ADI Congress 2025 - A kaleidoscope of education, inspiration and engagement

06 May 2025 (Last updated: 8 May 2025 16:48)

The ADI Team Congress – The Implant Aesthetic Kaleidoscope – was an event full of clinical education, experience sharing, innovation and connection. It brought together all members of the dental implant team, from dentists and dental hygienists/therapists to dental nurses, practice managers and treatment coordinators, product developers and technology suppliers.

Held in a sunny and vibrant Brighton, a full morning of hands-on workshops preceded the main programme, giving clinicians the chance to advance their practical knowledge and skills with experts in their respective fields. Presented by trade partners Dentsply Sirona, ESM Digital Solutions, MegaGen, Nobel Biocare, Southern Implants, and Sweden & Martina, the sessions covered anterior implant placement provisionalisation, digital restorative workflows, shield techniques, All-on-4®, full arch treatment, and soft tissue management. This was an excellent precursor to the trade exhibition, where attendees could engage with an array of implant-related product and technology experts.

The programme officially kicked off with ADI President Zaki Kanaan highlighting the ‘team’ element of the Congress. He said that, in dental implantology, “a beautiful, long-lasting result is a whole team effort… Each role is essential and each perspective valuable”. Offering a brief history of the ADI as an association, Zaki also introduced the chosen charity for this year’s event as Anthony Nolan, which supports those with blood cancer by funding stem cell donation. You can still show your support through JustGiving.

To get everyone fired up and ready for a busy few days, Ed Jackson took to the stage. Known to many for playing professional rugby, Ed had a truly inspirational story to tell that saw him face life-changing adversity. A spinal injury that should have left him paralysed became the catalyst for embarking on an exquisite journey that has taken Ed to the summit of multiple mountains. His stunning determination and unparalleled sense of adventure were infectious and everyone was left in awe of what is possible when we really put our minds to it.

This enthusiasm continued throughout the Team Congress, where all members of the implant team had access to education and networking.

In the Plenary Programme, key themes emerged. Despite this being an event dedicated to implantology and oral surgery, the first take home message was the importance of saving natural teeth wherever possible. Innovative implant techniques and materials used today deliver exceptional results, but nothing will ever be as good as the real thing.

The second takeaway was to preserve as much of the existing soft tissue as possible – regeneration procedures should be a back-up and not relied on solely. Another recurring message was the idea that extraction of the terminal dentition should not initially involve extraction of all the teeth. A few reasons were given by different speakers, from using the natural teeth to anchor surgical guides for more accurate placement, to reducing the infection present in order to improve the condition of the teeth left over time.

Dr Karen Gangotra shared her thoughts on the event as an attendee:

“There’s been a great line-up of speakers ­­– I find them really inspirational and there’s a lot of evidence-based lectures. The exhibition is great as well, it’s good to see what’s up and coming because technology is always changing. The ADI Team Congress is the leading event based on implants and it showcases a vast range of implant treatments, which sets it aside.”

For dentists who were new to dental implantology or thinking about getting involved in the near future, the Next Generation Programme provided an ideal platform for them to learn more. Some key points made across these sessions included the importance of planning to minimise long-term complications, as well as the need for clinical guidance and mentoring.

Echoing the whole-team approach that President Zaki introduced at the very start, the ADI Team Congress offered dedicated education for all, including a Hygienists & Therapists Programme, a Dental Nurses & Practice Managers Programme and a Technicians Programme.

Dental hygienist and past president of the BSDHT Miranda Steeples shared her thoughts:

“This is a Team Congress and has been planned with the team in mind. There has been a variety of lectures with information I can take back to practice – I’m able to refresh my knowledge and take away some new things too. A session on nutritional aspects has really resonated with me, thinking about the conversations we can have with patients discussing their general health and how that feeds back into their oral health as well.”

Corinne, a dental nurse commented about her experience:

“I’ve been impressed with the speakers and found sessions on asepsis and the TCO role. I would definitely encourage other dental nurses to come along – there’s lots to learn, nice people to chat to and you can get some great advice.”

Of course, no ADI event would be complete without social events too. An Industry Party and stunning Gala Dinner both afforded time to relax with friends and colleagues.

If you missed the ADI Team Congress 2025, where were you? There will be other ADI educational and networking events available for all team members involved in the delivery of implant dentistry over the coming months. And to make sure you don't miss out on the ADI Team Congress again, get the dates in your diary today – 6-8 May 2027.

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