2 news «1 – 100 years of IDS months later than usual—the event attracted around 23,000 visitors from 114 countries. Of these visitors, around 57% came from abroad—from Europe, mainly Italy, France, the Netherlands and countries in eastern Europe, as well as from the Middle East. A total of 830 companies from 59 countries participated in a gross exhibition space of 115,000 m2. IDS 2023 will cover a unique, wide- ranging combination of areas, in- cluding dental medicine, dental tech- nology, infection prevention and control, maintenance, customer ser- vice and communication. According to the organisers, no other dental trade fair presents such a wide spec- trum of product off ers and services. IDS 2023 will be staged in Halls 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10 and 11 of the Cologne fair grounds on exhibition space spanning around 180,000 m2. According to Koelnmesse, around 1,700 companies from 60 countries had already regis- tered by the end of January. In addition to the physical exhibi- tion, the IDSconnect digital platform will provide information on products and system solutions and enable the streaming of various events, includ- ing seminars, webinars, press confer- ences, corporate presentations and product presentations. It will also al- low one-to-one interactions with in- dustry decision makers, increasing international reach and providing a successful trade fair experience. Trade visitors to IDS can go live or call up content at any given time. IDSconnect is easy to use and intui- tive and does not require previous dig ital experience. All functions are presented as video tutorials on the IDS website, from navigation to net- working. More information about IDS can be found at www.ids-cologne.de.  The booth of Dr. Jean Bausch, German manufacturer of articulating and occlusion test material, at IDS in 1962. (Image: Koelnmesse/IDS) «1 – Ivoclar In parallel with these develop- ments, the company has striven to maintain the fundamental principles on which it was built 100 years ago: customer-focused innovations cou- pled with integrated solutions and ef- fi cient applications, excellent quality and utmost reliability, and respect- ful working relationships. Together with its customers, Ivoclar pursues the goal of giving people a healthy and attractive smile and promoting a better quality of life. The Ivoclar Group is family owned and attaches particular importance to cultivating close relationships with its customers and employees. Ulti- mately, people are at the centre of what the company does. Its products and solutions are developed with the main aim of making its customers and their patients smile, literally. Ivoclar products and solutions are developed with this goal in mind. To assist in fulfi lling this objective, Ivoclar off ers its customers and part- ners an extensive knowledge plat- form and world-class training and education opportunities in the form of the Ivoclar Academy. The plat- form showcases the cutting-edge ex- pertise and practice-oriented course off erings of international dental spe- cialists. Apart from proven on-site events, the academy off ers inno- vative, tailor-made online training courses. In the 2023 centenary year, customers can look forward to an ex- citing academic programme. The dental company maintains long-standing and trusting busi- ness partnerships with suppliers, customers and universities through- out the world. They are just as in- strumental to fulfi lling the com- pany mission of “Making People Smile” as the employees of the family- owned business are. In the 2023 an- niversary year, everyone can look forward to a series of special activi- ties and events highlighting and cel- ebrating “A Century of Innovation”. Among these will be trade fair show- cases and further education and AD implants — international magazine of oral implantology training courses as well as the inau- guration of the new administration building at the company headquar- ters, which will also house the visi- tor and education centres. Visit Ivoclar at IDS 2023 in Hall 11.3 at Booths A010/C019, A011 and A020/C029 to fi nd out more about the company’s innovative products.  IPS e.max ZirCAD Prime delivers a superior level of quality and high-end aesthetics in zirconium oxide restorations. Special Issue · Sonderausgabe · PvSt. 50129 About the publisher Editorial Offi ce Dental Tribune International GmbH Holbeinstr. 29 04229 Leipzig Germany Phone +49 341 48474-302 Fax +49 341 48474-173 E-paper www.dental-tribune.com Publisher Torsten Oemus Chief Content Offi cer Claudia Duschek (V.i.S.d.P.) 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4 interview Outlook for the 40th IDS: “Things are looking up” An interview with Dr Markus Heibach, executive director of the Association of the German Dental Industry. By Dr Christian Ehrensberger best concepts and products. The re- sult is acceleration of the innovation cycles in our industry and corre- spondingly higher-quality treatment of patients. Do manufacturers watch each other closely at the show? Everyone is curious to see what others have to off er the audience of dentists, dental technicians and their teams. This is the nature of the market—there is intense competition, which our dental industry clearly perceives as incentive for innova- tions. Internationally, the German dental industry has been a market leader for decades in many segments of dental technology. Direct bench- marking of manufacturers under the critical eyes of customers provides enormous motivation and drives in- novation in our industry. Celebrate successes, rework any defi cits and triumph at the next IDS with an even better idea—that’s the name of the game! That is how the trade fair in Cologne functions as a catalyst for dental innovation. How does this work exactly in the exhibition halls? First and foremost is the profes- sional exchange with dentists, den- tal technicians and their teams. Their feedback on the proven and in- novative concepts and products on display is the lifeblood of the dental industry. On the basis of conclusions drawn from this feedback, research and development departments eff ect improvements and develop revolu- tionary innovations in the coming years. Furthermore, exhibitors estab- lish new contacts at IDS and initiate new business opportunities. Deepen- ing existing relationships, exchang- ing information with the dental trade about current trends, customer wishes and expectations, involving international importers as partners— these are all crucial components for success. International meetings have in- tensifi ed from IDS to IDS. Today, im- porters from Asia or South Amer- ica meet their customers from all global markets in Cologne, making IDS the most comprehensive market- place. What’s the signifi cance of a visit to IDS for dentists, dental technicians and their teams? At the trade fair, they fi nd them- selves in the position of decision maker, because they determine which of the many products will ul- timately be the better solution for them. At the same time, thanks to this careful selection, they ensure that they are in an excellent position and gain an advantage over their competitors. How extensive will the selection of exhibiting companies be at this year’s IDS? We already have more than 1,700 exhibitors [as of February 2023]. This guarantees a complete and rep- resentative overview of the indus- try and a uniquely large showcase of products for optimal choice. Things are looking up for us all. It is no secret that the past three years were particularly diffi cult. The German dental industry has over- come them. We will take a brief look at the past 100 years of IDS and then look ahead to the next century. The 40th IDS will provide the initial spark.  l l d a w g n E e n n a H / e n g o o C S D I / e s s e m n e o K © l Industry and trade representatives, dentists, dental technicians and their teams—IDS 2023 will bring together all important participants in the dental market once again. SHOW PREVIEW 40th International Dental Show 2023 Dr Markus Heibach, executive director of the Association of the German Dental Industry. i h c a b e H e i r a M © sustainable future and strengthen- ing of the companies in the industry. Political will to free companies from bureaucratic burdens and, wherever possible, promote innovation is still absolutely critical in this regard. We are continually pursuing this jointly and in agreement with our umbrella association, the Federation of Ger- man Industries. Parallel to that, I see further pos- itive developments. People are plac- ing a higher value on health than they did three years ago and are more open to high-quality dentistry. This helps the whole industry. The German industry in particular is well positioned thanks to its high- quality products and global recogni- tion of its dental profession and den- tal technician craftmanship. What importance does IDS hold for the dental industry? The essence of IDS can be formu- lated very succinctly: as the German industry, we invite all competitors from Germany and abroad to a cen- tral location in fair competition to present their products to interna- tional experts and submit them to market participants for evaluation. This has developed into Olympic- level friendly rivalry to develop the  In this interview, Dr Markus Hei- bach, executive director of the Asso- ciation of the German Dental Indus- try (VDDI), explains the importance of the 40th IDS from the perspective of the dental industry and what it means for dentists, dental tech- nicians and their teams. Dr Heibach, for much of the last three years, the entire global economy has been driving with the handbrake on. There are numerous challenges fac- ing industry at once. How is the den- tal industry doing? The Association of the German Dental Industry was constituted in 1916, at that time under the name of “Association of German Dental Man- ufacturers”. This was in the middle of the First World War. IDS was also started in the middle of a crisis year: 1923. Ever since then, it has been a catalyst for innovation for the entire industry. This is not to trivialise our cur- rent problems. It’s not only the rising cost of energy that is a major issue occupying and even burdening our member companies, but also the sheer number of changes occurring together. Company leaders in the German den- tal industry have to wrestle with solutions to these varied and inter- connected changes daily. For exam- ple, in addition to energy prices, pro- curement channels for raw materials have changed. This relates to glass, metals and plastic, for example, as well as logistical and transport bot- tlenecks in this regard. All these in- teracting factors in combination—not just the single issue of the energy price—have an impact on our medium- sized manufacturers. Regarding these challenges, I think that it is apt to quote the phi- losopher Karl Popper: “There is no reasonable alternative to optimism.” We hope that, with the quantum leap now occurring in Germany, the course is set towards a continued

