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7Education/EventsDental Tribune South African Edition - February 2015 International Team for Implantology Basel, Switzerland. Following the highly successful launch of its e-learning platform – the ITI Online Academy – and in response to the changing needs of professionals in implant dentistry, the International Team for Implantology (ITI), the largest academic organization in the field of implant dentistry, now offers its membership the choice between its classic and a new digital membership package. As of 2015, ITI Fellows and Members can choose to continue receiving printed copies of the ITI Treatment Guide series and the ITI journal Forum Implantologicum or alternatively to opt for a “digital-only” package. The new digital membership package offers 100 Academy Credits (with a value of approx. 100 Swiss francs) per year to be used to purchase learning content from the organization’s e-learning platform ITI Online Academy, while access to the ITI Treatment Guide and Forum Implantologicum is provided online only. All the other standard benefits of an ITI membership remain the same. These are intended to enhance professional activities and fulfill the educational needs of the ITI’s Fellows and Members in line with the organization’s mission to promote and disseminate knowledge on all aspects of implant dentistry and related tissue regeneration. Benefits include publications such as the highly acclaimed ITI Treatment Guide book series, free participation in ITI Study Clubs, significantly reduced entry fees to international and national ITI congresses and educational events as well as direct access to the largest international academic network in implant dentistry. “There is a clear trend towards accessing information and knowledge in digital formats”, said Prof. Dr. David Cochran, ITI President. “As an international organization dedicated to disseminating knowledge and promoting evidence-based education, we certainly have to take this into account by giving our membership the option to choose the format in which they want to receive educational materials from the ITI.” Membership of the ITI offers a wealth of benefits and the highest quality educational support as well as the opportunity to meet likeminded professionals through the extensive event schedule. Dental practitioners who are interested in finding out more or joining the ITI should go to www.iti.org. The ITI Online Academy The ITI Online Academy is open to everyone with an interest in implant dentistry – both ITI Members and non- Members. Built from the ground up to meet the needs of implant dentistry professionals, it combines high quality, evidence-based content, maximum flexibility and ease of use to deliver a motivating and rewarding learning experience. A unique user-centric approach guides users along their individual continuing education path. Free assessments serve to identify knowledge gaps as well as signaling learning materials to fill them. A comprehensive peer-reviewed curriculum made up of optimally structured learning modules addresses users at all levels of knowledge and experience. The modules are supplemented by a broad range of additional learning materials such as recorded lectures, clinical videos and case studies that combine to provide focused learning pathways. Anyone with an interest in implant dentistry should register now at http://academy.iti.org. SADA Congress 2015 - “Health, Honour, Hope” Dear Colleagues The SADA 2015 Congress promises to be a new, exciting and innovative concept in congress design. On behalf of the members of the South African Dental Association, I would like to extend an invitation to you to join us from the 27th to the 29th March 2015 in beautiful Durban to make the SADA 2015 congress something quite different. March is definitely the best time to enjoy Durban. With a theme “Health, Honour, Hope” there is so much to discuss in this ever changing oral health environment, both locally and internationally. We are all aware of the constraints on both the practitioners and the trade to earn a living and the impact they have on the oral health of the public at large. The learning centre concept, which will be in the exhibition arena, will allow for interaction in small groups and help foster relationships and assist in developing skills, especially for the younger members of the profession. We will definitely not be forgetting about the latest techniques and equipment that are so important in our ever evolving and expanding profession and this will be catered for by both renowned local and international experts. So once again may I, as a Durbanite, invite you to the exciting province of KwaZulu-Natal. Regards and best wishes Dr Vivesh Rughubar President The ITI introduces a new digital membership package Nomads2015 The South African Society of Endodontics & Aesthetic Dentistry Featuring worldclass international speakers, Dr Arnaldo Castellucci (Italy) ENDODONTICS FROMA-Z Dr Eric van Dooren (Belgium) PROTOCOLTOACHIEVEA HIGH LEVEL OF ESTHETICS IN RESTORATIVEAND IMPLANT DENTISTRY Sunday 7th - Monday 8th June 2015 www.nomadsday.com The Root of the Aesthetic Smile

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