CATEGORY 10 AUSTRALASIAN DENTIST EVENTS A lack of formal accredited implant dentistry programs has led to a fragmented landscape of implant education and thus resulted in substantial knowledge gaps. We created a symposium that has brought together global leaders to fill gaps and advance implant dentistry, offering participants a range of techniques, technology and approaches, allowing them to select the most suitable options for their practice and patients. The absence of a standardized educational framework for implant dentistry underscores the urgency of creating dedicated spaces for professional development, where dental professionals can access the latest research and innovations to address the complex and evolving needs of implant dentistry. In response to the fragmented state of implant education, the Tufts Global Implant Symposium was created to bring together experts from around the globe to assess the current gaps in formal implant training and shape the future of evidencebased implant education. Held at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, the symposium drew participation from specialists, educators, and deans, both in-person and virtually, from diverse regions such as North America, Europe, and Asia. The two day symposium of unparalleled immersion into cutting edge science in the world of implant dentistry. At the symposium we were surrounded by some of the brightest and most experienced minds in the field. A thematic schedule was created to maximize the educational impact. This symposium fostered a cross pollination of knowledge across various aspects of implant dentistry, including technology, materials, placement techniques, biology, planning, complication management techniques, management, the restorative aspect components (single to full arch), and methodology (immediacy placement, delayed placement). All about techniques and technologies and the presenters provided tips and guidance to navigate the complexities of modern implant dentistry from advanced treatment planning to use of surgical guidance systems. We deviled into the fundamental principles of biology and physiology with a focus on grafting techniques, soft tissue management and salvage of that failing implant. We created a journey of discovery, innovation and transformation, a journey that reshaped the The Tufts Global Implant Symposium Cultivating expertise in implant dentistry: A model for evidence-based learning Authors: Yash Brahmbhatt D27; Tufts University School of Dental Medicine Dr Edward T. Lahey, DMD, MD, FACS, Associate Dean for Hospital Affairs Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine/Tufts Medical Center Dr Shibani Sahni, BSD, Postgrad-Dip Restorative Dentistry, MMSc Dental Education. Program Director CE/Lifelong Learning and Distance Education, A/Professor Department of Comprehensive Care, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Fellow, International College of Dentists; Fellow of American Academy of Dental Science AADS way we should all approach patient care. The symposium introduced the formation of a global network of implant dentistry experts. Through battle of concepts and presentation series’, experts presented diverse implant techniques, empowering participants to select and integrate the methods best suited to their practices. This approach fosters innovation and encourages clinicians to blend techniques, promoting personalized, evidence-based care as implant dentistry becomes more integral to comprehensive dental care. The event highlighted the critical role of global collaboration in evolving implant education. Its hybrid format enabled broader participation and the sharing of diverse ideas. Exposure to varied implant techniques allowed participants to refine their practice by integrating new approaches, illustrating the importance of collective knowledge in advancing implant dentistry. We look forward to this global symposium being held on the 28-29th 2025 June In Greece. u Register: https://reg.learningstream.com/ reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0057-00205535eac17e094cada1f80b2c31f0272d
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