Tim Joda
Tim Joda, Prof., DMD, PhD, MSc, MBA, has been the Head of “eHealth in Reconstructive Dentistry” at the Clinic of Reconstructive Dentistry, University of Zurich since 2022. He is triple board-certified in prosthodontics, periodontology and implantology. He holds an MSc in prosthodontics & biomaterials, a PhD in digital implant workflows and an executive MBA. He is a former ITI Scholar at the University of Bern (2011), where he received the venia legendi (“Privatdozent”) in 2016 and was appointed Associate Professor in 2018. Prof. Joda was also the founding Director of the Division of Digital Reconstructive Technology & Implantology in Bern. In 2018, he was appointed Vice Chair and Program Director of Postgraduate Education at the Department of Reconstructive Dentistry, University of Basel. He is a Principal Investigator and is actively involved in clinical and translational research on implant workflows and prosthetic treatment concepts in the field of digital technologies and e-health data management using AI and ML.
Articles
Feature Article
Every 5 years, the International Team of Implantology (ITI) organizes a Consensus Conference to review the current state of evidence in areas of interest in implant dentistry. The 7th ITI Consensus Conference was held in Lisbon in May 2023. The topic of Group 2 was “Technology”, focusing on following three research questions: (1) additive versus subtractive manufacturing of implant restorations; (2) survival, complications, and esthetics comparing prefabricated versus customized abutments; and (3) survival of posterior implant-supported multi-unit fixed dental prostheses.
Feature Article
This article highlights current and relevant scientific information on the implementation of augmented, mixed and virtual reality devices in implant-related dentistry and dental education and provides structured, practical recommendations related to the current and potential use of these devices.