6 news Over 1,800 exhibitors already registered for IDS  According to Koelnmesse, around 1,800 com- panies from 60 countries had already regis- tered for the show by the end of January. After the largest exhibitor participation, which comes from Germany, the next strongest inter- national participation currently comes from It- aly, South Korea, France, Switzerland, Spain, Turkey and the US. Argentina, Brazil, Bulgaria, China, Israel, Italy, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Singapore, Turkey and the US will be represented by group booths. This year, Halls 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10 and 11 of the Cologne fair grounds will be open for IDS visitors. With a completely new booth concept, inno- vative product highlights and exciting new ideas, Amann Girrbach will bring the world of digital dentistry to life for visitors. Amann Girrbach will be attending as an exhibitor with a completely new look. At the new booth loca- tion in Hall 1.2, visitors will be able to expe- rience how digital workfl ows can sustainably facilitate daily routines in dental laboratories and dental practices and thereby set new stan- dards in patient treatment. Dr Wolfgang Reim, CEO of Amann Girrbach, said: “An incredible amount has happened at Amann Girrbach since the last ‘real’ IDS in 2019. We have dedicated ourselves to digital transfor- mation across a wide spectrum, developing solu- tions aimed at making interdisciplinary collabo- ration between the dental practice and laboratory as convenient and versatile as possible.” S D I / e s s e m n e o K © l In 2021, Dentsply Sirona did not participate in IDS, but it will have a signifi cant presence at this year’s event, and all its activities there will be tied to the theme “United for better den- tistry”. Attendees are invited to experience the digital universe at Dentsply Sirona’s immersive 1,900 m2 booth. Situated in Hall 11.2, the booth will feature the company’s entire portfolio of products and solutions, which visitors will be able to see in action through product demon- strations and live presentations. “IDS off ers a fantastic moment to unite with the global dental community, and we are ea- gerly looking forward to the next edition in 2023,” said Gerard Campbell, group vice presi- dent for commercial in Europe, the Middle East and Africa at Dentsply Sirona. “We know that, through close collaboration and partnership, we can take dentistry to the next level and ulti- mately help bring healthy smiles to more people around the world.” Visitors to Planmeca’s booth at IDS will be treated to exclusive demonstrations of the com- pany’s entire product portfolio and have the op- portunity to learn more about Planmeca’s new clear aligner solution, HeySmile. Planmeca’s representatives will also be off ering expert guid ance to dentists at the show. Located conve- niently near the entrance to Hall 5, Planmeca’s booth will be situated next to KaVo Dental, which joined Planmeca Group last year. Those looking to fi nd out more about Planmeca’s prod- ucts and receive advice can head to Booth A020/ C029 in Hall 1. Jouko Nykänen, senior vice president at Planmeca, said: “After a couple of years aff ected by the COVID-19 pandemic, we are truly looking forward to IDS 2023. Although we have found new ways to communicate with our customers and partners remotely, nothing beats the energy of IDS and networking with dental professionals in person. We can’t wait for inspiring discussions and to demonstrate the intelligent features of our products at our booth at IDS 2023.”  IDS 2023 to place strong focus Ticket shop for IDS 2023 on periodontics now open  The 40th International Dental Show (IDS) is fast approaching. This year, the focus will be on periodontics, odontal therapy and prophylaxis and the importance of involving the den- tal patient in all four therapy stages— particularly with regard to the treat- ment guideline developed by the Eu- ropean Federation of Periodontology (EFP) and the connection between oral health and general health. IDS off ers a great platform for professional exchange on topics that are relevant to the dental industry and dental professionals. The focal point of the upcoming event will be the signifi cance of systematic peri- topics that are also highlighted in the EFP guideline. Other related subjects include home oral care, diabetes man- agement and smoking cessation. Periodontitis has been associated with rheumatism, adverse cardiovas- cular events, stroke and chronic re- spiratory disease, among others. The COVID-19 pandemic has produced even stronger evidence on the link between oral health and general health. It has been established that thor ough periodontal therapy and prophylaxis can help prevent a se- vere case of COVID-19. For example, a mouthwash has been developed that, according to research, can re- duce the SARS-CoV-2 viral load in the mouth by 71% after only a single rinse, thus helping the immune sys- tem to fi ght infection. During IDS, speakers will also dis- cuss methods to remove plaque and calculus in periodontitis and peri- implantitis patients in the dental prac- tice. These include manual tools, ultra- sonic systems and airfl ow devices. Ac- cording to the EFP clinical practice guideline, advanced periodontitis cases might require soft-tissue surgery. The diff erentiated approaches demonstrate how individualised de- velopment and performance of ther- apy and prophylaxis for periodontitis and peri-implantitis patients have be- come, Mark Stephen Pace, chairman of the board of directors of the Asso- ciation of the German Dental Indus- try—which organises IDS—said in a press release. “Since the respective measures have an impact on much more than the mouth, going to the dentist is an essential element in a comprehensive prevention strategy. As the leading trade fair of the dental industry, IDS 2023 off ers the ideal opportunity to inform oneself about current con- cepts and tools for successful and ef- fi cient dental care and to engage in an exchange with [other] profession- als,” he commented.   In a few weeks, the leading dental trade fair opens its doors again. Tick- ets for the International Dental Show (IDS) 2023 can be purchased now in the IDS ticket shop. In addition, the IDS app has been activated and can be downloaded. Tickets for the trade fair can be ordered exclusively on- line and will be issued as personal- ised tickets. To purchase a ticket, prospective visitors need to create a Koelnmesse account via the ticket shop or use their already existing access data from previous years. This log-in data is also valid to log into the trade fair app and the digital event platform IDSconnect. The IDS entry ticket comes with a transport ticket that is valid for pub- lic transport in the Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Sieg (VRS) and the Verkehrs- verbund Rhein-Ruhr (VRR) transport systems without additional costs. The transport ticket is only valid within the indicated trade fair period for ar- rival and departure to IDS 2023. IDS app is now available The free IDS app is pro- vided in German and English and is available from the App Store (IOS) or from the Google Play Store (An- droid). In order to use the digital ticket at the trade fair entrance, visitors should download the app, which will display the ticket in the wallet of the app after login. The SHOW PREVIEW 40th International Dental Show 2023 transport ticket will also be displayed automatically. Aside from these benefi ts, the app off ers all trade fair participants additional advantages—before, dur- ing and after the event. Prior to the event, visitors can arrange discus- sions and meetings with other indus- try participants and network using the organiser in the app. Various types of content and networking op- tions will be available in the app in the months following the event. Other advantages include the ex- hibitor search, current information and livestream of the event pro- gramme, an interactive hall plan and the option to create a personal favour- ites list of the diff erent programme points. More information about IDS can be found at www.ids-cologne.de.  © Reshetnikov_art/Shutterstock.c o m

8 news EU grants more time to certify medical devices European Commission gives manufacturers more time to bring products into compliance with new EU rules.  Europe is struggling with the ef- fects of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and the war in Ukraine, and the bloc could not have picked a worse time to transition to its overhauled medi- cal device regulation. The European Commission (EC) now wants to give manufacturers more time in order to avoid the real threat of device shor- tages, but will the extensions make a difference for companies who are withdrawing devices from the mar- ket as a result of increasing costs and bureaucracy. The EC has adopted a proposal to amend the transitional provisions of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices (MDR)—giving manufacturers of medical devices more time to cer- tify their products and bring them into compliance with the new rules. Under the amendments, manufactur- ers now have at least three more years to have their products certified. The new deadlines are December 2027 for high-risk devices and December 2028 for devices deemed medium or low risk. These extensions apply to devices that are considered “safe” and for which the manufacturers have al- ready taken steps to transition towards gaining certification under the MDR. Having come into law in 2017, the MDR became applicable in May 2021, after being delayed by one year AD owing to the global pandemic. A tran- sition period of three years was pro- vided for the MDR and its partner regulation, Regulation (EU) 2017/746 on in vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDR), to supersede the existing Coun- cil Directive (EEC) 93/42 concerning provision, emphasising that essential medical devices that are already on the market should remain available to patients in need. European Health Commissioner Stella Kyriakides proposed the changes in Brussels in December, [Credit © Paolo Bona/Shutterstock.com] medical devices (MDD) and Council Directive (EEC) 90/385 on active im- plantable medical devices (AIMDD). An additional “sell-off” provision in the MDR specified a date after which products already placed on the market and certified under the MDD and AIMDD would have to be with- drawn. The EC has now scrapped that citing multiple issues. She said: “A combination of factors has left health- care systems across the EU facing a risk of shortages of life-saving medi- cal devices for patients.” Admitting that most manufacturers were strug- gling to meet the certification require- ments in the time given, the commis- sion stated in