Press Release:
ITI World Symposium 2014 draws more than 4,200participants.
Biggest international implant dentistry meeting to date.
ITI presents soon-to-be-launched e-learning platform: ITI Online Academy.

Geneva, Switzerland, April 25, 2014 – 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, welcomed more than 4,200 participants from 84
countries to its global flagship event, the ITI World Symposium. Held under the heading“Knowledge is key”, the meeting took place in Geneva, Switzerland between April 24 and April
26, 2014.
After a brief excursion into outer space, presented by keynote speaker Claude Nicollier,
Switzerland’s first and only astronaut, the scientific program guided the audience back down tosolid ground with a practically oriented offering of lectures, presentations and panel
discussions. The latest scientific findings aligned to the ITI philosophy of evidence-based
treatment served as the basis for all the presentations that came under the three main topics:“Digital implant dentistry”, “Prevention and management of biological and technicalcomplications” and “New approaches, challenges and limitations in esthetics”.
The scientific program was supplemented by a half-day Pre-Symposium Corporate Forumpresented by industry leaders Straumann, Morita and Geistlich as well as a researchcompetition and an attractive social program that offered ample opportunity for networking anda chance to talk to key opinion leaders. An extensive industry exhibition with 50 exhibitors
allowed participants the possibility to find out about the latest products related to their dailywork.
“Our main theme ‘Knowledge is key’ underlines the importance the ITI assigns to evidencebased information for use in daily clinical practice,” said Dr. Stephen Chen, Chair of theScientific Program Committee. “This applies not just to the ITI World Symposium, but also very

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particularly to our new e-learning platform, the ITI Online Academy, which we were able to

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showcase during the meeting for the first time.”

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ITI Online Academy
The ITI World Symposium 2014 provided a tailor-made opportunity to present a preview of thesoon-to-be launched ITI Online Academy – planned to be the most innovative and complete elearning platform worldwide. With its user-oriented approach, the ITI Online Academy offers abroad and continuously expanding curriculum of learning modules designed for every level ofexpertise. It is supplemented by cases, videos and lectures as well as a wealth of free content,such as assessments geared to identifying individual strengths, weaknesses and gaps inknowledge.
“We are very proud of our new e-learning platform as we believe it goes further than any otheroffering currently available,” commented Professor Dr. David Cochran, ITI President. “Not only
does the curriculum cover implant dentistry in its entirety, but the system is also designed toadapt dynamically to the user and propose further learning pathways based on the gaps andweaknesses identified.”Twelve demo workstations were available to participants of the ITI World Symposium 2014 totest-drive the ITI Online Academy and provide valuable user feedback. The ITI Online
Academy will be launched later this year. The next ITI World Symposium takes place in 2017.

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 currently
number more than 16,500, regularly share their knowledge and expertise from research and clinicalpractice at meetings, courses and congresses with the objective of continuously improving treatment
methods and outcomes to the benefit of their patients.
In 34 years, the ITI has built a reputation for scientific rigor combined with concern for the welfare ofpatients. 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 as well as
Scholarships for young clinicians, organizes congresses and continuing education events and runs morethan 600 Study Clubs around the globe. The organization also publishes reference books such as the ITITreatment Guide series. www.iti.org

Media contact:
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Matthias Joesch
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