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editorial | How can we make it better? Dr Rolf Vollmer Dear colleagues, The German Association of Dental Implantology (DGZI) is one of the most traditional European dental implantology associations. From the very beginning, as practitioners, we have provided decisive impulses without which modern implantology would not be conceivable today as one of the absolute trend disci- plines of modern dentistry. In 2017, the DGZI again had (also) a lot of international activities. Visits were made to the USA, Japan, and also to the Maghreb countries. Insights into the dental training structures and into the current market de- velopments of the respective countries often showed interesting aspects. One German attendee said: “Without adequate training you will not be successful. And we definitely have to bring more experience and knowledge from continent to continent.” One of the experiences I personally have made was that not only treatment concepts but also the mentality in other countries can be very different. A US friend and colleague with Japanese roots and a Japanese wife discussed with me the differences between Japan, Germany and the USA. He said: “My sons are Americanised. Whether privately as in their hobbies or when they do their jobs, I very often hear: 'It's good enough!' But the Japanese or Germans ask: How can we make it better?“ My own experience has shown that there is some truth behind this. Future congress in dental implantology For the next years, the DGZI has set herself the demanding task and vision to adapt both the training structures with regard to curricula, dental technician training, and the congress design to the most modern possibilities and conditions in order to remain on top in the future. Thus, in 2018, the 1st Future Congress for Dental Implantology of the DGZI will raise new questions under the motto “Visions in Implantology”. The congress will address the question of what implantology will look like in five or maybe ten years. Renowned speakers from Germany and abroad, representatives of friendly international professional societies, industry partners and, of course, participants from Europe, the USA, Asia and the Arab countries will design and experience an outstanding innovative training event. The DGZI board cordially invites you to this new congress on 28 and 29 September 2018 at the Hilton Hotel in Düssel- dorf, Germany. Save the date, keep curious and let yourself be surprised. I wish you a pleasant Christmas time and a relaxed New Year, Yours Dr Rolf Vollmer First Vice President and Treasurer of the German Association of Dental Implantology implants 4 2017 03