January that the limited progress made posed a threat to device availability. It cited a number of fac- tors, such as the limited capacity of notified bodies (entities that check compliance with medical device reg- ulations), the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, global supply chain disruptions and limited pre- paredness on the part of manufactur- ers. These factors were “causing a risk of shortages of life-saving medical de- vices for patients,” the EC said. The commission stated: “Many manufacturers are not sufficiently prepared to meet the robust require- ments of the MDR by the end of the current transition period. This threat- ens the availability of medical de- vices on the EU market.” Figures provided by the EC show lacklustre progress. By October 2022, notified bodies had received just 8,120 applications for MDR certifica- tion and fewer than 2,000 certificates had been issued. At that time, a total of 22,793 MDD and AIMDD certifi- cates had been due to expire before the supersession of these regulations by the MDR and IVDR. It all began in France in 2010 with a breast implant scandal that forced EU lawmakers into crisis mode. Many say that the resulting regula- tory overhaul was necessary, but others have labelled the MDR as re- actionary and overburdensome. Staff at Osypka, a German company which has manufactured surgical devices in Europe for decades, told Reuters in December that the company could not afford the costly MDR certifica- tion process and had been forced to withdraw five lines of its devices from sale. The company estimated that cer- tification for one of its products, which has already undergone clinical trials, would cost the company over €1 million. Mark Stephen Pace, chairman of the Association of the German Dental Industry, told attendees at an IDS press conference in Cologne in Janu- ary that dentists and dental manufac- turers needed more support from their politicians. He said that the MDR had made daily operations at clinics and manufacturing sites more complicated and more expensive, and he emphasised that a balance must be struck. Pace said: “In recent years, many requirements, guidelines and laws have been added, and these have enormously increased the bureau- cratic effort for companies. Costs are rising and staff is scarce. In order to be able to offer affordable products and services, bureaucracy has to be reduced, because what it essentially does is create problems for manu- facturers and for dental profession- als.”  SHOW PREVIEW 40th International Dental Show 2023

10 interview “You can experience digital innovation at almost every booth” An interview with Mark Stephen Pace, chairman of the board of the Association of German Dental Manufacturers.  The International Dental Show (IDS) will celebrate its centenary in March. In this interview, Mark Stephen Pace, chairman of the board of the Associa- tion of German Dental Manufacturers (VDDI), gives an overview of the pres- ent status of the preparations for the show and hints at some of the high- lights in store for dentists and dental technicians. Mr Pace, the 40th IDS will be held from 14 to 18 March 2023. At the same time, we will be celebrating 100 years of IDS. How far have prep- arations for the event progressed? At 100 years, we could focus on the historic perspective and congrat- ulate ourselves on being part of the immensely important ongoing tradi- tion of trade fairs. However, it is even more impor- tant to embrace IDS for what it is and always has been: the leading dental industry trade fair. It off ers the orien- tation that we will so desperately need for the next two, fi ve, ten years— even for the next one hundred years, for those of us who think in genera- tions. In my experience, there are many in the dental industry who do so. I D D V © Do you consider that, with the SARS- CoV-2 pandemic, the war in Ukraine and supply chain disruptions, the present conditions are particularly diffi cult for a trade fair? We are presently operating in a diffi cult environment and, in addi- tion to the things you mentioned, we are also faced with the threat of in- fl ation and excessive bureaucracy. On the other hand, the German den- tal industry has been confronted with many challenges in its more than 100-year history—economic, ge- opolitical and industry-specifi c. We have mastered these challenges to- gether with the German dental tech- nician profession. And that is what IDS is all about: presenting innova- tive solutions or developing new ones together so that we, as dental manufacturers, can fulfi l our mis- sion for the benefi t of dental techni- cians, dentists and patients even un- der the most diffi cult conditions. To what extent will the forthcoming IDS live up to this role? I am very optimistic that IDS will do so. I have hard facts to back this up and also have a good feeling about it. The number of exhibitors registered has already exceeded 1,600, of which around 400 have reg- istered for joint booths. The compa- nies come from more than 60 coun- tries and include numerous interna- tional market leaders. A wide range of dental manufacturers will thus be represented in Cologne. And, of course, I am particularly pleased about the participation of the Ver- band Deutscher Zahntechniker-In- nungen (VDZI; the German associa- tion of dental technicians), which has an information booth and which will also host the Gysi Award ceremony. What do you consider to be the current megatrends in dental technology? Digital technologies continue to constitute a global megatrend. Pros- thetic work can be created very dif- ferently these days, compared with the situation ten or twenty years ago—let alone 100 years ago! Digital impression taking, design on the computer, CAD/CAM production— this workfl ow has been learned and was included in the new ordinance on vocational training for dental technicians in Germany. This was published in the Bundesgesetzblatt (Federal law gazette) on 1 April and came into force on 1 August. This represents a coherent mod- ernisation of training regulations, and it will help to ensure that we are not threatened with the one problem What does this mean for everyday dentistry? The dental technician will be working closely with manufacturing robots, with machine learning-ena- bled systems and with tightly net- worked laboratory equipment. Of all the players in the dental fi eld, dental “Most [dental technicians] are already right in the middle of things and are pioneers.” that everyone is presently talking about: a shortage of skilled workers. This is because digital content is in- creasingly being included in both the teaching curricula and the ex- aminations. This complements the more classic skills of the dental tech- nician, keeps the profession attrac- tive and opens up good future oppor- tunities for trainees in a modern, demanding and extremely versatile profession. Where will this development be re- fl ected at IDS? In a word: everywhere! You can experience digital innovation at al- most every booth. In addition to this, the VDZI’s Gysi Award for young dental technicians is another high- light. It honours the best young den- tal technicians and gives a future-ori- ented demonstration of how state-of- the-art digital and analogue pro- cesses can be used to inspire den- tists and patients. Where do you foresee the greatest potential? There is already a considerable amount of artifi cial intelligence in- cluded in intra-oral scanner technol- ogy but even more in dental CAD software. This can bring to the daily practice automatically generated, patient-customised treatment plans for the design of crowns and bridges. Used together with facial scans, these proposals can be presented immediately. The dental technician can show them to the dentist and to the patient, motivating them to favour a high-quality restoration option. technicians are probably best at this, as they are traditionally the techno- philes within the team. For example, dental technicians will fi nd it easy to match post-processing equipment to materials and printers in 3D printing because they are experts in both an- alogue and digitally networked sys- tems as well as in dental materials. What should dental technicians be doing now to prepare specifi cally for the future? Most of them are already right in the middle of things and are pio- neers. A visit to the 40th IDS from 14 to 18 March 2023 in Cologne will en- able dental technicians to take an even greater step forward. In the ex- hibition halls, they will fi nd ana- logue and digital systems—in some cases as alternatives, in others as col- laborative partners. This will allow them to choose the best of both worlds for their own laboratories. IDS exemplifi es the generational thinking in dentistry, and many den- tal professionals will remember the good investment decisions made by their parents and grandparents after a visit to the trade fair. We will also be celebrating this at the forthcom- ing instalment of the world’s leading dental trade fair by staying true to the motto “100 years of IDS—and the next 100 years will be even more ex- citing”. We look forward to seeing you there!  Editorial note: This is an edited ver- sion of an interview that was origi- nally published in German in issue 3/2022 of Zahntechnik TELESKOP. SHOW PREVIEW 40th International Dental Show 2023

