today IDEM Singapore 2014 05 April

n In the presence of Singapore’s Health Minister Gan Kim Yong and senior representatives of Koelnmesse,theSingaporeDental Association, and FDI World Den- tal Federation, the eighth edition of IDEM Singapore was officially opened yesterday here at the Suntec Singapore International ConventionandExhibitionCentre. The Minister, who graced the traditional Opening Ceremony outside the Exhibition Hall on Level 4 as Guest of Honour, con- gratulated the organisers of the show that, in his words, “has evolvedtobea‘must-attend’event for all dental healthcare profes- sionals and related industries in the Asia-Pacific region.” Praise was also given by Sin- gapore Dental Association’s Pres- ident Dr Kuan Chee Keong, who said that the ongoing support of Gan’s Ministry and other spon- sors is a testament that IDEM has firmly consolidated its status as the focal event for the Asia Pacific dental community. “Be- sides the opportunity to interact with friends and dental profes- sionals from around the world, IDEM also offers the opportunity to share knowledge, ideas and practical applications in den- tistry,” he said. 06 04 05 IDEM · Singapore · 4–6 April, 2014 Official news for visitors and exhibitors A convenient product Nicolas Sondaz and Suzanne Wilson from Ultradent about Opalescence Go, the compa- ny’s latest innovation in tooth whitening and why it will appeal to dentists inAsia. »Page 2 Oral cancer today international had the opportunity to speak to IDEM presenter Dr Barry Freydberg, USA, about the disease and what needs to be done by the dental profession to improve patient survival. »Page 8 Innovations The International Dental Exhibition & Meeting 2014willbeanexcellentopportunitytoseethe most up-to-date technologies and achieve- ments in the field of dental medicine. »Page 16 Still lots to see and discover at IDEMOrganisers fuel expectations for eight edition of Singapore dental show 8 page 04 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 Daniel Zimmermann) 5 Visitors lining up at the registration desks yesterday. (DTI/Photos Daniel Zimmermann, DTI) TDI0714_01_04_Title 04.04.14 13:15 Seite 1