Swiss implant group invites to Geneva symposium

LEIPZIG, Germany: The International Team for Implantology (ITI) has announced that it will discuss new clinical methods for diagnosis and treatment planning at its upcoming World Symposium in Geneva, to be held from 15 to 17 April 2010. The forum, which is open to implant specialists worldwide, will be complemented by two full-day pre-Symposium courses on soft-tissue management and bone grafting. Simultaneous interpretation will be provided from English into 12 other languages, including Chinese, Japanese and Korean, the organiser said.

This year’s meeting, which also marks the 30th anniversary of the organisation, will be held for the 11th time. More than 100 experts from 25 countries are expected to attend the event. For the first time, the meeting will be accompanied by an industry exhibition.

The Swiss-based ITI is an independent academic organisation dedicated to the promotion of evidence-based research in the field of implant dentistry. The organisation also focuses on the development of comprehensive treatment guidelines such as the ITI Treatment Guide series, which is claimed to be substantiated by extensive clinical testing and successful long-term results. Furthermore, ITI funds research and provides scholarships to young clinicians.

According to their own figures, the organisation currently has 7,000 members and divisions in over 24 countries.