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SUMMARY:Meet the “Giants” in Periodontology: looking back into the Future
DESCRIPTION:Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory non-communicable diseas
 e (NCD) characterised by the destruction of the tooth-supporting apparatus 
 (periodontium), including alveolar bone, the presence of periodontal pocket
 s, and bleeding gums. It is initiated by the accumulation of a microbial bi
 ofilm at and below the gingival margin, which activates the host immune-inf
 lammatory response. The latter drives biofilm dysbiosis, triggering a dysre
 gulation of local immune-inflammatory processes that destroy the periodonta
 l tissues\n\nPeriodontitis presents a major public health problem due to it
 s high prevalence and associated morbidity. It is the most common NCD in hu
 mans with 1.1 billion people experiencing severe periodontitis globally. If
  untreated, severe periodontitis progresses to tooth loss, causing disabili
 ty by impairing chewing, speech, and aesthetics. It significantly impairs q
 uality of life, is a source of social inequality, harms general health, and
  is associated with significant dental and medical care costs. Periodontiti
 s is also independently associated with other highly prevalent chronic infl
 ammatory NCDs, including Diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Not surprisi
 ngly, topics such as “periodontitis”, “periodontal disease”, “dental implan
 ts”, and “peri-implantitis” have dominated published research in dentistry 
 over the last 10 years. \n\nSeveral of the top-rated internationally renown
 ed clinician scientists from around the world who have made major contribut
 ions to the field and have shaped modern periodontology over the last 20 ye
 ars will share their insights with regard to present and future periodontal
  research. This symposium will offer a unique opportunity to meet these “gi
 ants” and interact with them on a personal level. Young dentists and academ
 icians in particular are encouraged to join this event.\n\nSpeaker:\n\n 	Pr
 of. Annette Moter, Berlin/Germany: “Infection landscapes: insights into ora
 l biofilms” 	Prof. Iain Chapple, Birmingham/UK: “Back to the future: a jour
 ney through periodontal pathogenesis” 	Prof. William Giannobile, Cambridge/
 USA: “Precision periodontology: AI and Omics to customize patient care” 	Pr
 of. Bruno Loos, Amsterdam/The Netherlands: “Utopia in periodontal research”
  	Prof. Mariano Sanz, Madrid/Spain: “From periodontitis to peri-implantitis
 : how to approach the prevention and treatment of destructive peri-implant 
 diseases.” 	Prof. Maurizio Tonetti, Shanghai/China: “Can we beat periodonti
 tis? Reflections on why it is special and what we may do about it.” \n\nMod
 eration: Prof. Søren Jepsen ML and Prof. Christian Kurts ML, Bonn, Germany\
 n\nML = Member of the Leopoldina\n\nContact\n\nIngrid Schneider Universität
 sklinikum Bonn Tel.: +49 (0)228 287 22480 E-Mail: ingrid.schneider@uni-bonn
 .de\n\nFurther information and Registration\n\nThe event will be held in En
 glish. Registration is required. The participation fee is 35 euros.\n\nRegi
 stration
LOCATION:Bonn
DTSTAMP:20251112T170935Z
DTSTART:20240919T110000Z
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