12 opinion Taking stock and looking ahead Dr Amit Patel, president of the Association of Dental Implantology, reflects on the current and future dental implant landscape. The digital revolution continues  Like all areas of dentistry, implan- tology is going digital. A digital work- flow can be applied to various stages in the treatment journey, often im- proving outcomes, as well as both the patient and professional experience. We are seeing an uptake of intra-oral scanners, which can acquire highly accurate impressions while improv- ing patient comfort compared with conventional alginate methods. For the clinical team, digital scans can be easily integrated within the wider digital workflow and facilitate pros- thetic design, as well as streamline communication and collaboration with colleagues. I would estimate that around 20–30% of clinicians in the UK now own and utilise these scan- ners, but I would expect this to in- crease in the next couple of years as the technology improves and be- comes even more accessible. CBCT is the other digital solution supporting dental implantology today. These scans have become central to precise and confident treatment plan- ning, allowing clinicians to determine the ideal dental implant position, an- gle, depth and width in every single certainly not yet the norm, my col- leagues and I are receiving more en- quiries about and requests for metal- free alternatives to conventional den- tal implants. This echoes some of the changes already seen across other dis- ciplines of dentistry, such as restor- ative dentistry, and creates an interest- ing dynamic for the future. Ceramic implants are available for clinicians to utilise—backed by science and proved to deliver good clinical results—and these are now being employed more regularly than they were just a few years ago. Yet to come There are some interesting tech- nologies currently being introduced and in development that could have a positive impact on dental implan- tology in the future. For example, there is navigation software that al- lows the clinician to prepare the den- tal implant site using the CBCT scan in real time as a kind of virtual guide. It offers an alternative way to pro- vide guided surgery, allowing for a freehand approach that makes use of digital technology for more accurate and confident dental implant place- ment. This kind of technology is still “Effective new ways of cleaning the products that we use would be widely welcomed.” Dr Amit Patel is a periodontist and clinical lecturer from the UK. which has been shown to inactivate bacterial biofilm far better than us- ing a powder–spray system.2 Given the spotlight on prevention of bacte- rial infection in the UK dental im- plant field, effective new ways of cleaning the products that we use would be widely welcomed. Of course, this will be in addition to—or perhaps even second to—pre- vention of the disease in the first place. We know the risk factors for peri-implantitis, but if we can hone in on the exact mechanisms behind development, then we could change the game entirely for many patients. With more research, a greater under- standing of the disease and the next generation of technology and materi- als, we will be even better equipped to stop peri-implantitis before it be- comes a problem. Aside from these, there will no doubt be a shift in some of the other clinical techniques and products em- ployed as part of the dental implant workflow in the near future. For example, socket shielding is being brought to the fore at professional events, and novel dental implant de- signs are being worked on to help further minimise potential complica- tions. It is an exciting time to be in- volved in the dental implant field and to utilise many new innovations as they reach the market. Concen- trating on science-backed and evi- dence-based solutions remains cru- cial, but we can expect to deliver ever-better dental implant treatment to patients in the years to come.  case. This, combined with prostheti- cally driven planning protocols, en- sures that any dental implant placed can be restored correctly for good function, aesthetics, maintenance and longevity. Attitudes to metal in the mouth Another trend we are seeing in the UK is an increase in a patient - driven move away from metal. While quite new to the field, but it is likely to become a more popular technique as the software evolves. The other area in which changes are afoot is the management of peri-implantitis. Prevalence is diffi- cult to measure, but according to cur- rent research, it occurs in 12.5% and 19.5% of cases at implant level and patient level, respectively.1 A leading cause of dental implant complica- tions, it remains a disease that is not fully understood by the profession or by patients. Prof. Niklaus Lang from Queen Mary University of London once said at a conference I attended: “Periodontitis was made by God; peri-implantitis was made by man.” This illustrates the difference be- tween the two diseases, and we must develop management techniques that take this into consideration. As a specialist periodontist, this is a topic I am passionate about, and the Association of Dental Implantology has long recognised it as an import- ant area for the progression of the field. We have held events dedicated to discussing the challenges of peri- implantitis and exploring potential solutions for this very reason. For the future, how we clean den- tal implants will likely be further scrutinised. There is already technol- ogy available for electrolytic clean- ing of the dental implant surface, References 1. Diaz P, Gonzalo E, Villagra LJ, Miegimolle B, Suarez MJ. What is the prevalence of peri-im- plantitis? A systematic review and meta-ana- lysis. BMC Oral Health. 2022 Oct 19;22(1):449. doi: 10.1186/s12903-022-02493-8. 2. Ratka C, Weigl P, Henrich D, Koch F, Schlee M, Zipprich H. The effect of in vitro elect- rolytic cleaning on biofilm-contaminated implant surfaces. J Clin Med. 2019 Sep 6; 8(9):1397. doi: 10.3390/jcm8091397. Erratum in: J Clin Med. 2022 Feb 8;11(3):882. doi: 10.3390/jcm11030882. “It is an exciting time to be involved in the dental implant field and to utilise many new innovations as they reach the market.” About the author Dr Amit Patel graduated in dentistry from the University of Liverpool in the UK in 1997 and obtained his membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 2000. Dr Patel also underwent a four-year training programme in periodontics and implantology at what is now King’s Col- lege London Faculty of Dentistry, Oral and Craniofacial Sciences in the UK, achiev- ing a master’s degree in periodontics and clinical dentistry. Passionate about providing specialist dentistry to the highest degree, Dr Patel also trains other dental professionals. As associate specialist in periodontics and honorary clinical lecturer at the University of Birmingham’s School of Dentistry in the UK, he teaches at undergraduate and postgraduate level. He also lectures both nationally and internationally and is the current president of the Association of Dental Implantol- ogy, the UK’s leading professional organisation in the field. More information can be found at www.adi.org.uk. © Nick N A/Shutterstock.com SHOW PREVIEW 40th International Dental Show 2023

14 news Dentistry scrapes through third quarter check-up Major dental companies experienced shrinking consumer confi dence and foreign exchange headwinds during the third quarter of 2022.  The cascading eff ects of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have hobbled global pandemic recovery. Third- quarter reports from the largest dental companies published at the end of 2022 showed that patients are thinking twice about some elec- tive treatments and that clinicians are investing less in dental equip- ment. Bill of US$1.2 billion brings Dentsply Sirona to a loss Dentsply Sirona’s third-quarter results provided the fi rst detailed look at the company’s operations in 2022 and followed an internal investigation that prevented it from fi ling reports for the fi rst and second quarters this year. Net sales at the company during the third quarter decreased by 8.9% Henry Schein celebrates with steady performance Global dental sales at Henry Schein for the quarter amounted to US$1.8 billion, a year-on-year fall of 2.1% due largely to unfavourable for- eign currency exchange rates that resulted from a strengthening of the US dollar. In local currencies, internal sales in North America were steady, m o c . k c o t s r e t t u h S / y a d i r f o t o h p © In a conference call, Align’s CEO, Joseph Hogan, commented specifi - cally on softening demand and chang- ing demographics in the clear aligner business, saying: “Third-party reports indicate there are fewer new patient visits, and lower orthodontic case starts overall. Our clear aligner volumes further re- fl ect the underlying orthodontic mar- traffi c fl ow less earned more than twice as much from sales of Spark clear aligners than it did in the same quarter last year, and CEO Amir Aghdaei said that Envista’s traditional orthodontics business—in- cluding its new Damon Ultima brack- ets also delivered growth. system—had Yu said that core sales growth in Western Europe increased by 9% A strong performance by the Straumann Group helped dentistry through its third-quarter review, however, and milestones such as 14 million Invisalign patients and 90 years at Henry Schein remind us that it is a marathon, not a sprint. Global player Straumann led the industry in the third quarter with sales of CHF 550.5 million (€560.8 million), representing over- all organic revenue growth of 12.2%. Sales increased by 7.0% (15.1% or- ganic sales growth) in its home re- gion of Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), by 14.2% (9.1%) in North America and by 8.4% (8.6%) in the Asia Pacifi c region. The com- pany performed the strongest in Latin America, where sales in- creased by 25.9%, or by 20.9% on an organic basis. Sales in Germany were the larg- est contributor to Straumann’s per- formance in EMEA, and those in Australia, Taiwan and Japan off set a growth slowdown in China and shored up earnings in the Asia Pa- cifi c region. In Latin America, pow- erhouse Brazil provided Straumann with robust demand, followed by Mexico, Columbia and Peru. In the three-month period, Straumann launched the Neodent ZI implant system in Brazil, had its ClearCorrect clear aligner system approved by regulators in China and refocused its European direct - to-consumer clear aligner portfolio under the DrSmile brand. to US$947 million, and organic sales decreased by 0.7%. Foreign exchange pushbacks hampered the company’s total sales by 8.2%. Dentsply Sirona in- curred a signifi cant non-cash charge of just under US$1.2 billion for good- will impairment, leading to an operat- ing loss of US$1.2 billion. Looking at the company’s re- gional performance, organic sales de- clined by 5.2% in the US, increased by 3.0% in Europe and remained fl at in the rest of the world. Lower patient volumes in the US and China aff ected the company’s sales of dental consum- ables, and dental implant sales growth in the US and Europe was off set by a drop in implant sales in China. Dentsply Sirona’s new chief fi nancial offi cer, Glenn Coleman, com- mented: “In China, we continue to see prolonged impacts from COVID-re- lated shutdowns, which we accounted for in our prior outlook. Additionally, we are beginning to see the eff ects of volume-based procurement in China on our implants business. Over the long term, we believe [that] presents an opportunity for the business to in- crease volume, but in the near term the eff ects on pricing will be a head- wind.” “We are not satisfi ed with [our] third-quarter results; however, this quarter marks an important turning point as we enter our company’s next chapter,” Dentsply Sirona’s new CEO, Simon Campion, said in a press release, referring to a wide-ranging review of the company’s business. and international internal sales in- creased by 3.3%, the company said in its earnings statement. Global sales of dental merchan- dise, at US$1.4 billion, were down by 3.5% year on year, and global sales of dental equipment rose by 2.6% to reach US$416.0 million. In local cur- rencies and excluding personal protec- tive equipment sales, North American and international sales of dental mer- chandise rose by 3.8% and 6.9%, respec- tively. Internal sales of dental equip- ment in local currencies increased