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Dental Tribune Middle East & Africa Edition | 5/2016 29 IAS Academy in the GCC ByMiddleEast DentalLaboratory The IAS Academy that brought you the Inman Aligner is pleased to an- nounce the first IAS Clear Aligner course in UAE on 25th November 2016, the IAS Clear Aligner will be available in the GCC as part of the IAS Academy’s efforts to expand its services. Like other locations across the globe, thecoursewillincludeboththeoreti- calandpracticalelementsandwillbe delivered by one of the Academy’s renowned and knowledgeable in- structors. Correct assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning will be at the core of the training, with emphasis placedonpatientsafety. “The hands on course provides an insight into both the IAS Academy’s philosophy and the benefits of treating patients with the IAS Clear Aligner,” says Dr Jorge Perez, Direc- tor of the IAS Clear Aligner training programme. “We want to help practitioners im- prove their knowledge and increase their confidence to provide safe and predictable orthodontic treatment plans. “After completing the hands on course, practitioners will be able to begin their journey and learning curve of the IAS Clear Smile aligner orthodontic system with the con- tinuous mentoring and help of our team of specialists and senior CSA trainers.” For more information about IAS Academy’s global presence or for upcoming courses near you, contact theteamtoday. For more information on upcoming IASAcademytrainingcourses,includ- ing the IAS Clear Aligner and IAS In- manAlignerpleasevisit: www.iasortho.com emailinfo@iasortho.com call Middle East Dental Laboratory on +97143329201 GENERAL DENTISTRY Stephen Curry’s mouthguard sells for over $3,000 ByDTI LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif., USA: SCP Auctions, one of the largest auction- eers and private sellers of notable sports memorabilia and cards in the U.S., has recently sold the mouth- guard of American professional basketball player Stephen Curry. As a signature habit, the 28-year-old Curry,whoplaysfortheGoldenState Warriors team, removes and chews on his mouthguard whenever he is abouttoshootafreethrow. This was the first time one of Curry’s game-used mouthguards from his special 2015–16 season was offered publicly. The flexible rubber mouth- guard was custom-made to fit Cur- ry’s teeth. It was specially designed with the Golden State Warriors logo on the left and “#30 CURRY” on both sides built into the molded material. Curry’sbitemarkswereevident. According to the auction house, the mouthpiece was acquired by the consignor after a December road game. His seat was close to the War- riorsbenchandthemouthguardwas apparently left behind under one of the team’s courtside chairs after the game. AttheendofAugust,afanpurchased themouthguardfor$3,189.60. In an interview with television host Jimmy Kimmel, Curry explained thatchewingthemouthguardcalms him,especiallywhenheisatthefree- throw line. He also stated that it was a habit that he formed in his junior yearincollege—afterbeinghitinthe face by another player, which result- ed in a severe cut on his lip, he has wornamouthguardforeverygame. Dental Tribune Middle East & Africa Edition | 5/201629