CAD/CAM international magazine of digital dentistry

I 55 meetings _ IDS 2013 I CAD/CAM 3_2012 In order to serve the needs of patients even better, many dentist/dental technician teams use intra-oral scanners nowadays. Scanning replaces traditional impression taking and speeds up the workflow because information can be passed on digitally.Additionally,theproblemofasensitivegag reflexiseliminated.Thisreflex,whichsomepatients find uncomfortable, often occurs when an impres- sion material is used. The transition to a digital practice and laboratory also includes areas beyond actual treatment. Mod- ernITsystemsprovideforseamlessnetworking.Use- ful software for ensuring data integrity, inventory control and billing, for example, is included in com- plete solution packages—as are indispensable tools for quality assurance and digital documentation. Those interested in the many new developments in this sector would be well advised to consult directly and personally with the manufacturers at IDS 2013 in Cologne. From 12 to 16 March 2013, dentists and dental technicians will be offered the unique opportunity to not only experience all the latest innovations live, but also take advantage of theexpertiseofthedentalindustryduringextensive technical discussions. “The fact that the future will be digital was al- ready clear at the last IDS,” according to Dr Martin Rickert, Chairman of the Association of German DentalManufacturers(VDDI).“Anyonewhodoesn’t want to miss out on the latest trends should talk to specialist exhibitors, experts and experienced users at the coming International Dental Show. There’s no better way to become well informed about the range of modern digital methods and the newest high-tech developments.” IDS takes place in Cologne every two years and is organised by the Society for the Promotion of the Dental Industry (Gesellschaft zur Förderung der Dental-Industrie) and the commercial enterprise of the VDDI, and staged by Koelnmesse, Cologne._ All images courtesy of Koelnmesse GmbH.