𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘖𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘐𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘴 𝘏𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘴 1𝘴𝘵 𝘎𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭 𝘋𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘐𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘚𝘶𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘵 – 𝘈 𝘓𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘋𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘐𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘗𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩

Chennai, India – 2nd August – The Indian Association of Oral Implantologists (IAOI) proudly inaugurated its 1st Global Dental Implant Summit, a pioneering event focused on advancing digital implantology and its impact on public health and clinical dentistry. Held in Chennai Trade centre, the summit attracted a vibrant international audience and featured cutting-edge discussions on digital innovations in implant dentistry.

(L to R) Dr. Johnson Raja James, Founder Secretary, IAOI; Dr. Chandan Gajanayake, Deputy Director of Health, Sri Lanka; Dr. Shivshankar, Founder President, IAOI; Dr. Narayanasamy, Honorable Vice Chancellor of The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University; Dr. Kanagaraj, Chairman of Ragas Dental College; Dr. John Nesan, Treasurer, IAOI

The inauguration was graced by Dr. Narayanasamy, Honorable Vice Chancellor of The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, who emphasized the importance of integrating global dental advancements into Indian education and clinical systems. Joining him were Dr. Chandan Gajanayake, Deputy Director of Health, Sri Lanka, and Dr. Kanagaraj, Chairman of Ragas Dental College, both lauding IAOI’s efforts to bring together thought leaders from across the world.

Inauguration Youtube video Link 👇 

The summit was exceptionally well organized by the IAOI leadership team: Dr. Shivshankar, Founder President, Dr. Johnson Raja James, Founder Secretary, Dr. John Nesan, Treasurer

Dr. Thiyaneshwaran, Scientific Chairman. Their dedicated efforts ensured a world-class scientific program and seamless coordination throughout the event.

Over 400 delegates from around the globe, along with 45 leading dental implant traders, 5 distinguished international speakers, and 20 top national speakers, participated in the summit. Sessions centered on digital implantology—including AI-assisted planning, guided surgery, 3D printing, and intraoral scanning—aiming to empower dental professionals with the tools and knowledge to deliver faster, safer, and more precise implant care.

“This summit is a transformative moment for implant dentistry in India and Asia,” said one of the keynote speakers. “The integration of digital technologies will redefine patient outcomes and set new clinical standards.”

The event not only highlighted scientific innovation but also reinforced IAOI’s mission to promote oral implantology as a core pillar of modern dental practice, contributing to a healthier lifestyle for the public through functional and long-lasting tooth replacement solutions.

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