CyberSmile, the first specialized training center for computerized implant surgery, has opened in Hong Kong. This institution becomes an important link in the chain of training physicians in rapidly developing technologies of digital implantology. The center was founded by surgeons James Chow, Nikos Mateos, and Alessandro Pozzi in response to the growing gap between technological progress in implantology and the availability of structured clinical training.
As noted by doctor Mateos, a periodontologist and academic specialist: “Technology has outpaced education. Clinicians increasingly have to deal with complex software and multiple devices, but often there is no clear path to safely mastering these skills”.
The facility is equipped with five surgical robots, several navigation systems, 3D scanners, AI-based planning software, and three-dimensional printing technology. This set allows specialists to gain practical experience in a complete digital workflow and compare various platforms outside of manufacturer demonstrations. The choice of Hong Kong is due to its historical role as a bridge between China and the global community, which facilitates the attraction of physicians, researchers, and manufacturers from the Asia-Pacific region.
Together with colleagues, the founders published a white paper in the journal Clinical and Experimental Dental Research (August 2026) titled “Understanding workflows in dynamic and robotic computerized implant surgery”. In the document, robot-assisted surgery is described as an extension of dynamic navigation, while emphasizing the need to improve compatibility between different software platforms and devices.
Doctor Chow, a maxillofacial surgeon with experience in dynamic navigation, emphasized the critical role of the operator: “Equipment is capable of remarkable precision. The outcome is determined by whether the surgeon controls the entire workflow, of which the robot is only one step”. This remark suggests that the technological perfection of a robot-assisted system does not exclude, but rather requires a high level of clinical competence and an integrated understanding of the entire digital workflow by the implantologist.
Doctor Pozzi, whose research covers digital workflows in implantology, emphasized the need for a change in clinical thinking: “New technologies can only deliver results when combined with a new paradigm of care delivery”. The upcoming course — a masterclass on robotics and the application of agentic AI systems in implantology — is scheduled for October 26–28, 2026.
The three-day program includes live streaming of operations, practical training with implantology robots, and sessions on the development and implementation of agentic AI tools. This format of education will allow clinicians not only to master the technical skills of working with equipment, but also to integrate these technologies into their own clinical protocols, which is critical for the safe and effective use of robot-assisted implant surgery in practice.
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