Press Release:
ITI membership tops 10,000.
Recent surge in membership growth driven largely by the ITI Study Club concept

Basel, Switzerland, October 17, 2011 – The International Team for Implantology (ITI), a
leading academic organization dedicated to the promotion of evidence-based education andthresearch in the field of implant dentistry, today announced that it had welcomed its 10,000
member. This achievement marks another milestone in the 31-year history of the ITI.

This growth is due in large part to the recently launched ITI Study Club concept, which hasevoked an overwhelming response around the globe. Exceeding its own expectations, the ITI
to date has established more than 500 Study Clubs on every continent. Free participation in ITIStudy Clubs as part of the annual benefits package has proved to be a significant membershipvalue. ITI Study Clubs are characterized by an approach to learning through presentations andinteractive discussion in relatively small groups at a local level. They represent an efficientplatform from which to disseminate and exchange knowledge on the latest treatment
approaches in implant dentistry.
thThe 10,000 member of the ITI is Dr. Jocelyn Shand, a well respected Oral & Maxillofacial

Surgeon from the Royal Children's Hospital, University of Melbourne and President of theAustralian & New Zealand Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons. She was welcomed
personally by the ITI President Prof. Dr. Daniel Buser and the leadership team of the ITISection Australasia.

"We are very pleased with the current membership development and the opportunity tothwelcome our 10,000 member today," said Prof. Buser. "The continued growth of the ITI,

which is a result of the systematic implementation of our strategic Vision 2017 developed in2007, is a clear sign of the strong demand by colleagues for evidence-based education andtreatment guidelines that are delivered independently of commercial interests.""I heard about the ITI several years ago and since then traced its activities", said Dr. Shand.
"After attending several ITI education courses in Melbourne and working with a number ofesteemed ITI Fellows in Australia including Dr. Anthony Dickinson and Dr. Stephen Chen, I
was immediately drawn to becoming a member of this global organization with its wealth ofbenefits that will significantly enhance both my professional activities and international
perspectives."

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

Established in 1980 by a small group of visionary pioneers led by Prof. Dr. André Schroeder
and Dr. Fritz Straumann, the ITI has championed the cause of implant dentistry since the earlydays, playing a continuous role in its development to the present day. Today, the organization
has a true global presence through its 27 national or regional Sections. The ITI takes a leadingrole all over the world in continuing dental education and the development of standard
treatment methods to ensure reliable outcomes. In addition, the ITI is the largest nongovernmental organization worldwide to award research grants in implant dentistry.

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 and thehighest quality educational support as well as the opportunity to meet likeminded professionals
through the extensive event schedule. Dental practitioners who are interested in finding out
more or joining the ITI should go to www.iti.org.

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 10,000 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 more than 30 years, the ITI has built a reputation for scientific rigor combined with concern for thewelfare 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

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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