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events Implant Tribune U.S. Edition | February 2015C4 AD Academy of Osseointegration hosts scientific meeting in India By Academy of Osseointegration Staff T he Academy of Osseointegration (AO) recently hosted its first-ever AO Indian Outreach Meeting (AOIOM), in collaboration with Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (DPU) of Pune, India. More than 275 dentists gathered Jan. 22–24 to discuss and exchange in- formation related to the event’s theme, “Innovation and Practice in Modern Im- plant Therapy.” This three-day scientific program in- cluded plenary lectures from interna- tionally and nationally acclaimed ex- perts. In addition, delegates shared their scientific expertise during an e-poster session. “Renowned experts from across the world shared their vast knowledge of the field and its latest advances. The inter- disciplinary makeup of these speakers provided a refreshing and unparalleled learning experience,” said Dr. D. Go- palakrishnan, AOIOM 2015 organizing chairman. The speaker lineup included Dr. Joseph E. Gian-Grasso (USA), Dr. Michael Norton (UK), Dr. Paresh Kale (India), Dr. Hugo De Bryun (Belgium), Dr. Saphal Shetty (India), Dr. Dhirendra Srivatsava, Dr. Georgios Romanos (USA), Dr. T. V. Padma- nabhan (India), Dr. Suvarna Nene (India), Dr. Fernando Viscaya (Spain) and Dr. Joc- elyne Feine (Canada). There were 50 e-poster submissions, of which 20 were selected for a blind-review competition. Prize winners for each cat- egory are listed below: • Original research: Dr. Shuchi Tripathi • Case series: Dr. Gurbani Kaur • Case report: Dr. Binita Srivastava “AOIOM exemplifies the successful network AO is creating internationally to facilitate the exchange of new technolo- gies, emerging trends and research in the fields of implant dentistry and tissue engineering,” said AO President Gian- Grasso. “This is consistent with, and criti- cal to, the academy’s mission. Exchang- ing ideas and learning with international colleagues is the fabric of our organiza- tion.” For more information about AO’s glob- al outreach and chapter charters, visit www.osseo.org/charterChapters.html. To stay up-to-date on the academy’s news and upcoming meetings, follow the AO on Facebook and Twitter. About the Academy of Osseointegration (AO) With 6,000 members in 70 countries around the world, the AO is recognized as a premier international association for professionals interested in implant dentistry. AO serves as a nexus where specialists and generalists can come to- gether to evaluate emerging research, technology  and  techniques, share best practices, and coordinate optimal  pa- tient  care using timely, evidence-based information. From left, AO Indian Ambassador Dr. D. Gopalakrishnan, AO Board Member Dr. Michael Norton, AO President Dr. Joseph Gian-Grasso, and AO DPU Liaison Officer Dr. Georgios Romanos. Photo/Provided by the AO

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