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2 Dental Tribune Middle East & Africa Edition | September - October 2013neWs International Imprint Licensing by Dental Tribune International Group Editor Daniel Zimmermann newsroom@dental-tribune.com +49 341 48 474 107 Clinical Editor Magda Wojtkiewicz Online Editors Yvonne Bachmann Claudia Duschek Copy Editors Sabrina Raaff Hans Motschmann Publisher/President/CEO Torsten Oemus Director of Finance & Controlling Dan Wunderlich Business Development Manager Claudia Salwiczek Media Sales Managers Matthias Diessner (Key Accounts) Melissa Brown (International) Peter Witteczek (Asia Pacific) Maria Kaiser (USA) Weridiana Mageswki (Latin America) Hélène Carpentier (Europe) Marketing & Sales Services Esther Wodarski Accounting Karen Hamatschek Executive Producer Gernot Meyer Dental Tribune International Holbeinstr. 29, 04229 Leipzig, Germany Tel: +49 341 4 84 74 302 | Fax: +49 341 4 84 74 173 www.dental-tribune.com info@dental-tribune.com Regional Offices Asia Pacific Dental Tribune Asia Pacific Limited Room A, 20/F, Harvard Commercial Building, 105–111 Thomson Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong Tel: +852 3113 6177 | Fax: +852 3113 6199 The Americas Tribune America, LLC 116 West 23rd Street, Ste. 500, New York, N.Y. 10011, USA Tel: +1 212 244 7181 | Fax: +1 212 224 7185 Dental Tribune Middle East & Africa Edition Editorial Board Dr. Aisha Sultan Alsuwaidi, President Emirates Dental Society, UAE Dr. Nabeel Humood Alsabeeha, Consultant Prosthodontist, Ministry of Health, UAE Dr. Dobrina Mollova, MDS, UAE Dr. Munir Silwadi, BDS, MRCDSO, DUSS, FADI, FICD, UAE Dr. Khaled Abouseada, BDS, MS, orthod. cert. Consultant Orthodontist , KSA Dr. Rabih Abi Nader, B.D.S, D.E.S, D.E.S.S, Oral Surgeon and Implantologist, UAE Rodny Abdallah, Dental Technician, CDT, Lebanon Director of mCME Dr. Dobrina Mollova info@cappmea.com +971 50 42 43072 Business Development Manager Tzvetan Deyanov deyanov@dental-tribune.com +971 55 11 28 581 The Emirates Dental Society urges UAE residents to adopt a complete oral health regimen, of brushing flossing, dental visits and even chewing sugar-free gum, and announce intention to host a mega dental congress in Dubai next year Emirates Dental Society Attends Annual World Dental Congress On Dental Technology And Oral Health To Bring Back Key Learnings To The UAE D ubai, uae. According to recent research conduc- ted by SEHA, (Abu Dhabi Health Services Com- pany), 64% of school children in the Emirates show signs of tooth decay, largely due to poor dental hygiene. Furthermore, data shows tooth decay a largely preventable condition to be the most prevalent chronic health condition in the UAE affecting more than 80 percent of the population. In an effort to combat these staggering statistics and further advance oral care in the UAE, a delegation from the Emirates Medical Association’s Dental Society (EDS) headed by its President, Dr Aisha Sultan Alsuwai- di, attended the 2013 Annual World Dental Congress (FDI) in Istanbul, Turkey on 28th-31stAugust. According to Dr Aisha Sultan and based on Emirates Dental Society surveys and data resources; “Four out of five people residing in UAE exhibit signs of tooth decay” commented Dr Aisha Sultan. This is particularly alar- ming given the fact that tooth decay is largely preventable through good oral hygiene habits such as brushing at least twice daily, flossing, chewing sugar-free gum and regular visits to dentists. DrAishaSultancontinued,“Eachyear at FDI, we are able to bring back key advances to the Emirates that might help improve the oral health practices of our residents. For example, scien- tific evidence shows that something as simple as chewing sugar-free gum following meals has significant oral health benefits. It stimulates saliva, have the potential to change the land- scape of oral healthcare and hygiene. The global dental community reco- gnizes the positive impact of good oral hygiene on the general wellbeing of the society. The theme for APDC 2014 is Improving Quality of Life through better Dental Care. APDC will not only provide an opportunity to uplift the dental profession in the which washes away food debris, and ultimately leads to healthier teeth and gums. This is one simple and perhaps underutilized and undervalued opti- on that helps prevent tooth decay and begin to establish a good oral health- care routine.” In an effort to promote oral health awareness and good oral hygiene practices in the UAE, the EDS is collaborating with the Asia Pacific Dental Federation, the UAE Ministry of Health and the Emirates Medical Association to host an international dental event in Dubai next year. The Asia Pacific Dental Congress (APDC) will be held at the Dubai World Trade Center from the 17th to the 19th of June 2014. The congress is expected to attract more than 3,000 dental in- dustry experts from approximately 45 countries. As such, APDC Dubai 2014 is set to become the largest in- dustry event in the region. Dr Aisha Sultan, President of the Emirates Dental Society and Chair- person of APDC, commented, “Our aim is for the APDC to feature a broad scientific program that truly underlines pioneering research and technological developments which region, but will also showcase our commitment to improving the gene- ral health and the overall wellbeing of the natives and residents of the UAE and beyond.” To learn more about APDC Dubai 2014, please visit http://apdentalcon- gress.org. Dr.Aisha Sultan President of EDS by emirates dental society ________________________