The countdown begins for the National Congress of the Italian Democratic Dentistry Union (SIOD), “New Horizons in Dentistry. Between Innovation and Sustainability of the Healthcare System.
What training for the future?”, an event that promises to redefine the dialogue on the future of dentistry in Italy and which will be held next 7 and 8 June at the Isola delle Femmine in Palermo.
This congress marks a new chapter of dialogue in the field of dentistry, exploring the intersections between dentistry and the prevention of systemic diseases and highlighting the critical importance of an integrated approach to health. With a theme that looks towards new horizons, the congress will focus on how to balance innovation and sustainability within the national healthcare system, highlighting the need for modern and targeted training for the future of the profession.
“We are grateful to the Sicilian Region for having granted patronage to the event – commented Dr. Francesco Romano, SIOD Deputy General Secretary – Sicily Region Contact -. Representatives of the major regional health policy institutions will be present to intervene, listen and interact with the world of dentistry in order to, I won’t say solve, but at least clarify to everyone what the emerging problems and critical steps of this branch of medicine are. Lately, due to its recognized role in the prevention of major pathologies (heart disease, diabetes, high-risk pregnancies, rheumatoid arthritis), – he continues – Dentistry has been highly valued from a scientific and research point of view at a global and European level . However, this importance has not been adequately valorised within the prevention and health policy plans of nations. SIOD wants to bring the spotlight to this issue.”
The two-day Isola delle Femmine will be an opportunity to shorten the distances between the “palace” and the world of the freelance profession, but also between citizens and health policy. All in the name of a new Dentistry, the one that has existed for decades, but which lacks doctor-witnesses and citizen-beneficiaries.
Dr. Pietro Paolo Mastinu, ANTAMOP President and Consultant underlined: “This congress represents an important platform to discuss the current and future challenges of our sector. Technological innovation and sustainability are fundamental pillars for an efficient and accessible healthcare system. We train new professionals not only with advanced clinical skills, but also with an ethical and sustainable vision of dental practice. The Palermo event will be a crucial meeting point to share knowledge and develop common strategies for the future.”
The conference program is structured into two days full of content. On June 7, the sessions will focus on union, regulatory and organizational issues, with interventions from key figures such as Dr. Giulio Cesare Leghissa, General Secretary of the SIOD, and other healthcare sector experts at regional and national level.
To open the day, institutional greetings from Dr. GC Leghissa General Secretary SIOD, the Sicilian Reg Health Councilor, Giovanna Volo, the Hon. Francesco Ciancitto, 12th Member of the Social Affairs and Health Commission, Chamber of Deputies, Salvatore Requirez, General Director of DASOE – Dept. for Activities. Healthcare and Epidemiological Observatory, Toti Amato President of FNOMC&O Palermo, Marco Brady Bucci President of the Italian Academy of Legal and Forensic Dentistry and Silvia Alessandra Third Deputy General Secretary of SIASO.
The day will begin with the opening chaired by Francesco Romano, SIOD Deputy General Secretary and contact person for the Sicily Region, together with Ernesto Bruschi, SIOD contact person for the Lazio Region. At 9.15am, Giulio Cesare Leghissa, General Secretary of the SIOD, will address the complex situation of citizen-patients and dentists in Italy, presenting the SIOD’s proposals.
At 9.45am, Domenico Garbo of CIMEST will analyze the role of external affiliated doctors and dentists within the Regional and National Health System, focusing on needs and expenses. Followed at 10.15 by Salvatore Iacolino, General Director of the Department of Strategic Planning at the Department of Health of the Sicily Region, discussing the problems and solutions to strengthen the Sicilian public health system. At 10.45am, Daniela Faraoni, General Director of ASP Palermo, will talk about the critical issues and potential of a Public Personal Services Company (ASP) in the current healthcare context.
After a coffee break at 11.15am, Maria Grazia Cannarozzo, COI-AIOG National President, will discuss the repercussions of dental care on systemic pathologies. The morning will conclude with a round table and question session. After a lunch, the afternoon session will be chaired by Domenico Garbo and Roberto Volpes. At 2.30pm, Mario Marrone, President of the Palermo Dentist Register Commission, will discuss the tariffs and LEAs of Dentistry, addressing professional ethics between health policy and clinical practice.
At 3.00 pm, Fulvia Magenga, SIASO General Secretary, will talk about the new profession of Dental Practice Assistant (ASO) and the risks of dental practices that replace ASOs with categories illegally introduced in a CCNL. Antonio Colucci will follow at 3.30pm, discussing the new legislation for the accreditation of dental practices in Italy and Sicily. Alessandro D’Aquila, expert in radiation protection, will continue on the same topic, but from the point of view of the owners and RSPP of dental practices, at 4:00 pm.
At 4.30pm, Giansalvo Sciacchitano will close the day with a discussion on ENPAM at 5pm. The day will conclude with a second round table at 5.30pm and a social dinner at 8.30pm.
The scientific-cultural session on Saturday 8 June will begin at 9:00 with an introduction and initial greetings. The first session will see dentists, hygienists and dental technicians discuss various topics, including dental responsibility after the Cartabia reform, presented by Rosaria Anna La Malfa at 9.15am. Pietro Paolo Mastinu will talk about the practice of Dentistry in corporate form at 9.50, followed by Raffaella Garbelli who will discuss the use of anticoagulants and antiplatelets in oral surgery at 10.30. At 11:00, Daniele Pomponi will discuss digital paths in implant surgery and fixed prosthetics. Ernesto Bruschi will close the session with a presentation on surgical techniques for managing soft tissue around implants.
The second session on Saturday will be dedicated to the ASOs, the secretariat and the other members of the Dental TEAM. Francesca Li Muli will introduce the new classification in periodontology at 9.15am. Cinzia Artoni and Carmen Totaro will talk about the role of ASOs in patient health and well-being at 9.45am. After the coffee break at 11:00, Sofia Privitera and other Dental Team speakers will discuss the key skills of ASOs in an affiliated practice.
The event will provide a unique opportunity for dentists, doctors, dental hygienists and the entire dental team to share experiences, learn and discuss future challenges, promoting innovation and sustainability as key elements for the future of the profession.
Registration for the congress will be possible within 24 hours of the start of the Congress, free but mandatory, and can be done online through the official SIOD website: [Iscrizione Congresso Nazionale SIOD](https://www.siod.it/post/congresso-nazionale-siod).
