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ITI Fellows embody the ITI ethos as leaders in their field

ITI Fellowships are granted by nomination and recommendation only. Fellows enjoy all the same benefits as regular ITI Members, plus additional privileges such as voting rights, eligibility for election into leadership positions and complimentary attendance of the annual Fellows Dinner.

 
 
Why become an ITI Fellow
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Gain voting rights and help shape the future of the ITI and implant dentistry.
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Become eligible for leadership roles within the local and global ITI community.
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Demonstrate a strong commitment to evidence-based implant dentistry and enhance your professional reputation worldwide.
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Access exclusive networking and collaboration opportunities within a trusted network of leading experts.
ITI career path
Lifelong growth: The ITI career path

The ITI offers the opportunity to take over an increasing level of responsibilities. A career is never a straight line, thus the ITI is open to all levels of experience, expertise and seniority.

Student
Scholar
Member
ITI Speaker
Study Club Director
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Fellow
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Section Officer
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Global Committee member
 
Student

Minimum tier: ITI Membership

Requirements: must provide proof ofenrollment in studies.

Benefits from reduced membership fees.

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Scholar

Minimum tier: ITI Membership

Requirements: must apply and successfully complete selection process for an ITI Scholarship.

Benefits from an invaluable learning experience and exposure to ITI Fellows and activities around the world.

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Member

Minimum tier: ITI Membership

Requirements: none – anyone with an interest can subscribe as an ITI Member.

Benefits from access to all ITI Study Clubs, local Section activities, the ITI Academy and publications as well as discounts on education programs.

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ITI Speaker

Minimum tier: ITI Membership

Requirements: Active ITI membership and formal approval by the Section Education Delegate or ITI Headquarters.

Gains recognition as an expert by sharing clinical insights and contributing to the ITI’s educational mission.

 
Study Club Director

Minimum tier: ITI Membership

Requirements: Active ITI membership.

Benefits from the opportunity to lead a local community and show an active involvement in the ITI which will be an important aspect for a potential fellowship nomination.

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Fellow

Minimum tier: ITI Membership

Requirements: must be nominated and recommended by three existing Fellows, accepted by the local Section Leadership Team and approved by the ITI Board of Directors.

Fellows enjoy all the same benefits as regular ITI Members, plus additional privileges such as voting rights and eligibility for election into leadership positions.

 
ITI Officer

Minimum tier: ITI Fellowship

Requirements: must be nominated and elected by the Section’s Fellows.

Benefits from a highly visible role in their Section and globally, can actively shape the future of the organization and have an impact on implant dentistry overall.

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ITI Global Committee

Minimum tier: ITI Fellowship

Requirements: must go through a recruitment process and be approved by the Board of Directors.

Benefits from a globally highly visible role with a profound impact on the organization and the field of implant dentistry.

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How to become an ITI Fellow

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Become an ITI Member
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Be involved in your Section
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Consider to become an ITI Study Club Director
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Get a nomination letter from a Fellow with at least 4 years seniority as well as 2 recommendations from existing Fellows
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Confirmation by the local Section Leadership Team and approval by the Board of Directors

You are in good company

Julia Wittneben
ITI Fellow
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Switzerland
Stephen Chen
ITI Fellow
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Australia
France Lambert
ITI Fellow
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Belgium
Ronald Jung
ITI Fellow
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Switzerland
Lisa Heitz-Mayfield
ITI Fellow
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Australia
Charlotte Stilwell
ITI Fellow
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United Kingdom
Mauricio Araujo
ITI Fellow
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Brazil
Irena Sailer
ITI Fellow
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Switzerland
Hans-Peter Weber
ITI Honorary Fellow
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USA
Tim Joda
ITI Fellow
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Switzerland
Tara Aghaloo
ITI Fellow
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USA
Bilal Al-Nawas
ITI Fellow
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Germany
 
Purpose, Vision & Mission
Our purpose is to engage and inspire the global dental profession to strive for excellence in implant dentistry for the benefit of the patient.

Our vision is to be the world’s leading interdisciplinary community in implant dentistry. We empower dental professionals globally through a collaborative network, cutting-edge education, innovative research, and cultivating leaders committed to evidence-based practices.

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Community
We are a member-led community of more than 25,000 Fellows and Members in over 100 countries.

Dental professionals join to get to the top of their game through lifelong learning with the help of educational events, publications and e-learning opportunities. Our membership leverages the vibrant community of experts through Section activities, Study Clubs and online exchange.

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Honorary Fellows

André Schroeder †
1992
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Switzerland
Franz Sutter
1993
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Switzerland
Wilfried Schilli †
1999
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Germany
Robert K. Schenk †
2005
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Switzerland
Samuel K. Steinemann †
2005
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Switzerland
Erik Hjørting-Hansen †
2006
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Denmark
Gisbert Krekeler †
2006
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Germany
Niklaus P. Lang
2008
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Switzerland
Christiaan ten Bruggenkate
2008
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Netherlands
Yoshikatsu Soejima †
2010
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Japan
Walter Widmer
2011
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Switzerland
Thomas Straumann
2011
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Switzerland
Dieter Weingart †
2012
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Germany
Urs Belser
2013
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Switzerland
Jan Lindhe
2015
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Sweden
Thomas D. Taylor
2016
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USA
Daniel Buser
2017
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Switzerland
Hans-Peter Weber
2018
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USA
Gerhard Wahl
2018
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Germany
Kanichi Seto
2020
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Japan
David Cochran
2021
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USA
Frauke Müller
2022
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Switzerland
Lisa Heitz-Mayfield
2022
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Australia
Luca Cordaro
2023
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Italy
Christoph Hämmerle
2023
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Switzerland
Frank L. Higginbottom
2023
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USA
Hideaki Katsuyama
2023
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Japan
Dean Morton
2023
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USA
Stephen Chen
2024
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Australia
Daniel Wismeijer
2024
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Netherlands
Urs Brägger
2025
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Switzerland
Christopher Evans
2025
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Australia
Eiji Funakoshi
2025
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Japan
Mario Roccuzzo
2025
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Italy