Dental Tribune Middle East & Africa Edition

The World's Dental Newspaper Middle East & Africa Edition November 2012 | No. 1, Vol. 1www.dental-tribune.comPublished in dubai n ew results and proven long term success. The newer AnyRidge system offers a uniquely effective solution to clinicians in compro- mised or weak bone situations, with unsur- passed initial stability. With the introduc- tion of the new AnyOne system and the Xpeed surface treatment to MegaGen's im- pressive range of products, MegaGen offers a solution for every clinical case. Megagen has been present in most of the world's leading implant markets for sever- al years. The AnyRidge international study group has been running in Europe, the United States & Asia since 2009 and we are happy to announce also in the Middle East since earlier this year. On the 12th of Sep- tember, Megagen hosted introductory sem- inars for all clinicians who were able to at- tend at such short notice. An introduction to the company was followed by a clinical overview of the features & benefits of the systems with crucial insight into the impor- tance of implant systems in achieving ini- tial stability. Techniques for ridge split & shorter implant placement were discussed. Megagen is planning many internation- al clinical studies including UAE & other Middle Eastern clinicians and is organizing courses & lectures to help understand the advanced product concepts. MegaGen launches new product in the Middle east By Dental Tribune Middle East & Africa D UBAI, UAE: MegaGen, a South Korean based company, is one of the fastest growing dental im- plant companies in the global market. With a focus on finding minimal- ly invasive solutions for clinicians & pa- tients, MegaGen is already known around the world for its Rescue Short & Super Wide system - offering impressive clinical Planmeca extends university network with €70 million agreement Dr Aisha Sultan electеd as Vice-President of the APDF By Emirates Dental Society Dr Aisha Sultan Alsu- waidi, President of the Dental Society of the Emirates Medical As- sociation (EMA) rocked the recent Asia Pacific Dental Federation Exec- utive Council Election held in Taipei, Taiwan last June 2012 win- ning the Vice-President post for the Middle East Region. The contest was fiercely bat- tled by candidates from all over the Asia Pacific region, but Dr. Aisha emerged vic- torious and secured one of the five Vice- Presidential positions that were at stake. The election results reflect the admiration and respect that Dr Aisha enjoys within the APDF as a representative of the Emirates Dental Society. By Dental Tribune International H ELSINKI & KUOPIO, Finland/ RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: Dental equipment manufacturer Plan- meca has struck a major deal with two dental institutes in Finland and the Middle East. In an announcement re- leased on Friday, the company stated that it had signed an agreement on the delivery and installation of dental equipment esti- mated to be worth at least €70 million with the King Saud University’s College of Den- tistry in Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. Hundreds of dental units and imaging systems will also be provided to the University of East- ern Finland in Kuopio, according to a sec- ond agreement. The contracts mark further substantial business transactions for Planmeca, which reported €700 million in revenue last year. The equipment will be shipped and in- stalled at both dental schools over the next two months, where they will be available for use in the upcoming academic year, the Finnish company said. Dental students from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry performing clinical training with Plan- meca equipment. The school has been partnering with the Finnish company since 2009. (DTI/Photo courte- sy of University of Maryland, USA) >> See FILLING, page 3 Dental lab tribune CrownsVSVeneers Alltheway tocreatingaesthetic > page 8 MeDia CMe Conservativedentistry achievedthrough amulti- disciplinary approach > page 6 news DentalTribune MiddleEast&Africa kickoff! > page 2 Dental aCaDeMia tribune Interview:Dr.Rani, DeanofCollegeofDentistry, UniversityofSharjahinUAE > page 10 2 Hours South Korean dental implant company, MegaGen, has begun its launch of the new AnyOne system and the Xpeed surface treatment in the Middle East.