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Overthecourseofthenextthree days, Singapore will be the focal point of everything dentistry in Asia again when the next Asia Pa- cific Dental Congress begins here at the Suntec Singapore Conven- tion and Exhibition Centre for pro- fessionals from all over the region. Itisthefourthtimethatthepan-re- gional dental event is being held in the city-state after the 1963, 1981 and 1999 congresses. For this year’s meeting, which coincides with Singapore’s 50th anniversary celebrations, thousands are ex- pected to flock to the Lion City to learn about the latest innovations and developments in the field of dentistry. Held by the Asia Pacific Dental Federation in collaboration with the Singapore Dental Association, the congress will offer an exten- sive and diverse scientific pro- gramme covering all dental spe- cialties. Highlights include two lectures and a workshop by inter- nationallyprominentendodontist Dr Gary Glassman from Canada (see page 6) and a dental laser practice workshop organised by the Asian Pacific Division of the World Federation for Laser Den- tistry. Other topics to be covered during the congress include risk profiling for periodontal disease anddesigninglifelikeandaesthet- ically pleasing smiles. The bene- fits and features of surface scan- ning will be explored during two APDC · Singapore · 3–5 April, 2015 Official news for visitors and exhibitors Opposing price trends Traditionally, premium implant companies have dominated the dental implant market globally. However, in recent years, discounted implants have become increasingly popular, especially in theAsia Pacific region. »Page 10 Dental products in focus The37th AsiaPacificDentalCongresswillbeanex- cellent opportunity to see the most up-to-date technologiesandachievementsinthefieldofden- tal medicine. »Page 12 What’s on in Singapore Owing to its rich cultural and culinary scene,Sin- gaporeofferssomethingfornearlyeveryone.Here aresometipshowtospendyourtimeoffintheLion City. »Page 15 Asia Pacific Dental Congress returns to Lion City 37th edition to be held from Friday to Sunday at Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre Congress venue Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre 1 Raffles Boulevard, Suntec City Singapore 039593 Exhibition Hours Friday, 3 April: 9 am – 6 pm Saturday, 4 April: 9 am – 5 pm Sunday, 5 April: 9 am – 6 pm Language The official language of the 37th Asia Pacific Dental Congress is English. Simultaneous translation will not be provided. Press and media Free copies of the today interna- tional congress newspaper will be available daily during APDC, and willprovidevisitorswiththelatest news from the congress, informa- tion about new products and what to do in Singapore. Internet Free wireless internet is available inallareasoftheexhibitioncentre. Banks & Money ATM machines can be found throughout the Suntec City Mall. The legal tender is the Singapore dollar (SGD), which has an ex- change rate to the US dollar of about SGD1.36 (as at 24 March 2015). While most shops in Singa- pore accept all major credit cards, vendors at open-air markets will mostlikelyonlyacceptcash.Banks are open from 9.30 am to 3 pm on weekdays,and9.30amto11.30am on Saturdays. Smoking Smoking is not permitted in public service vehicles, museums, li- braries,lifts,theatres,cinemas,air- conditioned restaurants, non-air- conditionedeatinghouses,hawker centres,hairsalons,supermarkets, department stores and govern- ment offices. In line with efforts to improve the nightlife experience for all, there are smoking restric- tions on entertainment outlets. Smoking is no longer allowed in all pubs, discos, karaoke bars and nightspots, unless within ap- proved smoking rooms or smoking corners. Offenders can be fined up to 1,000 SGD. Medical Facilities Singapore's medical facilities are amongthefinestintheworld,with well-qualified doctors and dental surgeons. Pharmacies are readily available at supermarkets, depart- ment stores, hotels and shopping centres. Registered pharmacists generally work from 9 am to 6 pm. Most hotels have their own doctor on-callaroundtheclock.Otherdoc- tors are listed under Medical Prac- titioners in the Yellow Pages of the Singapore Phone Book. Visitors can also contact the following hospitals’ International Patient Service Centres: – Parkway Group Healthcare Medical Referral Centre, 302 Or- chard Road, Tong Building #16-01/02/03,67355000(24-hour hotline) – Raffles International Patients Centre, Raffles Hospital, 585 North Bridge Road, 6311 1222 – NationalHealthcareGroupInter- national Patient Liaison Centre, National University Hospital, 5 Lower Kent Ridge Road, 6779 2777 (24-hour hotline) – Singapore Health Services (SingHealth) International Med- ical Service, Singapore General Hospital, Block 6 Level 1, Outram Road, 6326 5656 Important Telephone Numbers: – Police: 999 (112 or 911 from an in- ternational phone) – Emergencies, Fire and Ambu- lance: 995 – Lost credit cards: 1802276868 (VISA) or 6227 888 (MasterCard) Useful information © Neale Cousland/Shutterstock.com North Bridge Road, 63111222 67792777 (24-hour hotline) Road, 63265656 6227888 (MasterCard)