Dental Tribune U.S. Edition

A7 Ad Biggest dental show likely to draw 118,000 The entire dental industry, including all of the international market leaders, will be represented at the International Dental Show in Cologne, Germany. Dental medi- cine and dental technology will be on dis- play, as will equipment maintenance and infection prevention techniques. Approximately 118,000 attendees and more than 1,900 exhibitors from 55-plus countries are expected at the world’s larg- est trade fair for dentistry and dental tech- nology this March. Held every two years the show is orga- nized by the GFDI Gesellschaft zur Förde- rung der Dental-Industrie mbH and the commercial enterprise of the Association of German Dental Manufacturers (VDDI). It is staged by Cologne-based Koelnmesse GmbH. This 35th edition of the show runs March 12–16. The focus is on business and product information and the latest find- ings in science and research. The event will also showcase services as well as information, communication and organization tools. The broad range of products on display from around the world will give visitors the opportunity to get a comprehensive overview of the global den- tal industry in terms of services, product innovations and the latest trends. Registration and ticket sales are available online at www.ids-cologne.de. (Source: Koelnmesse GmbH) The world's largest dental show is March 12–16 in Cologne, Germany. Photo/Provided by Koelnmesse GmbH Pacific Dental Conference: Pause to explore Vancouver Experience the true flavor of the West Coast and earn C.E. credits at the same time. The Pacific Dental Conference has an expert line up of local, North Ameri- can and international speakers. With more than 130 presenters, 150 open ses- sions and 36 hands-on courses covering a variety of topics, there is something for every member of your dental team. Explore the largest two-day dental trade show in Canada (www.pdconf.com) Capilano Suspension Bridge, 15 minutes from downtown Vancouver, also has glass-bottomed walkways suspended from a cliff above the Capilano River. Photo/Robert Selleck, Dental Tribune Canada's largest two-day trade show is March 7–9 in the heart of some of Canada's top tourist attractions and have the year’s first opportunity to see the newest equipment. The spacious exhibit hall invites attendees to see in- novative new techniques demonstrated on the live dentistry stage and examine products and services from more than 300 exhibiting companies with repre- sentatives who are ready to engage at- tendees in discussions on creating prac- tice solutions. After the conference, you can take a day to relax and revitalize by explor- ing some of the great tourist attractions in Vancouver. The ocean is steps from the Vancouver Convention Centre, and pristine snow-capped mountains offer choice spring-like skiing conditions. (Source: Pacific Dental Conference) Dental Tribune U.S. Edition | January 2013 CLINICALMEETINGS