EDENTULISM 2025
EDENTULISM 2025
Barcelona, Spain | June 5-7, 2025
21 International Speakers - AI-powered Simultaneous Translation
“Evidence-based presentations supporting and comparing new and traditional techniques”
Dr. Barbara Woodhouse
“Knowledge, venue, location, meeting colleagues, friendly atmosphere.”
Dr. Saud Ibrahim
Prof. Tomas Albrektsson
Prof. Tomas Albrektsson, a pioneer in osseointegration since 1967, is esteemed for his extensive research and publications that have significantly advanced the field of maxillofacial surgery. His session is titled: "Osteoimmune Regulation and Marginal Bone Preservation Around Zygomatic Implants"
Dr. Carlos Aparicio
Dr. Carlos Aparicio is a leading clinician, author, and pioneer of the Zygoma Anatomy-Guided Approach (ZAGA) for zygomatic implants, transforming the treatment of severe maxillary atrophy. He is the president of the ZAGA Centers Network. His session is titled: "Patient-Specific Zygomatic Surgery: The ZAGA Concept in a Nutshell"
Dr. Caesar Butura
Dr. Caesar Butura, an esteemed oral and maxillofacial surgeon, is recognized for his proficiency in dental implants and complex reconstructions, with over 15 years of experience and board certification from the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. His session is focused on "Nasal Implants"
Dr. Lesley David
Dr. Lesley David is a distinguished oral and maxillofacial surgeon in Toronto, specializing in implant and zygomatic surgeries, and serving as an Associate Clinician at the University of Toronto. Her session is titled: "Zygomatic Implants: A Life-Long Journey for Patient and Clinician"
Prof. Fouad Khoury
Prof. Fouad Khoury is a leading maxillofacial surgeon and bone grafting expert, directing the Privatklinik Schloss Schellenstein and serving as a professor at the University of Münster. His session is titled: " Role and Indications of Bone Grafting in the Rehabilitation of the Severely Atrophic Maxilla"
Dr. Marinelly Mendes
Dr. Marinelly Mendes is an experienced clinician in cosmetic dentistry, veneers, and overall aesthetic restoration in full mouth rehabilitation. Her session is titled: "Aesthetics in the Treatment of the Edentulous Patient"
Dr Rudi Mukherjee
Dr. Rudi Mukherjee is a highly skilled oral and maxillofacial surgeon, serving as the Clinical Director at EvoDental, where he specializes in full arch dental implant rehabilitation and advanced digital workflows in implantology. His session is titled: "Pterygoid Implants in the Edentulous Patient"
Dr. Michael Pikos
Dr. Michael Pikos, founder of Coastal Jaw Surgery and the Pikos Institute, is a leading expert in dental implant surgical reconstruction and advanced bone grafting techniques. His session is titled: "Zygomatic Implant Therapy Demystified: Hybrid vs Quad"
Dr. Frank Renouard
Dr. Franck Renouard is a highly regarded oral and maxillofacial surgeon and visiting professor at the University of Liège. He is known for his expertise in implant dentistry and his publication of influential texts on clinical risk factors. His session is titled: "Threats and Errors Management in Edentulous Maxillary Surgery: The Example of Zygomatic Implants"
Prof. Cemal Ucer
Prof. Cemal Ucer, Director of the ICE Postgraduate Dental Institute, is a renowned dental implantology expert specializing in advanced grafting techniques and zygomatic implants. His session is titled: "3D Digitally Assisted Reconstruction of the Atrophic Jaw"
Dr. Taras Yurov
Dr. Taras Yurov, head of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department at Digital Dental Center MEDALL, is a specialist in zygomatic implants and the ALL-ON-4 rehabilitation protocol. His session is titled: "A Systematic Approach for the Rehabilitation of the Atrophic Maxilla"
Dr. Maxim Kopylov
Dr. Maxim Kopylov is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon based in Moscow, specializing in complex bone and soft tissue grafting, immediate loading implant treatments, and zygomatic implants. Dr. Kopylov is also an accomplished author, contributing to scientific publications. His session is titled: "A Systematic Approach for the Rehabilitation of the Atrophic Maxilla"
Dr. Guy Mclellan
Dr. Guy McLellan is a dual-qualified dentist and doctor, and a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons. With over 10 years of experience in ENT and plastic surgery, he leads the dental implant clinic at Charing Cross Hospital. Since 1994, he has been specializing in implants and focuses on facial reconstruction and rehabilitation. Session topic: "Aiming for Success with Zygomatic and Pterygoid Implant Conservative Techniques"
Prof. Waldemar Polido
Dr. Waldemar D. Polido, DDS, MS, PhD, is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with advanced degrees and specialized training in OMFS. He is a Clinical Professor and Co-Director of a center focused on implant and esthetic dentistry. Dr. Polido's expertise includes computer-aided maxillofacial and implant surgery, orthognathic surgery, and interdisciplinary treatment. Session topic: "Long-Term Success of Short Implants"
Dr. David Norré
Dr. David Norré is a specialist in restorative dentistry and oral implantology. He completed his dentistry degree and advanced training in implantology and has been teaching oral implantology and abutment design at the University of Leuven since 2007. He also conducted research on periodontology, contributing to advancements in dental science and periodontal health. Session topic: "Full Arch FP1 a Digital Approach"
Dr. Rubén Davó
Dr Rubén Davó is a well-known international zygomatic implant expert with vast years of experience in complex oral implantology, including zygomatic implants, dentofacial deformities, and guided surgery. Session topic: "Zygoma Implant Therapy: Setting the Standard for Atrophic Maxilla?"
