The New Zealand Society for Oral Implantology (NZSOI) is a professional organisation created to unite general dental practitioners and allied professionals with an interest in oral implantology. Its purpose is to promote education, clinical excellence, and professional collaboration in implant dentistry within New Zealand.
Membership is open to: General dentists, Dental hygienists, Oral Health Therapists and Dental Technicians involved in implant dentistry.
Applicants should have a professional interest in dental implants and be committed to ethical, evidence-based practice.
-Access to educational events, workshops, and clinical updates within NZ.
-Networking with peers and experts in oral implantology.
-Inclusion in a professional directory to connect patients and colleagues.
-ICOI membership.
All NZSOI members automatically become members of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI). This provides:
– Access to ICOI journals, newsletters, and online resources.
– Discounts for ICOI conferences worldwide.
– Pathways to ICOI Fellow, Master, and Diplomate credentials.
– Connection to a global network of implant dentists.
Yes — membership fees are set annually and cover both NZSOI benefits and the ICOI membership.
Not necessarily. While experience in implant dentistry is encouraged, the society is also open to practitioners seeking to expand their skills in the field.
Events may include:
Annual scientific meetings, Study clubs, Webinars, Clinical skills courses and Joint events with international speakers.
Applications are available through this website and require:
– Compliance with the NZSOI’s Constitution
– Payment of the membership fee.
– Approval by the Executive Committee of the NZSOI.
Yes — overseas dentists with an interest in implantology may be eligible for membership, though membership privileges may differ slightly.
All information about the NZSOI is published on this website and through the NZSOI’s social media channels.
