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The 49th Annual Meeting of the European Section
of the International College of Dentists, under the Presidency
of Dr Peter Pre of France, was held from the 10th to the 12th
of June 2004, in the Principality of Monaco, an independent
and sovereign state, situated between Nice and Menton on the
French Riviera. In this beautiful spot, over 250 persons attended
the various events of the meeting, the social and scientific
programmes.
The historic Hermitage Hotel overlooking the Mediterranean,
which has maintained its character over the years with an
intimate and congenial atmosphere, was the main Conference
Hotel.
The Induction Ceremony was held in the Sporting d'Hiver, where
the European Section proudly introduced 27 new Fellows from
Austria (4), Belgium (1), Denmark (1), France (5), Germany
(1), Greece (1), Ireland (2), Italy (2), the Netherlands (1),
Poland (1), Sweden (1), Switzerland (1) and the UK (6). This
magnificient Induction Ceremony was followed by a superb Gala
Dinner in the Salle Empire of renowned Hotel de Paris. - Click
here to view Inductee List and photos
The occasion was added to greatly by the presence among the
Fellows and guests of the International President of the 'College
at Large', Dr Ramone Castilo and his wife Mirze, who had travelled
from Lima, Peru to be with the European Section for its 49th
Meeting, - a journey of over 25 hours. - Click
here to read World President's Address
From left: World President of the International
College of Dentists, Dr. Ramon Castillo with his wife Mirze,
from Lima, Peru; Madame Marie-Christine and Peter Pre, the
49th President of the European Section and host of the extremely
successful Monaco Meeting, with newly installed President
Anders Ericson from Stockholm Sweden, with his partner Monica
Giselson. Dr Ericson will host the 50th Meeting of the European
Section in Stockholm from June 16th - 18th 2005
The Scientific Programme
The Scientific programme was held in the Sporting d’Hiver
and featured 7 short lectures on recent or changing approaches
in Implantology, Periodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Prosthodontics
and Pain Control. Past President David Glynn gave a short
History of the European section of the International College
of Dentists. Abstracts below.
Open Forum
Following on after the Scientific Programme, the Open Forum
at the 49th Meeting of the European Section produced some
challenging questions and interesting debate. In a new departure
this year, and to avoid duplication of topics, Fellows were
asked to pre-submit questions before the Annual Meeting. The
Chairman this year was the Editor, Dr Cecil Linehan. A full
Report of the questions asked and the ensuing debate is now
posted in the Members' Area.
Members
click here for access
The Social Programme
Dr. Pre had arranged a most wonderful balance of social activities,
all within five minutes walking distance of the Hotel Hermitage.
In the warm sunshine , Fellows and guests mingled and enjoyed
the magnificence of Monaco's historic Hotels and Restaurants.
The welcome cocktail and dinner on June 10th
was in the Café de Paris, Salon Bellevue.
On June 11th, the accompanying persons visited the magnificent
Ephrussi de Rothschild Villa and Gardens and had lunch at
the Casino de Beaulieu.
Fellows and Guests had dinner in the Salon Belle Époque
of the Hotel Hermitage on Friday 11th.
The Gala Dinner following the Induction of 27 New Fellows,
was held in the prestigious Hotel de Paris on the Place du
Casino. The names, photos and dental departments in which
the new Fellows operate will be posted on this site over the
next few weeks.
Scientific Programme
Friday, June 11, 2004
Pediatric Dentistry Update
Dr. Jean-Michel Morand
After 2 generations of impressive advances, early trends in
the decline of dental caries seem to have halted if not reversed
in our industrialized countries. The time for some questioning
might have come: what has evidence based science determined
and do we practice what we know?
Preservation of alveolar bone volume:
changing approach to tooth extraction
Dr. Patrick A. Adriaens
A technique based on the principles of guided tissue regeneration
is described. Following atraumatic extraction, a resorbable
barrier membrane is adapted and stabilized between the alveolar
bone and the mucosa surrounding the extraction site. Clinical
and histological observations demonstrate maintenance of crestal
bone volume and woven bone formation. This approach facilitates
subsequent implant placement or prosthetic rehabilitation.
Condition of success in implant dentistry:
breaking the dogma
Dr. Franck Renouard
A literature review and a 2- to 5-year retrospective study
on 247 short implants shows that the success rate of short
implants could be compared to longer ones. It seems that the
only way to improve the implant load-bearing capacity is to
increase its diameter, not its length. The goal of the lecture
is to demonstrate that short implants could be used in routine
practice with a high success rate.
History of Implantology
Dr. Jean Buquet
When setting an objective such as flying like a bird or replacing
a missing tooth man will test the various solutions developed
by his imagination regardless of the immediate consequences
until he succeeds. The different approaches with their results
and failures which have led to modern implantology were presented
and compared with the many attempts and failures illustrating
the history of aviation.
Passivity of fit : A Biological and
Mechanical Paradox
Dr. Patrick Simonet
A passive fit was considered as essential, if not mandatory,
for the long term success of osseointegration but recent studies
have produced data indicating that prosthesis misfit may be
less significant than once thought. We are faced with the
following paradox : new computerized technology improves tremendously
the mechanical and technical end result, but it may appear
totally irrelevant from a biological point of view.
Evidence based therapy of inflammatory
peri-implant diseases
Dr. Jean-Louis Giovannoli
Clinical experience demonstrates that marginal peri-implant
inflammation due to infection can induce severe bone loss
and lead to secondary implant failure although the incidence
of inflammatory peri-implant diseases on implant failures
is very low. This presentation assessed the level of evidence
and
discussed the predictability of currently recommended therapy.
Recent advances in the Physiology
and Pharmacology of pain
Dr. Jean-Daniel Aye
The large number of pain relieving drugs can cause perplexity
about the reliability of these products. A new approach is
required in view of the recent advances in physiology and
pharmacology of pain. The physiology of local anesthetic,
biological rhythms, chrono-pharmacology and the rationale
for the use of non steroid anti-inflammatory drug were presented
as well as for the prevention of post operative pain.
History of the European Section of
the I.C.D
Dr. David Glynn
Presentation included the early history of the college: the
European Section was formed following an informal meeting
in Paris in 1954 where it was decided to hold the inaugural
meeting in London in 1955 - included historic photographs. |
