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Dr Alfred Büttner is Head of the Department of European/Intenational Affairs of the German Dental Association (BZÄK), which also represents the interests of the dental profession at the European and international levels. The department is based in Brussels and works closely with the European umbrella organisation of na- tional dental organisations, the Council of European Dentists (CED).
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Legal marathon in the healthcare system...and still: Will Lauterbach’s revolution be cancelled?
Uwe Axel Richter, MD
The ongoing legal challenges in Germany’s healthcare system reflect doubts about whether Minister of Health Karl Lauterbach’s proposed reforms will materialise. Time is pressing for Lauterbach, notably for his hospital reform, which he considers the centrepiece of his agenda and ambitiously labels a “revolution”. However, federal-state constitutional dynamics might stifle these changes before they start, as states have ultimate control over hospital planning. The consensus among expert observers is that Lauterbach has less than two months to draft a bill that will convince all sides and turn a hyperactive Minister into a reformer.
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Start of the BDIZ EDI training year: Digital dentistry—19th BDIZ EDI Expert Symposium, Cologne, Part 1
Anita Wuttke
At the 19th BDIZ EDI Expert Symposium, the focus was on digital dentistry—the current possibilities and limits of digital treatment therapy. Controversial expert discussions met with a highly motivated professional audience.
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Exciting days around an exciting topic in Cologne: Digital dentistry—current possibilities and limits of digital treatment. The BDIZ EDI European Consensus Conference, which produced a consensus paper on the digital workflow, met on the sidelines. The BDIZ EDI European Committee also met, and the BDIZ EDI Board set the course for its work in 2024 and beyond...
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2024 Guideline: The digital workflow in oral implantology—19th European Consensus Conference updates 2017 Guideline
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The 19th European Consensus Conference (EuCC) under the auspices of BDIZ EDI has produced the second update of its Guideline on the digital workflow. The new 12-page Guideline is intended as a recommendation for implant dentists to help them assess the indications and limitations of the digital workflow. Statements on artificial intelligence (AI) have been added.
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CMD: Does occlusion really no longer play a role internationally?
Statement by Johann Müller, Prof. Dr med. Dr med. dent., Munich
At the 2022 Bavarian Dentists’ Congress, which was organised in cooperation with the German Society of Craniomandibular Function and Disorders in the DGZMK (DGFDT), DGFDT Vice President Dr Bruno Imhoff (Cologne), said that “internationally, occlusion has long ceased to play a role in CMD”.
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A detailed commentary: The significance of occlusion in patients with CMD
Dr Diether Reusch (Westerburger Kontakte)
A scientific debate is currently making waves, sparked by an article in the Journal of Craniomandibular Function 2023; 15 (2):119–27 by Türp JC. and Greene CS. on the so-called phase 1/phase 2 strategy for the treatment of patients with craniomandibular dysfunction. Prof. Türp accuses all colleagues working in the field of occlusion and/or craniomandibular dysfunction (CMD) of following a so-called phase 1/phase 2 strategy, based on a website analysis he carried out.
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Prof. Jörg Neugebauer, DDS, PhD, Secretary General of BDIZ EDI, was elected President of the Academy of Osseointegration (AO) at this year’s Annual Meeting in Charlotte, North Carolina. This is the first time that a German dentist has led the prestigious international academy, which is based in North America. The BDIZ EDI warmly congratulates its long-standing board member.
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Modern aspects in oral/implant surgery and facial aesthetics will be the topic of the 3rd Congress for Oral Surgery and Implantology with international participation to be held from 3 to 5 October 2024 in Skopje, North Macedonia.
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For many years, BDIZ EDI has been catering to experienced and well-versed oral implantologists by offering the certification exam for EDA Expert in Implantology. Jointly with the European Dental Association (EDA), BDIZ EDI regularly invites interested dentists to take the certification exam, which we would like to present in this article.
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Implantology under the Mediterranean sun—17th European Symposium in Split, Croatia, 10–11 May 2024
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The 17th BDIZ EDI European Symposium will be held in Croatia, in the beautiful Mediterranean setting of Split on the Dalmatian coast. BDIZ EDI will once again organise the European Symposium in the historic city on the Croatian Mediterranean coast, this time at the Hotel Ambasador, close to the harbour.
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A case report on a new minimally invasive SP4 implant design
Dr Guido Schiroli, Italy; A. Iavarone, Italy; Dr Luc Vrielinck, Belgium
The rehabilitation of atrophic jaws with implant-supported fixed restorations and immediate loading is still a challenge today. The aim of this clinical case is to present an innovative protocol for the treatment of advanced atrophic jaws with a new generation of subperiosteal implants manufactured using modern digital technology.
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With the introduction of a uniform classification of periodontal and peri-implant disease in 2018, definitions of health and disease have now also been established for implants.1 Comparable evidence on peri-implantitis should therefore be possible in the future. In recent years, there have been enormous developments in implantology with regard to the digital workflow and materials, but also new insights into what can lead to failure or how to counteract peri-implant mucositis and, subsequently, peri-implantitis.2
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International Perio Master Clinic 2024, a significant event in the periodontal field organised by the EFP and the Society of Periodontology Singapore, successfully concluded on 20 January 2024. Held in the vibrant city of Singapore, this event drew over 520 attendees and speakers from 44 countries, showcasing the latest advancements in the unique combination of periodontics and orthodontics.
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Osstem Implant global community comes back with two landmark events this year—the Osstem World Meeting (OWM) and the Osstem-Hiossen Meeting in Europe (OHME). These events are not only academic symposiums, but also an excellent platform for hands-on experience, networking, and the sharing of practical knowledge among dentists all over the world.
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Connecting top dental professionals—Dentsply Sirona Implant Solutions World Summit 2024 in Miami
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Implant Solutions World Summit is coming to Miami, Florida, USA on June 13–15 June 2024, with a promise of inspiration, confidence and passion delivered. This exclusive, state-of-the-art congress is focused on science and implant dentistry, and offers many networking opportunities.
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New Applied Research Grant—Funding practical solutions to real-life problems in oral tissue regeneration
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The Osteology Foundation launches its new Applied Research Grant programme. “This restructuring of our grants sends a strong message of our determination to fund clinically impactful studies”, says Nikos Donos, Osteology Foundation Board Member and Chair of the Science Committee. The new granting programme underscores the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to advancing clinical research with a focus on improving oral tissue regeneration.
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London, 22–23 November 2024—The Osstem-Hiossen Meeting in Europe, flagship symposium of Osstem Implant, is poised to set new benchmarks in dental education and innovation. Building upon the success of its inaugural edition in 2022, which was meticulously curated by the OIC Scientific Committee, this event is primed to elevate its standards even further.
