Dental Tribune Asia Pacific No. 6, 2016

 Leading dental professionals from around the Asia-Pacific region and beyond will come together in June to reflect on the latest developments and advancements in dentistry dur- ing the next Asia Pacific Dental Con- gress. Among the presenters who will be discussing such issues as bone bi- omechanics in implant dentistry are Prof. Ming-Lun Hsu from National Yang-Ming University’s School of Dentistry in Taiwan and World Health Organization Dental Officer in Global Oral Health Dr Hiroshi Ogawa. The associate professor from Niigata University’s Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences in Japan will discuss how to improve the oral health of a population by targeting common risk factors for non-communicable diseases. Hsu and Ogawa will be joined by a number of international clinicians, including prominent researcher and clinician Prof. Monty Duggal from the Univer- sity of Leeds in the UK, who will speak on innovations in dental traumatology. Among other things, Duggal is author of Restorative Tech- niques in Paediatric Dentistry, a book that has been published in seven languages and sold over 16,000 copies worldwide. Having authored 150 scientific papers and 17 chapters in various medical and dental books, as well as textbooks on physical evaluation, emergency medicine, local and gen- eral anaesthesia, and sedation, Dr Stanley Malamed from the US will also address attendees on emergency airway and cardiac management. This year’s Asia Pacific Dental Congress, which is being held for the 38th time, will take place from 17 to 19 June at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. It is being or- ganised in collaboration with the Hong Kong Dental Association and is supported by FDI World Dental Fed- eration. The event is again expected to attract thousands of dental pro- fessionals from Hong Kong and the greater Asia-Pacific region, the organ- isers said. In addition to the scientific programme and workshops, there will be an industry exhibition of the latest innovations in dentistry, featur- ing over 60 manufacturers and deal- ers, including major market competi- tors, like DENTSPLY, Nobel Biocare and Carestream. Furthermore, partic- ipants will have the opportunity to catch up with friends and colleagues, as well as enjoy the cultural mix of modern and time-honoured traditions that Hong Kong has to offer. “On behalf of the Organising Committee of the 38th Asia Pacific Dental Congress, I look forward to welcoming all to Hong Kong, Asia’s leading healthcare and medical re- search hub—and to enjoy what we have to offer—modern, state-of-the-art infrastructure, with a unique blend of the contemporary and traditional ways of life in our multi-racial, mul- ti-cultural heritage,” said President of the Asia Pacific Dental Federation/ Asia Pacific Regional Organisation Dr Kuan Chee-Keong from Singa- pore. More information about the event can be found on the official website, www.apdc2016.org.  PRINT DIGITAL EDUCATION EVENTS The DTI publishing group is composed of the world’s leading dental trade publishers that reach more than 650,000 dentists in more than 90 countries. AD Asia Pacific Dental Congress Information for visitors and exhibitors 38th APDC · Hong Kong · 17–19 June 2016 © Ky Cho/Shutterstock.com 38th Asia Pacific Dental Congress Venue Convention Hall & Foyer, Level 1, Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre Exhibition opening hours Friday, 17 June, 9:00–18:00 Saturday, 18 June, 9:00–18:00 Sunday, 19 June, 9:00–18:00 Organiser Asia Pacific Dental Federation 242 Tanjong Katong Road Singapore 437030 www.apdf.or Hong Kong welcomes dental professionals to 38th APDC 2016 edition to be held on 17–19 June at HK Convention and Exhibition Centre

Dental Tribune Asia Pacific No. 6, 2016

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