An overview of the ceramic implant societies around the globe
Around the world, a strong community of scientifically recognised and renowned specialists, of interested and motivated members of dental practices and universities, of strong and quality-oriented company partners, and of professional societies are all committed to one goal: the scientific production and dissemination of evidence-based and well-founded knowledge about dental ceramic implants for the benefit of patients. Dental implant treatment with ceramic implants is currently one of the fastest growing, most research-intensive and most innovative areas in dentistry. There continues to be a great deal of development in the market of ceramic implantology, and the need for evidence-based research remains high. These activities have to be carried out and accompanied by the dental profession within the framework of a non-profit professional society. The major ceramic societies are establishing curricula and intensifying their worldwide cooperation, and new professional societies are joining. The following provides an overview of the current scientific societies for ceramic implantology operating all over the world. And more is yet to come – stay tuned for more updates in our upcoming issues.
Sociedad Argentina de Implantología Cerámica (SADIC)
info@implantesceramicos.com.ar | www.implantesceramicos.com.ar
In mid-2018, the Argentine society of ceramic implantology was created with the objective of promoting ceramic implantology in Argentina and the region by transmitting the experience acquired by its founders after almost a decade of practice and training. In an editorial in this issue, SADIC’s president, Dr Enrique Reinprecht, explains the extremely difficult beginnings of the clinical practice of ceramic implantology in South America, owing to the lack of supplies and training. Undoubtedly, access to information has changed in recent years, allowing a large number of dental professionals to access the latest trends quickly. At the same time, an agreement of mutual aid and advice was reached with a company with a global reach, MABB, which, being the only one in South America, provides the necessary materials to achieve the founding objective. Surely other companies will follow this path, understanding the change required by the users of these technologies.
During its years of existence, SADIC has presented informative and training events throughout the country. It is in the process of engaging with various educational institutions (among them the University of Buenos Aires and the Asociación Odontológica Argentina, the Argentine dental association) in order to motivate dental professionals and students of these institutions to immerse themselves in ceramic implantology and learn about its benefits.