ICOI - International Congress of Oral Implantologists

ICOI - International Congress of Oral Implantologists
Implant Dentistry Research and Educational Foundation
The ICOI and IDREF were established with two common purposes: to substantially advance the science and quality of practice of implant dentistry and to foster high standards of research and education for all dental professionals. Through IDREF the ICOI raises needed funds to support these goals. Members and practitioners from around the globe use IDREF sponsored research and education to enrich the lives of their patients and enhance their teams' knowledge and skills. Dr. Carl E. Misch, commented on the ICOI and the advances made possible through IDREF, "In the last twenty years, there are procedures and techniques that I do every week that are related to the research that the ICOI supports, e.g. different grafting materials in the sinus to innovative surgical techniques to manipulate soft tissue to the healing response of bone as it changes in relationship to implants and the load that is placed upon them. My patients have benefited tremendously as have I from the research this organization has supported over the last twenty-five years and continues to support to this day."
Our Mission
The mission of IDREF is to encourage, to support and to acknowledge innovations in the field of implant dentistry through the sponsorship of research and educational programs.
Our Vision
Through our members, the ICOI, continues to serve thousands of dental implant patients. The advances made possible through our society's research grants, education awards, student awards and consensus conferences continually "raise the bar," so that oral implantology/implant dentistry is perceived as, and is in fact, a mature area of our profession.
Your Support
IDREF needs your continued support! It is essential to fund our existing research grants, student awards and education programs. Donations to IDREF are fully tax deductible and 100% of your donation will go directly to where it is allocated, since the overhead of IDREF is fully absorbed by ICOI general funds.
Annually, many ICOI members, dental corporations and grateful patients generously make and/or pledge contributions to IDREF. We applaud their donations and acknowledge them annually.
IDREF's Board of Trustees
A Board of Trustees separate from the ICOI's Board of Directors governs IDREF. An Executive Committee functions to oversee the administrative activities of IDREF.
The Scientific Advisory Board (SAB)
The Scientific Advisory Board is made up of world-renowned and respected university researchers who have made significant contributions in basic science andor applied research. The SAB, under the leadership of Dr. John Keller, is responsible for formally reviewing all grant proposals submitted to IDREF for both extramural and intramural research funding. All grants go through a blind primary and secondary critique process with copies of the reviews returned to the investigator. After the reviews are completed, the SAB presents the choices for grant funding to IDREF's Board. IDREF's grant review procedures mirror those used by the NIH. Members of the Scientific Advisory Board are:
Chair
John C. Keller, Ph.D.
University of Iowa
College of Dentistry
418 Dental Sciene N.
Iowa City, IA 52242-1010
Phone: (319) 335-7375
IDREF Advisory Board
Dr. Joel Bumgardner
Dept. of Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Box 9632
100 Moore Road
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS 39762
Dr. Michael Buckley
Dept. of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
School of Dental Medicine
3501 Terrace Street
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA 15261-1933
Dr. Philip Messersmith
Dept. of Biomedical Engineering
Northwestern University
2145 Sheridan Road
Evanston, IL 60208
Dr. Galen Schneider
Dows Institute for Dental Research
N 402 Dental Science Building
College of Dentistry
The University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA 52242-1010
IDREF Research Grant Program:
Objective:
The objective of the research grant is to encourage new investigators by providing "seed" or start-up funding for promising research projects. Subject to funds available, grants of $20,000 to $25,000 per application are awarded for one year of support. A second renewal year of support may be requested through our competitive review process.
Eligibility:
The principal investigator or co-principal investigator must hold an appropriate terminal degree. A dental resident or Ph.D. candidate may apply if the appropriate department chair or advisor provides a letter confirming that the investigator is coming on staff the year a project is funded.
Deadline for Applications:
January 1st.
To request an application, please contact R. Craig Johnson, ICOI Executive Director, at icoi@dentalimplants.com
Period of Grant:
One full year: April 1 - March 31 or July 1 - June 30
International Congress of Oral Implantologists
248 Lorraine Ave. #3
Upper Montclair, NJ 07043
Phone: 1-(800) 442-0525 or
1-(973)-783-6300
Fax: 973-783-1175
Email: icoi@dentalimplants.com