Press Release:
ITI appoints Dr. Friedrich Buck as
new Executive Director.
Basel, October 14, 2008 – The International Team for Implantology (ITI), a leading academicorganization dedicated to the promotion of evidence-based research and education in the fieldof implant dentistry, today announced the appointment of Dr. Friedrich Buck to the position of
Executive Director of the ITI. He will be joining the organization on February 1, 2009.
Dr. Buck comes to the ITI from Ivoclar Vivadent AG, a leading international manufacturer ofdental materials and equipment headquartered in Schaan, Liechtenstein. With a graduate
degree and doctorate in dentistry from the University of Ulm, Germany, Dr. Buck began hiscareer in general practice in 1991. He then joined Ivoclar Vivadent in 1993, where he rose tothe position of Marketing Director Worldwide for clinical products in 2001.
In his new position as Executive Director of the ITI, Dr. Buck’s main task will be to assure thesmooth organization and administration of all ITI activities in order to support the implementation of the objectives, philosophy, policy and procedures of the ITI. He will also oversee themanagement of the ITI Center, the administrative headquarters of the ITI in Basel, Switzerland.
“During the last few years, the ITI has evolved to become a leading academic authority in thefield of implant dentistry with its more than 6,000 members from over 90 countries,” said Professor Dr. Dr. Dieter Weingart, President of the ITI. “As a dentist by education, who brings awealth of experience in marketing and business administration in a globally operating enterprise, Dr. Buck is an ideal choice for the position of Executive Director of the ITI. Additionally,
his deep understanding of the field of dentistry and his excellent relationship to the scientificcommunity will be very valuable for the future growth and success of our organization.”
ITI International Team for Implantology

Dr. Buck takes over from Rolf Hafner, who oversaw the ITI’s administration for the past six
years and left the organization at the end of August 2008. Professor Weingart commented: “Onbehalf of the ITI Board of Directors, I would like to thank Rolf Hafner for his vision, ideas andcontribution which were instrumental in making the ITI what it is today. We wish him every
success in his future endeavors.”

ITI CenterPeter Merian-Weg 10CH-4052 BaselTel. +41 (0)61 270 83 83
Fax +41 (0)61 270 83 84
iticenter@iticenter.ch
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About the ITIThe International Team for Implantology (ITI) unites professionals around the world from every
field of implant dentistry and dental tissue regeneration. As an independent academic association, it actively promotes networking and exchange among its membership. ITI Fellows andMembers, who now number more than 6,000 in total, regularly share their knowledge andexpertise from research and clinical practice at meetings, courses and congresses with theobjective of constantly improving treatment methods and outcomes to the benefit of their patients.
The ITI is active in three principal areas: research, development and education. In more than
28 years, the ITI has built a reputation for scientific rigor combined with concern for patients.
The organization strongly supports the premise of well-documented treatment guidelines
backed by extensive clinical testing and the compilation of long-term results. The ITI funds
research as well as Scholarships for young clinicians, organizes congresses and continuingeducation events and also publishes reference books such as the ITI Treatment Guide series.
www.iti.org

Media contact:
ITI International Team for Implantology
ITI Center
Matthias Joesch
Tel +41 (0)61 270 83 88
Fax +41 (0)61 270 83 84
matthias.joesch@iticenter.ch

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