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News Thursday, 11 September 2014 I t is an immense pleasure to welcome all delegates to the FDI Annual World Dental Con- gress 2014 in Greater Noida, NCR Delhi, which will be hosted by the Indian Dental Association (IDA). This is the second time after a decade that an international Congress of this magnitude has been organised in India and we at the IDA are very proud to have the opportunity to host this unique event TheFDIAnnualWorldDentalCon- gress (AWDC) is the world’s largest congress in the dental sector. It at- tracts representatives from 138 member nations each year. This makes it a very important event in the dental firmament. The main at- traction point of all AWDCs is an ex- tensive scientific programme focus- ing on emerging global oral health issues. Besides offering a platform for exchanging information with a global audience of professionals, it provides countless possibilities to enhance one’s knowledge and im- prove one’s skills, as well as to net- work with the best of the best in the profession.Withthedentaltradeex- hibition showcasing the latest ad- vancements in dental technology, there are also plenty of business op- portunities to seek and explore. “A billion smiles welcome the world of dentistry,” was chosen as the motto for this year’s congress. Boasting a population of over one billion people, India has made sig- nificant progress in the last decade in terms of economic development. With an ever-increasing number of students graduating from the coun- try’s 300 dental colleges, as well as increased awareness of the benefits of good oral health, there is growing demandfororalhealthcareandcon- sequently huge potential for the dental market in India to expand. In the current global economic cli- mate,abillionpeopletranslatestoa billionpossibilities.Indiahasalarge middle-classthatisembracingmod- ern urban lifestyles and industriali- sation.Withitcomesanalmostinsa- tiable need for better health care, putting pressure on the country’s in- frastructure and resources. What other place would be more suited to pursue FDI’s mission of optimal oral health than our country? Indeed, the air in India smells of change. More people are inter- ested in where the country is head- ingpoliticallyandsocially.Tobeheld in such times, the FDI AWDC will be of utmost importance. I am confi- dent that the congress will pave the way for a significant step up for the state of oral health in our country. As Gandhi said, “Be the change you want to see in the world.” Host- ing the congress is our effort to be a catalyst for change. Alandofabillionopportunities WelcomingwordsbyDrMaheshVermam,PresidentoftheIndianDentalAssociation 2 www.fdiworldental.org The 36th Australian Dental Congress Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre - an AEG 1EARTH venue Wednesday 25th to Sunday 29th March 2015 Invitation from the Congress Chairman On behalf of the Local Organising Committee of the 36th Australian Dental Congress, it is with great pleasure that I invite you to attend Congress and enjoy the river city of Brisbane. Over three and a half days, highly acclaimed International and Australian speakers supported by contemporary research, will present a wide range of subjects relevant to practice. These presentations will be complimented by hands on workshops, Lunch and Learn sessions, specific programmes for members of the dental team. Social activities will be available for relaxation purposes. The Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre is adjacent to the Southbank Precinct on the banks of the Brisbane River. Nearby is the Queensland Performing Arts Complex, the Queensland Museum and the Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art. A comprehensive industry exhibition will be held alongside the Congress enabling delegates access between scientific sessions to view the latest in equipment and materials. Come and join us for the scientific programme, the opportunity to meet colleagues and the experience Brisbane has to offer. Dr David H Thomson Congress Chairman 36th Australian Dental Congress Educating for Dental Excellence facebook.com/adacongress twitter.com/adacongress youtube.com/adacongress adc2015.com Titanium sponsor: AD IDrMaheshVermam,Presidentofthe IndianDentalAssociation