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Prof. Myron Nevins from the US is one of the scientific chairmen of the 2016 International Osteology Symposium, a congress on bone and tissue regeneration that is held every three years. In this interview, he explains what he considers the most important topics to be addressed in the scientific programme and why dentists should visit the symposium in Monaco from 21 to 23 April 2016.
Osteology Foundation: Prof. Nevins, the scientific programme of the 2016 osteology symposium addresses the many open questions that dentists face in daily practice under the theme of “Learning the ‘WHY’ and the ‘HOW’ in regenerative therapy”. What are the most important questions in oral regeneration to be discussed in Monaco?
Prof. Myron Nevins: All regenerative procedures require surgical skills, knowledge of the appropriate steps and the use of biomaterials that have proven to be successful. It is important that clinicians and practitioners not only understand the basics, but also stay up to date on the latest developments and techniques in oral regeneration. With the International Osteology Symposium, we aim to provide this information, as well as answer as many open questions as possible.
The programme covers a broad range of topics in oral regeneration. Which are especially important to you?
I would like to point out the two interactive sessions we have organised for Monaco. On Friday, the focus will be on decision-making after tooth extraction, and the second session on Saturday is about treatment of demanding cases of gingival recession―two very important topics for practitioners. We have invited distinguished experts to discuss these subjects and provide answers to questions regarding indications and surgical techniques, as well as tips and tricks. Questions can be submitted in advance, but the audience is also welcome to pose questions during the session.
One of the topics covered by the scientific programme is “Teeth for a lifetime”. What does this involve?
Keeping one’s teeth lifelong means never becoming edentulous. This can be accomplished predictably with the patient’s natural dentition or by supplementing with implants. In this session, we will focus on the preservation of the patient’s own teeth, that is, how we can preserve periodontally compromised teeth, how regenerative therapies improve tooth prognosis, as well as the advances and limitations in treating furcation defects.
An extensive poster exhibition and a research forum will present the latest results in basic and clinical research. How important are these results for the practitioner?
It is necessary to perform preclinical research that can then be translated into clinical research and thereafter applied in practice for the patient’s benefit. This process takes a significant amount of time and has to clear regulatory hurdles. At the International Osteology Symposium in Monaco, a platform is provided for researchers to present and discuss their results with other researchers on the one hand and to encourage the exchange between scientists and practitioners on the other. This is important for both groups working hand in hand towards the same goal: to provide optimal treatment for patients.
If your colleagues ask you why they should attend Osteology Monaco, what do you tell them?
Dentists should attend Osteology Monaco to help provide better treatment for their patients by learning about the latest developments in oral regeneration, through discussions and interaction with their colleagues.
The International Osteology Symposium will be held from 21 to 23 April 2016 at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco. Online registration for the event is open at www.osteology-monaco.org.
From http://www.dental-tribune.com
