Date
Saturday, 24th January 2026
Location
Hilton Deansgate, Manchester
Time
09:00-17:30
Gala Dinner from 19:00
Welcome Message
We are delighted to welcome you to the inaugural ICE Annual Scientific Symposium (IASS), a one-day event dedicated to exploring the latest advancements and innovations in implant dentistry. This symposium provides an excellent opportunity to hear from leading experts, share new research, and network with fellow ICE graduates, current students, and dental professionals.
Hosted at the Hilton Deansgate in Manchester, the event includes scientific presentations, a poster exhibition, a trade fair supported by our partners, and a celebratory gala dinner. We look forward to welcoming you to this exciting and informative event.
Conference Details
Date: Saturday, 24th January 2026
Time: 09:00 – 17:30 (conference), followed by an optional Gala Dinner from 19:00
Location: Hilton Deansgate, Manchester
Conference Fee: £100
Gala Dinner Fee: £100 (optional)
Registration Deadline: 10th December 2025
Registration includes access to all conference sessions, refreshments, and CPD certification. Gala dinner tickets are sold separately and include a three-course meal and entertainment.
Tickets will be managed via Eventbrite, and on-site check-in will be facilitated through mobile ticket scanning. Dietary requirements will be collected during the registration process.
Abstract Submission
We invite dental professionals to submit abstracts for oral or poster presentations.
Submission Deadline: 4th November 2025
Language: English
Word Limit: 150 to 300 words
Submission Options: Oral or Poster presentation
Poster viewing and judging will take place during the lunch break on 24th January.
Research papers will be presented by MSc postgraduate students on 23rd January, and an award ceremony for the winning presentation will be held during the GALA Dinner.
Send your abstract at conference@icedental.institute
Awards
Publication Opportunity
All participants are invited to submit a full manuscript based on their presentation to the Special Issue of the Dentistry Journal:
Special Issue: Advanced Research on Oral Cancer and Dental Implants
Publisher: MDPI
Benefits: 20% discount on publication fees for IASS attendees
More details can be found on the journal’s website:
https://www.mdpi.com/journal/dentistry/special_issues/advanced_research_oral_cancer
Organising Committee
How to Book Your Place
Booking your place at the IASS ICE Annual Scientific Symposium is simple and secure via Eventbrite.
Follow these steps:
1. Go to our Eventbrite booking page
Book your place here!
2. Select your ticket
-Conference Attendance – £100
– Gala Dinner Attendance – £100
Includes access to all sessions, trade fair, poster presentations, refreshments, and CPD certification
3. Check your inbox
You’ll receive a confirmation email with your digital ticket
4. Bring your ticket on the day
Show your QR code at the registration desk.
5. Registration Deadline: 15th December 2025
For late registrations after 15th December, the fee will increase by £200
If you need help with your booking, please contact:
conference@icedental.institute
Teaching Faculty
Prof. Cemal Ucer
Specialist Oral Surgeon BDS, MSc, PhD, MFDS RCS (Eng), FCGDent, FDTFEd(RCSEd) | GDC: 57048
Academic Lead, MSc Dental Implantology, University of Salford.
Fellow of British Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons.
Director of Centre for Oral & Maxillofacial and Dental Implant Reconstruction.
Professor Rabia Sannam Khan
B.D.S (PAK), Master’s in Experimental Oral Pathology (UK), PhD scholar, Lancaster University (UK), MIADR, MIAOP, FICD (USA), FPFA (USA)
Director of Education and Research at ICE Postgraduate Dental Institute & Hospital
Editorial board member of Dental Journals.
Currently completing a PhD in Bio-engineering at Lancaster University; a collaborative project with the NHS.
Professor Simon Wright
MBE BDS MSc PGCTLCP FHEA FDTFEd (RCSEd) SMFGDP(UK)A FCGDent GDC – 77941
Clinical Lead, MSc Dental Implantology, University of Salford.
Chair of the National Advisory Board in Human Factors.
Director of ICE Postgraduate Dental Institute & Hospital.
Professor Elena Calciolari
DDS, MS(Perio), PhD
Associate Professor at the University of Parma and Queen Mary University of London.
Researches bone/periodontal regeneration and systemic effects on oral health.
Winner of major awards, including L’Oréal-UNESCO and IADR Women in Science.
Active in developing EU periodontal guidelines and serves on top journal boards.
Dr Nikhil Oberai
BDS, MSc Dental Implantology
Honorary Clinical Teaching Fellow at the University of Manchester for Masters in Dental Implants
Key Opinion Leader and lecturer for Osstem Dental Implants UK
Senior Tutor for the Advanced Implant Course at Dentale Training
Mentor for Cambridge Implant Academy
Mentor for University of Manchester Masters In Dental Implants
Clinical Tutor at Dental School University of Manchester
Dr Eglė Ramanauskaitė
BDS, MSc, PhD
Specialist in periodontology with a Master’s in Odontology (2008) and postgraduate training (2017), now pursuing a PhD on hyaluronic acid in periodontal therapy.
Lecturer at the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences and practising periodontist.
Published researcher and international speaker, also organising professional development courses for dental professionals.
Dr Mark Willings
BDS MFGDP (UK) DIP IMP DENT RCS (ENG) FFGDP (UK)
Qualified in 1991 from Guy’s Hospital; gained advanced implantology diploma in 2004.
Involved in dental education at Yorkshire Deanery, University of Manchester, and FGDP.
Prof Tomas Albrektsson
Pioneer in osseointegration, MD and PhD from Gothenburg University.
Second most cited dentistry author worldwide, with 100s of papers and 11 books.
Professor Emeritus at Gothenburg University, affiliated with RCPS Glasgow.
Dr Khurrum Hussain
BDS MFDS RCSEd Dip BDS, MFDS, PG Cert, MClin Dent (LOND), M Perio RCS (Ed)
Specialist periodontist and implant surgeon, trained at Eastman Dental Institute.
Clinical teacher at Manchester Dental Hospital and co-founder of Perio Matters.
Expert in gum surgery, implants, and advanced periodontal care.
Dr Peter Fairbairn
Dentist BDS University of Witwatersrand 1981 GDC No. 58047
Dr Peter JM Fairbairn has been the principal Dental Surgeon at the Scarsdale Dental Clinic since 1989, having been at the forefront of placing and restoring dental implants since 1991.
Dr Hassan Maghaireh
BDS, MSc (Manchester), MFDS (Edinburgh), PGDiploma (Milan)
Head of Scientific Committee, BAIRD
MSc Implant Dentistry, Best Clinical
Presentation Award (Manchester, 2008)
Associate Professor at College of Medicine & Dentistry, Birmingham
International lecturer & published author on bone & soft tissue management
Ed Attenborough
Dental Lab Owner
Leading expert in dental prosthetics.
Combines deep technical knowledge with a commitment to advancing modern dental technology while preserving traditional high standards.
Trusted worldwide, his expertise lies in delivering progressive, rigorously tested solutions that support dental surgeons and patients alike.
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