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The 2nd International Symposium on Sport Dentistry and Dental Trauma, organized by the International Association of Dentistry and Sport (IADS) and the School of Dental Medicine at the University of Berne, took place on June 28-30, 2002 in Berne, Switzerland. Over 20 countries were represented. Speakers from Switzerland, Denmark, Belgium, Canada, USA, Australia, Japan, France, Germany and Egypt presented topics on general aspects of sport dentistry, management and complications of dental trauma, cosmetic rehabilitation of traumatized teeth, implant therapy and the latest in research in sports dentistry. We would like to especially thank the International Olympic Committee and Dr. Rene Fasel, President of the International Ice Hockey Federation for their support. If it were not for their financial assistance and backing this meeting would not have been as successful. We are also very appreciative of our corporate sponsors Medartis, Dreve-Dentamid Gmbh, Biora, Geistlich, Ultradent, Quintessenz and Straumann. The opening day began with an ensemble of chamber music. The opening remarks by program chairman Dr. Daniel Buser and G. Walter, Vice Rector of the University of Berne set the tone for the meeting. These were followed by a most timely presentation by IOC President Jacques Rogge on the Challenges of the Third Millennium and the Olympic Movement. Needless to say sports medicine is high on their list. We were especially grateful for being included in President Rogge's busy schedule as he was on his way to the World Cup Finals in Japan. The list of speakers included: Jacques Rogge IOC President - The Challenges of the Third Millennium Dr. Paul Piccininni (IOC, IIHF Medical Commission) - Sports Dentistry and the IOC. Dr. Nicola Biasca - Overview of Cerebral Concussion Dr. Ray Padilla - Trauma Prevention through Pressure Laminated Mouthguards Dr. Helen Cornwell - Sports Related Pediatric Dental Trauma Dr. Thomas von Arx - Current Concepts in Splinting Traumatized Teeth Dr. A. Sigurdsson - Management of Vital Pulp Dr. A. Filippi - Prevention and Therapy of Ankylosis Following Dental Trauma Dr. Martin Trope - Prevention and Treatment of Root Resorption Dr. D. Dietschi - Conservative Reconstruction of Traumatized Teeth with Direct Bonding Dr. P. Magne - Treatment of Extended Crown Fractures Dr. Yoshinobu Maeda - Design and Materials for Effective Mouthguards Dr. Tomotaka Takeda - Impact Orofacial Power Effects and Mouthguards Dr. I Patru - MG Influence on Physiologic Parameters Associated with Athletic Performance Dr. Y. Pohl - Rescue of Avulsed teeth Dr. G. Okada - Anti-Inflammatory Agents and the Modulation of replacement Resorption Dr. Y. Tawfik - Dental Facial Trauma in Egyptian Kung Fu National Team Dr. K. Meyenberg - Implants, Current Concepts and Illusions Dr. Daniel Buser - Surgical Handling of Post Traumatic Tissue Defects for Implant Therapy Dr. Jens Andreasen - Evolution of Treatment with Respect to Dental Trauma Hands-on Workshops: Dr. Ray Padilla, Dr. Paul Piccininni and Martin Thaden, Mouthguards. Dr. Thomas von Arx, Splinting of Traumatized Teeth. Highlights: The highlights of the Symposium included a delicious barbeque dinner at the home of Dr. Buser and a gala dinner at the IOC Museum in Lausanne. We look forward to next years meeting in Kyoto, Japan, from July, 26-27, 2003. For more information on this important meeting, please see http://plaza.umin.ac.jp/issddt/index.htm. For those interested in membership in the International Association of Dentistry and Sport (IADS), the new North American Association of Sports Dentistry or information on the Kyoto meeting, please contact Dr. Paul Piccininni peachtor@aol.com or Dr. Ray Padilla rpaddds@ucla.edu for more information. There are now over 30 countries that have national sport dentistry societies, affiliated with the IADS, either in existence or in development. The IADS will assist sport dentists in other countries interested in starting their own sport dentistry society. Below you will find thumbnail photos of the 2002 Berne meeting. Sincerely, Paul Piccininni, DDS (Canada) Ray Padilla, DDS (USA) |
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