The proceedings of the 22nd Congress of the Iranian Academy of Periodontology and the 8th International Specialized Symposium: The Future of Periodontology & Implantology

Dear colleagues and delegates,In today's world, people are always looking for new technologies and knowledge to improve the quality of their lives, and these efforts are evident in all sciences, especially medical and dental sciences.On the other hand, periodontology and implantology are facing new challenges and opportunities in the 21st century.As the population ages, the demand for oral health care increases, and the expectations of patients and clinicians rise.To meet these challenges and opportunities, we must embrace the advances in science and technology that are transforming our field.These advances include artificial intelligence, personalized medicine, cell and gene therapy, laser therapy, 3D printing, digital science, etc.These important issues are the reason for naming the 22nd Iranian Academy of Periodontology (IAP) Congress "the Future of Periodontology and Implantology."Artificial intelligence (AI) is the ability of machines to perform tasks that usually require human intelligence, such as learning, reasoning, and decision-making.AI can help improve the diagnosis, prognosis, treatment planning, and outcome evaluation of periodontal and implant diseases.AI can also help analyze dental images, identify risk factors, predict treatment outcomes, and optimize treatment protocols.Cell and gene therapy can help regenerate lost or damaged periodontal and implant tissues.Cell and gene therapy can stimulate stem cells, deliver growth factors, modulate immune responses, and enhance wound healing.Laser therapy can help improve the biocompatibility, osseointegration, stability, and aesthetics of dental implants.It can also reduce inflammation, infection, pain, and bleeding in periodontal diseases.Laser therapy can help decontaminate implant surfaces, stimulate bone formation, enhance soft tissue healing, and modulate bacterial biofilms.Personalized medicine can help optimize the prevention and management of periodontal and implant diseases by taking into account the genetic, environmental, behavioral, and microbiological factors that influence each patient's oral health.It can help select the best implant materials, design the most suitable prosthetic restorations, adjust the most effective treatment regimens, and monitor the most relevant biomarkers for each patient.They can offer new possibilities for improving the oral health and quality of life of patients suffering from periodontal and peri-implant diseases.I hope this congress's topics have sparked participants' interest and curiosity to learn more about these topics.Reputable international and national scientists will explore them in more depth and detail during the congress.We are impatiently waiting for your warm and enthusiastic presence at this congress.