Gran Canaria was honored to host EDENTULISM2023, a distinguished conference for dental experts, practitioners, and industry representatives from May 4-6, 2023. The three-day event saw participation from over 200 physicians, engaging in insightful discussions and expanding their professional networks. Esteemed authorities in the field of edentulous treatments shared their knowledge and experiences across a range of topics, including all-on-X, zygomatic implants, prosthesis, overdenture, geriatric dentistry and more. This collaborative platform offered an invaluable learning experience for those striving for advancement in dental care.
EDENTULISM2023, marked by an engaging series of 24-hour lectures, captivating presentations, lively roundtable dialogues, and unforgettable social functions, has set a new standard as a cornerstone for scientific discourse, networking prospects, and as a critical avenue to explore the latest methods and instruments for aiding edentulous patients. The gathering represents a beacon of knowledge and interaction, forging paths for advancements in patient care.
MAXIMIZING THE IMPACT ON PATIENTS
The inaugural day of the conference was launched with an inspiring opening address by Dr. Carlos Aparicio, the Founder, and President of the ZAGA Centers Network. In his address, Dr. Aparicio underscored the event's rigorous scientific foundation and spotlighted the 30 esteemed international speakers who were carefully chosen for their extensive expertise and scholarly contributions to scientific journals. Additionally, Dr. Aparicio accentuated the primary objective of the conference: to equip attendees with actionable insights and knowledge, based on strong empirical evidence, that they can integrate into their own practices, thereby elevating the standard of patient care.
The first day of the conference immediately dove into scientific discourse, featuring six enthralling presentations focusing on zygomatic implants. These were expertly delivered by Dr. Sepehr Zarrine, Dr. Jay Neugarten, Dr. Guy Mclellan, Prof. Chris Butterworth, Dr. Antonio Olivo, and Prof. James Chow. Attendees were given a comprehensive overview of diverse, yet complementary viewpoints concerning digital workflows, preventive measures, potential complications, and surgical techniques in relation to edentulous patient rehabilitation through zygomatic implants. The morning segment reached its peak with an invigorating roundtable discussion, guided by Prof. Chantal Malevez, which offered a vibrant platform for addressing the queries and concerns from the attendees.
ZAGA CENTERS PRIVATE MEETING
EDENTULISM2023 fulfilled a dual role: it was a comprehensive scientific conference and also the first face-to-face gathering of the ZAGA Centers Network in five years. An exclusive ZAGA dinner was held that brought all members together in a stunning venue to celebrate the collective achievements of the network. This occasion served not only to strengthen existing ties but also to foster future collaboration, underpinning an even more robust shared journey ahead.
FROM MIAMI TO TOKYO
Day two of EDENTULISM2023 provided an enriching learning experience for all attendees, featuring insightful sessions by eminent professionals such as Prof. Adi Lorean, Dr. Eduardo Nicolaievsky, Dr. Nick Egbert, Dr. Luca de Stavola, and Prof. Andre Chen during the morning hours. An exhaustive range of treatments was explored, from the atrophic mandible to the definition of terminal dentition, inclusive of soft tissue augmentation and state-of-the-art tools for full arch treatments. The day was seamlessly orchestrated by Dr. Jay Neugarten, who moderated the proceedings, ensured smooth interaction between the speakers, and fielded questions from the audience. The afternoon sessions brought further enlightening lectures from Prof. Chris Butterworth, Dr. Masami Ando, Dr. Luc Vrielinck, Prof. Anita Visser, Dr. Marco Rinaldi, and Dr. Michael Pikos. Under the guidance of Dr. Neugarten, the day concluded with an array of exceptional presentations, imparting invaluable insights and recommendations from these esteemed global speakers.
TIME TO CELEBRATE
As the day turned into the evening, all participants congregated at the Blue Marlin Sky Lounge in Gran Canaria for the eagerly awaited Cocktail & Tapas Social Event. In the enchanting surroundings, the suspenseful reveal of the social media contest winner added an extra layer of exhilaration to the proceedings. The fortunate winner was awarded a unique prize—a complimentary pass to one of the prestigious ZAGA Courses led by Dr. Carlos Aparicio. Amidst the stunning sunset and the engaging company of esteemed colleagues, the attendees savored a delightful evening filled with old friends and new acquaintances. This marked a fitting conclusion to the second day of the EDENTULISM2023 conference.
DAY 3, THE GRAND FINALE
Day three of the conference assembled an impressive array of speakers, each bringing their unique expertise to the table. The morning sessions hosted Dr. Costa Nicolopoulos, Dr. Petros Yuvanoglu, Dr. Fadi Yassmin, Dr. Ophir Fromovich, and Dr. Panos Papaspyridakos, while the afternoon spotlighted Dr. Jay Neugarten, Dr. Dan Holtzclaw, Dr. Ana Ferro, Dr. Pietro Ferraris, Dr. Giovanni Nicoli and Dr. Carlos Aparicio. The globally recognized speakers enlightened attendees with exceptional lectures, covering topics from the historical evolution and logic behind implant design to intricate prosthetic details for all-on-4 rehabilitations and a comprehensive overview of the ZAGA Concept.
WHAT THE PARTICIPANTS THINK
In line with the conference's dedication to perpetual enhancement, organizers carried out a detailed follow-up survey amongst all attendees with the intention of gauging their satisfaction and collecting invaluable insights to refine our future events. The survey results displayed an outstanding 97% satisfaction rate. Participants particularly underscored aspects such as the prompt scheduling, the caliber of the esteemed speakers, and the proficiency and cordiality of the organizing team.
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!
The EDENTULISM2023 organizing team would like to express their deepest appreciation to all participants and speakers whose invaluable contributions made this conference an extraordinary occasion! Special recognition is also due to our esteemed sponsors, namely Straumann, Southern Implants, Bontempi, BTK, JDental Care, Akura, Sabina, and Saphir, for their generous support.
