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80 — issue 2016 Nordic Institute of Dental Education Company Article EXPAND YOUR EXPERTISE — with the Nordic Institute of Dental Education TheNordicInstituteofDentalEducation’s academically accredited courses cover a wide range of essential topics, such as 3D and CAD/CAM education, as well as es- thetic, restorative and adhesive dentistry. The courses are an intriguing blend of theoretical and practical perspectives, complemented by fun activities outside the classroom. Most of the courses are heldinFinland’sbeautifulcapital,Helsinki, with some of them also taking place in the costal city ofTurku. All courses are taught inEnglishbyleadingexpertsintheirfields. NIDE has attracted course participants from diverse clinical and cultural back- grounds. In 2015, it has hosted dental pro- fessionals from countries as varied as Bel- gium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Egypt, Finland, Lithuania, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and Zimbabwe. This broad range of nationali- ties creates a truly international atmos- phere for participants to exchange expe- riences and ideas in. In addition to the cutting-edge aca- demic and clinical contents featured in its courses, NIDE also wants visiting dental professionals to experience Finland in more leisurely ways. This is achieved through offering an interesting side pro- gram as part of courses, highlighting the beauty of Helsinki and its surrounding ar- chipelago. A complimentary Nordic din- ner is also included, as well as the possibil- ity to try a traditional Finnish sauna. The side program has received a great deal of positive feedback from participants, who have valued the authentic Nordic experi- ence alongside the course’s high-quality content. Witharareblendofscientificallyproven concepts,academicbackgrounds,techno- logicalexpertiseandbeautifulNordicsur- roundings, NIDE’s continued education courses are truly one of a kind. “NIDE’s course was a great experience overall.Everythingwaswellorganizedand I was thrilled with the whole package. I came back home happy with lots of new information to use to improve my prac- tice. I am able to utilize what I learned every day in my work.” Dr. Mirna Munitić, Poliklinika Bagatin, Croatia “Eversince attending NIDE’s 3D imaging and diagnostics course in Helsinki, I have been able to interpret images quicklyand efficiently. This is especially useful in my work as an orthodontist when working on cases of retained canines or wisdom teeth. Utilizing a virtual 3D model of the patient also makes my work easier.” Dr. Ivanka Obreshkova, Bulgaria Planmeca broadened its operations in the field of dental education last year by founding the Nordic Institute of Dental Education (NIDE) together with the University of Turku. NIDE offers continuing education courses to international dental professionals looking to strengthen their expertise. It started off strong by organizing five courses in 2015 – with several more lined up for 2016. Company_Article_Planmeca_00-00.qxp_Layout 1 02.03.16 20:54 Seite 1 Company_Article_Planmeca_00-00.qxp_Layout 102.03.1620:54 Seite 1