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Academy of Osseointegration Hosts Scientific Meeting in India

Posted on Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Chicago, February 10, 2015 – The Academy of Osseointegration (AO) recently hosted its first-ever AO Indian Outreach Meeting (AOIOM), in collaboration with Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (DPU), Pune.More than 275 dentists gathered January 22-24, 2015 to discuss and exchange information related to the event’s theme “Innovation and Practice in Modern Implant Therapy.”

This three-day scientific program included plenary lectures from internationally and nationally acclaimed experts. In addition, delegates shared their scientific expertise during an E-poster session.

“Renowned experts from across the world shared their vast knowledge of the field and its latest advances. The interdisciplinary makeup of these speakers provided a refreshing and unparalleled learning experience,” said Dr. D. Gopalakrishnan, AOIOM 2015 Organizing Chairman.

The speaker line-up included: Dr. Joseph E. Gian-Grasso (USA), Dr. Michael Norton (UK), Dr. Paresh Kale (India), Dr. Hugo De Bryun (Belgium), Dr. Saphal Shetty (India), Dr. Dhirendra Srivatsava, Dr. Georgios Romanos (USA), Dr. T. V. Padmanabhan (India), Dr. Suvarna Nene (India), Dr. Fernando Viscaya (Spain) and Dr. Jocelyne Feine (Canada).

There were 50 E-Poster Submissions, of which 20 were selected for a blind-review competition. Prizewinners for each category are listed below:

Original Research: Dr. Shuchi Tripathi

Case Series: Dr. Gurbani Kaur

Case Report: Dr. Binita Srivastava

“AOIOMexemplifies the successful network AO is creating internationally to facilitate the exchange of new technologies, emerging trends and research in the fields of implant dentistry and tissue engineering,” said Dr. Joseph Gian-Grasso, AO President. “This is consistent with, and critical to, the Academy’s mission. Exchanging ideas and learning with international colleagues is the fabric of our organization.”

For more information about AO’s Global Outreach and Chapter Charters, visit https://www.osseo.org/charterChapters.html. To stay up-to-date on the Academy’s news and upcoming meetings, follow them on Facebook and Twitter.

 

About the Academy of Osseointegration (AO)

With 6,000 members in 70 countries around the world, the AO is recognized as the premier international association for professionals interested in implant dentistry. AO serves as a nexus where specialists and generalists can come together to evaluate emerging research, technology and techniques, share best practices, and coordinate optimal patient care using timely, evidence-based information. Follow AO on Facebook and Twitter.







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