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implants - international magazine of oral implantology

I meetings _ International Congress of DGZI _A few months ago the German Association of Dental Implantology (DGZI) celebrated its 40th An- niversary Congress with great success in Berlin. At the moment, preparations are underway for DGZI’s 41st International Annual Congress which is planned to take place in the cathedral city of Cologne from September 30 until October 1. Over 500 participants, more than 70 speakers, and a highly satisfied expert association account for the success of last years DGZI’s 40th Interna- tional Annual Congress. Atthemoment,preparationsarebeingmadefor this years International Annual Congress which is planned to take place in the Maritim Hotel in Cologne from September 30 until October 1. Our current priority is to gather speakers and topics which will make this DGZI event at least as chal- lenging as last year s congress. According to infor- mationgivenbyDGZIPresidentandCongressPres- identProfDrDrFrankPalm,thecongress,underthe direction of DGZI scientific chairman Dr Roland Hille, will focus on the topic of “Implantology—Re- quirements, Possibilities and Expectations”. DGZI has invited renowned national and international speakers to participate in the conference with the aim of achieving a global exchange of experiences. The topic of this years traditional panel discussion heldontheseconddayofthecongresswillbe“Dig- italImplantology—WhatShouldandWhatMustBe Done?”. It will offer an ideal opportunity to analyze critically implantological issues and to profit from the speakers’ wealth of experience. _From theory to practice Numerous workshops and hands-on courses will offer opportunities for practical application right at the beginning of the congress. The partici- pants will be able to get acquainted with current developments regarding implants, bone substi- tutes and membranes, as well as advancements in diagnosis, navigation and CAD/CAM technologies. Our previous experience has indicated that there is an increasing demand for information about new 42 I implants2_2011 DGZI’s 41st International Annual Congress celebrated in autumn in Cologne Author_Eva Kretzschmann, Germany