Announcements

Dr Jose Manuel Navarro and Dr Helena Francisco join EAO Junior Committee

Meet the two newest members of the EAO's Junior Committee and read about their professional backgrounds, along with how they came to be elected to the committee.

The IIA ‘Quality of Life to Our Parents’ project 2013 is open

EAO is pleased to partner for the first time with the International Implantologists Alliance on a very worthy project, “Quality of Life to Our Parents”.

New report on peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis

The April 2013 edition of the Journal of Periodontology included a new report entitled ‘Peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis: a current understanding of their diagnoses and clinical implications’.

Former EAO President receives 2013 Brånemark Osseointegration Award

Professor Daniel Buser, who was president of the EAO from 1996–97, recently received the 2013 Brånemark Osseointegration Award.

Molecular switch could provide key to controlling biofilms

Research published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry has described a molecular switch that regulates biofilm formation. Biofilms represent a significant threat to the long-term success of dental and other implants.

EAO at the Osteology Foundation's Symposium

EAO will host an exhibition stand for the 2nd time at the Osteology Foundation's Symposium.The Symposium will be held in Monaco May 2-4, 2013.

EAO presents innovative plenary session on human factors

On 12 October, during its scientific meeting in Copenhagen, the EAO hosted an innovative plenary session entitled ‘Human factors and errors in implant dentistry’.

EAO hosts successful course on microsurgical techniques

On 10 October, as part of its 20th anniversary meeting in Copenhagen, the EAO hosted a hands-on course providing a foundation in microsurgical techniques for soft tissue management. Demand for places at the pre-congress course was extremely high and places quickly sold out.

EAO awards 2012 research prizes and certificates

On Saturday 13 October, during its 20th anniversary meeting in Copenhagen, the EAO announced the winners of its 2012 basic and clinical research competitions. For the first time this year, the Association also awarded a prize for the best poster presentation. During the awards ceremony, two people also received the EAO’s prestigious Certificate in Implant-based Therapy.

EAO 20th Anniversary Scientific Meeting Open

The European Association for Osseointegration (EAO) Congress has officially opened at the Bella Center in Copenhagen and will be held until the 13th of October. This meeting celebrates the 20th Anniversary of the organisation and has for its theme “20 years. What have we learned?”