Dental News - AO brings together specialists, GPs

Dental Tribune USA

Tue. 21 April 2015

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SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., USA: Nearly 2,000 clinicians from 54 countries attended the 30th annual meeting of the Academy of Osseointegration (AO), March 12-14 in San Francisco. With the theme of “Science, Collaboration and Clinical Excellence for 30 Years,” the event featured presentations from internationally renowned speakers offering their experience and expertise in dental implants and tissue engineering.

This year’s meeting also showcased a record-breaking amount of research and a sold-out exhibit hall.

“Every year, I keep coming back because it’s eye opening every time,” said Dr. Luigi Massa, a general dentist from San Antonio. “Dental school gave us the basics, but AO has definitely opened the door to what is possible.”

Save the date for the next annual meeting, Feb. 18-20, 2016, in San Diego, titled “Globalization of Implant Dentistry: A World Collaboration.”

AO honors Professor Brånemark

“He was hypnotizing,” said Dr. Burton Langer, a periodontist from New York City, one of many who gave tribute to Professor Per-Ingvar Brånemark during a special video that played before the opening symposium and memorialized his life.

In the video, AO Past-President Dr. Joseph Gian-Grasso says: “It is because of Professor Brånemark that the Academy of Osseointegration exists, and we aspire to encompass his passion and to continue his lifelong work to enhance oral health globally.”

Following the video, Osseointegration Foundation President Dr. Clarence Lindquist presented the eighth Nobel Biocare Brånemark Osseointegration Award to Dr. Stephen Parel, noting the award will now be given in memory of Brånemark.

That evening, more than 140 young professionals gathered at the trendy 111 Minna Gallery for a special event hosted by AO’s Young Clinicians Committee (YCC).

“We’re pleased to contribute to AO’s growth and influence by bringing together committed young professionals to share their ideas and opinions,” said Lauren Brownfield, chair of the committee. To learn more about the YCC, visit www.osseo.org/NEWyoungClinicians.html.

AO examines, guides and explores

Day two kicked off with the “Morning with the Masters” program, which included six concurrent sessions led by world-renowned experts.

Among them, the editor in chief of the International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants (JOMI) presented a session titled “JOMI: Six Articles That May Change Your Thinking.”

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The afternoon featured the “Focus on South Korea Symposium,” which included several presentations delivered by renowned dental experts from South Korea, a country that boasts the world’s highest per capita use of dental implants.

Afternoon programming also included the track “Science in Treatment: Where’s the Evidence?” in which Dr. Clark Stanford gave a presentation focused on “Drawing a Line in the Sand” surrounding the treatment and management of the edentulous maxilla. The information addressed outcomes of AO’s 2014 Summit, which generate 12 upcoming papers to be published in JOMI.

That evening, nearly 3,000 attendees celebrated with 2014-15 AO President Gian-Grasso as his presidency drew to a close. They strolled galleries, tinkering with interactive exhibits and enjoying lively entertainment and conversation with colleagues at the Exploratorium.

About the AO

With 6,000 members in 70 countries around the world, the AO is recognized as the premier international association for professionals interested in implant dentistry. To learn more, visit www.osseo.org.

(Source: Academy of Osseointegration)

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