The International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI) was founded in 1972. Devoted to providing implant education to the entire dental team to better serve its patients, the ICOI is not only the world’s largest dental implant organization, but it is also the world’s largest provider of continuing dental implant education. The ICOI is an association of general dentists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, periodontists, prosthodontists, endodontists, orthodontists, laboratory technicians, auxiliaries, industry representatives, researchers, faculty members, pre and post doctoral graduate dental students as well as the general public. Our Vision
The ICOI's vision is to substantially advance the science and quality of the practice of implant dentistry. To guarantee our mission and vision, the ICOI strives:
To support clinical and basic research and report the findings to our membership
To recognize the achievements of our members
To interface with related health care and manufacturing entities worldwide
To promote high standards of personal and professional ethics
To encourage international fraternity
To provide substantive information for existing and potential patients. The ICOI is an Affiliate of the FDI World Dental Federation. Being a member of the ICOI not only indicates one’s commitment to continuing education in Implant Dentistry, but also provides a worldwide standard of recognition of one’s accomplishment's or clinical proficiency. A Fellowship, Mastership and Diplomate status are awarded to members who pass certified examinations by monitored ICOI Advance Credentialing Commissions.
