Dental Tribune Middle East & Africa Edition

Center for Advanced Professional Practices successfully expands to Asia-Pacific Region By Dental Tribune Middle East & Africa C enter for Advanced Professional Practices (CAPP), known for it’s 6 CAD/CAM & Computerized Dentistry International Confer- ences in Dubai and 3 Dental Facial Cosmet- ic International Conferences at the famous Jumeirah Beach Hotel Dubai, has recently expanded to the Asia-Pacific Region with its first event beginning October 2012. CAPP Asia - the recently opened branch in Singapore, organized the 1st Asia-Pacific, 7th CAD/CAM & Computerized Dentist- ry International Conference successfully at the Marina Bay Sands Convention & Ex- hibition Center in Singapore on 6-7 Octo- ber 2012. The Conference brought together more than 521 Dental Professionals from 44 countries, all treated to an exciting week- end packed with lectures on the latest de- velopments, continuing the reputation as the industry’s leading unique event en- tirely focused on the A-Z process of Digi- tal Dentistry. The event was proudly sup- ported by the Singapore Dental Associa- tion, the accrediting body of the scientific programme. Figures are based on the event post-show report. The event was opened by Singapore’s Chief Dental Officer and former president of the Singapore Dental Association, Prof. Patrick S.K. Tseng. The congress includ- ed presentations on hybrid dental materi- als and the aesthetic limitations of CAD/ CAM, among other topics. A highlight was the One-visit chairside dentistry The- atre Presentation by internationally ac- claimed presenters Dr. Michael Dieter and Jörg Vogt from Germany – a concept start- ed by CAPP 3 years ago in Dubai. The 1st Asia-Pacific congress also wit- nessed The Dental technicians’ Parallel Ses- sion, introduced at CAPP’s last congress in May 2012 which was included alongside the main programme. The parallel session covered various aspects of using digital dentistry in the lab environment, offering attendees contemporary, technology-fo- cused education. The event received sponsorships by ma- jor market players, including Sirona Den- tal Systems,Ivoclar Vivadent, AmannGir- rbach, Wieland, Easy Shape—Roland, 3M ESPE, Objet, ClearPath and VITA Zahn- fabrik, which gave attendees the opportu- nity to get hands-on with the latest prod- ucts and treatment solutions in the field. CAPP has been organizing congress- es for dental CAD/CAM and Computer- ized Dentistry in Dubai since 2006. Its lat- est event was attended by over 800 den- tal professionals from 24 countries, ac- cording to its figures. The congress in Singapore was the first time that the company held this kind of event out- side The United Arab Emirates. “Without a doubt, digital technology is be- coming essential for every dental practice and laboratory,” said Managing Director Dr. Dobrina Mollova. “The main goal of this conference is to bring a group of high- end dental professionals together to en- able them to discuss and learn about these new technologies in detail.” The Dental Tribune Group supported the event through the Asia Pacific edition of its flagship publication Dental Tribune, as well as its CAD/CAM international maga- zine of digital dentistry. www.capp-asia.com Singapore “It’s a great feeling actualy to be here at the CAD/CAM Congress here in Singapore, everyone is excited to learn more about the CAD/CAM market here in the area”. – Dr. Khaled Abouseada, Saudi Arabia “Very positive, I really do like this event. I can only hope this event will be following up next year, same time, same place. think your reputation is following you”. – Peter Roessling, Germany “The response of the audience is amazing, people are very friendly and they are going into high tech— they are definitely going into digital dentistry right now”. – Joerg Vogt, Germany “You have done fantastic work. Great! Congratulations, fantastic organization and high class. To see you in Singapore I could feel like I am at home. Wherever you go with your conference it is always a big success! Thank you for putting all professionals into your conferences.”. – Bruno Czylewicz, Dubai. “Happy and completely satisfied, thank you for the great organization”. – Jacky Dijk, The Netherlands 11EvENtSDental tribune Middle East & Africa Edition | November 2012