Glasgow, October 7, 2010 - More than 3,000 dentists, dental clinicians and implant specialists from around the world are meeting in Glasgow this week to discuss some of the very latest techniques in implant therapy.
They are meeting at the 19th annual scientific congress of the European Association for Osseointegration (EAO) which is taking place at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre from 6-9 October 2010.
The four day congress focuses on science related to dental implants but it promises something for dental practitioners everywhere. Leading experts will make presentations on topics ranging from aesthetics and the use of new materials, to options for implant restorations and the growing use of digital equipment.
“The conference aims to bridge the gap between science and clinical practice,” says EAO Scientific Chairman and EAO President elect, Dr Paul Stone.
Top of the agenda will be some of the more controversial aspects of implant dentistry that continue to be discussed among dentists.
“There are still many different views on the various techniques and materials that can and are being used on a day-to-day basis,” says Dr Stone.
“There are different views on almost everything, from the timing of the implant surgery, through to how different tissues react to the various materials available; which is the most suitable bone, the best soft tissue, and what sort restoration is better for which situation.
“There are also a lot of questions about putting implants into sites that have been infected, and how to manage and avoid situations where nerves might get damaged during implant surgery.”
To help provide some answers, the EAO is bringing together some of the world’s leading scientific experts to provide guidelines and give advice based on evidence from scientific research. A world-class faculty of more than 40 speakers and chairs are participating.
As the Congress is a truly international event, simultaneous translation of the presentations will be provided in French, German, Spanish and Italian.
A wide range of other attractions are also being held, including multiple parallel sessions, master classes, short oral communications, a poster presentation, EAO Research Prize Competitions in Clinical and Basic Research, and a series of pre-congress 'step-by-step' courses.
This year nearly 500 abstracts were submitted for the annual poster competition and nearly 400 have been chosen for display. The display covers almost half a kilometre of corridor.
Alongside the Congress is one of Europe’s biggest implant dentistry trade exhibitions with a record number of 78 companies represented.
The EAO Congress exhibition has become a showcase for the latest in dental implant hardware and it is now recognised as one of the premier events at which to launch new products.
Further details of the Glasgow 2010 Congress can be found on the EAO website: www.eao.org
For further information, please contact:
Gloria Guevara
European Association for Osseointegration
gloria [dot] guevara [at] congrex [dot] com
Tel: +32 26 43 20 49