International Congress of Oral Implantologists

International Congress of Oral Implantologists
AbbreviationICOI
Formation1972
Legal statusTax-exempt, non-profit professional association
HeadquartersFairfied, New Jersey, United States
Membership
Dental surgeons, laboratory technicians, manufacturers, industrial representatives and researchers
Key people
Dr. Senichi Suzuki (President)
Volunteers
25,000
Websiteicoi.org

The International Congress of Oral Implantologists (abbreviated as ICOI) is a tax-exempt, non-profit professional association that renders education, holds seminars and meetings, and encourages research work regarding implantology.[1] Founded in 1972, the association aims at advancing and improving the quality of the practice of dental implant.[2]

Membership of the ICOI is open to dental surgeons, laboratory technicians, manufacturers, industrial representatives and researchers.[2] There are more than 25,000 active members of the association across 65 affiliate societies worldwide.[3] It provides recognition to dentists in the following categories: fellowship, mastership and diplomate.[1] The association publishes a journal twice and a newsletter four times a month.[1] Various scientific symposia are conducted every year by the association with the support of its daughter project Implant Dentistry Research and Education Foundation (IDREF) for fund raising to achieve goals of the association.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Inspire Milestones". Visalia Times-Delta. Gannett Company. 15 February 2013. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
  2. ^ a b c "Prez to open 2nd South East Asia implant conference tomorrow". Business Standard. New Delhi. Press Trust of India. 22 February 2012. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
  3. ^ "International Congress of Oral Implantologists". Costa Rica: Nova Dental Center. Archived from the original on 7 March 2012. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
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