by 12.8% in North America and by 1.4% in international markets. Henry Schein marked its 90th anniversary during the period, and CEO and Chairman Stanley M. Bergman rang the Nasdaq bell to open trading at the New York- based stock exchange on 13 September. Align Technology navigates earnings drop Align’s revenue stream for the third quarter was aff ected by un- favourable foreign exchange rates, macroeconomic pressures and shrinking consumer confi dence. The Invisalign manufacturer earned US$732.8 million from clear aligner sales—12.5% less than it did in the comparable quarter last year—and shipments of 577,200 clear aligner cases during the quarter represented an 11.9% year- on-year drop. Revenue from the com pany’s imaging systems and CAD/CAM services business—at US$157.5 million—was 11.7% lower than it was one year before. ket trends and a shift away from adults toward teens in [the third quar- ter].” Teen case starts totalled 200,000 during the three-month period—a 13% sequential increase and a near parity with the record 206,000 teen case starts in the third quarter last year. Regarding adult case starts, Hogan said that volatility in numbers had been seen in the US, Europe and Asia. Hogan said: “[We] think teens are somewhat shielded—not completely but shielded from the economic envi- ronment because of the time window for treatment and parents who want to help their teens through that whole process.” Dental Tribune International re- ported in November 2022 that major clear aligner manufacturers’ stock prices have slid signifi cantly this year, owing to volume contractions. Envista Holdings concludes successful quarter Reported sales at Envista totalled US$631.1 million for the third quar- ter—a year-on-year increase of 3.9%. According to Chief Financial Offi cer Howard Yu, earnings during the pe- riod were boosted by the company’s specialty products and technologies segment and off set by weaker perfor- mance in dental equipment and con- sumables. Envista’s orthodontics business appears not to have suff ered during the quarter from the downturn in orthodontic patient traffi c. Envista during the quarter, but that sales in North America had been fl at. A return to typical levels of oral care provision in Shanghai after COVID-19 lock- downs helped Envista’s sales in China to increase by 9.2%, and other emerg- ing markets had delivered year- on- year sales growth of over 15% as they continued to recover from the eff ects of the pandemic. Robust patient volumes vs economic caution Despite their varying perfor- mance, major dental companies agree that the fourth quarter this year will be a challenge. Aghdaei told analysts: “While private and group practices and [dental support organisations] re- main excited about the promising out- look for dental, there is no doubt that the impact of infl ation and potential for an economic slowdown, coupled with the various geopolitical risks around the world, including the con- fl ict in Ukraine, continue to [weigh] heavily on clinicians’ minds.” He ex- plained that robust patient volumes were not making dentists less cau- tious about their investments. For its part, Dentsply Sirona ex- pects to see a fall in elective proce- dures in the coming months—clear aligner treatment and implant ther- apy, specifi cally—owing to economic pressures on consumers in major mar- kets that the company serves.  Editorial note: This article was published online on 29 November 2022 at www.dental-tribune. com. SHOW PREVIEW 40th International Dental Show 2023

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18 industry Shaping the future of aesthetic and functional dentistry 1 2 Fig. 1: VENEER and OCCLUSIONVD shells (left) and CAD/CAM BLOCKs. Fig. 2: POST & CORE system (left) and PEDIATRIC CROWNs. 1  The dental think-tank edelweiss dentistry is known to have pioneered the only biomechanical direct veneer- ing system that has overcome the disadvantages of the organic fi llers which are commonly used in compos- ite veneers. Using a unique laser- sintered concept, this technology has dramatically reduced the natural shortfalls of conventional compo sites and has, thereby, enhanced aesthetics and function. The product range includes ul- trathin anterior and occlusal enamel shells, the edelweiss POST & CORE sys- tem for post-endodontic needs and the edelweiss PEDIATRIC CROWNs, which are inorganic hy brid glass crowns in- stead of conventional metal or zirconia crowns. This enables safe and easy treatment, creating healthy smiles for children. The latest additions to the product range are the edelweiss CAD/ CAM BLOCKs (T- and C-BLOCKs) and i-BLOCKs (implant blocks). The philosophy of edelweiss den- tistry is simple: making dental treat- ments easy and aff ordable for pa- tients and dentists alike while following ethical aspects of modern treatment achieved by respecting the principles of biocompatibility and bio-aesthetics. This makes minimally invasive treatment possible. Resto- rations are carried out while consider- ing and preserving the healthy tooth structure. Function and aesthetics are reconstructed—with a highly fi lled hy- brid glass material very similar to the tooth substance—following an adhe- sive additive technique. The edelweiss DIRECT SYSTEM is a state-of-the-art system for mod ern and minimally invasive aesthetic den- tistry. Never before has it been possi- ble to create the natural shape and youthful luminance of a tooth so eas- ily and perfectly in only one appoint- ment. Its versatile area of application, in combination with the time- and AD translucent procedure 2 cost-saving involved, makes the edelweiss DIRECT SYSTEM a sound investment in the future with the best interests of the patient at heart. The edelweiss VENEER and OCCLUSIONVD (“VD” indicates vertical dimension) shells as well as the edelweiss PEDIATRIC CROWNs represent the anatomical basis for individual or complete dental reconstructions. After splint ther apy, OCCLUSIONVD can be indi- vidualised and used adhesively as no-preparation overlays to solve functional problems. The edelweiss POST & CORE system achieves a biomechanical mono bloc from root to crown. The posts are conically shaped for better adaptation. The translucency of the fi bre-free post, supported by an integrated lens design, allows un - interrupted light transmission for complete polymerisation. The already Ozosan® gel BIOACTIVA - I MPLANTITIS 162x227 Economy Anschnitt P E R I P E R I GIN G I V I T I S ITIS S O C U M O S T E O N E C R O S I S D RYSOCKET A P I C E C T O M I E S O D O N T A L D I S E A S E S A M O L U N A G R Stabilized ozone in gel for dental use. One product, infinite solutions! It’s a class IIA medical device developed entirely in Italy in accordance with the strictest certification requirements. It’s a latest generation natural decontaminant, effective against peri-implantitis, periodontitis, alveolitis, and for all those situations in which it is necessary to eliminate the bacterial load. In the field of commercial development, we are looking for dealers and collaborators for the whole world. If you are interested, come and visit us at IDS Cologne Hall 10.1 Stand A-061 or send an email and you will be contacted. giulia@bioactiva.it SHOW PREVIEW 40th International Dental Show 2023 +39 342.0383700 www.bioactiva.it built-up core design follows the tooth anatomy. The edelweiss PEDIATRIC CROWNs are made of laser-sintered barium glass, with zinc oxide and fl uoride rendering them both antibacterial and plaque resistant. Unlike conven- tional paediatric crowns, edelweiss PEDIATRIC CROWNs have the same fl exural modulus as natural teeth, hence the antagonist teeth will not be damaged. The prefabri cated, bio-aes- thetic morphology allows for quick and safe treatment. The edelweiss CAD/CAM BLOCK is the fi rst hybrid glass material in the world with a tri-network structure, combining pure glass, alumin ium oxide and resin technology in one block. The dominant ultrafi ne glass network structure is strength ened by aluminium oxide and the resin com- ponent, which integrates the glassy network, provides a high degree of elasticity. This hybrid glass also guarantees high load capacity after adhesive bonding, as well as facilitating thin- ner wall preparations for minimally invasive restorations. It also im- presses with its outstanding reliabil- ity, as well as precision fi t, edge stabil- ity and corresponding accuracy in milling results. It is kinder to the mill- ing burs and does not require any ad- ditional fi ring or sinter ing—it can sim- ply be polished and cemented. Dental professionals can achieve the maximum aesthetic results—that are also minimally invasive—in just one appointment. No matter what the dental situation is, edelweiss has the right restoration for it. The company invites dental pro- fessionals to try its products at a live hands-on station at the edelweiss den- tistry booth D040/E041 in Hall 11.3. More information about the edel- weiss product portfolio can be found at www.edelweissdentistry.com.  Chairside restoration plus with orangedental  At IDS 2023, orangedental At IDS 2023, orangedental is presenting its open chair- is presenting its open chair- side workfl ow for profes- side workfl ow for profes- sional practice laboratories. sional practice laboratories. Under the slogan “Chairside Under the slogan “Chairside Restoration plus”, visitors Restoration plus”, visitors can experience the com- can experience the com- pany’s alternatives to exist- pany’s alternatives to exist- ing systems for the wet or ing systems for the wet or dry processing of blocks and dry processing of blocks and discs. Simply put, with in- discs. Simply put, with in- tra-oral scanning using the tra-oral scanning using the FUSSEN scanner, design with FUSSEN scanner, design with exocad ChairsideCAD and exocad ChairsideCAD and production with dental mill- production with dental mill- ing machines from the EVO deskMill ing machines from the EVO deskMill series, dental professionals can cre- series, dental professionals can cre- ate more than just mill crowns or in- lays. Also on show at IDS will be the company’s innovations in the fi eld of radiography. Among these is the Green 2, a fi rst-class professional en- try-level CBCT unit with a fi eld of view of up to 10 × 8 cm. The well- known PaX-i dental panoramic tomo- gram machine has found a successor in the PaX-i Plus, which features a new design. The EzRay AIR W2 is a new intra-oral radiography device EVO deskMill. that supports Bluetooth transmission of the acquisition parameters. The digital functional analysis that is of- fered by the newly developed digital Freecorder Nxt and its interface with the exocad Jaw Motion Import mod- ule enable dental professionals to create tailor-made products that ac- count for dynamic occlusion. More information can be found at www.orangedental.de. Visit the company’s booth (#L020/N029) in Hall 1.2 during IDS. 

