Osstem Implant – Middle East

Tue. 10 September 2024

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Osstem Implant, a global dental company, hosted its international academic symposium in April, ‘2024 Osstem World Meeting Seoul (hereinafter, Osstem World Meeting Seoul),’ inviting about 1,500 dental professionals, including dentists.

The ‘Osstem World Meeting,’ held on 27 and 28 April at Osstem Implant’s headquarters and the COEX exhibition hall in Korea, revolved around the theme ‘Magic of Leading Digital Dentistry.’ The event concluded with enthusiastic participation from dental industry stakeholders, including dentists and dealer companies, from 56 countries such as Germany, the Netherlands, the United Arab Emirates, India, Japan, Australia, and the United States.

For those unable to attend the event, the company provided real-time broadcasts through its expert broadcasting team, the online education platform 'DenALL TV,' and the YouTube channels of its overseas subsidiaries, with simultaneous interpretation in English,   Chinese, Japanese, and Russian. Remarkably, the implant placement procedures performed in the operating room at Osstem Implant’s Seoul Central Research Institute were broadcast live to the COEX event. Additionally, the Q&A sessions between attendees and speakers at the COEX lecture hall were fully broadcast, enabling remote viewers to engage with the dynamic discussions.

High satisfaction with hands-on lectures using digital guides and equipment

The ‘2024 Osstem World Meeting Seoul’ opened with hands-on lectures and a stage performance by K-POP stars on the first day, culminating with seminar lectures and live surgery on the final day.

The hands-on practice sessions, which are central to Osstem Implant's clinical education curriculum, featured five topic-specific lectures. These sessions were held for approximately four hours, starting at 9 a.m. at the Osstem Implant Central Research Center on 27 April. Each lecture had 30 students enrolled, achieving a registration rate of about 95% out of a total of 150 students.

The ‘Osstem World Meeting Seoul’ hands-on training focused on disseminating expertise to enhance the convenience and accuracy of implant procedures using digital technology. Among the five hands-on lectures, the know-how on utilizing the ‘OneCAS Kit’, CBCT ‘T2’, and 3D printer ‘OneJet LCD’ garnered significant attention.

Dr. Nicolas Widmer from Switzerland provided an unforgettable clinical experience to students who used the Osstem implant ‘OneCAS Kit’ for the first time under the lecture topic ‘Why Every Implantologist Falls in Love with OneCAS Kit’. He highlighted the benefits of the OneCAS Kit, including: a sturdy template and side-open structure that helps prevent shaking even when drilling at high speed during maxillary sinus lifting, which has difficult surgical conditions due to the risk of perforation; the ability to perform safe procedures on the slope of the maxillary sinus using a depth-adjustment stopper; and the possibility of flapless surgery without an incision, to which the students responded with enthusiasm and amazement. Dr. Nicolas Widmer remarked, “This innovative technology improves placement precision and predictability while reducing the possibility of invasiveness. As a result, not only does the convenience of the procedure increase, but ultimately, patients receive the greatest benefit.”

In the hands-on lecture on ‘Minimally Invasive Treatment for Atrophic Maxillary Sinus,’ Dr. Brijesh Patel from the United States shared insights on using CBCT 'T2' to aid in establishing and predicting treatment plans for sinus membrane lifting.

In the 'Full Digital Approach from Single to Full Arch Immediate Loading' class, which had the largest number of participants among the hands-on practical lectures, Dr. Łukasz Zadrożny from Poland demonstrated printing temporary crowns and abutments with a 3D printer and explained the process for performing full arch immediate loading.

Sharing tips on various uses of ‘OneGuide,’ such as in edentulous and full mouth loss cases, as well as maxillary aesthetic treatments

The event featured four sessions and six lectures on 28 April. According to an Osstem Implant survey, the most highly rated lectures were 'Achieving Immediacy in Every Case' by Dr. Varo Boyer from the US in session 1 and 'Single-tooth Implant Treatment in the Maxillary Aesthetic Region: Tradition Meets Digital' by Professor Marco Tallarico from Italy in session 2.

In his lecture, Dr. Varo Boyer shared insights on efficiently utilizing Osstem Implant's digital equipment and products to shorten the implant treatment period.

He emphasized the ability of the Osstem Implant CBCT ‘T2 Plus’ to distinguish bone density from D1 to D4 as a key advantage. He explained that by knowing dental bone density in advance, clinicians can select the most appropriate drill diameter and length and accurately calculate drilling depth. He elaborated that he can demonstrate the utilization of the 'Medit i900' to display the scanned image on a monitor, which can be directly presented to the patient during consultation. This process instills patients with a positive impression and a sense of trust in the practice, showcasing 'dentistry using the latest digital technology' and 'efficient management of patient medical records.'

Osstem Implant provided an expansive product exhibition hall spanning approximately 991.74 m² and conducted a model dental clinic tour at the Seoul Central Research Institute, providing 1,100 out of  1,500 attendees the opportunity to acquaint themselves with the company's entire portfolio, including flagship offerings. This exhibition hall, showcasing over 10,000 different dental products encompassing implants, orthodontics, materials, pharmaceuticals, and digital medical equipment, operates year-round and has welcomed 4,300 visits from dentists, academics, and government officials worldwide over the past year.

Additionally, Osstem Implant organized a 'Product Exhibition Zone' on the first floor of 'COEX' in Seoul for two days, significantly enhancing attendee satisfaction. This zone, comprising 10 sections (Implant Hands-on, GBR Hands-on, Digital One Guide Hands-on, Video, Unit Chair, Digital, Medicine, Hiossen, Topla, Osstem Orthodontics), provided attendees who were unable to participate in the ‘Hands On’ course or tour the Central Research Institute’s exhibition hall with the chance to explore Osstem Implant's wide array of products, encompassing both established favorites and next-generation innovations.

Osstem impresses with the latest K-POP stage by popular idol groups and the traditional pungo drum dance

On the eve of the event's first day, Osstem Implant delighted attendees with a diverse array of stage performances, featuring popular Korean idol groups, pop dance, electronic DJ sets, and traditional dance.

The Korean girl group STAYC showcased the essence of the latest K-POP trends, while Korean female rock singer Seo Moon-tak delivered a captivating performance, highlighting her decades of stage experience and exceptional vocal talents. Of note was her rendition of "Buk (drum)," a traditional Korean percussion instrument, which stirred applause as it vividly conveyed the enduring excitement and cultural flair of Korea. Culminating the evening, 1,500 attendees enjoyed freely dancing to the beats of the electronic DJ.

The next Osstem World Meeting scheduled for Da Nang, Vietnam, in 2025, and New York, USA, in 2026

Osstem Implant said that it has begun preparing for the ‘2025 Osstem World Meeting’ scheduled in Da Nang, Vietnam on 15 and 16 April next year. This is based on a thorough review and analysis of survey results and speaker feedback obtained from the latest event’s participants. Osstem Implant is planning to host the Osstem World Meeting in New York, USA, in 2026.

The full lecture video from the '2024 Osstem World Meeting Seoul,' held on April 28, is available on Osstem Implant's YouTube channel 'OSSTEM,' featuring the original 9-hour on-site broadcast footage. For those requiring videos with simultaneous interpretation in Chinese, Japanese, Russian, and    English, DenALL TV or Osstem Implant's overseas branches in respective countries can be contacted for assistance.

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