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August 2-8, 201014 Implant Tribune United Kingdom EditionUKP00246 Increments up to 4mm without layering Flowable for excellent cavity adaptation Compatible with your current adhesive* The revolutionary way to save time *Chemicallycompatiblewithmethacrylatebasedadhesivesandcomposites.**Limitedsamplesavailable +44 (0)1932 837303 (quoting free SDR sample) For a free sample** please contact us using the details below I recently was able to add im- plantology to my ever grow- ing list of dental skills after a very insightful day at the UK headquarters of Straumann,. The day was entitled ‘An in- sight into the world’s leading dental implant company’ and it gave the dental press an chance to get to know the team at Strau- mann, find out what the com- pany does beyond its implant offerings and hear about its as- sociation with the ITI (Interna- tional Team for Implantology). It also allowed us to have a chance to place an implant for ourselves, though fortunately our patients were nothing more than a small plastic disc. The event began with a wel- come from head of Marketing Va- nessa Elwill. Following her was managing director of Straumann UK Stephen Booth. He gave a backgroundtothecompany,from its beginnings as a family-owned research institute in 1954, through to the present where it is claimed as a global leader in replacement, restorative and re- generative dentistry. Straumann UK has estab- lished itself at its offices in Craw- ley as not only a base for UK operations but also a first-class training facility for internal and external clients. In the last year there have been 75 courses at the centre and 45 external courses, with more than 1300 delegates. Stephen also pointed out that Straumannaremorethanjustim- plants. The product portfolio cov- ers solutions for preserving, rest- oring and replacing teeth, includ- ing: Emdogain – regeneration product in perio; Bone Ceramic – synthetic bone replacement; CAD/CAM – in partnership with Ivoclar Vivadent, this includes the Cadent digital scanner; Dig- ital implant systems and guided surgery; Implant surface tech- nology – Roxolid, SLA Active. Following Stephen was John Aiken, Straumann CADCAM Sales Manager. John gave further insight into the benefits to labs clinicians and patients of using digital scanning and CAD/CAM in the design and production of appliances such as crowns, bridges and onlays. Then it was the turn of Phil Freiberger, clinician and Chair- man UK & Ireland ITI Section. . He explained who the ITI is as a global association in implant dentistry aiming to promote re- search, development and educa- tion in its field. It currently boasts 7,500 members and 700 Fellows in its ranks. Education and research is key to the ITI, with study clubs, courses such as the ones run at Straumann and Scholarship pro- gramme at the Eastman. Research-wise it is critical, with investment of CHF1.7m in 2009 alone into 60 different projects at 22 different institutes worldwide. Since 1988 283 re- search projects have been fund- ed to the tune of CHF32.2m. After the presentation it was time to play dentist! A few hardy souls sat down under the watch- ful gaze of the Straumann team and Phil. We were taken through the process of drilling the im- plant socket, having to be careful not to drill too far. My implant is now pride of place on my desk in the office. Thanks to Straumann for a wonderful and informative day at their offices, I look forward to the next time! DT Simply doing more Dental implant manufacturer Straumann recently organised a day to allow the dental press a chance to get a feel for the company. Dental Tribune was there