This includes published and interactive patient educational materials, on-line consumer education, as well as media releases recognizing new ICOI credentialed members. Consumer marketing and advertising campaigns will increase public awareness and stimulate patient inquiries about implant therapy. Annually, we sponsor a World Congress and a United States meeting where both implant surgical and prosthodontic issues are presented. Through ICOI's Implant Prosthodontic Section, clinicians and laboratory technicians co-present implant restorative practice techniques and laboratory technology innovations each summer in North America. Discounted registration programs are provided for all new and existing ICOI members to attend our symposia.
Additional programs reward members who come with their local colleagues and office teams.
The ICOI networks with 59 worldwide component and affiliate societies to assist in providing extensive regionalized education. We are, in effect, a link for all ICOI members as well as component and affiliate society members to learn from each other. The body of implant dentistry knowledge that we have today comes from a truly international base of contributors. All members are part of IPS whether participating in or working in conjunction with those who provide implant prosthodontics. In countries outside of the United States, ICOI members are encouraged to join national implant societies and local study clubs.