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news 25th EAO Annual Scientific Meeting 4 Caringfor implants Different types of implants require different cleaning devices. TePe offers a wide selection of products, specially developed and tailored for implant patients. For your sample kit, please visit us in booth S 20. www.tepe.com Visit us in booth S20 AD160010INT AD „ Prof. Per-Ingvar Brånemark is known as the father of modern dental implantology. His work on the relation- ship between living bone and titanium established the process of osseointe- gration as the foundation for implant use in medicine and dentistry. In De- cember 2014, he passed away after an extensive period of illness in his home- town of Gothenburg in Sweden. It is due to his work that medical and den- tal schools now include the use of bone-anchored titanium implants in their curricula. It is in his honour that the P-I Brånemark Award for Lifetime Achievement in Dentistry was estab- lished in 2015. Prominent implantol- ogy expert Dr Tiziano Testori, who is an active member of the European Association for Osseointegration, re- ceived the second award this summer. Brånemark’s discovery that tita- nium could act as an anchor for arti- ficial teeth led to the introduction of titanium implants in dentistry. After decades of research, osseointegration was finally established as the basis for implant treatment. Shortly after Brånemark’s death, Mark Ferber, a former consultant to Brånemark, asked Brånemark’s wife, Barbro, for permission to establish a permanent tribute to his achievements. The an- nual P-I Brånemark Award by Chan- nel3 honours exceptional clinicians who have advanced dentistry for the general well-being of society. Ger- man-born printmaker Markus Haala was commissioned to create the award plaque, which reads: “Per-Ing- var Brånemark. Scientist. Clinician. Educator. Humanitarian. Sage.” Commenting on the award, mem- ber of the award selection committee Dr Robert Gottlander said: “I had the honour of working with Per-Ingvar during my time at Nobel Biocare. Our relationship was of high mutual re- spect and friendship. This award is intended not only to honour a pioneer in implant technology, but to promote the ideals of fairness and integrity. We consult closely with Barbro Brånemark and opinion leaders in the field of implantology to seek out leading dentists who have devoted their life to advancing the Brånemark dental implant system.” This year, Testori received the P-I Brånemark Award from Channel3. He is past President of the Italian So- ciety of Oral Surgery and Implantol- ogy, an active member of the Euro- pean Board of Oral Surgery, Acad- emy of Osseointegration, American Academy of Periodontology, and American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. As an estab- lished author of over 200 scientific articles, Testori is a member of the editorial board of the International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Im- plants. He is also head of the implant dentistry and oral rehabilitation sec- tion at the University of Milan dental school in Italy. He maintains a lead- ing private practice limited to im- plantology and oral surgery in Como, Italy. The award ceremony took place at a dinner held in honour of Testori in Boston during the 12th Interna- tional Symposium on Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry. Speaking on the evening, Ferber remembered Brånemark’s sense of fairness and in- tegrity: “This award should serve as a permanent reminder of his sense of innovation, his dedication to educa- tion and his overriding concern for the welfare of humanity. Per-Ingvar was unique in many respects. He was concerned about developing prod- ucts that serve the poor. That was far more important to him than any com- mercial interest. His scientific re- search and implants have helped mil- lions of people globally. Per-Ingvar was a great teacher, worldwide lec- turer, an accomplished author and generally just a great guy.” During last year’s International Dental Show (IDS), Dr Myron Nevins, Associate Professor of Oral Medicine, Infection and Immunity at the Har- vard School of Dental Medicine, Cam- bridge, U.S., received the first P-I Brånemark Award. “Both Drs Nevins and Testori have made lifetime achievements in titanium-based im- plantology based on Brånemark’s ini- tial research and ideas,” commented Ferber. The third P-I Brånemark Award for Lifetime Achievement in Den- tistry will be given to an established expert during IDS 2017 and pre- sented at the Dental Tribune Interna- tional booth. The event is hosted by Channel3, an organisation of 90 den- tal opinion leaders from 15 coun- tries. Prominent implantologist receives second P-I Brånemark Award Dr Tiziano Testori honoured at 12th International Symposium on Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry in Boston „ Members of the Association of Den- tal Implantology will head to the Ex- CeL London exhibition and conven- tion centre in March next year when the biennial team congress of the pro- fessional body is held from the 2nd to the 4th in the British capital. Under the theme of “Dental implantology: A global perspective—Inspiration from around the world”, the event will offer a varied and inspirational learning ex- perience for all members of the dental team, as well as for dentists with no previous experience in implantology. Nottingham implantologist Colin Cambell will present the Introduction to Dental Implantology Programme which he said will show beginners the benefits of a long-term training strat- egy for the whole dental team. “Sharing and promoting training throughout the practice leads to better motivation, higher quality staff, better retention of staff and generally better engagement in the whole process,” he commented on his lecture. Further sessions delivered by some of the biggest names and most highly respected clinicians in the field including Dr Daniel Alam, one of the world’s leading experts on face trans- plants, will further help GDPs, special- ists, dental technicians and all other team members to develop their knowl- edge and understanding of implantol- ogy and remain up-to-date with the very latest in the field. Presenter Dr Martyn Amsel from Oxfordshire said: “I will discuss some new ideas for treatment planning, as well as the importance of communica- tion. Treatment planning is ultimately a jigsaw and only with all the pieces can professionals hope to achieve suc- cessful results.” Accompanying the congress pro- gramme will be an extensive trade ex- hibition hosted by industry leading im- plant product companies, each demon- strating the cutting-edge innovations they bring to the market. At a glitter- ing Congress Dinner on 3 March, dele- gates will furthermore have the chance to relax, enjoy an evening of fantastic entertainment and socialise with their peers. Professionals interested in attend- ing the event can find more informa- tion about the programme and how to register at www.adi.org.uk/congress 2017. From left to right: Presenters and recipients of the Award for Lifetime Achievement in Dentistry granted in honor of the late Prof. Per-Ingvar Brånemark: Mark Ferber, Founder of Channel3; Dr. Myron Nevins, recipient of the 2015 award; Dr. Tiziano Testori, recipient of the 2016 award; and Dr. Robert Gottlander of the award selection committee. (Photograph: Channel3) ADI biennial congress International face transplant expert joins speakers list at upcoming implant event in London Dr Daniel Alam

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