflow.Furthermore,Danishdentalsolu- tions provider 3Shape had its recently launched TRIOS intra-oral scanning system on display. New and improved implant systems were presented by Implant Direct and a number of other companies. In 1995, the EAO held one of its earliest meet- ings in Dublin. Since then, the prestigious event has taken place at 17 locations in 15 countries throughoutEurope.Lastyear’sanniversarymeet- ing in Copenhagen saw more than 2,500 profes- sionalsparticipating,thenumberexpectedforthe 2013 edition in Ireland. In addition to the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and the Oral Sur- gery Society of Ireland, the meeting has received support from the Irish Society of Periodontology and the Prosthodontic Society of Ireland. “In 1995, implant treatment was provided by a fairly small number of specialists and access for patients was limited,” commented Dr Brian O’Connell, congress chairman and Professor of Restorative Dentistry at Trinity College Dublin’s dental school and hospital. “Now implant treatment is available in every part of the country and is provided by a wide range of practitioners. As a result, awareness has really grown among the population. (…)Europe has a generally ageing population, who may have the greatest demand and need for dental implant treatment in the future. Evidence suggests that the majority remain healthy and active for much longer than we may have believed. We need to learn much more about the specific requirements of the older population and be aware of the risks aswell.Oftenassumptionsaboutolderpeopleare inaccurate. Although they may less demanding about their needs, they frequently respond well to implant treatment.” Next year’s EAO annual congress will be held from 16 to 19 October in Rome. For details please visit EAO website._ All photos courtesy of EAO. I 45CAD/CAM 4_2013