ITI – Leading the way
in implant dentistry.

Knowledge is key.
The ITI Board of Directors (from left): Luca Cordaro (Italy); DanielWismeijer (Netherlands); Marco Gadola (Switzerland); Gilbert Achermann(Switzerland); Frauke Müller (Switzerland); David Cochran (USA);
Lisa Heitz-Mayfield (Australia); Daniel Buser (Switzerland); Gerhard Wahl(Germany); Hans-Peter Weber (USA); Hideaki Katsuyama (Japan);
Stephen Chen (Australia).

An independent academic organization, the International

message. At the same time as broadening its member-Team for Implantology – ITI – is dedicated to advancing

ship, the ITI continues to ensure the quality of its services

knowledge in the field of implant dentistry based onand undertakings.

sound scientific evidence.
Throughout its history, the ITI has contributed significantly“An organization dedicated toadvancing knowledge and sharing
expertise.”

The ITI is an international, multidisciplinary group of

to the science behind the development of implant therapy

like-minded professionals who place their knowledge andas well as the associated methodology. Now that implant

expertise at the service of the ITI and, more broadly, thedentistry solutions are increasingly part of the standard

field of implant dentistry through formal exchange andaccepted range of treatment protocols, the ITI has turned

networking within the context of the organization’s many

the main focus of its attention to education, the develop-activities.

ment of standard treatment methods, risk assessment andquality assurance to ensure reliable outcomes.

Guided by its vision, the ITI undertakes to reach an everincreasing audience with the aim of spreading its

Professor Dr. David L. Cochrantreatment and research philosophies and educational

ITI President

Founding years
In 1980, the ITI was founded as a non-profit organization by a group

This relationship has proved to be mutually beneficial to both organi-of 12 visionary pioneers from a range of complementary disciplines.

zations over the ensuing years.

In the ITI’s early days, it contributed significantly to the research anddevelopment of implant design and implant surfaces.

For the first decade of its existence, the ITI remained a small group ofaround 50 members, for the most part professionals from Switzerland

Two of the original 12 pioneers, André Schroeder and Fritz Straumann,and Southern Germany. The ITI’s first World Symposium, held in 1988,

played the main role in developing the organization as well as

confirmed the group’s growing international profile and influence,

establishing a close relationship between science and industry.

both of which have increased exponentially ever since.

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Structured to enable true global
networking.
As an organization that has grown considerably in recent

every continent around the world representing a cross-years to accommodate a thriving membership, the ITI

section of the industrialized world’s cultures, economies

relies on a structure that reflects its interests and needs.

and experience.

“United by a sense of responsibilityand idealism.”

Country Sections“A representative cross-sectionof the industrialized
world’s cultures, economiesand experience.”

Through its country Sections, the ITI
can work more effectively to disseminate information at a national andregional level. Regular meetings andevents are organized in the countries
to implement a flow of information
down to individual Members andfacilitate feedback back up to theglobal level.

SECTIONS IN 2012
Argentina& Uruguay
Australasia
Austria
BelgiumBrazilCanadaChina
Denmark
FinlandFranceGermany
GreeceIberia

Italy
Japan
Korea
MexicoMiddle East
Netherlands
Southern Africa
South East Asia
SwedenSwitzerland
TaiwanTurkeyUK & IrelandUSA

To administer its affairs, the ITI has a Board of Directors

Promoting continuing education in the field of implantand six committees – Education, Research, Univer-dentistry is the main concern of the Sections. Amongsity Programs, Study Clubs, Scholarship, Section & Mem-typical activities are the organization of nationalbership – that meet several times a year. The ITI

congresses, Study Clubs, Speaker development courses

committees are complemented by country Sections onand educational workshops.

