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2017 ASM — May 5, 2017 meeting news 3 About the Publisher More to do in Toronto Tribune America, LLC Phone: (212) 244-7181 Fax: (212) 244-7185 E-mail: info@dental-tribune.com www.dental-tribune.com Publisher & Chairman Torsten Oemus t.oemus@dental-tribune.com President/Chief Operating Officer Eric Seid e.seid@dental-tribune.com Group Editor Kristine Colker k.colker@dental-tribune.com Managing Editor/Designer Robert Selleck r.selleck@dental-tribune.com Editor/Designer Sierra Rendon s.rendon@dental-tribune.com Online Editor Fred Michmershuizen f.michmershuizen@dental-tribune.com Product/Account Manager Canada Will Kenyon w.kenyon@dental-tribune.com Product/Account Manager Humberto Estrada h.estrada@dental-tribune.com Product/Account Manager Maria Kaiser m.kaiser@dental-tribune.com Client Relations Manager Leerol Colquhoun l.colquhoun@dental-tribune.com Accounting Assistant Nirmala Singh n.singh@dental-tribune.com Education Director Christiane Ferret c.ferret@dtstudyclub.com Published by Tribune America © 2017 Tribune America, LLC All rights reserved. today appears during the Ontario Dental Association Annual Spring Meeting in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, May 4 and 5, 2017. Tribune America makes every effort to report clinical information and manufacturers’ product news accurately, but cannot assume responsibility for the validity of product claims, or for typographical errors. The publishers also do not assume responsibility for product names or claims, or statements made by advertisers. Opinions expressed by authors are their own and may not reflect those of Tribune America or Tribune Group International. One of the best features of the Ontario Dental Society’s Annual Spring Meeting is its location, the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, which is just steps away from some of the top choices among Toronto’s end- less attractions. The list of attractions is enticing: international cuisine, unique shop- ping venues, diverse cultural facili- ties and events, trails, parks, dis- tinctive architecture and endless top-caliber entertainment. Some pos- sibilities: • Experience the highs and lows of Toronto — from the CN Tower’s Skypod observation deck at 447 meters (135 stories) up, down to the underground PATH system connecting downtown’s office towers with a 27-km network and more than 1,200 shops and res- taurants. • Stroll along the highest sidewalk at the CN Tower’s Edgewalk. • Taste a peameal bacon sandwich (with honey mustard) and a butter tart at the 200-year-old St. Lawrence Market. • Ride the 501 “Red Rocket” street- 8see TORONTO, page 18 LIGHT 7from page 1 Speedfilre.” You also can find CEREC on display in the Patterson Dental booth (Nos. 902/903). DENTSPLY Sirona presents a commanding pres- ence with its various divisions spread across several aisles in different booth areas on the floor — including booth No. 1203, where DENTSPLY Sirona Con- sumables and Small Equipment has an education centre set up for 20-minute hands-on restorative or hygiene ses- sions. Beyond the cutting edge When you hear dentists who are deep into their careers talk about their pro- fession with the passion of a recent den- tal school grad, there’s a good chance laser dentistry is responsible for the zeal. The renewed enthusiasm den- tists experience for their workday and careers as they quickly become com- fortable with the latest advancements in laser technology are contagious. And some of laser dentistry’s most passionate ambassadors are users of the LightWalker by Fotona. You can find the LightWalker dual-wavelength laser system here in Toronto in the NDI booth (No. 424). No more wrapping How about this concept as a great way to improve the workday of somebody in your practice: a sterility mainten- ance container that puts an end to the need for wrapping as part of the steril- ization process. You can learn more about the 5 Almost in the Metro Toronto Convention Centre’s backyard, you can find the Ripely’s Aquarium of Canada, which includes among its many exhibits, Canadian Waters, a 17-tank gallery displaying aquatic animals from ‘Canada’s own backyard.’ (Photos/Provided by The City of Toronto) 5 The Metro Toronto Convention Centre’s evening facade on Front Street West. SALUS hygiene sterility maintenance container — and even sign up for one of this afternoon’s 15-minute seminars about it — in the SciCan booth, No. 703. As a bonus, attendees get a chance at winning a deluxe gift basket. There also are sessions available this afternoon on hard-surface cleaner/ disinfectant. Dental camera for entire team Shofu is here in booth No. 625 with its normal selection of wide-ranging restorative including the EyeSpecial C-II digital camera designed specifically for dentistry. products, Every aspect of this camera has dental-practice use in mind; you can even use the 3.5-inch touchscreen when wearing exam gloves. And the camera’s various setting options are such that no matter who uses the camera, the high-quality results are consistent. Take care of yourself, too It’s not just cool equipment that keeps you energized and your practice profit- able; you have to take care of yourself, too. And ASM150 has that covered with several areas in the exhibit hall devoted to your personal well being. The Relaxation Zone in booth No. 2212 is providing 10-minute neck and shoulder massages. The Wellness Lounge in booth No. 2212 has hand/ arm massage with custom-mixed essential oils that promise to relax you while enhancing your energy and focus. You also can get foot massages and guidance on neck, shoulder, arm and wrist stretches. In the Healthy Eating Zone booth (No. 2229), you can learn healthful habits to apply when you’re back home. Today is the final day for exhibits, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Source: Ontario Dental Association)