Worldental Daily Istanbul 2013

Industry Advance Issue W ith more than 200 com- panies participating in the 2013FDIAnnualWorldDen- tal Congress, there will be plenty of new products for dental profession- alstoseeanddiscover.Furthermore, participants in this year’s show will be able to get hands-on with the latest dental tools and technologies duringadailysymposiumpresented by the Dental Tribune Study Club at Booth B071 in the exhibition hall. Among the new products will be the intra-oral unit X-Mind unity from theActeonGroup(C021–022).Featur- ing one of the smallest focal spots on the market, the successor of the X-Mind DC is claimed to provide an optimal image with up to 50 per cent less radiation, depending on the pa- tient’s morphology. Also on display willbetheP5NewtronandNEWTRON P5XSultrasonicgenerators,whichnow feature B.LED technology, an innova- tion that allows clinicians to detect andremovedentalplaquesimultane- ously based on the B.LED plaque- revealing agent, which is fluorescent under blue light. In addition, Acteon announced that it will be bringing its MeToo range of tooth-whitening products to Istanbul. They come with whitening simulation software, avail- able both as a full and trial version, that is intended to help practitioners show patients how they would look after treatment. A specially brand- ed website provides demonstration videos, clinical cases and product specifications, the company said. At GlaxoSmithKline’s exhibition stand (C026), clinicians will be able to obtain information on the company’s specialistoralhealthcareproductsand tointeractwithrepresentativesinthree different brand stations (Pronamel, Parodontax and Corega). The dental consumables manufacturer will also presenttheSensodyneInnovationCen- tre, where delegates can learn about andreceivefreesamplesoftherecently launched Sensodyne Complete Pro- tection toothpaste, which is claimed to protect the user from the pain of sensitive teeth, as well as strengthen enamelandmaintainhealthygums. Among other products, the Temrex Corporation (C55) will have its enamel etching gel Gel-Etch on display. Con- taining 35% phosphoric acid, the non- drying, medium-viscosity gel comes in a clearly visible colour that makes it easy to work with, according to the US company. Gel-Etch is available in a 12 g delivery syringe, as well as a 60 g bulk storage/filling syringe from which smaller syringes can be filled. As one of the earliest products of its kind, Gel-Etch has been well tested by dis- criminatingdentistsand,therefore,has a solid reputation for excellence, the companysaid. CERECOmnicam,thenewintra-oral camera from Sirona Dental Systems (C035), offers dentists powder-free and comfortable digital impressions 12 www.fdiworldental.org www.idem-singapore.com DENTISTRY - THE FUTURE IS NOW Koelnmesse Pte Ltd Andrea Berghoff Tel: +65 6500 6706 a.berghoff@koelnmesse.com.sg IDEM Singapore is a “must-attend” for dental practitioners and professionals in the Asia-Pacific looking for the latest cutting edge technology and innovations in dental solutions and services, showcased by close to 450 international exhibitors from over 35 countries. Attracting top names from across the globe in the largest single networking and knowledge gathering platform, the IDEM Singapore 2014 Scientific Conference will focus on the theme of “Dentistry - The Future Is Now” where future challenges in various fields of dentistry will be addressed. Planned topics include: Regenerative Endodontics • Making “Real World” Dentistry Productive and Enjoyable • Future of Dental Implants • Developing your Ideal Practice • Multidisciplinary Approach to Periodontal Therapy • Adult Orthodontics Today Featured Speakers: Gordon J. Christensen Founder and Director of Practical Clinical Courses (PCC) and Chief Executive Officer of Clinicians Report Foundation (CR) Ray Williams Professor of Dental Medicine and Dean of the Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine, USA John O Burgess Professor,Asst. Dean of Clinical Research, University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA Ken Hargreaves Professor and Chair of Endodontics, University of Texas Health Science Center, USA Dean Morton Professor, University of Louisville School of Dentistry, USA Derrick Setchell Hon. Professor of UCL and Hon. Consultant, Eastman Dental Hospital, UK Singapore Dental Association Co-organizer Sessions for Dental Technicians, Oral Health Therapists and Dental Hygienists. Details will be available in September 2013! APRIL 4 - 6, 2014 Pre-Congress Day: April 3, 2014 For list of speakers and their topics, visit www.idem-singapore.com Online registration opens in September 2013 Submit your abstracts for the poster competition and stand to win attractive cash prizes! Visit the website for more information. AD A look at the industry PlentyofinnovationstoseeanddiscoveratWorldDentalExhibition