Press Release:
The ITI provides research funding for implant dentistry projects.

Over 320 research projects supported with a total of more than 36 million Swiss francs

Basel, Switzerland, October 10, 2011 – The International Team for Implantology (ITI), a
leading academic organization dedicated to the promotion of evidence-based education andresearch in the field of implant dentistry, has dedicated more that 36 million Swiss francs tofunding research projects since 1988.

The ITI Research Committee meets each year in May and November to evaluate applications
and decide on how to allocate the annual research budget. According to its own estimates, theITI is the largest international, non-governmental organization to award research grants in thefield of implant dentistry. To date, the ITI has supported more than 320 research projects.

Younger practitioners who have ideally already gathered some basic research experience canapply for a Small Grant with financial support of up to 50,000 Swiss francs. These funds makeit possible for them to broaden their sphere of responsibility as well as their range of experience.

More experienced researchers have the possibility to benefit from a Clinical or Laboratory
Research Grant with financial support of up to 200,000 Swiss francs for their projects. This
opportunity is open only to those researchers who have already made a name for themselvesin the field of implant dentistry and have been published in respected specialist journals.

Applications submitted to the ITI should address an issue of current clinical relevance. In returnfor financial support, the ITI expects the results of the study to be published in a specialist
journal of repute.

The 10-strong ITI Research Committee evaluates the applications submitted on the basis of
the following criteria: relevance of the study to current issues in implant dentistry; hypothesisand methodology; degree of experience of the applicant and the research environment; transparent and realistically formulated budget. By promoting research in implant dentistry, the ITI
aims to continuously monitor and develop treatment methods and outcomes to the benefit ofthe patient.

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

Application forms can be downloaded from the ITI’s international website www.iti.org and submitted by email to research@iticenter.ch by February 27 or August 31 each year, respectively.

About the ITIThe International Team for Implantology (ITI) unites professionals around the world from every field ofimplant 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 9,500 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 more than 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 by extensive clinical testing and the compilation of long-term results. The ITI funds research aswell 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.

Further information available from: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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