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news2 ICOI World Congress XXXII MALMÖ, Sweden: A research project on chronic oral infections, ledbyProf.GunnelSvensäterfrom Malmö University, has been awarded a grant of SEK12 million (€1.3 million) by the Swedish Knowledge Foundation. The re- searchers aim to develop new clin- icaltoolstodiagnoseandtreatsuch infections. In a statement, the foundation acknowledged that research on chronic oral infections offers im- mense potential and could be of considerable benefit for patients, the dental care system, industry and society in general. To date, there are no reliable methods in dental care for identifying individ- uals with an increased risk of seri- ous tooth and implant infections. Therefore, the Malmö researchers are targeting the development of new clinical tools in order to en- hance diagnosis and treatment of such conditions. “We are searching for proteins that exist in biofilms around teeth and implants. The proteins can originate either from bacteria or fromhumancells.Iftheseproteins couldbefounditwouldbepossible to identify the site as a potential source of infection and treatment couldbeinitiatedatanearlystage,” Svensäter, Professor of Oral Biol- ogy at the university’s Faculty of Odontology, said. The lead researcher further- more foresees potential financial benefits from developing diagno- sis tools that could be used world- wide, for both the health care sys- tem and companies. “The problem weareendeavouringtosolveissig- nificant and exists on a global scale. Some 10 per cent of the Swedish population could experi- ence serious problems involving chronicinfectionsthatcouldresult in them losing their teeth. The sce- narioismuchthesamethroughout the rest of the world,” she said. The four-year project, which brings together microbiologists, cellular biologists, chemists and clinicalexperts,amongothers,will focusonfirstfindingproteinmark- ers in laboratory experiments and later proceed to clinical studies with patients. According to Svensäter, the re- searchprojecthasbeenintheplan- ning for a number of years. “We now have the right research group and the right companies in place and we are extremely pleased.” Adding to donations of about SEK12 million by companies, as well as the university’s contribu- tion of SEK6 million (€0.6 million), the grant by the foundation brings the project’s total budget to SEK30 million (€3.2 million). The Knowledge Foundation is a funding body for universities and serves to strengthen Sweden’s competitiveness. Since its forma- tion in 1994, the foundation has in- vested about SEK8.7 billion (€942 million) in more than 2,500 proj- ects. AD Malmö University receives funding for research on tooth and implant infections by DTI ©Alexander Raths/Shutterstock.com The International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI) will kick off the new scientific year with the 2016 ICOI Winter Implant Symposium in sunny Miami in the US. From 12 to 14 February, the event will once more gather a group of distinguished interna- tional speakers to share their knowledgeandexperienceonden- tal implants and associated sub- jects with clinicians from around the globe. Attendees can expect a diverse scientific programme covering suchtopicsasnewprotocolsforim- mediate loading, bone grafting ap- plications,zygomaticimplantsand advances in the ever-evolving world of digital dentistry. Additionally, an array of didac- tic and hands-on pre-conference courses will provide the opportu- nity to meet and interact with the speakersinamorepersonaleduca- tional environment. A special highlight of the event willbethecelebrationoftheICOI’s newest class of diplomates, mas- ters and fellows at the Advanced Credentials’ Awards reception. The venue for the Winter Implant Symposium is the prestigious Trump National Doral Miami. Located in the downtown area of Miami, the 800-acre resort offers recreational on-site amenities, such as spa and wellness facilities, premier dining and four champi- onship golf courses. For more information and to register for the 2016 ICOI Winter Implant Symposium, please visit www.icoimiami2016.org. 2016ICOIWinterImplant SymposiumtobeheldinMiami by DTI © gary718 /Shutterstock.com