MembershipFellows

Members

The ITI has built up an excellent reputation based primarily on theBecoming a Fellow is by nomination only and brings with it responsi-Anyone who fulfills the organization’s professional criteria as acaliber of its Fellows. Fellows and Members participate in the ITI’s

bilities as well as benefits. Fellows represent the active core ofdentist, physician, PhD scientist, certified dental technician, hygienist

program and activities, and Fellows, in particular, shape these activi-

the organization and only they can serve on the ITI’s committees andor registered professional in the implant dentistry field may becometies by taking on an organizational or functional role as part of aofficial bodies. In doing so, they play an active role in shaping thea Member and take advantage of a variety of benefits.

committee or project group. The ITI is a community of professionals,future of implant dentistry. All the work carried out by ITI Fellows is

who share and spread the ITI philosophy, yet often hold widely

done on a voluntary basis and goes hand in hand with a sense ofdiffering points of view. The ITI offers both its Fellows and Members

responsibility to the profession and idealism.

To register, go to www.iti.org

professional enrichment and personal satisfaction.

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Leading the way in implant dentistry|5Promoting research.

Foundations for a sound education.

The ITI Foundation was set up in 1988 as a neutral funding

To date, it has funded projects at more than 80 academic

body together with its administering body, the Research

institutions all over the world to a total of 38 million

Committee. Its work is to provide researchers into

Swiss francs (as at January 2012) and is the largest

implant-dentistry-related themes with financial support –non-governmental international funding institution“Building on existing momentum to develop
a rounded educational offering.”

regardless of whether they belong to the ITI or not.

in implant dentistry worldwide.

“Medical research needs independence, open space and opportunities
for discussion.”
Professor Dr. André Schroeder

Through its Education Core Group, the ITI takes a strate-guidelines for treatment that can be applied by the pro-gic approach to developing and optimizing educational

fession. These result in Consensus Papers that aremethods and materials for use in the field of implant

published in a peer-reviewed journal. To provide practi-dentistry. Various media and channels are called on,tioners with easy-to-follow reference material, the ITI

including print, events, Internet and software, in order tohas published a very well received reference book seriesenhance educational opportunities for the ITI’s target

called the ITI Treatment Guide, each volume of whichaudience.

deals with a specific indication and provides step-by-step
instructions for treatment accompanied by detailed illus-Grants for individual projects are awarded on the basis

The regular ITI World Symposium is the organization’sof relevance of hypothesis, experience and researchflagship event which attracts the cream of the implant

environment, methodology and budget. The ITI commits aworld’s faculty. It is complemented by highly success-One of the ITI’s greatest strengths is its pool of Speakers,

significant proportion of its annual budget to research

ful national congresses organized by the country Sections

who make presentations all over the world as repre-funding.

working together with the ITI Center. Among other inter-sentatives of the ITI and its philosophy. ITI Speakers arenational activities are the regular Consensus Conferences

supported by various workshops and development

at which opinion leaders from the field debate and define

courses to broaden and perfect their presentation skills.

trations and photographs.

Research grants

ITInetApplicants for research funding have two funding possibilities.

The ITI provides its community with an extensive internal online

The Small Grant (SG) with an upper limit of 50,000 Swiss francs isnetwork: the ITInet. This portal serves as a platform for discussion

intended for young clinicians who are looking to extend the scopeand exchange and is also a rich source of graphic and writtenof their responsibility as well as those interested in establishingreference material.

a reputation in implant dentistry. Researchers and research groups
with an established reputation may submit an CLRG – ClinicalIn addition to discussion forums at the global and Section levels,or Laboratory Research Grant proposal – for which grants of up tousers may also continue Study Club discussions online. For one-to-

200,000 Swiss francs are issued.

one online exchange, MyITI gives users the possibility to stay incontact with colleagues and friends.

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Making education accessible.

UNIVERSITY PROGRAMSSCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMSTUDY CLUBSThe ITI has a long history of solid relationships withThe ITI Scholarship scheme was launched in 1998 andWith regular, informal local meetings in small groups,

make it possible for members to give presentations,many academic institutions around the world. As part ofin its first decade more than 100 Scholarships were

the global ITI Study Club initiative that was launched indiscuss their own cases and benefit from peer experience

its Vision 2017, the ITI is working on expanding andawarded to young post-graduate dentists from all over2010 has met with great success. Within 18 months

and feedback.

extending these relationships to provide broader access tothe world. These Scholars have since either returnedof its launch, more than 450 Study Clubs had beenreliable educational principles. The formation of theto their own country to disseminate what they haveestablished all over the world. Membership of the Study

