Greetings from the Chairman
The 2026 ICOI International Congress of Oral Implantologists Japan Chapter General Meeting and Scientific Conference will be held on November 14th (Sat) and 15th (Sun), 2026, at Belle Salle Shinjuku South Exit in Shinjuku, Tokyo. As the conference chairman, I would like to extend a warm welcome to all attendees.
In recent years, implant treatment has advanced significantly due to advances in digital technology and materials, making safer and more predictable treatments possible. On the other hand, Japan is facing an unprecedented super-aging society, and the role required of dental care is also changing. In an aging society, it is more important than ever to consider the patient's overall health and lifestyle while looking ahead to the long-term maintenance of oral function when selecting treatment options.
The theme of this conference
is "Minimalism in Implant Dentistry – What Do Patients Really Want?"
In implant treatment, the goal is not simply to perform advanced procedures. We believe that the future of implantology requires discerning what truly valuable treatment is for the patient, providing necessary and sufficient treatment while avoiding excessive invasiveness and over-treatment.
At this conference, we would like to invite clinicians and researchers active both domestically and internationally to discuss "the future of implant treatment" from various perspectives, including digital technology, minimally invasive treatment, prosthetic design, and long-term prognosis. We also hope that this will be an opportunity to consider the significance of implant treatment in a super-aging society and the role of implantology as patient-centered medicine.
Furthermore, we hope that this conference will be a place of learning and exchange not only for dentists, but also for dental hygienists, dental technicians, and students, and that it will be an opportunity to create new knowledge and networks. We are
looking forward to meeting you all in Shinjuku, Tokyo. We sincerely hope for your participation.
Chairman of the 2026 ICOI International Congress of Oral Implantologists Japan Chapter Academic Conference
/ Board Member of ICOI JAPAN (Medical Corporation Smile & Wellness)
Masaharu Ariga