20 industry Tekscan to present T-Scan digital occlusal analysis system at IDS 2023 drive better decisions for diagnosis of malocclusion and adjustment, if needed. An intra-oral scanner pro- vides a digital impression of the mouth to aid in the design of restora- tions. Although T-Scan and intra-oral scanners are diff erent, they can be used in tandem. T-Scan occlusal data can be incorporated into a digital impression using the STL fi le for- mat to provide an accurate image of the patient’s bite, complete with ac- tual force measurements. Tekscan re- fers to this as a digital impression overlay. important An important An take-away is that the away is that the two technologies com- technologies com- plement each other plement each other well and are used suc- well and are used suc- cessfully in many dental cessfully in many dental practices to provide a holis - practices to provide a holis - tic view of a patient’s bite and tic view of a patient’s bite and to ensure a positive treatment to ensure a positive treatment outcome—something that every outcome—something that every dental practitioner strives for. Learn more about Tekscan at Learn more about Tekscan at www.tekscan.com visit the com- www.tekscan.com visit the com- pany’s booth (Hall 4.2, Booth H028) pany’s booth (Hall 4.2, Booth H028) at IDS.   Tekscan is the leading manufac- turer of ultrathin, tactile pressure and force sensors and measurement systems in the world. Its products range from simple force sensors and force sensing systems to highly com- plex pressure measurement systems with over 100,000 sensing points. Tekscan is the creator and inno- vator of T-Scan, dentistry’s only clini- cally recognised and research-vali- dated digital occlusal analysis system. T-Scan provides dynamic oc- clusal measurement, revealing the level and timing of force on individ- ual teeth and the occlusal stability of the overall bite, bringing articulating paper marks to life. With T-Scan, us- ers can visualise and treat destruc- tive forces before they become a prob- lem, yielding better patient outcomes. As an objective assessment aid, T-Scan enhances patient education, satisfaction and retention, reduces re- makes and repeat visits, and enables a more confi dent, proactive approach to patient care. Every dental procedure impacts a patient’s occlusion. When occlusion is checked visually with only articu- lating paper, dentists miss valuable data, such as when and with how much force contact is made—data that can only be obtained when using T-Scan. This data could change the course of treatment for the patient compared with relying on articulat- ing paper alone. The T-Scan software records a video or a scan of the bite as the teeth come in and out of contact, revealing the forces on each tooth and on the dentition overall and measuring the balance and distribution of forces. Since it provides data on timing, users can evaluate premature contacts and working side and non-working side interferences, among other things. T-Scan thus enables dentists to be more accurate and effi cient at occlusal analysis. T-Scan can be used in every facet of dentistry, from screening new pa- tients for baseline occlusion to ensur- ing implants are not loading early. The implant warning feature is an in- valuable aid to a dentist to ensure that the implant is not overloaded compared with the natural teeth around it. T-Scan can also be used to protect crowns, bridges and veneers from high forces and to check for proper occlusal function after clear aligner therapy. The purpose of T-Scan may be confused with that of an intra-oral scanner. T-Scan provides dynamic oc- clusal measurement, thereby helping Imagine the CADabilities with exocad!  Exocad, an Align Technology com- pany, will present open-platform solutions at the 2023 IDS. CADabili- ties are boundless with exocad. Whatever the requirements, indica- tions or hardware, exocad off ers us- ers vast design options and seam- less integration. “Our software ex- perts will be on-site to show the entire exocad software package in use,” said Novica Savic, chief com- mercial offi cer and general manager at exocad. Current software for den- tal laboratories and practices include DentalCAD, ChairsideCAD and exo- plan. All exocad software solutions blend seamlessly together and can be built out with additional modules. IDS visitors can look forward to new features in the new 3.1. Rijeka re- lease series. DentalCAD Exocad’s DentalCAD is one of the leading dental CAD software pro- grams, thousands of licences being sold each year. Specifi cally designed for dental technicians, DentalCAD off ers productivity, fl exibility and the ability to create outstanding dental restorations. With more than 45 new and over 85 enhanced features, the new 3.1 Rijeka release marks another milestone in exocad’s con- tinuous optimisation of workfl ows for increased productivity. Exocad will also present the lat- est DentalCAD 3.1 Rijeka features and modules, which were launched in October 2022: • The iTero NIRI (near-infrared imag- ing) technology and intra-oral scan- ner images are now automatically imported when designing restora- tions, enabling technicians to vi- sualise the internal and external tooth structure and optimise the process of margin tracing. • The new xSnap module is a model attachment for a printable 3D ar- ticulated system featuring a spher- ical head, which allows precisely executed protrusion, laterotrusion and mediotrusion. • Ivoclar’s Ivotion denture system, a complete workfl ow for the digital production of high-quality remova- ble dentures, is now available in exocad as the FullDenture IV mod- ule. “At IDS 2023, we will see various market-ready systems that map the entire manufacturing process com- pletely digitally,” said Savic. “The current CAD/CAM technologies in milling machines, software and ma- terials are so advanced that en- tirely digitally designed dentures can be achieved with very good re- sults in terms of accuracy of fi t, aes- thetics and functionality—and in signifi cantly less time,” he added. Therefore, at the exocad booth, sys- tems that support the digital den- ture workfl ow will be on display. The latest generations of milling machines, intra-oral scanners and materials from various strategic partner companies will also be on dis- play. ChairsideCAD Based on exocad’s laboratory software, DentalCAD, ChairsideCAD is the fi rst complete open-architec- ture CAD software platform for single- visit dentistry. The software in- cludes a step-by-step guide through the design process, simple integrations with a broad spectrum of devices and the ability to seamlessly share infor- mation between clinicians and labora- tories. For cases not produced in the practice, ChairsideCAD users can take advantage of the dentalshare in- tegrated communication platform to easily collaborate with laboratories of their choice. For four years run- ning, ChairsideCAD has won the Cel- lerant Best of Class Technology Award. Exoplan Implantology is an integral part of modern patient treatment. With exoplan, dental laboratories, dentists, implant specialists and surgeons are guided from implant planning to surgi- for seamless cal guide design and manufacturing in one intuitive digital workfl ow. Exo- cad’s integrated software solutions allow functionality across the digital workfl ow. In addi- tion, exoplan users can take ad- vantage of seamless integration with DentalCAD. Dentalshare Exocad’s next-generation collabo- ration tool, dentalshare, covers the full spectrum of multidirectional digital data transfer between clinicians, dental laboratories and production centres. Dentalshare is fast and straightfor- ward—enabling distributed work- fl ows and effi cient online collabora- tion. Even large data sets can be sent. For visitors who want to learn more about how to increase produc- tivity with the help of the leading dental CAD/CAM software, the exocad booth (Hall 1.2, Booth A040/ C041) at IDS is the right place to be. More information can be found at www.exocad.com.  1 2 3 Fig. 1: DentalCAD. Fig. 2: ChairsideCAD. Fig. 3: Exoplan. SHOW PREVIEW 40th International Dental Show 2023

22 industry Experience digital workfl ow and single-visit dentistry at Amann Girrbach ceramic materials made of zirconia. Reim pointed out that Zolid Bion rep- resents an unprecedented combi- nation of aesthetics and safety, rais- ing the bar to a completely new level. “As the fi rst material in its class, Zolid Bion is also ideally suited for high-speed sintering without com- promise, opening up new workfl ows in the laboratory. It is clearly the ris- ing star among zirconia! Anyone who thought that development in this fi eld had already been exhausted can now look forward to a material that is unrivalled,” Reim pointed out. Dental professionals who would like to gain insights into these digital processes, the new product high- lights or the proven classics are warmly invited to visit the Amann Girrbach booth in Hall 1.2. There, dental professionals will have the opportunity to experi- ence all of the benefi ts of the full dig- ital dental workfl ow live. (#C040/D041) “Connect To The (Work-)Flow” with Amann Girrbach at IDS 2023 by keeping track of the company’s daily presentations and programme updates at ids.amanngirrbach.com.  existing intra-oral scanners are also compatible.” Revolutionary Zolid Bion zirconia and Ceramill Matik full-service unit In addition to the digital work- fl ow, Amann Girrbach will be show- casing classic products and novelties at its booth. Product highlights will in- clude the Ceramill Matik, which is the fi rst full-service unit to combine three machines. In addition to the ac- tual fi ve-axis wet and dry processing station, the Ceramill Matik performs the functions of a fully automated stock management system and cleans itself. In terms of novel materials, the focus is on zirconia: the innovative Zolid Bion is based on a material that is revolutionising the fi eld of all-  “Connect To The (Work-)Flow” is Amann Girrbach’s motto for present- ing modern digital processes in the world of dentistry at IDS 2023. Dental professionals can expect to see this motto articulated across the com- pany’s 640 m2 of exhibition at the trade fair, in addition to a number of other exciting innovations and proven product highlights. The complete digi- tal workfl ow across the entire process chain for restorations will be tangibly experienced live on-site. “As the ‘One & Open (Work-)Flow’ company, we want visitors to appreci- ate how much we can all benefi t from digitisation in dental technology. Our aim is to connect holistically— through analogue and digital steps, together with dentists and dental technicians—to ultimately make every- day routines easier for everyone invol- ved,” explained Dr Wolfgang Reim, CEO of Amann Girrbach. With innova- tions such as the AG.Live cloud plat- form and the Ceramill Direct Resto- ration Solution (DRS) system for chairside applications, the company is consistent in pursuing digitisation. All new and existing Amann Girrbach products are connected to AG.Live, thus bridging interdisciplinary divides between laboratories and dental practices with the aid of convenient digital technologies. “We enable users in dental practices and laboratories to do something that they cannot achieve using a single product. We deliver an open, yet validated overall system made up of innovative components and thus ensure signifi cant gains in productivity as well as reproducible restorations of the highest quality,” Reim said. Ceramill DRS for single-visit dentistry The Ceramill DRS system repre- sents a milestone for interdiscipli- nary