Dental News - Dentists from around the world attend International Implantology Week in New York

Fred Michmershuizen, DTA

Mon. 21 March 2011

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NEW YORK CITY: Approximately 300 dentists from 28 countries gathered at New York University College of Dentistry March 14 to 18 for International Implantology Week, a continuing education event offering experienced practitioners of dental implantology the opportunity to further their knowledge and expertise. The program was organized and hosted by Zimmer Dental and NYU College of Dentistry.

“It is an exciting time to be a dentist and an implantologist,” said Dr Hom-Lay Wang, who served as clinical chair for the weeklong, interactive event. “Dental implantology stands poised on a threshold of rapid change and essential innovation, and treatment modalities continue to evolve and upgrade. For us to ensure future success and and the betterment of our patients, it is imperative to stay at the forefront of cutting-edge techniques and technologies through symposiums such as this one.”

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The specific topics, which were presented by some of the world’s leading experts, included effective case management, esthetics, traditional implants vs. one-piece implants, sinus lift procedures, and recent technological innovations including trabecular metal and vertical bone techniques and procedures — in short, all of the kinds of issues intended to keep participants on the forefront.

Dr Philippe Russe offered the keynote lecture, on navigating narrow spaces in the aesthetic zone. Other lecture highlights included Dr Zeev Ormainer, on the Tapered Screw-Vent Implant; Dr Maurizio Tonetti, on mucogingival tissue management in periodontal and implant therapy; Dr Richard Kraut’s presentation on vertical bone augmentation; and Dr Wang’s presentation on recent advances in sinus lift augmentation.

Also speaking were Dr Joseph Massad, on treatment options for the edentulous patient; Dr Henry Salama, on abutment protocol in implant therapy; Dr Edgard El Chaar, on advanced socket preservation techniques and materials; Dr. Katya Archambault, on advanced tissue grafting techniques; Dr Paul Petrungaro, on localized ridge augmentation with allogenic block grafts; and Dr Markus Schlee, on early clinical experience with a new porous material.

The audience for the event was made up primarily of practicing clinicians from around the world — those who already possess established competencies in implantology but who were seeking to further their skills and expertise.

Of course, no advancements in the ability to treat patients would be possible without the best possible equipment. That’s why, between lectures, meeting participants visited tables in the lobby displaying the various offerings from Zimmer Dental, which cover the gamut from surgical products to regenerative materials to restorative tools.

According to Michael Collins, vice president of research, development and education for Zimmer Dental, the symposium offered participants an opportunity to experience new products and see where things are going. Even more importantly, he said, the week offered attendees the opportunity to stay on the cutting edge.

“If it weren’t for International Implantology Week, it would be impossible to find this kind of education all in one place,” Collins said.

Dr Wang said that in addition to offering an unparalleled learning opportunity, the event also offered attendees the chance to expand their horizons by making global contacts. Attendees were able to bond with each other during breaks for meals, and during the welcome reception and opening dinner at the Sheraton Ballroom.

The week concluded with a closing dinner at Brasserie 8 ½ in Midtown Manhattan.

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