Worn dentition: The adhesive way save the date ! Bologna, May 11th - 13th, 2019

Dear Readers, Dental wear is a condition affecting patients of all ages all over the world, causing loss of dental hard tissues due to noncarious processes. Researchers are devoting increasing attention to this matter, and several studies have already provided important information on the etiological pathways of worn dentition. The loss of a tooth’s occlusal surface has been mostly associated with a phenomenon known as attrition, which is defined as the loss of tooth structure caused by me- chanical wear from contact with another tooth surface. However, numerous etiological factors, such as erosion, abrasion, and parafunctional habits such as bruxism have been found to play a significant role in the process of non- physiological occlusal wear. Furthermore, a diet rich in acidic foods, as well as diseases such as gastric reflux, congenital abnormalities, and eating disorders are impor- tant contributors to excessive occlusal wear. Identifying the precise etiology of the excessive wear is always a challenge. However, irrespective of epidemiologi- cal concerns or even etiological factors, the loss of hard dental tissue may become severe and require restorative treatment due to tooth sensitivity, loss of masticatory ef- ficacy, in some cases loss of vertical occlusal dimension, decreased oral health-related quality of life, and esthetic complaints. The treatment of patients with worn dentition could be considered the dentist’s challenge for the near future be- cause of the increasing number of patients affected by this condition and the difficulties in defining a correct treatment plan based on evidence-based protocols. Next year, during the international joint meeting of the Italian Academy of Conservative and Restorative Dentistry (AIC) and the International Academy of Adhesive Dentistry (IAAD) to be held in Bologna from May 9th to 11th, re- nowned experts from all over the world will discuss the topic of worn dentition and will provide a general overview on the treatment options and decision making, with spe- cial regard to the new adhesive protocols. Invited speakers are Riccardo Ammannato, Markus Blatz, Marcelo Calamita, Federico Ferraris, Guido Fichera, Irena Sailer, Nicola Scotti, Francesca Vailati, Lorenzo Vanini and Marco Veneziani. Looking forward to seeing you in Bologna on May 9th– 11th, 2019, at this amazing event!