cooperation between dentists and dental technicians and for the chairside workfl ow. Reim said that linking the Ceramill DRS system to AG.Live facilitates improved communi- cation and collaboration, enabling dental technicians and dentists to work together as a successful and future-oriented team and to share in- formation easily. the user-friendly He continued: “Furthermore, the off er of single-visit dentistry is made considerably easier with this solu- tion. Our Ceramill DRS Production Kit+ is ideal for upgrading an exist- ing intra-oral scanner to a complete chairside system, whereby the user not only receives the Ceramill Motion milling machine and Ceramill Mind DRS planning tool, but also the software for link- ing to the AG.Live workfl ow manage- ment platform. Our Ceramill Mind DRS scanner, intra-oral which is part of the basic Ceramill DRS Connection Kit package, can be used for scanning, although AD Resista—dental implants made in Italy  Resista is an Italian implant man- ufacturing company. It was founded in 1946 as a manufacturer of abra- sive discs and materials for the pro- cessing and fi nishing of prosthetic products and began to sell dental implants in 2006. Today, the com- pany off ers dental implants of dif- ferent lengths and diameters with internal and external connections to meet any implant prosthetic need—all of them placed with one universal surgical kit. The products are manufactured entirely in Italy. Passion, experience and constant development allow Resista to adapt its products successfully to dentists’ needs. In close collaboration with a team of specialised consultants from Italy and abroad, the company pro- vides competent and continuous sup- port to its customers, helping them port to its customers, helping them grow their dental practices. grow their dental practices. The company’s research and de- The company’s research and de- velopment has a strong velopment has a strong focus on clinical indications. Using 3D virtual modelling programmes and sophis ticated computerised sys- tems, Resista can design and fi nal- ise new geometries very quickly. In 2016, Resista introduced the UNI-Q-MUA one-piece dental implant. Over the past years, this system has been proved to be simple, fast and safe. Straight or angulated at 17° or 32°, UNI-Q-MUA helps clinicians ad- dress diffi culties related to immediate loading. It is an implant that can solve the main problems of All-on-4— with a larger prosthetic screw and a hybrid surface treatment, which all- aows dentists to perform immediate loading in a fast, safe and easy way. More information can be found at www.en.resista.it At IDS, visitors can learn more at Booth T011 in Hall 11.2. 11.2. SHOW PREVIEW 40th International Dental Show 2023

24 industry 3D Systems’ digital dentistry solutions  3D Systems delivers the industry’s broadest range of materials and 3D- printing solutions validated for the dental industry, including orthodon- tics, prosthodontics and implantology. With 3D Systems’ portfolio of 3D print- ers, software, NextDent materials and Vertex Dental products, dental labo- ratories and clinics have access to a large range of dental applications. Rely on our teams of experts, includ- ing materials scientists and applica- tion engineers, and experienced re- sellers for training and support to deliver streamlined digital workfl ows. Our digital dentistry solutions, global availability through trusted resellers and 24/7 assistance will bring you new levels of performance. NextDent by 3D Systems Our portfolio of 30 unique 3D-printing materials adresses multi- ple dental applications. The resins are available in a varity of aestheti colours to closely match patients’ teeth and gingivae. NextDent 3D-prin- ting materials for medical devices are bio compatible and certifi ed in accor- dance with EU medical device regu- lation, cleared with the US Food and Drug Administration and registered in various other countries. New—NextDent LCD1 This dental printer has a small footprint and uses a LED array and LCD mask to produce high-quality parts with NextDent materials. The NextDent LCD1 is easy to use and provides a reliable, complete workfl ow and a super-smooth surface fi nish. New—NextDent Wash Consisting of a two-container washing system that uses ethanol, isopropyl alcohol or washing sol- vent, the NextDent Wash makes use of a magnetic stirrer, which ensures simple maintenance and cleaning. dental fi le to production with the DMP Flex 200’s printers, certifi ed materials, software and application support. The system is able to print more than 90 crowns in a single print run of under 4 hours thanks to a short heat treatment process and less fi nishing being required. ProJet MJP 2500 Plus Using highly accurate jetting technology, the ProJet MJP 2500 Plus system provides a clean, reliable tem provides a clean, reliable and versatile solution for dental labo- and versatile solution for dental labo- ratories and production centres. ratories and production centres. Dental models and castable parts Dental models and castable parts can be combined on the can be combined on the large build platform in the large build platform in the same run. The ProJet MJP same run. The ProJet MJP 2500 Plus facilitates 2500 Plus facilitates speed and production speed and production with features such as with features such as hands-free melt-away wax hands-free melt-away wax supporting structures and supporting structures and large-batch printing. The large-batch printing. The M2R-TN material exhibits M2R-TN material exhibits excellent detail visualisa- excellent detail visualisa- tion, accuracy and strength tion, accuracy and strength in combination with resi- in combination with resi- due-free burn out to provide a smoo- ther casting workfl ow. SLA 750 The SLA 750 3D-printing work- fl ow solution answers the demand for cost-eff ective stereolithography batch production parts with unprece- dented levels of throughput, con- sistency, performance and yield, to- gether with full factory-level inte - gration, management, control and traceability for batch production of traceability for batch production of dental models and drilling guides. dental models and drilling guides. Delivering superior surface quality Delivering superior surface quality and accuracy and a 15% larger build and accuracy and a 15% larger build volume compared with volume compared with previous models, the previous models, the SLA 750 3D printer SLA 750 3D printer also outpaces compa- also outpaces compa- rable SLA 3D printers rable SLA 3D printers with 30% faster print with 30% faster print speeds. Learn more at Learn more at www.3dsystems.com/ www.3dsystems.com/ dental or visit the com- dental or visit the com- pany’s booth (#K010/ pany’s booth (#K010/ L011) in Hall 3.1 at IDS. L011) in Hall 3.1 at IDS.  The system makes it easy to maintain the precise timings recommended for NextDent resins. New—NextDent Cure The NextDent Cure is a small LED polymerisation station that is easy to use. Validated for use with NextDent resins, it ensures perfectly timed polymerisation for these pro- ducts. NextDent 5100 A high-speed 3D printer addres- A high-speed 3D printer addres- sing the broadest range of dental ap- sing the broadest range of dental ap- plications, the NextDent 5100 en- plications, the NextDent 5100 en- ables dental laboratories, clinics and tal laboratories, clinics and production centres to produce den- centres to produce den- tures, crowns and bridges, models, tures, crowns and bridges, models, surgical guides, orthodontic splints, orthodontic splints, retainers and trays with enhanced trays with enhanced speed, precision and effi ciency at a and effi ciency at a lower cost. The printer is compatible printer is compatible with industry-standard, state-of-the- with industry-standard, state-of-the- art intra-oral scanning and software art intra-oral scanning and software solutions to produce highly accurate produce highly accurate results to within 50 µm. DMP Flex 200 The DMP Flex 200 is a complete The DMP Flex 200 is a complete metal 3D-printing solution for manu- metal 3D-printing solution for manu- facturing small, dense, complex den- facturing small, dense, complex den- tal prostheses with excellent surface tal prostheses with excellent surface quality and short post-processing at and short post-processing at high productivity. Dental laborato- productivity. Dental laborato- ries can now eliminate extra steps ries can now eliminate extra steps and substantially reduce unit cost and substantially reduce unit cost per part while maintaining or increas- per part while maintaining or increas- ing quality. Take your workfl ow from ClearCorrect to unveil range of new products at IDS IDS, ClearCorrect,  During the Straumann Group’s fl agship ortho- dontic brand, will launch six new products and features to help clini- cians treat complex cases with an en- hanced, empowering digital work- fl ow and added support. AD THE GLOBAL DENTAL CE COMMUNITY www.dtstudyclub.com @DTStudyClub REGISTER FOR FREE DT Study Club – e-learning community “We are looking forward to pre- senting in person at IDS this March,” said Camila Finzi, executive vice pres- ident and head of the company’s or- thodontic business unit. “Owing to the pandemic, it’s been three years since we last attended, and while those years were diffi cult for every- one, we spent our time enhancing our technologies, our products and our user experience to enable dentists to improve their practice effi ciencies and patient outcomes,” she continued. its product portfolio since last attending IDS, in 2019, in part thanks to the company’s acquisition by Straumann. ClearCorrect has evolved In the last year alone, ClearCorrect launched three major versions (3.0, 4.0 and 5.0) of its ClearPilot treat- ment viewer software and partnered with major intra-oral scanner pro- ducers to develop new direct integra- tions with scanners such as TRIOS (3Shape), Medit and Virtuo Vivo (Straumann). Additionally, Clear- Correct has deployed several en- hancements to its portal for dentists, including its clinical preferences feature, which facilitates communi- cation of the user’s preferred treat- ment approach to the dental tech- nician. New clinical features such as an- terior bite ramps and cut-outs for elas- tics made 2022 a banner year for the company’s aligner. Engineered for precision, comfort and aesthetics, ClearCorrect’s aligners leverage in- dustry-leading ClearQuartz material and a high, fl at trim line to help clini- cians achieve their orthodontic goals, providing them with greater control over their cases. Further building on the success of its primary product, ClearCorrect released the results of a series of new scientifi c studies that prove the benefi ts of its aligner mate- rial and design, demonstrating better stain resistance and enhanced con- trol of tooth movement compared with other aligner brands. The product portfolio has not evolved in a silo: added services and educational off erings have re- mained paramount to the company’s vision to empower clinicians to grow their practices and change patients’ lives. To drive dentist con- fi dence and practice capabilities, new educational resources have been developed for Ortho Campus, the brand’s compre hensive collec- tion of orthodontic tools and curricula. Additions include the ClearCorrect Clinic app, an in- offi ce patient edu- cation tool and three new learning pathways to guide dental profes- sionals and their teams in the ex- pansion of their expertise in clear aligner therapy. Continuing its trend of acceler- ated global growth and adoption around the world, ClearCorrect ex- panded its geographic presence in 2022 by introducing its products into eight new countries and activat- ing new manufacturing lines in Ger- many and the US. Additionally, the company received approval to com- mercialise the ClearCorrect aligner system in China, supported by manu- facturing and treatment planning sites in the country. With the existing manufacturing site in Curitiba in Brazil, the ClearCorrect system is now manufactured at four sites on four continents. To learn more about Clear- Correct’s latest advancements, visit the Straumann arena (Booth G080/ J089) in Hall 4.2 at IDS.  SHOW PREVIEW 40th International Dental Show 2023

