The Nobel Biocare Global Symposium 2013 in New York saw more than 2,000 dental professionals from around the world come together to explore the latest developments in implant dentistry under the theme “Designing for Life: Today and in the future.”
A varied and unique scientific program held over four days saw well over 100 leading professionals bring this theme to life as they imparted their knowledge, shared their experiences and presented the very latest innovative technology and clinical approaches.
The symposium offered an introduction to Nobel Biocare’s new fully integrated digital treatment workflow for partially edentulous patients. With the secure, online NobelConnect network at its heart, Nobel Biocare is developing a seamless workflow which brings together the latest innovations at each stage of the treatment process.
Attendees got to look at esthetics from a new angle with a preview of the new NobelProcera Angulated Screw Channel (ASC) Abutment. The latest in Nobel Biocare’s long line of pioneering developments, this new NobelProcera Abutment offers free choice of screw access position, meaning improved esthetics in the anterior and easier access in the posterior.
Although the symposium has come to an end the work of the Foundation for Oral Rehabilitation (FOR), inaugurated at the event, is only just beginning. FOR has been established by Nobel Biocare to deliver tangible progress across three key sections: FOR Education, FOR Science and FOR Humanity. The formal launch of the foundation saw the presentation of the first “FOR Humanity Award” to Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations, Bertrand Piccard for his humanitarian work such as with the “Winds of Hope” foundation. Professor Per Ingvar Brånemark was also elected as the first Honorary Fellow of FOR and Dr. Patrick Henry was presented with a lifetime achievement award for his contribution to the industry.
By promoting oral healthcare and humanitarian endeavors, the foundation seeks to provide on-demand opportunities for learning, sharing and mentoring for better patient care. Visit www.FOR.org and www.Nobelbiocare.com today to learn more about optimizing treatment outcomes for patients.OH