Dr. Nick Egbert
Dr. Nick Egbert is an advanced surgical prosthodontist with years of experience in reconstructive implant dentistry. His passion for dentistry led him to focus on continuous education for dentists interested in implant surgery, bone grafting, and restoration. Session topic: "Managing Complications in Full-Arch Implant Dentistry"
Dr. Corrado Cazacu
Dr. Corrado Cazacu is an internationally recognized oral surgeon based in Romania. Known for employing the latest techniques in his practice, he has successfully placed over 24,000 implants, including more than 500 zygomatic implants. He is the leading surgeon and director of the DentOP dental clinics, the only ZAGA Certified Center in Bucharest. Session topic: "Full Mouth Rehabilitation using Zygomatic Implants: Completely Digital Approach"
Dr. Peter Ilg
Dr. Jan Peter Ilg, a skilled dental surgeon, graduated from UNICAMP with master's and doctoral degrees in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Ilg has co-authored the modified zygomatic implant technique and holds memberships in both the Brazilian College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and the International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (IAOMS). Session topic: "Dealing with the Smile Line in Full Mouth Reconstructions"
Dr. André Sakima
Dr. Sakima, a renowned specialist in Implant Dentistry from São Paulo, serves as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon at Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein. He is a co-author of the modified zygomatic implant technique and a member of both the Brazilian College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and the IAOMS. Session topic: "Dealing with the Smile Line in Full Mouth Reconstructions"
Dr. Safa Tahmasebi
Dr. Safa Tahmasebi, a specialist in Prosthodontics and full mouth implant rehabilitation, serves as a leading expert in immediate loading protocols and smile reconstruction. Currently, he focuses his Jacksonville, Florida practice on immediate fixed full-mouth implant-supported reconstructions. Session topic: “To Zygoma or Not to Zygoma? A Modern Approach to Severe Atrophy”
Dr. Eduardo Nicolaievsky
Moderator for Day 1 - Thursday 5th
Dr. Costa Nicolopoulos
Moderator for Day 2 - Friday 6th
Dr. Petros Yuvanoglu
Moderator for Day 2 - Friday 6th
Dr. Jay Neugarten
Moderator for Day 3 - Saturday 7th
Dr. Antoine Chehade
Why?
Dentistry is fast-moving: advanced implant, digital workflows, prosthetic innovations. Are you learning equally fast? How are you using scientifically-backed new treatment options to serve your patients? Edentulism2025 aims at providing a knowledge-packed 3-day conference on advanced implantology. Counting on international speakers and scientific authors, Edentulism2025 is the conference to attend in 2025. The cherry on the cake? We count on exceptional sponsors joining to support science-based education and share their innovative solutions. Finally, Barcelona is our home- we prepared outstanding social gatherings for you to connect with peers under the Spanish sun!
When?
Edentulism2025 is taking place from June 5th, 2025 to June 7th, 2025, both included. Registrations are available now, and an early bird fee is applied for the first participants to sign up. A CE certificate will be sent the week following the Conference.
Where?
The second edition of the Edentulism Conference will be held at the Barcelona World Trade Center. The exact location is available here: World Trade Center.
Discover Barcelona, where exciting science meets a beautiful city full of history and culture. Enjoy famous sights like the Sagrada Família and Park Güell. Experience great food and a lively atmosphere, making your visit unforgettable.
How?
Getting to Barcelona is easy from anywhere in the world, thanks to its excellent connectivity. The city is served by Barcelona-El Prat Airport, which handles numerous international flights daily. Major airlines offer direct routes from most global hubs, making travel convenient and efficient. Additionally, Barcelona’s well-developed rail and road networks ensure smooth connections for travelers coming from other European countries. Whether by air, train, or road, reaching Barcelona is straightforward and hassle-free.
