Press Release:
The ITI celebrates 30 years at the forefront of implant dentistry.

Over 30 years the ITI has grown in parallel to the field of implant dentistry and madesignificant contributions to its development.

ITI World Symposium 2010, Geneva, Switzerland, April 16, 2010 – The International Teamfor Implantology (ITI), a leading academic organization dedicated to the promotion of evidencebased education and research in the field of implant dentistry, celebrated its 30th anniversary
at the ITI World Symposium 2010 in Geneva. Established in 1980 by a small group of visionary
pioneers led by Prof. Dr. André Schroeder and Dr. Fritz Straumann, the organization has
championed the cause of implant dentistry playing an continuous role in its development to thepresent day.
Initially strongly involved in the development of tools and devices based on scientific findings
related to osseointegration, the ITI was instrumental in defining the emerging field of implantdentistry. As dental implants achieved greater acceptance, establishing sound scientific documentation of long-term results became a priority for the organization. In 1988, the ITI set up theITI Foundation to supply funding for independent research projects and support education toensure the correct and considered implementation of this new technology.
Today, the ITI is the largest non-governmental organization worldwide to award research
grants in implant dentistry and related fields and has a leading role in continuing dental education. In addition, the ITI supports the future of the field through its Scholarship program
scheme, which annually awards around 20 one-year ITI Scholarships at one of its 17 Scholarship Centers around the world to young clinicians.
In 2003, the ITI opened up the membership of its organization to a broader audience of qualified professionals. Today, the ITI comprises more than 8,000 Fellows and Members in 26
national Sections and more than 90 countries around the world, who actively support the dissemination of the ITI treatment philosophy and principles.
"In its first 30 years, the ITI has established a reputation for scientific rigor and can point to a
track record of impressive achievements," said Prof. Dr. Daniel Buser, ITI President. "As thefield matures, our emphasis is shifting towards best-in-class education for quality assurance. It

ITI International Team for Implantology
ITI CenterPeter Merian-Weg 10CH-4052 BaselSwitzerland
Tel. +41 (0)61 270 83 83
Fax +41 (0)61 270 83 84
iticenter@iticenter.chwww.iti.org

is our objective to become the leading academic provider of evidence-based education for
implant dentistry and as such be acknowledged as the premier global multidisciplinary association in this field. Its growing network of national Sections provides the ITI with the means todisseminate knowledge and education reliably to an increasingly broader audience."
The ITI welcomes all appropriately qualified professionals with an interest in implant dentistry
as members of the organization. Membership of the ITI offers a wealth of benefits ranging fromparticipation in Section activities such as ITI Study Club meetings through publications such as
the latest ITI Treatment Guide book free of charge and a subscription to the ITI journal Forum
Implantologicum to reduced entry fees to national and international ITI events. ITI members
have the opportunity to meet likeminded professionals through the extensive event scheduleand also contribute to shaping the future of implant dentistry.

About the ITIThe International Team for Implantology (ITI) unites professionals around the world from every field of
implant dentistry and related tissue regeneration. As an independent academic association, it actively
promotes networking and exchange among its membership. ITI Fellows and Members, who now number
more than 8,000 in total, regularly share their knowledge and expertise from research and clinical practiceat meetings, courses and congresses with the objective of continuously improving treatment methods andoutcomes to the benefit of their patients.
In 30 years, the ITI has built a reputation for scientific rigor combined with concern for the welfare of patients. The organization focuses on the development of well-documented treatment guidelines backed byextensive clinical testing and the compilation of long-term results. The ITI funds research as well as Scholarships for young clinicians, organizes congresses and continuing education events and also publishes
reference books such as the ITI Treatment Guide series. www.iti.org

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

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