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Although official figures will only be announced in the coming days, it was more than obvious yesterday than the 2014 edition of the International Dental Exhibi- tion & Meeting (IDEM) in Singa- pore can only be called another success story for the organiser Koelnmesse. In addition to the ap- proximately 2,500 delegates who had preregistered for the event, a few hundred onsite registrations were counted during the first show day on Friday — indicating that the projected final visitor count of 8,000 dental profession- als will be exceeded when the doors of the Suntec Singapore In- ternational Convention and Exhi- bition Centre close this afternoon, Koelnmesse’s Vice President of Asia Pacific Michael Dreyer told today international on Saturday morning. Owing to the two-digit rise in visitors and exhibitors, Dreyer said that the proven concept of a 07 05 06 IDEM · Singapore · 4–6 April, 2014 Official news for visitors and exhibitors Serving key markets today international sat down with Managing Director Domènec Huguet Gimeno of Inibsa Dental to discuss what products the Spanish company has brought to IDEM Singapore this year. »Page 2 Control inflammation today had the opportunity to speak with Prof. RayWilliams,USA,abouttheoralhealth/general health relationship and how the latest knowl- edge can be translated into clinical practice. »Page 6 Innovations The International Dental Exhibition & Meeting 2014willbeanexcellentopportunitytoseethe most up-to-date technologies and achieve- ments in the field of dental medicine. »Page 12 Best possible outcome for 2014 edition of IDEM Singapore Today is the last chance for attendees to check out the latest products and solutions in dentistry page 4 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)