Who is the Implant Foundation Switzerland?

The Implant Foundation Switzerland was established to provide the public with neutral and scientifically sound information about dental implants. It pursues no commercial interests and ensures that all content is created independently and remains product-neutral. The foundation is supported by dental professional associations, the Swiss Dental Association, and the SPO Patient Protection Foundation.

The focus is on patient safety and education. The Implant Foundation Switzerland assists patients in making informed decisions regarding dental implants. Its services are aimed at anyone seeking independent, understandable, and professionally accurate information, whether in preparation for treatment, in case of uncertainty regarding costs, or when selecting a suitable specialist. Through brochures and online content, the foundation helps people better understand medical contexts, categorize treatment options, and realistically assess risks. In doing so, it provides guidance on an often complex topic and strengthens the position of patients within the treatment process.

Specifically, the foundation is supported by four major dental professional associations: the Swiss Society of Oral Implantology (SGI), the Swiss Society of Oral Surgery and Stomatology (SSOS), the Swiss Society of Periodontology (SSP), and the Swiss Society of Reconstructive Dentistry (SSRD). These professional associations guarantee that all of the foundation’s content corresponds to the current state of science and meets the highest medical quality standards.

Furthermore, the foundation is accompanied by the Swiss Dental Association (SSO) and the SPO Patient Protection Foundation. These two organizations ensure that, alongside the professional perspective, the patient-oriented perspective is firmly anchored in the foundation’s work. Thus, the focus is not only on dental quality but also on the education, protection, and support of patients.

In addition, the Implant Foundation Switzerland is supported by the university dental centers in Bern, Basel, Geneva, and Zurich. This collaboration ensures that current scientific findings from research and teaching flow into the foundation’s work. At the same time, it strengthens the link between practice-oriented patient information and academic expertise.

Organizationally, the foundation consists of a Board of Trustees and an administrative office. The Board of Trustees is responsible for strategic management and consists of representatives from the aforementioned professional associations. The administrative office handles operational implementation. This includes, among other things, the creation of information materials, website maintenance, the organization of campaigns, and responding to inquiries from the public. On technical matters, the foundation can also seek advice from a scientific advisory board to ensure that new developments in implantology are appropriately considered.

The Implant Foundation Switzerland is politically neutral. It does not recommend specific products or manufacturers and thus serves the public interest entirely. Thanks to this clear focus on transparency, independence, and quality, it is now an important point of contact for everyone in Switzerland who wishes to learn about dental implants or make an informed decision for their dental health.

The Implant Foundation Switzerland is supported by a broad base of dental professional associations and patient-oriented organizations. In addition to this professional and content-related backing, the foundation also receives financial support, including from two established medical technology companies from Switzerland: Straumann and Thommen Medical.

Both companies are internationally active manufacturers of dental implants and are committed to promoting research, quality, and further education in the field of oral implantology. This financial support is provided without any influence on the foundation’s content. The Implant Foundation Switzerland operates independently and remains product-neutral. This means it does not recommend specific systems or brands and does not pass on promotional content. Materials and recommendations on the website also remain completely manufacturer-independent.

Do you have questions about dental implants or would you like to find out more? The Implant Foundation Switzerland offers numerous materials, explanations, and assistance for patients on its website.

For individual concerns or general information, you can reach the foundation at:

Implant Foundation Switzerland
Secretariat
c/o Bern Congress Organiser (BCO)
Taubenstrasse 8
3011 Bern

Email: info@implantatstiftung.ch
Web: www.implantatstiftung.ch

The website includes, among other things, a patient brochure for free download, an extensive FAQ, and further information on finding a specialist, quality assurance, and current topics in implantology. All content is independent, neutral, and presented in an understandable manner.