Program
- 8:40-09:00 | Conference Opening
- 09:00-10:00 | Osteoimmune Regulation and Marginal Bone Preservation Around Zygomatic Implants by Prof. Tomas Albrektsson
- 10:00-11:00 | Patient-Specific Zygomatic Surgery: The ZAGA Concept in a Nutshell by Dr. Carlos Aparicio
- 11:00-11:30 | Coffee Break
- 11:30-12:15 | Zygomatic implants: a life-long journey for patient and clinician by Dr. Lesley David
- 12:15-13:00 | Round Table with Dr. Eduardo Nicolaievsky
- 13:00-14:00 | Lunch Break
- 14:00-14:30 | ZAGA Centers Introduction by Dr. David Pastorino
- 14:30-16:00 | A Systematic Approach for the Rehabilitation of the Atrophic Maxilla by Dr. Maxim Kopylov & Dr. Taras Yurov
- 16:00-16:30 | Coffee Break
- 16:30-17:30 | Managing Complications in Full-Arch Implant Dentistry by Dr. Nick Egbert
- 17:30-18:00 | Round Table with Dr. Eduardo Nicolaievsky
- 18:00-19:00 | Welcome Drink
- 19:00-22:00 | Private ZAGA Centers Dinner
- 9:00-9:45 | Role and Indications of Bone Grafting in the Rehabilitation of the Severely Atrophic Maxilla by Prof. Fouad Khoury
- 9:45-10:30 | Zygomatic Implant Therapy Demystified: Hybrid vs Quad by Dr. Michael Pikos
- 10:30-11:00 | Coffee Break
- 11:00-11:45 | 3D Digitally Assisted Reconstruction of the Atrophic Jaw by Prof. Cemal Ucer
- 11:45-12.30 | To Zygoma or Not to Zygoma? A Modern Approach to Severe Atrophy by. Dr. Safa Tahmasebi
- 12:30-13:00 | Round Table by Dr. Costa Nicolopoulos
- 13:00-14:00 | Lunch Break
- 14:00-14:45 | Full Arch FP1 a Digital Approach by Dr. David Norré
- 14:45-15:30 | Aesthetics in the Treatment of the Edentulous Patient by Dr. Marinelly Mendes
- 15:30-16:00 | Coffee Break
- 16:00-16:45 | Full Mouth Rehabilitation using Zygomatic Implants: Completely Digital Approach by Dr. Corrado Cazacu
- 16:45-17:30 | Nasal Implants by Dr. Caesar Butura
- 17:30-18:00 | Round Table with Dr. Petros Yuvanoglu
- 19:00-22:00 | Social Event
- 09:00-9:45 | Aiming for Success with Zygomatic and Pterygoid Implant Conservative Techniques by Dr. Guy Mclellan
- 9:45-10:30 | Pterygoid Implants in the Edentulous Patient by Dr Rudi Mukherjee
- 10:30-11:00 | Coffee Break
- 11:00-12:30 | Dealing with the Smile Line in Full-Mouth Reconstructions by Dr. André Sakima & Dr. Peter Ilg
- 12:30-13:00 | Round Table by Dr. Jay Neugarten
- 13:00-14:00 | Lunch break
- 14:00-15:00 | Threats and Errors Management in Edentulous Maxillary Surgery: The Example of Zygomatic Implants by Dr. Renouard
- 15:00-16:00 | Long-Term Success of Short Implants by Prof. Waldemar Polido
- 16:00-16:30 | Coffee Break
- 16:30-17:30 | Zygoma Implant Therapy: Setting the Standard for Atrophic Maxilla? by Dr. Rubén Davó
- 17:30-18:00 | Round Table with Dr. Jay Neugarten
- 18:00-18:20 | Conference Closure & Group Photo
Registration
General Registration
1900€
- Full access to the 3-day conference
- Participation in roundtable discussions
- 24 CE Credits
- Welcome Cocktail
- Edentulism 2025 Social Event (with +1)
- AI-powered Live Translation
- Special hotel discount
ZAGA Course & Edentulism
5600€
4900€
- Access to a 3-day ZAGA Course by Dr. Carlos Aparicio (Includes hands-on sessions with dental 3D Models)
- 48 CE Credits
- ZAGA Course Social Event (with +1)
- Access to Edentulism2025
- Welcome Cocktail
- Edentulism 2025 Social Event (with +1)
- AI-powered Live Translation
Certified ZAGA Center
1900€
1400€
- Certified ZAGA Center Discount
- Access to Edentulism2025
- 24 CE Credits
- ZAGA Center Dinner (with +1)
- Welcome Cocktail
- Edentulism 2025 Social Event (with +1)
- AI-powered Live Translation
Last year’s Edentulism Conference was a huge success, and this year is set to be even better, constituted to be the biggest dental conference in 2025!
Join us for an event filled with insightful lectures, dynamic roundtable discussions, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow dental professionals. Don’t miss this perfect mix of education, networking, and inspiration at the ultimate International Congress of Oral Implantologists —we can’t wait to see you there!
About Us
Edentulism2025 is organized by the international network of ZAGA Centers. As a group of advanced dental solutions and technology experts, ZAGA Centers commits to delivering and educating on the most advanced and scientifically-backed solutions to help all patients, especially edentulous ones.
This is the foundation for the organization of Edentulism Conference. Its first edition, Edentulism 2023, met great success and appreciation by the participants. Edentulism2025 builds on this experience to provide an even more comprehensive, scientific and clinical learning experience to all clinicians joining!
Edentulism 2025 Sponsors
