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n Anticipation was growing as final preparations were made yes- terday before the doors of the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre swing open this Friday for the next edition of the International Dental Exhibition & Meeting in Singapore. Those famil- iar with the show, which is being held in the city-state for the eight time,willhavetoreorientatethem- selves as major reconstruction of the Suntec City complex in Marine Parade has also brought changes to the show itself. The exhibition, previously held onlyonLevel4,hasbeenexpanded to include Level 6 and now pro- vides exhibition space for more than 500 dental manufacturers and dealers from the region and beyond. Furthermore, all sessions of the scientific programme are now being held on Level 4, making it more convenient for visitors to move quickly between the industry showcase and scientific presentations. 05 03 04 IDEM · Singapore · 4–6 April, 2014 Official news for visitors and exhibitors Photography made simple For almost a century, SHOFU Dental has been an international household name for dental clinical and lab materials. Now, the Japanese company is introducing a new digital camera for use in dentistry. »Page 4 Infection control today had the opportunity to talk to IDEM speakerProf.LaurenceWalsh,Australia,about new threats for dentists and why infection controldoesnothavetobeacostlyendeavour. »Page 6 Innovations The International Dental Exhibition & Meeting 2014willbeanexcellentopportunitytoseethe most up-to-date technologies and achieve- ments in the field of dental medicine. »Page 16 Suntec opens today for Singapore’s biggest dental show ever New products and services for dentistry on display at Levels 4 and 6 (DTI/Photo courtesy of Koelnmesse,Singapore)8 page 02 Exhibition opening hours • Friday, 4 April: 10.00 am–6.00 pm • Saturday, 5 April: 10.00 am–6.00 pm • Sunday, 6 April: 10.00 am–4.00 pm Food and beverages A lunch area for delegates is lo- cated in the back of the exhibition hall on level 6. Internet Free wireless internet is avail- able in all areas of the exhibition centre. Money ATM machines can be found throughout the Suntec City Mall. Banks in Singapore are open from 9.30amto3.00pmonweekdays,and 9.30 am to 11.30 am on Saturdays. Embassies Foreign representation offices can provide help in emergency sit- uations like lost passports or visas. They can also assist with travel arrangements or give legal advice. Contact information for foreign missions other than those pro- videdinthelistbelowcanbefound at the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (www.mfa.gov.sg). Australian High Commission 25 Napier Road, +65 6836 4100 Ambassade de France 101-103 Cluny Park Road, +65 6880 7800 Botschaft der Bundesrepublik Deutschland #12-00 Singapore Land Tower, 50 Raffles Place, +65 6533 6002 The High Commission of India 31 Grange Road, +65 6238 2537 Ambasciata d’Italia 101 Thomson Road #27-02, +65 6250 6022 Embassy of Japan 16 Nassim Road, +65 6235 8855 Embassy of the Republic of Korea 47 Scotts Road, +65 6256 1188 US Embassy 27 Napier Road, +65 6476 9100 Emergency telephone numbers • Police: 999 (112 or 911 from an international phone) • Emergencies, Fire or Ambulance: 995 • Lost credit cards 1800 227 6868 (VISA) or 6227 8888 (MasterCard) Useful information (DTI/Photo courtesy of Koelnmesse,Singapore) TDI0614_01-02_Title 03.04.14 12:16 Seite 1