We are thrilled to announce the integration of the ITI (International Team for Implantology, Basel, Switzerland) Digital Campus, which is an online learning platform, into our dental school curriculum, under the visionary leadership of Dean Kenneth Chance and Associate Dean of Digital Innovation Ilser Turkyilmaz. This initiative is one of the cornerstones of our Digital Dentistry Transformation Project, aimed at redefining dental education and clinical practice through advanced digital technologies.
The ITI Digital Campus is a global platform offering universities free access to an extensive library of high-quality, peer-reviewed content on implant dentistry. This fully online and user-friendly system is designed to deliver a seamless learning experience, fostering excellence in both education and clinical practice.
Transforming Dental Education
Through ITI Digital Campus platform, our students and faculty will benefit from:
● Access to World-Class Content: Over 900 learning items, including modules, assessments, case studies, and videos, provided by the ITI Academy.
● Customizable Learning: Integration of university-specific content to tailor the learning environment to our curriculum.
● A Secure Digital Environment: A closed and safe platform for students and faculty to access resources and manage their academic progress.
Empowering Our Students
For students, this integration offers unparalleled access to resources that help develop foundational skills in implant and digital dentistry. Learning ITI principles and exploring supplementary tools and benefits will prepare them to excel in a rapidly evolving profession.
Fostering Innovation and Growth
By collaborating with ITI, our institution strengthens its academic ties with global dental communities and plants the seeds for future growth and innovation in dental education.
This transformative step marks just one of the significant steps in our journey to expand digital infrastructure and curriculum offerings. By equipping our students with cutting-edge tools and knowledge, we are shaping a new generation of leaders in digital dentistry and implantology.
We look forward to keeping you updated as we continue to advance our mission to lead in digital dental education. Together, we will set a new standard in excellence for implantology and digital dentistry.
Ilser Turkyilmaz, DMD, PhD
Associate Dean of Digital Innovation,
Professor and Chair, Department of Comprehensive Care,
School of Dental Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH.