today IDEM Singapore April 10, 2016

n With today being the last op- portunity for dental professionals from all around the Asia-Pacific re- giontolearnaboutthelatesttrends and innovations in their fields at IDEM Singapore 2016, there is no doubt that the show can look for- ward to a bright future. According to figures from organiser Koeln- messe, this year’s edition has been the largest in numbers of visitors and exhibitors since the first meet- ing was held in 2000. With final figures to be an- nounced shortly after the meeting, it has already been confirmed than more than 8,000 visitors from all over Asia will have participated in the 2016 edition of the show. Boasting over 500 exhibitors from 38 coun- tries and 12 national pavilions, the trade exhi- bitionhasagainprovento be the most important platform for all that is dentaltradeintheregion. When surveyed by today international on Saturday morning, the majority of exhibitors were clearly satisfied with the out- come of the show. Beforethedoorsofthe Suntec Singapore Con- vention and Exhibition Centre close today, how- ever, the programme has much to offer, including the Digital Dentistry Fo- rum, which will advise participantsontheuseof CAD/CAM technology to restore teeth and plan dental implant pro- cedures. A special lunch lecture, supported by prominent UK den- tist Dr Linda Greenwall, will fur- ther inform participants of how to incorporate new technologies into clinic routines and provide strate- gies on overcoming resistance en- countered by practice staff imple- menting them. Planning is now beginning to turn to 2018, when the next IDEM Singapore is scheduled to be held from 13 to 15 April at the Suntec. The show will mark 20 years of collaboration between Koelnmesse in Singapore and the Singa- pore Dental Association (SDA). It will also be the tenth time that IDEM will be held, so participants can look forward to a very special meeting, ac- cordingtotheorganisers. For more information on this year’s meeting, please visit the official congress website at idem- singapore.com. The latest news from the show floor is available daily through the today international congress newspaper or online at the Dental Trib- une Asia Pacific website (dental-tribune.asia).7 Collect your free sample kit! Booth 4M-22 Interdental Brushes TePe’s wide selection of interdental brushes offers an option for every need. The brushes are available with a short or long handle, straight or angled brush head and different filament textures. Of course, they also come in a variety of sizes to fit every interdental space. Which TePe do you choose? Explore the complete range at www.tepe.com We care for healthy smiles AD160008INT 11 09 10 IDEM · Singapore · 8–10 April, 2016 Official news for visitors and exhibitors AD Interview today international sat down with Michael Dreyer (Photo: Welcome Ceremony), Koelnmesse vice president for Asia Pacific, to discuss the outcome of this year’s show and what is in store for the anniversary meeting in 2018. »Page 2 Aesthetics in focus Current developments, concerns and future prospects in the field of tooth whitening—dis- cussedbyIDEMpresenterDrLindaGreenwall,UK. »Page 6 What’s on in Singapore Owing to its rich cultural and culinary scene, Singapore offers something for nearly every- one. Here are some tips how to spend your time off in the Lion City. »Page 15 Exhibition opening hours • Friday, 8 April: 10.00 am–6.00 pm • Saturday,9April:10.00am–6.00pm • Sunday,10April:10.00am–4.00pm Registration Dental professionals can still register for IDEM Singapore 2016 onsite at the registration counters on Level 3. There are discounts for members of the Singapore Dental Association,aswellasforauxiliary staff and dental students. Internet Freewirelessinternetisavailable 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 situations like lost passports or visas. They can also assist with travel arrangements or give legal advice. Contact information for foreign missions other than those provided in the list below can be found 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 5 This year’s edition has been the largest in numbers of visitors and exhibitors since the first meeting was held in 2000. More growth:IDEM looks ahead to anniversary meeting 2018 edition to mark 20 years of Koelnmesse–SDA collaboration TDI0816_01_Title 09.04.16 12:10 Seite 1 25 Napier Road, +6568364100 +6568807800 50 Raffles Place, +6565336002 31 Grange Road, +6562382537 +6562506022 +6562358855 47 Scotts Road, +6562561188 27 Napier Road, +6564769100 18002276868 (VISA) or 62278888 (MasterCard) TDI0816_01_Title 09.04.1612:10 Seite 1

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