FDI WorlDental Daily 29 Aug

Thursday, 29 August 2013 Industry 15www.fdiworldental.org IHaving a sterilesurgeryispara- mount to safe practice, not only for thepatient,butalsothedentalpro- fessionals. Inmoderndentistry,the requirements for comprehensive hygiene are becoming increasingly complex.Therangeofinstruments, devices, and materials used is growing, and as a consequence therearemoredisinfectiontasksto perform with each surgical inter- vention. AccordingtoDÜRRDENTAL,dis- infectioncanbecomelessofachal- lengewiththerighttoolsandawell- coordinated team. With its holistic hygiene concept, combining effi- ciencyandsafety,thecompanysaid to offer clinicians a wide range of tailored system solutions from one singlesource.Theynotjustcoverall areasbutarealsoeasytouseowing tocolourcoding. In addition to supplying prod- ucts that combat germs, DÜRR DENTAL says to focus on making surethattheformationofmicrobial contamination chains can be effi- ciently prevented, a concept demonstrated by the use of con- tact-free sensor technology when dispensingandmeteringproducts. Its Hygocare Plus sensor dispenser for the disinfection and cleaning of hands, for example, as well as the Hygowipe Plus for dispensing sur- face disinfection cloths have found theiruseinthousandsofdentalsur- geries since their launch at IDS 2011. According to DÜRR DENTAL, hy- giene has been a key aspect in its product development for many years. AnexampleforthisistheOro- tol disinfectant concentrate which was developed back in 1966 and since then has been providing top hygiene standards and safety for DÜRR Dental’s suction systems. Orotolplusisnowamarketleaderin manycountriesaroundtheglobe. DÜRRDENTALGERMANY www.duerrdental.com BoothC031–08 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 DÜRR Dental’s hygiene solutions IAvailable since beginning of this year,theVITAENAMICcombinesthe best features of ceramic and com- posite materials. The dominant ce- ramic network structure and the re- inforcingpolymernetworkstructure are fully merged with each other in this new material, which provides strength and extraordinary levels of elasticity, according to tests. Pa- tientsalsoconsidertheoralcomfort ofVITA ENAMIC restorations to be ex- cellent, the German manufacturer VITA announced. VITAENAMICissaidtohavesignif- icantly less brittleness than a pure dental ceramic and abrasion behav- iourthatissuperiortothatofconven- tional composite materials. The ex- cellentlightrefractionpropertiespro- vide a highly aesthetic overall result withanaturalplayofcolours.Itisalso extremely resistant to the shear and compressive forces of the stomato- gnathicsystem,allowingthematerial to be used for a variety of applica- tions. The CAD/CAM blocks are suitable for fabricating conventional inlays, onlays, veneers and crowns for ante- rior and posterior applications. In ad- dition,theycanbeusedforminimally- invasive restorations such as non- prep veneers as well as for restora- tions in areas where space is limited, according to VITA. VITAENAMICiscurrentlyavailable in block size EM-14 (12 x 14 x 18 mm), as well as in the shades 0M1, 1M1, 1M2, 2M2 and 3M2 in two degrees of translucency. It can be processed us- ing the CEREC and inLab systems from Sirona Dental Systems. VITA ZAHNFABRIK, GERMANY www.vita-zahnfabrik.com Booth C31-22 VITApresentstheworld’sfirsthybriddentalceramic