Growing Together
Regional Partnerships in Action
We believe meaningful progress in implant dentistry starts with community – real people, in real places, working together to elevate clinical practice and education, region by region.
Our Regional
Communities
China
“Connecting clinicians across China through education and innovation.”
Recent Highlights:
- Regional Forums in Wuhan, Chengdu, Shenzhen
- 10th Evidence-Based Symposium, Beijing
- ORF China Tour (13,436 participants)
Germany, Austria and Switzerland – DACH
“From deep clinical discussions to hands-on breakthroughs.”
Key Activities:
- Wimsheim Round Table 2025 – Ceramic Implants
- Wimsheim Round Table 2024 – 10 Years of Transgingival Healing
Iberia
“In partnership with leading societies to elevate care.”
Collaborations:
- Joint education with SEPA (Periodontology)
- Events with SEPES (Prosthodontics)
Japan
Stay tuned for upcoming activities
USA
Board of Directors of the OR US Foundation
- Co-creation of hands-on courses and webinars with OR Foundation US
- Strategic collaborations like ISPRD
How We Work Together
From local needs to global impact.
- Co-create educational programs – From roundtables to regional symposia
- Partner with universities & societies – SEPA, SEPES, ISPRD, etc.
- Build community connections – Networking, mentoring, case exchanges
- Local relevance, global excellence – Tailored formats, shared standards
A Voice from
Our Community
“Innovation grows when people connect. Through ORF’s global network, we foster a spirit of co-creation—building regional communities that share knowledge, support one another, and shape the future of implant dentistry together.”
Luca Cordaro
President
“Sustainable progress in our field is built through trusted partnerships. ORF’s strength lies in its ability to connect with local experts and societies—co-creating programs that respond to real needs and elevate care across regions.”
Mariano Sanz
Past President
“Strong communities are essential to meaningful progress. At ORF, I’m proud to collaborate with peers across regions to co-create programs that foster learning, support clinical excellence, and build lasting connections within our profession.”
Hom-Lay Wang
Trustee
“Progress in oral reconstruction begins with shared knowledge, open collaboration, and a commitment to excellence—this is the mission of ORF.”
Prof. Luca Cordaro
President, ORF Board of Trustees
“Strong regional networks are essential to meaningful progress. Within the DACH community and beyond, ORF creates spaces for shared learning, collaboration, and the co-creation of programs that reflect local needs and global standards.”
Katja Nelson
Chair, Education Committee