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The Purpose: |
| The purpose of this organization is to educate dentists, patients and the entire dental industry in the art and science of Minimally Invasive Dentistry (MID); to encourage, facilitate, and assist in scientific research related to MID; and to engage in activities as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out such purposes. |
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The Mission: |
| We will be an internationally recognized community of healthcare professionals dedicated to the philosophy of minimally invasive dentistry. We will be the stewards of this body of knowledge and we will further the research, science, education, and clinical practice of this continuum of care to our peers and the public. |
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The History: |
The World Congress of Minimally Invasive Dentistry (WCMID)
was formed in December 1999 by dental practitioners,
academics, and dental researchers from all over the globe.
In June 2000 the first annual conference was held in
Skaneateles Falls, New York, where 135 attendees
represented 13 countries for the WCMID’s official
initiation. This conference was headed various speakers,
including Imtiaz Manji, Richard Simonsen, Rella
Christensen, Christopher Benz, Luc Martens, Geoff Knight,
Graeme Milicich, Kim Kutsch, and Stewart Rosenberg.
Attendees at the conference helped define Minimally
Invasive Dentistry (Microdentistry) to provide structure
and vision to the Congress. It was concluded that
Microdentistry is the evidence-based discipline of dealing
with oral hard and soft tissue saving procedures, the goal
there being, improved quality of life through lifelong
optimal oral health.
They also gave a direction for the WCMID to promote and
educate the profession and the public about minimally
invasive dentistry. Fifty dentists contributed substantial
funds to create the financial base for the organization
and were recognized as Founding Members. Thirty-nine
dentists took a written exam and presented clinical cases
to represent their proficiency in microdentistry and were
awarded Fellowship by the WCMID. The organization also
incorporated in the USA and filed application with the IRS
for nonprofit status (approved in 2002).
The WCMID met for the second conference in Surfer`s
Paradise, Queensland, Australia in August 2001. Again,
members were represented from nine countries. The focus of
the second conference was on early diagnosis and the early
caries process. Speakers for this conference included Greg
Seymour, Luc Marks, Rella Christensen, Kim Kutsch, Stewart
Rosenberg, Phil Hudson, Geoff Knight, Graeme Milicich,
Andrew Brostek, Hien Ngo, Laurie Walsh, and Richard Eilenberg.
Seven members demonstrated proficiency for the Fellowship
exam and five members demonstrated their proficiency for
the Diplomate exam. In additional, five members stepped
forward to contribute more financial support for the
organization and were recognized as Life Members.
Committees were organized and empowered to set and
accomplish goals for the year 2002. Goals for the year
included a peer-reviewed electronic journal, with Richard
Simonsen as editor, David Santleben as Associate Editor,
and Paul Beasley as publisher.
Since this meeting, the WCMID received AGD accreditation
in March of 2002 for continuing education credits. |
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WCMID
133 Fernwood Drive, Suite 400
Moraga, CA 94556 |
Phone:
800-973-8003
925-388-0070 |
Fax: 925-631-9525 |
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