IMPLANT TRIBUNE The World’s Dental Implant Newspaper · U.S. Edition AUGUST 2018 — Vol. 13, No. 7 www.dental-tribune.com A preview gf AO Mi.-Atlantic Regignal Meeting By AO Staff With a focus on multidisci- plinary evidence-based im- plant dentistry and the lat- est surgical, prosthetic and laboratory technologies, the Academy of Osseointegration’s (AO) Mid-Atlantic Re- gional Meeting will feature AO member presenters from leading university pro- grams along the East Coast. To be held at the Gaylord Resort & Con- ference Center in scenic National Har- bor, Md., the program will consist of two hands-on workshops on Sept. 14, plus a full-day program on Sept. 15. Kicking off the full-day main program on the 15th will be Edgard El Chaar, DDS, MS, director of Postgraduate Periodon- tics Specialty Program at New York Uni- versity. His presentation will be entitled, “Innovative Strategies and Techniques in Ridge Augmentation.” El Chaar asserts that ridge augmenta- tion procedure and implant dentistry have evolved over the years and become a cornerstone in the treatment plan. With that, a number of practitioners have embarked on this journey, raising the bar and revealing complications that require AO on the East Coast The Gaylord Resort & Conference Center in scenic National Harbor, Md., will play host to the AO Mid-Atlantic Regional Meeting. Photo/Provided by AO a new, more creative way of solving them. With the advent of technologies and ma- terial, a more predictable result is achiev- able in this ever-changing environment. “A practitioner involved in implant dentistry, and bone regeneration in par- ticular, needs predictability in rendering treatment. I will be sharing the latest in- novation that I have introduced based on sound biological foundation to help ren- der a more predictable regenerative out- come. With that, biology always wins,” El Chaar said. Thomas Taylor, DDS, MSD, head of the Department of Reconstructive Sciences at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine, will follow El Chaar with his presentation on “Occlusion and Dental Implants – What Gives?” “I’m looking forward to spending some time with folks who are interested in what factors dictate long-term success and failure in dental implants. There is so much myth and misconception out there that could be dangerous in the wrong sit- uation. I hope to shed some light on what occlusal factors are important and which are not so important,” Taylor said. According to Taylor, the biomechanical basis for implant component design has evolved dramatically since the early days of implant dentistry. Changes in thread profile, surface treatment, materials, con- nector configurations and many other aspects have improved the strength, sta- bility and esthetic outcome of implant- supported restorations. Space is limited at the AO Mid-Atlantic Regional Meeting. Register at https:// gsseg.grg/1018-regignal-meeting/ before Aug. 19 to take advantage of the advance registration discount AAOMS to honor 100th anniversary during its annual meeting in Chicago By AAOMS Staff The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) will celebrate its centen- nial anniversary during its 100th Annual Meeting, Scientific Sessions and Exhibition from Oct. 8 to 13 in Chicago. More than 4,000 oral and maxillofacial surgeons, faculty, residents and others are expected to gather in the city where the association was originally founded. In 1918, 29 doctors convened to hold the first meeting of the American Society of Exodontists, the organization that later became AAOMS. educational conferences in the world for oral and maxillofacial surgeons and staff — will feature approximately 170 edu- cational programs at the Hilton Chicago and McCormick Place West. Sessions will expound on such timely topics as the treatment of war injuries, advancements in cancer care and emerging technologies in maxillofacial nerve injuries. Among other highlights of the centen- nial celebration are: A history museum will showcase arti- facts related to the specialty — such as surgical mallets and cheek retractors — a historical timeline of association mile- stones and videos of interviews of past as- sociation presidents. The AAOMS Annual Meeting — one of the largest and most comprehensive A “100 Years of AAOMS” course will summarize the specialty’s history and discuss the evolution from exodontists to oral and maxillofacial surgeons. Former Secretary of State and Chair- man of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.), will deliver the meeting’s keynote address, “Leadership: Taking Charge,” on Oct. 10. A new educational program will feature nine tracks based on the OMS scope of practice: anesthesia, cosmetic and orthog- nathic surgery, dental implants, dentoal- veolar, head and neck oncology, pediatrics and cleft, reconstruction, temporoman- dibular joint and trauma. Other notable events include: • A hands-on, full-day cadaver work- shop covering the most common cosmet- ic surgical procedures of the facial region. • The Chalmers J. Lyons Memorial Lec- ture focusing on how induced pluripotent stem cells may be used for tissue regen- eration. • Meet the Experts and Master Class ses- sions allowing attendees to discuss trends and innovations with legends in the spe- cialty. • A new World Café, where senior sur- geons will address patient cases and best practices while attendees will be able to connect with their peers from around the globe. • A two-day Beyond the Basics Coding Workshop that will review procedural coding, health-care reform initiatives, au- dit tips and reimbursement issues. Registration is now open. More in- formation is available at AAOMS.grg/ Chicagg.