Dentium Sets a New Milestone for Its Global 25th Anniversary in Sochi, Russia
Russian Passion Meets Dentium Technology — A 25th Anniversary Celebration Where Science and Sports Converge
Dentium marked a significant milestone in its global journey with the 25th Anniversary International Practical Dental Forum, held in Sochi, Russia, a renowned resort city where the Caucasus Mountains meet the Black Sea. The three-day forum took place from October 25 to 27 under the theme “Tradition & Innovation,” welcoming approximately 400 local dentists and medical professionals.
Featuring the latest trends in digital dentistry, clinically focused hands-on programs, and unique events that combined academic exchange with sports, the forum generated enthusiastic local response—earning recognition as a true “dental festival.”
Day 1 – A New Clinical Flow Begins with bright Implant and the Short & Narrow Concept
The forum opened with a keynote lecture by Dr. Sung-Min Jung (Dentium Dental Clinic, Korea) titled “bright: The Future of Implants.” Dr. Jung introduced Dentium’s latest implant lineup, bright Implant, highlighting its Simple & Easy philosophy and Short & Narrow concept. He presented how Digital Minimalism enables efficient and streamlined clinical workflows while maintaining precision and predictability.
This was followed by a lecture from Dr. Alexander Vachnadze, who discussed alveolar ridge splitting, drawing attention to short implant approaches that enhance surgical efficiency and preserve bone. In the afternoon, Dr. Maxim Kosyrev led a session on clinic management efficiency and clinical productivity, while Dr. Mirza Matkarimov addressed prosthetic complications and soft tissue management in implant dentistry.
In parallel, a dedicated sinus-lifting hands-on session led by Dr. Bagrat Smbatyan allowed participants to gain practical experience using Dentium’s long-standing solutions, SuperLine and DASK Simple. The day concluded with clinical case sharing on soft tissue regeneration and esthetic improvement using PDRN and Monalisa fillers, receiving strong interest as integrated solutions that balance both esthetics and function.
Day 2 – Advancing Academic Depth with AI-Based Digital Dentistry and Occlusal Analysis
The second day focused on Dentium’s Digital Minimalism philosophy, featuring an integrated academic program spanning implantology, prosthodontics, oral surgery, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) treatment.
Dr. Sung-Min Jung delivered a comprehensive lecture on Digital Minimalism, outlining Dentium’s clinical philosophy and introducing a new treatment paradigm powered by bright CT, Dentium 3D Viewer, and AI technologies. He demonstrated diagnostic and prosthetic planning workflows utilizing bright CT’s AI Occlusal Plane function and high-clarity imaging, as well as CT-driven virtual setups integrating CT data, intraoral scans, and face scan data.
He further presented Dentium’s next-generation model-less digital workflow, covering BTS (Bite Tray Impression Scan), BOS (Bite Tray Impression Scan with IOS), and IOS (Intraoral Scan) processes, showcasing a fully digital pathway from scanning and design to prosthesis fabrication.
Renowned Russian speaker Dr. Bagrat Smbatyan followed with a session on one-moment (immediate) implantation, highlighting the procedural advantages of Dentium implant systems through clinical cases. He emphasized how proper primary stability and SLA surface characteristics support predictable immediate implantation and provisionalization.
In the afternoon, Dr. Tatyana Fazylova presented on TMJ dysfunction and myofascial pain management, discussing the impact of occlusal imbalance and stress factors, along with practical clinical management strategies.
This was followed by Prof. Ksenia Klimenko, an otolaryngology specialist, who addressed the prevention of odontogenic sinusitis, sharing insights into maxillary sinus anatomy and post-implant complication prevention while underscoring the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration between dentistry and medicine.
The day concluded with Dr. Boris Bernatskiy, who introduced Dentium’s B2S (Bridge to Success) protocol, demonstrating a predictable, digitally driven treatment process that seamlessly connects implants to prosthetics through Dentium’s integrated restorative system.
Day 3 – Hands-On Education and the Passion of Russian Clinicians
The final day centered on hands-on and application-focused clinical education.
Dr. G. Khachatryan demonstrated advanced bone grafting and alveolar reconstruction techniques, emphasizing the stability of Dentium systems even in complex cases. Dr. D. Alyoshin shared practical tips on utilizing Dentium’s navigation system, while Dr. R. Mikhailov presented expertise in peri-implant soft tissue management and connective tissue grafting.
In addition, Dr. K. Brovko delivered a lecture on predictable treatment systems using Simple Line and Dentium’s digital solutions, receiving strong engagement from participants.
The practice-oriented program represented the culmination of Dentium’s “Simple & Easy” digital clinical education philosophy, allowing local clinicians to gain hands-on experience, strengthen technical confidence, and conclude the forum with meaningful clinical insight.
Uniting Science and Passion Through Ice Hockey
During the forum, the final match of the Russian Dentists’ Hockey League was held as a special event. Dentium Russia, an official sponsor of the dentist hockey team “Scalpel,” organized a unique networking opportunity where forum participants attended the match together.
This rare combination of academics and sports further strengthened camaraderie within the local dental community and highlighted Dentium’s approachable and community-oriented brand identity.
A Platform for Future Collaboration and the Emerging Center of Asian Dentistry
More than an academic event, the forum was recognized as a meaningful platform that opened new avenues for practical collaboration in the advancement of dentistry across Russia and the CIS region. It also showcased the growing research capabilities and clinical expertise of Russian clinicians, supported by Korean implant technology and Dentium’s Digital Minimalism philosophy.
A Dentium representative commented, “Korean digital dentistry goes beyond technology—it embodies a patient-centered treatment philosophy. Through this exchange, we see Asia emerging as a central force in the future of dentistry.”
Building on this forum, Dentium plans to further strengthen localized education programs and clinical research networks, laying a foundation for long-term collaboration across Russia and the broader Eurasian region.