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| events Hot programme for EAO meeting in Madrid Source: Dental Tribune International prosthodontic and aesthetic dentistry (Sociedad Española de Prótesis Estomatológica y Estética; SEPES) for co-organising the event. Over 4,000 dental professionals had registered for the three-day con- ference, which was in Spain for the second time since the first edition took place in 1992. Spanish attendees were then addressed by SEPES President and con- gress chair Dr Nacho Rodríguez Ruiz. Also during the ceremony, several members of the EAO were awarded honorary membership of the EAO, including past President Dr Franck Renouard from France. In addition to the educational offering, attendees could try out the latest products and technologies in their field at the trade exhibition. Over 130 manufac- turers and dealers, including international heavy- weights like Nobel Biocare, Straumann and Dentsply Sirona, showcased their latest innovations. Attendees could also learn about products and clinical solutions at industry symposia running concurrently with the main programme. Founded in 1991 by leading dentists interested in osseointegration, the EAO is now a worldwide author- ity in the fields of reconstructive surgery and pros- thetic rehabilitation. In addition to its large annual event, the association holds master clinical courses throughout the year. It furthermore offers members and non-members the opportunity to obtain a post- graduate diploma in implant dentistry._ contact EAO Office 38 rue de Croix des Petits Champs 75001 Paris, France Tel.: +33 1 42366220 info@eao.org www.eao.org Under a blue Spanish sky and with temperatures soaring above 30 degrees, the 26th Annual Scientific Meeting of the European Association for Osseointe- gration (EAO) was held at the Feria de Madrid fair- grounds. Attendees had little time to enjoy the sun, however, as the event had plenty to offer from 5 to 7 October. With over 600 papers, guests could learn more about the latest concepts and clinical tech- niques in dental implantology and oral rehabilitation. More than 50 clinical experts from all over the world were speaking at this year’s event. Among them were prominent figures in dentistry, such as Prof. Mariano Sanz from Spain, Dr Christian Coachman from Brazil and Dr Christoph Hämmerle from Switzer- land. In the guest country session, that was held on Saturday, clinicians from Latin America presented their research to a professional audience for the first time. While most of the papers had been delivered in English, they were simultaneous interpreted into Spanish for some of the sessions. At the opening ceremony, EAO President Prof. Alberto Sicilia Felechosa welcomed everyone to this year’s congress and thanked the Spanish society of 60 implants 4 2017