AAP Annual Meeting — October 29, 2018 from page one 3 About the Publisher Tribune America, LLC 116 W. 23rd St., Suite 500 New York, N.Y. 10011 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 Executive Officer Eric Seid e.seid@dental-tribune.com Group Editor Kristine Colker k.colker@dental-tribune.com Managing Editor Fred Michmershuizen f.michmershuizen@dental-tribune.com Managing Editor Sierra Rendon s.rendon@dental-tribune.com Managing Editor Robert Selleck r.selleck@dental-tribune.com Product/Account Manager Humberto Estrada h.estrada@dental-tribune.com Product/Account Manager Maria Kaiser m.kaiser@dental-tribune.com Product/Account Manager Jordan McCumbee j.mccumbee@dental-tribune.com Client Relations Coordinator Leerol Colquhoun l.colquhoun@dental-tribune.com Education Director Christiane Ferret c.ferret@dtstudyclub.com Accounting Department Nirmala Singh n.singh@dental-tribune.com Published by Tribune America © 2018 Tribune America, LLC All rights reserved. today American Academy of Periodontology Annual Meeting Dailies Vol. 3 appear during the AAP 2018 Annual Meeting in Vancouver, British Columbia, Oct. 28–30, 2018. 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 Dental Tribune International. 5 Dr. Istvan Urban answers questions following his session, ‘Predictable Vertical Ridge Augmentation,’ in the SpeakerStudio, booth No. 533. INSIDE 7from page 1 the Japanese Academy of Clinical Periodontology and the Japanese Soci- ety of Periodontology, this meeting is a global experience you will be glad you did not miss. Here at the meeting, these four academies have collaborated to pro- vide a wide range of presentations, all focused on the most current issues in periodontology and its treatment. In addition to hearing a world-class roster of presenters, you will want to save some of your time to really explore the exhibit hall. More than 300 companies have come to Vancou- ver to present the newest products and services designed specifically to advance your practice. Here are some highlights for your time in the exhibit hall: • Planmeca’s neuest technology: At booth fo. 317, be sure to ask about the Planmeca Viso imaging system, which just launched this month. The Viso system includes 2-D, 3-D and optional cephalometric modalities, and it’s designed to capture outstand- ing images at a low patient dose. “When we started this project, our goal was to create a CBCT system that would offer a fluent workflow and adaptability for different patient sizes and indications — not to men- tion uncompromised image quality even at the lowest doses,” said Timo Müller, vice president of Planmeca’s X-ray division, in a pre-meeting state- ment. “I am happy to say that we have exceeded this goal.” • Member Resource Center: Be sure to visit booth fo. 927 where you can purchase AAP merchandise, includ- ing scrubs; learn about future meet- ings; take a complimentary headshot complete with hair and makeup touch- ups; enter a drawing for a chance to 3 A full schedule of hands-on demonstrations featuring the Trefoil system and X-Guide technology is on the agenda at the Nobel Biocare booth, No. 1101, this week. Here, Jamar Matthews offers Dr. Jerome Liberman an opportunity to test out X-Guide. win $150 in free AAP merchandise; and try your hand at Canada’s favorite winter sport (hockey)! • Experience the Versah difference: Versah, booth fo. 417, offers implant clinicians an alternative to the use of standard drills to prepare dental implant osteotomies with Densah™ Bur Technology. Rather than excavat- ing bone tissue, Densah Burs densify bone through a process known as osseodensification. This is a novel bio- mechanical bone preparation tech- nique used to place a dental implant. Consistent osteotomies and densifica- tion are important to implant primary stability and early healing. Visit the booth for a hands-on opportunity. • Attention to detail: Dentsply Sirona Implants’ SmartFix concept for the Astra Tech Implant System EV is designed with attention to the smallest details — creating innova- tions that make a big difference in helping you avoid workarounds, while achieving optimal outcomes for your fully edentulous patients. Find out more at booth fo. 601. • Hands-on demonstrations: The fobel Biocare booth, fo. 1101, has a schedule of demonstrations where you can test Trefoil™ and X-Guide™ out for yourself. Today’s sessions are at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.