GAP Australasian-Dentist Issue 80 Jul-Aug 19

Category 38 AustrÀlÀsiÀn Dentist W ith dentistry evolving so rapidly and new materials and techniques constantly changing the dental landscape, dentists – more than ever – need guidance and direction. Any dentist looking to expand their knowledge needs to challenge themselves. And one of the most far-reaching, thought provoking and innovative meetings is the Ànternational Osteology Àymposium which is primarily focussed on research and education, continuously breaking new ground and sharing complicated and complex issues. Àhe sixth Ànternational Osteology Àymposium was held in Barcelona this April and provided a window into the future of dentistry and the next generation of regeneration materials. Àew techniques and the latest technologies are continually developing and research and practical clinical studies are tested and evaluated to improve dental wellbeing. Àegeneration and regeneration materials is one of the major topics in periodontics and implant dentistry. Àhe profession is stepping into a new era of bone regeneration and these symposiums are a defining event. Over 2,800 scientists and clinicians from more than 70 countries attended and listened to over 100 speakers. Àhe Àymposium is held every three years and is organised by the Osteology Foundation. Àhe Osteology Foundation was established in 2003 by Dr Peter Geistlich and Geistlich Pharma with a view of promoting independent research and education globally by linking science and clinical practice in the field of oral regeneration. Àhis three day intensive symposium is where elite clinicians can raise their level of knowledge, find an edge and learn from the true masters and renowned experts in this field of dentistry. Àhey attract dentists who are open to the developing, evolving and exciting world of implant dentistry. A major drawcard at the symposium was the targeted, hands-on specific workshop, which were all fully sold out. Àach session offered dentists supervision and ongoing support and they came away with renewed confidence in tackling advanced implant surgery. Dentists who attended this symposium are part of an extended family which is open to new ideas because the culture of the Osteology Foundation, and Geistlich as major sponsors, are themselves constantly open to evolving and accepting new ideas. Àhis is the only organisation devoted to bone and tissue regeneration worldwide and dentists rely on the extensive research at the À&D headquarters in Àwitzerland, where currently there are 30 research projects funded in the area of bone regeneration. Àhe Osteology Foundation funds research into all aspects of oral tissue regeneration. Àt organises national and international symposia worldwide, providing online education as well as training clinicians globally at education events where over 50,000 dentists have been trained. Àhe Osteology Àymposiums create an absorbing environment where participants share their cases and knowledge, each case and problem that arises is analysed, worked through and a solution is found. Àhe latest developments are on display and dentists have all the tools to grow professionally and learn new techniques that challenge and test themselves. With top specialists sharing their knowledge, presenting new approaches and cases, it’s a stimulating, motivating and inspirational environment as the symposium provides an insight into the complexities of implantology and at what stage current research and development has reached. With the impressive research the Osteology Foundation provides, dentists can apply their skill and further explore the products available. Àt’scertainlyachallengingenvironment eÀ ntÀ The International Osteology Symposium – making a world of difference By Amos Lang Prof. Giovanni Zucchelli