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CAD/CAM international magazine of digital dentistry

I meetings _ IDS 2013 _Digital technologies in use in the dental prac- tice and laboratory, new CAD/CAM processes, mod- ern software for networking and work processes will be some of the main topics during IDS. Its presence in the media, the expectations of patients, and not least its record of success in the dental practice and laboratory demonstrate that there is now no avoiding digital technology in the world of dentistry. Information about CAD/CAM systems and intra-oral scanners fill whole special editions in the dental press. Beyond treatment- related applications, software for accounting, pur- chasesanddocumentationisalsogaininginimpor- tance.Eversincedentistshavebeenlegallyrequired to practise systematic quality management, com- puter-supported solutions have been increasingly in demand in that area as well. There is already brisk competition in the relatively young digital market- place. Many companies are therefore continually increasing their efforts when it comes to devel- opment, especially in this sector. As a result, large numbers of innovations, new programs and more effective interfaces are keeping the area of digital technologyonthemove.Inordertokeepupwiththe fast pace of development, it is essential to establish direct contact with manufacturers and their prod- ucts—andthatismosteasilyachievedattheworld’s leadingandlargestdentalmedicineandtechnology trade fair, the International Dental Show (IDS) in Cologne. An excellent example of the strength of inno- vation in the dental industry is provided by the CAD/CAM-assisted production of dental prostheses. Amongotherfactors,increasinglypreciseprocesses for centralised production lead to results that fit well and that save time and money. Modern pro- grams can also help to make communicating with patients easier by providing a means of demon- strating the results before treatment begins. In this situation,theseprogramscanhelptonoticeablyre- duce the time it takes to motivate patients and get them involved in the planning of their prostheses. 54 I CAD/CAM 3_2012 Smart dentistry: Digital practice and laboratories in focus at International Dental Show 2013