"The unprecedented circumstances presented by the coronavirus, the increasing health and safety concerns as well as travel restrictions in place have made it impossible for us to hold a global event like the Nobel Biocare Global Symposium at this time,” the company says in a statement. "We believe this decision is in the best interest of the health, safety, and well-being of our customers, employees, and business partners."

Nobel Biocare says it will communicate a specific 2021 date and location for the symposium as soon as available.

Anyone who has already registered will have that registration automatically transferred to count for the 2021 event. If anyone wishes to cancel their participation, Nobel Biocare has relaxed its original cancellation policy and will refund registration fees in full. Questions can be referred to local customer service teams or symposium.lasvegas@nobelbiocare.com.

"At Nobel Biocare we are committed to helping you advance at every level and education is an essential tool to achieve this goal,” the company’s statement says. "On April 16 to 18, we will host a series of virtual educational sessions and make them available to all that had registered to the Nobel Biocare Global Symposium. Access to these virtual educational sessions will be communicated soon.

"We would like to thank you in advance for your understanding of the current circumstances, and we ask for your patience as we work diligently to address questions and provide additional information to our participants and guests."