Press Release:
ITI World Symposium 2014: Knowledge is key.
th12 ITI World Symposium in Geneva, Switzerland from April 24 – 26, 2014

Basel, Switzerland, June 24, 2013 – The International Team for Implantology (ITI), a leading
academic organization dedicated to the promotion of evidence-based education and researchin the field of implant dentistry, has published the final program and faculty list for the ITI World
Symposium 2014 to be held in Geneva, Switzerland from April 24 to 26.

Under the heading “Knowledge is key”, the cream of the field’s opinion leaders will cover topics
at the cutting edge of implant dentistry. The Scientific Program Committee comprising Stephen
Chen (Australia - Chair), Daniel Buser (Switzerland), David Cochran (USA), Lisa HeitzMayfield (Australia), Thomas Taylor (USA), Simon Storgård Jensen (Denmark) and Daniel
Wismeijer (The Netherlands) has designed a challenging scientific program with a strong practice-oriented approach to ensure that learnings can be immediately applied in daily practice.
The meeting will cover three main topics that reflect the principal concerns of the dental community:-Digital implant dentistry-Prevention and management of biological and technical complications-New approaches, challenges and limitations in esthetics“The ITI World Symposium has a long and distinguished history, not least due to its excellent
international faculty and the wide range of topical and often controversial issues under discussion”, commented Dr. Stephen Chen, Chair of the ITI Education Core Group and the ScientificProgram Committee. “The theme of the 12th ITI World Symposium – ‘Knowledge is key’ –underlines the importance of evidence-based information for application in daily clinical practice. We are sure that participants will experience three days of stimulating presentations toprovoke, interest and inspire.”

The Scientific Program Committee has also issued a Call for Abstracts for its ITI ResearchCompetition. Submissions are being invited for an oral and poster presentation with a deadline
for abstracts by October 31, 2013. Further information as well as the Call for Abstracts form
can be found on the ITI World Symposium website: www.iti.org/worldsymposium2014.

ITI International Team for Implantology
ITI Headquarters
Peter Merian-Strasse 88
CH-4052 BaselSwitzerland
Tel. +41 (0)61 270 83 83
Fax +41 (0)61 270 83 84
headquarters@iti.org
www.iti.org

Simultaneous translation at the ITI World Symposium is available in ten languages for all threemain sessions. A half-day Pre-Symposium Corporate Forum on April 24 as well as an industry
exhibition will complement the main program.

Following the success of the previous ITI World Symposium in 2010, the event is being held
once again at the Palexpo congress center in Geneva. Its proximity to Geneva international
airport with direct scheduled flights to more than 100 international destinations and its excellent
infrastructure have proven Palexpo to be the ideal venue for the ITI World Symposium. Geneva’s central location in Europe and accessibility make it a perfect choice for a large-scale international congress.

Detailed information on the ITI World Symposium 2014 is available at:www.iti.org/worldsymposium2014.

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 currently
number more than 14,000, regularly share their knowledge and expertise from research and clinical practice at meetings, courses and congresses with the objective of continuously improving treatment methods
and outcomes to the benefit of their patients.
In 33 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 runs 650 Study
Clubs around the globe, each offering three to four Study Club meetings per year. The organization also
publishes reference books such as the ITI Treatment Guide series. www.iti.org

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

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