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I 25 feature _ interview I CAD/CAM 2_2012 ences. There is clearly a huge difference in view of presentations, the knowledge we have gained andthetechnologythatisavailable.Backin2006, we started with only 160 participants, who were mainly dentists. Meanwhile, this number has quadrupled and includes dentists, dental techni- cians and dental assistants—basically, the entire dental team. An increasing number of partici- pants are specialists, who have gradually be- come interested in the aspects of computerised dentistry, but at first there were only prostho- dontists. _Will the Singapore conference reflect this di- versity? The congress will not be limited to dental CAD/CAM technology. Unlike our conference in Dubai, this time we want to put more emphasis on 3-D imaging systems, a technology that has shown the potential to transform diagnostics in dentistry completely. Besides treatment planning and diagnostics, the list of topics will range from the selection of materials for different indications to the use of digital technology in more traditional clinical areas like orthodontics. _Willyoualsoofferseminarsorhands-onwork- shopsduringtheSingaporeconference? Themaingoalofthisconferencewillbetobring a group of high-end dental professionals together to enable them to discuss and learn about these new technologies in detail. Therefore, we do not plantoofferanyhands-ontrainingatthemoment unless there is a request by the industry. This does not rule out such training in the future. At the fifth CAD/CAM & Computerized Dentistry International Conference in Dubai in 2011, for example, we had seven workshops, which were well received. _Howmanyattendeesdoyouhopefor? We are aiming at 400 attendees for the first conference, which in my experience is a realistic target, given the size of the market and our pres- enceinAsiaPacificthroughourpartners.Weareal- ready cooperating with several dental associations, while seeking new professional partners from the dental community who are eager to work with us. Owing to the enthusiasm of the SDA, we believe that we can make this event successful. Those who are interested will be able to find more information online at www.capp-asia.com or www.facebook.com/cappasiapacific. _Dr Mollova, thank you very much for this in- terview._ The Marina Bay Sands Hotel in Singapore. The world’s most expensive stand-alone casino complex will be the hosting venue for the 7th CAD/CAM & Computerized Dentistry International Conference. (DTI/Photo Archipoch) Over 600 dental professionals participated in the last CAD/CAM & Computerized Dentistry International Conference in Dubai. (DTI/Photo courtesy by CAPP, Dubai)