The Italian Society of Oral Hygiene Sciences (La Societa Italiana di Scienze dell'Igiene Orale -- SISIO)
The Italian Society of Oral Hygiene Sciences (La Società Italiana di Scienze dell'Igiene Orale - SISIO), was founded five years ago and just held its Third Congress in Pisa, Italy. This year the event was defined by the presence of international speakers from Europe and around the world. Speakers included those engaged in research and development of methodologies and techniques for professionals in daily practice, and those striving to improve and optimize the services offered by the dental hygienist to the patient.
SISIO objectives are to accelerate the development of oral hygiene research, create a research infrastructure to serve the profession, and build a solid scientific basis for the clinical practice of oral hygiene. They strive for the cultural and scientific growth of dental hygiene. The SISIO slogan is: Learn about the science of oral hygiene and how to be protagonists (translated loosely to mean learn to be proactive and be major players in the field of prevention). SISIO will not replace the professional associations, but will operate on a purely scientific and cultural basis, in synergy and harmony with the professional organizations. The Congress was held in the beautiful San Rossore in the heart of Pisa, and provided an opportunity to exchange ideas and opinions in the shadow of the world's most famous tower, The Leaning Tower of Pisa. The theme was “Riflessioni e critiche sulla practica quotidiana dell' igienista dentale” or “Reflections and criticism on the daily practice of the dental hygienist.”
Maria Perno Goldie, RDH, MS
To read previous RDH eVillage FOCUS introductions by Editorial Director Maria Perno Goldie, go to introductions.
