Dr. Branemark accepted the award via satellite TV live from Gothenburg, Sweden at the annual NYU Implant Symposium on December 9, 2005.
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The inaugural Robert N. Eskow NYU Implant Dentistry Award was presented to Dr. P. I. Branemark, the world-renowned originator and developer of osseointegrated implants and of a variety of the components used in dental implants, at the annual NYU Implant Symposium on December 9, 2005. Dr. Branemark accepted the award via satellite TV live from Gothenburg, Sweden.
Named in honor of its principal benefactor, NYU Clinical Professor of Implant Dentistry Dr. Robert Eskow, the Eskow Award recognizes individuals in implant dentistry for outstanding achievements and significant contributions to the science and clinical application of implant dentistry. The Eskow Award carries a plaque and a cash stipend.
In addition to Dr. Eskow, the other benefactors responsible for the award include Astra Tech, Inc., Bio-Lok International, Inc., Hu-Friedy Manufacturing Company, Inc., 3i Implant Innovations, Inc., Nobel Biocare USA, Straumann USA, and Zimmer Dental, Inc.
Commenting on the award, Dr. Michael C. Alfano, Dean of the NYU College of Dentistry, said, “It is a privilege and a pleasure for NYUCD to present this award. Dr. Branemark is a giant in the field of implant dentistry. Largely because of his work, which is recognized as the “gold standard” in dental implants, implant dentistry today is a scientifically-validated, solidly mainstream dental procedure that continues to improve both functionally and esthetically. It is doubly meaningful that the award carries the name of Dr. Robert Eskow, an outstanding NYU faculty member for the past 13 years, who has made substantial contributions to implant dentistry teaching and research at NYU.”
Founded in 1865, New York University College of Dentistry (NYUCD) is the third oldest and the largest dental school in the United States, educating more than 8 percent of all dentists. NYUCD has a significant global reach and provides a level of national and international diversity among its students that is unmatched by any other dental school.