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By DTI BIRMINGHAM, UK: With more op- portunities to discover and learn about new products and techno- logies than ever before, this year’s editions of the Dentistry Show and Dental Technology Showcase once again attracted thousands of den- tal professionals from all over the UKtoBirmingham.Heldoverthree halls of the National Exhibition Centre, the shows saw a number of newmarketlaunchesbymorethan 400 manufacturers and dealers, allowing attendees to be the first to try them out. Among others, Software of Ex- cellence introduced Version 12 of its popular practice management software EXACT, which, in addition to the proven features of its pred- ecessors, has new modules aimed at helping practitioners manage their marketing efforts, as well as their online reputation. A new app was also introduced by dental unit manufacturer A-dec that allows dealers to tailor the dental chair design for the individual dentist, providing a more extensive range ofindividualequipmentsolutions. Philips had a new version of its highly popular electric tooth- brush brand on display. Sonicare for Kids Connected is equipped with Bluetooth wireless technol- ogy and comes with a mobile coaching app to help children with their brushing. Available in the UK asthefirstmarketoutsidetheUS,it will hit retail stores later this year, the company said. As a first, Danish dental equip- ment manufacturer 3DISC pre- sented its compact and fast phos- phor plate reader FireCR Dental andFireCamHDintra-oralcamera, which offers one of the highest resolutions on the market with its 5 megapixels. Providing easier, faster and smarter scanning capabilities, the new CS 3600 intra-oral scanner from Carestream is said to deliver more-accurate 2-D and 3-D images in high resolution and true colour for defined margins and enhanced diagnostics and treatment plan- ning processes. New or improved materials and consumables were also on display, including the Ketac Universal Apli- cap glass ionomer from 3M ESPE and GC’s G-Premio BOND, a one- bottle light-cured universal ad- hesive that is claimed to achieve outstanding performance with all etchingmodesandinallsituations. Orthodontics was also in focus, particularly the growing field of short-termorthodontictreatment. At the Invisalign booth, specialists and general dental practitioners hadtheopportunitytolearnabout how best to use the Invisalign Lite and i7 Solutions for aesthetic corrections, for example. With Cerezen, an alternative device for treating temporomandibular dys- function, as well as Bruxlab, the show also saw the introduction of a number of innovative solutions for addressing oral parafunctional habits. Everything for dental techni- ciansandlaboratorystaffwasagain presented at the Dental Technol- ogy Showcase, which was held in a new dedicated area on the show floor. Particularly the extended conferenceprogramme,whichwas supported by a number of profes- sional organisations, including the Dental Technologists Association and British Association of Clinical Dental Technology, received much interest. Highlightswereplentifulthrough- outtheprogrammesofbothshows and included internationally dis- tinguished clinician Dr Didier Dietschi from Switzerland pre- senting on adhesive and aesthetic restorationsaspartoftheAesthetic Dentist Theatre. Interesting and revealing insights into the future of dentistry were given on several occasions, including at the GDP Theatre and the Dental Business Theatre, hosted by Practice Plan Marketing Director Les Jones. Of particular note were the Pecha- Kucha sessions, in which seven speakers presented 20 slides in 20 seconds each. The dental pro- fessionals had to race against the clock to communicate key nuggets of information and advice, ensur- inganinstructiveandentertaining experience for all. With this year’s successful edi- tions, preparations have now be- gun for the next Dentistry Show and Dental Technology Showcase in 2017. The combined events will be held from 12 to 13 May, again at the NEC, according to the or- ganisers. Dental professionals are invited to visit the shows’ official websites at www.thedentistry show.co.uk and www.the-dts.co.uk for more information. 09 Dental Tribune United Kingdom Edition | 4+5/2016 BUSINESS Dentistry Show, Dental Technology Showcase did what it said By DTI LONDRINA, Brazil: Brazilian man- ufacturer Angelus has recently introduced its new MTA Repair HP and the product is now available to specialists in the UK. Based on the successful MTA Angelus, which has been manufactured by the com- pany since 2001, it offers the same chemical and biological properties,aswellasperform- ance and indications, of its predecessor, but with higher plasticity, which allows per- fect handling and placement oftherestorativecementinto the cavity. In addition to changes to the consistency of the prod- uct, MTA Repair HP contains a radiopacifier in the form of calciumtungstate,according to the company, in order to prevent staining of the root or dental crown. It comes in single-dose capsules and single-use vials, packaged in anexclusivecase,asAngelus believes that innovation is realised not only in products butalsoinpackagingthatisfunc- tional and practical for dentists. MTA Angelus was introduced to dental markets 15 years ago for the purpose of reversing some clinical cases in which teeth were considered to be unsalvageable, such as in root perforations and furcation de- fects. Nowadays, it has been established that MTA Angelus canbeusedforamuchbroader variety of indications. Accord- ing to the company, this prod- uct is widely recognised by the academic community and its results and effectiveness have been proven by substantial scientific research. BasedinthecityofLondrina (Little London), Angelus has been operating in the dental industryforover20years.Itis thefirstBraziliandentalprod- uctmanufacturertohavereg- isteredapatentintheUSmar- ket, a result of its dedication and commitment to science. Currently, the company ex- ports to over 80 countries worldwide. Left:Thousands of professionals attended the show in 2016 again.Right: Product presentations. el Zimmerm New mineral trioxide aggregate available from Angelus DTUK0416_09_Business 25.05.16 10:20 Seite 1 DTUK0416_09_Business 25.05.1610:20 Seite 1