One of the great advantages of these meetings is that

University Programs Committee served to formalize andlearned or continued broadening their horizons by

Clubs is free of charge to all ITI Fellows and Members.

questions can be raised and discussed in an atmosphereof trust. ITI Study Clubs provide an excellent channel

gathering more international expe-“Supporting education inimplant dentistry according toevidence-based principles.”rience. The Scholarship Committee

ITI Study Clubs are organized and run by ITI Fellows andthrough which information on the latest developments in

is responsible for evaluating andMembers. Not only do they offer the opportunity to keep

implant dentistry can be systematically disseminated andselecting young practitioners toup to date on new developments through presentations

wherever possible they also offer continuing education

spend a year at one of the ITI’s

prepared by the Education Core Group, but they also

credits.

many Scholarship Centers aroundthe world under the guidanceof an ITI mentor. Each Scholar
receives a stipend equivalent todevelop these relationships with the aim of supporting

40,000 Swiss francs towards living expenses, while

education in implant dentistry in accordance with

the Scholarship Center receives 10,000 Swiss francs.

evidence-based principles. The ITI works with Centers ofBetween 20 and 25 Scholars are selected each year.

Excellence in Implant Education at selected institutions

The ITI Scholarship program has often functioned as aaround the world. Together with each Center, it is develop-career springboard for many Scholars, due to theiring programs that are in line with the ITI philosophy toexperience and the vastly extended network of contacts

contribute to continuing medical education at every level.

made by the end of the year.

“Designed to reach professionals everywhere.”

Sections & MembershipWith the rapid increase in Members and Sections in recent years

The Core Group provides Sections with guidelines and support to

The challenge for this committee is to ensure that Fellows, Members

as well as their varied and changing needs, the ITI has createdenable them to carry out their activities effectively and successfully,and Sections all receive the support to which they are entitled

the Section & Membership Core Group to ensure these needs are met.

each according to its individual needs. It also facilitates the exchange

according to a transparently formulated framework of benefits,of best practices at an international level between Sections throughtasks and responsibilities. This makes it easier for new Members tothe Section & Membership Committee that is made up of the Chairs

understand the principles according to which the ITI operatesof all the Sections.

and decide whether or not they would like to participate in thecommunity.

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Leading the way in implant dentistry|9Why be part of the ITI Network?

ITI Headquarters

The field of implant dentistry has expanded very rapidly

assessed as can the skills required to carry out a proce-

Located in Basel, Switzerland, ITI Headquarters is thein recent years, with the introduction of new materials,

dure. Most of all the ITI puts its membership in direct

administrative core of the ITI. It provides the membership

techniques and technology. Information is often contra-contact with other specialists with complementaryand committees with the support necessary for thedictory and it is difficult to define which approach is theexperience and expertise, providing a rich network ofsmooth running of the organization.

best in a given situation.

valuable contacts.
For general enquiries, visit the ITI website at www.iti.org“A network of professionals,
a network of friends.”

or contact the team at:
ITI International Team for Implantology
ITI HeadquartersPeter Merian-Strasse 88
CH-4052 Basel

Through its events, the ITI offers its membership theThe ITI is the largest and most prestigious international

Switzerland

opportunity to stay up to date on developments andgroup active in the field of implant dentistry and as such

Tel.: +41 (0)61 270 83 83

participate in debates between opinion leaders in theoffers unparalleled networking opportunities throughFax: +41 (0)61 270 83 84

field. While ITI publications provide a sound foundation

its international events.

on the basis of which risk can more accurately beheadquarters@iti.org

Benefits of ITI membership:• a copy of the latest volume of the ITI Treatment Guide series every year

To become a Member of the ITI, simply go to www.iti.org• a subscription to the ITI journal Forum Implantologicum

and click the “Membership” tab.

• reduced admission to international and national ITI congresses and educational events• access to the global online platform ITInet• regular literature updates• participation in ITI Study Club meetings• full access to a broad range of national ITI Section activities• direct access to the largest and most prestigious international academic network in implant dentistry

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“... to promote and disseminate knowledge
on all aspects of implant dentistry anddental tissue regeneration through education
and research to the benefit of the patient.”

www.iti.org