Winter 2012 - College of Dental Medicine - Columbia University

Groundbreaking Implant Symposium
Held in Venice, Italy
Last May, Dr. Dennis Tarnow led an
international group of speakers in a
two-day continuing education symposium,
“A New Era of Knowledge and
Technology in Implant Dentistry,”
held in Venice, Italy. Attended by 200
dental practitioners from 27 countries,
who presented a uniquely global perspective
of knowledge and ideas, the
program was organized by Tarnow
Alumni Executive Committee members
Elizabeth Moreno ’89, Dr. Sergio Buda,
and Dr. Donal Blackwell. It was generously
supported by Biomet 3i, the
meeting's Platinum sponsor.
(top) Dr. Tarnow arrives by water taxi at the
Dean's reception and dinner, held at the
Hotel Regina on the Grand Canal.
During the event, which featured renowned
lecturer Dr. Henry Salama as
keynote speaker, Dr. Tarnow conducted
an interactive literature review, and
CDM faculty, members including
Dean Ira Lamster, Senior Associate Dean
Jeremy Mao, Associate Clinical Professor
Stephen Chu, Clinical Professor Gary
Greenstein, Implant Fellowship Program
Director John Cavallaro, and Associate
Clinical Professor Richard Smith participated
as speakers. Several of Dr. Tarnow's
former students from Korea, Spain,
Japan and Italy shared their clinical
expertise, and three distinguished moderators,
including CDM Clinical Professor
Robert Eskow, conducted stimulating
Q&A sessions. Additional conference
support was provided by Keystone Dental
and Zimmer Dental.
(bottom) Keynote Speaker Dr. Salama presents
on Esthetic Considerations.
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