26 industry Oral ozone treatment with Innovation never sleeps: A-dec to share Ozosan Gel its next new development at IDS 1 2 Fig. 1 The situation at the time of application of Ozosan Gel. Fig. 2 The situation seven days later after two applications of Ozosan Gel.  Continuous technological innova- tion and the advancement of scientific research offer dental professionals new solutions and new treatment pos- sibilities every day. The use of a stabi- lised ozone gel such as Ozosan Gel is considered one of the least invasive and most predictable methods for pro- moting healing for daily application in various therapies involving the oral cavity. It has antimicrobial, anti-fun- gal, antiviral, biostimulatory and im- munostimulatory effects. When ozone comes into contact with micro-organisms, it acts on them by degrading their cellular mem- branes and preventing their repro- duction. However, with regard to the cells of the human organism, ozone improves cellular metabolism, posi- tively influences the inflammatory re- sponse by regulating and optimising it, promotes the transport of oxygen to the tissue and supports the tissue’s healing mechanisms. No allergic response to Ozosan Gel has been reported, and it does not cause antibiotic resistance, meaning that it can be used in various clinical cases and even for a long period with- out any contra-indications. Ozosan Gel is a supplementary minimally inva- sive therapy for topical application that clinicians can integrate into their conventional protocols to improve the effectiveness of their treatment. Ozosan Gel is a Class IIa medical de- vice, made in Italy, for intraoperative use with different applications: from the most invasive surgery to preven- tion protocols. Dental professionals can try out BIOACTIVA’s products at Booth A061 in Hall 10.1. More information about the company’s portfolio can be found at www.bioactiva.it.   Can you do this? That phrase from dentists today prompts the same spark to creatively solve dental equip- ment challenges as it did 60 years ago when A-dec was founded on an inven- tion and a dream. Even then, A-dec knew that the best sources of inno- vation are the dental teams who use the products every day. Through the years, the company has built a large network of dentist advocates and key opinion leaders with whom it part- ners and field-tests. It is this out come- driven innovation that helps A-dec understand pain points and identify opportunities to create and improve. With increased awareness of touch- points and of sanitisation in practices over the past decade, A-dec designs dental chair units, stools, lights, deliv- ery systems, furniture and waterline maintenance products with this in mind. Now, the company is ramping up for the next innovation. Innovation never settles “Making the best better” is in A-dec’s DNA, and no detail is too small. Since every part of the manu- facturing process matters across the full line of products, it controls the entire process, including engineer- ing, manufacturing and assembly. The company even makes the major- ity of the parts it uses—sourcing the raw materials, then turning, drilling and milling them at its main site in Oregon in the US. There is no better way to ensure reliability, longevity and consistent performance. A-dec designs every piece of its equipment to help dental teams enjoy better workflow, efficiency and comfort. From dental chair units and de- livery systems to dental furniture and lights, to mechanical room equipment and sterilisation centres, rest assured, A-dec will never stop in- novating. Come see what’s next! For more information and to connect, visit A-dec at IDS (Hall 11.1, Booth D010/E019).  Ivoclar celebrates a century of innovation neering and leading role in the dental industry, developing numerous inno- vations in the field of dental and oral health, direct restorative treatment and composite resin filling materials. It revolutionised the dental industry when it introduced the first pressed ceramic system, IPS Empress, in the early 1990s. This system completely changed the way in which aesthetic, full-contour single-tooth restorations were fabricated. At the beginning of the 2000s, Ivoclar developed the IPS e.max product range, consisting of IPS e.max Press, IPS e.max CAD and IPS e.max ZirCAD. IPS e.max Press is a highly aesthetic lithium disilicate press ceramic which allows resto- rations to be finely crafted, quickly and efficiently. The market launch of the “blue block”, IPS e.max CAD, fur- ther transformed the dental industry. The IPS e.max family of zirconia prod- ucts comprises the established IPS e.max ZirCAD, including IPS e.max ZirCAD Prime and IPS e.max ZirCAD Prime Esthetic. These innovative and versatile zirconia materials are charac- terised by superb quality, efficiency and aesthetics, offering patients the best possible treatment solution. Ivoclar became aware of the im- portance of digitalisation in dentistry at a very early stage. The dental man- ufacturer introduced the Ivotion den- ture system in response to this trend, revolutionising the way in which re- movable dentures are made. This in- novative system is a part of the digi- tal denture workflow, which promises fast and predictable results in creat- ing removable dentures from a single disc. The system is highly efficient and produces exceptionally attrac- tive results. Ivoclar’s PrograWorld portfolio comprises a complete range of products for a smooth digital work- flow, extending from digital impres- sion taking with VivaScan in the den- tal practice to the digital fabrication of restorations in the dental laboratory. As we speak, the company’s in- house research and development team is working at full speed to develop new products and solutions that will make the work of dentists and dental labo- ratory technicians and their laborato- ries even easier and more efficient. Patric Frank, chief marketing officer at Ivoclar, explained the winning formula of the company as follows: “Ivoclar is committed to always adding value to the products and services it offers its customers and to being a re- liable partner.” He added that this can only be achieved through a constant and open dialogue with customers and partners. “That is why we look forward to having many interesting and in- spiring exchanges at IDS 2023,” Frank said. At the world’s leading dental ex- hibition, Ivoclar will be staying true to its slogan of “Making People Smile” by showcasing its innovative work- flows and dental solutions. These have been developed to fulfil the main goal of dentistry, which is to give patients a healthy and attractive smile. Visitors to IDS 2023 are invited to learn more about the individual Ivoclar workflows and innovations by visiting the company in Hall 11.3 at Booths A010/C019, A011 and A020/C029.  An employee inserting crampon gold pins into the back of ceramic crowns. (Image: Liechtensteinisches Landesarchiv/Walter Wachter, Schaan)  Developing customer-focused inno- vations is at the heart of what Ivoclar does. The Liechtenstein-based dental company has helped shape the den- tal industry worldwide for the past 100 years with the main aims of making the work of dental profession- als more efficient, more convenient and easier and ensuring that patients are given an attractive smile. At IDS 2023, Ivoclar will be showcasing its special workflows and products. The unique success story of the company started in the late 1930s, when the artificial teeth from Ramco (the company name at the time) be- came a sales hit. The Liechtenstein company went on to assume a pio- SHOW PREVIEW 40th International Dental Show 2023

28 industry Precise 3D printers for a predictable clinical output VOCO to present new products at three trade fair booths  In combination with a suite of process monitoring features, Asiga’s Smart Position System technology ensures that every device is pro- duced in a controlled environment providing production assurance and patient safety. The 4K DLP image defi nition and high-powered UV LED options allow for superfast 3D print- ing in time-critical environments. This production accuracy, con- sistency and speed combined with a simple customer workfl ow provides a grounded solution to confi dently manufacture any dental appliance. Asiga’s 3D printers are well trusted in both the dental laboratory and dental clinic for the reliable produc- tion of dental models with removable dies, study models, temporary resto- rations, guides, trays, try-ins, splints, dentures or high-volume models for clear aligners. Gain unlimited and unrestricted access to more than 500 industry- leading materials with Asiga’s open material architecture for the ultimate in material fl exibility and choice. Futureproof your 3D printing capa- bilities with Asiga and stay up to date with the latest material releases. Switch materials in seconds without the need for calibration for work- the need for calibration for work- fl ow optimisation. Asiga’s range of interchange- able resin trays provide an option to print parts with either a high- gloss or matte-surface fi nish. Sim- ply switch over the resin tray to print with a high-gloss fi nish or back again to print with a matte fi nish. Asiga’s resin tray options provide an end-use fi nish directly from the 3D printer saving labour time and cost. The Asiga network of trained and authorised resellers is backed up by Asiga’s unlimited lifetime technical support via the Asiga online customer service centre. Learn more about Asiga at www. asiga.com or visit the company’s booth (Hall 3.1, Booth H030) at IDS.  from the current product portfolio. In addition, there will be plenty of opportunities for personal exchange. “In addition to the presentations, we also focus on professional and indi- vidual discussions. It has always been our aim to fi nd the exact solu- tion that is perfectly tailored to the respective needs of our customers”, said Dr Axel Bernecker, head of mar- keting at VOCO. Visitors will have numerous op- portunities to discover the manufac- turer’s product range. At the spa- cious main booth in Hall 10.2, VOCO will showcase classic products such as composites, adhesives or impres- sion materials for direct and indirect restorations as well as CAD/CAM materials for additive and subtrac- tive manufacturing. Futhermore, the company will provide information about the 3D printers of the SolFlex series. VOCO will also be represented in Hall 5.2 with the focus on oral care and dental prophylaxis in particu- lar, including products for tooth cleaning and desensitisation as well as fi ssure sealants and fl uoride var- nishes for the treatment of hyper- sensitivities. Visitors will be welcome to test and try the products in Hall 5.2 at Booth C040 and in Hall 10.2 at Booths N010/O029. More information about the company and its products can be found at www.voco.dental.   The German dental manufacturer VOCO, which has an expertise of over 40 years on the global dental market, will be exhibiting at IDS in Cologne in March. Numerous new products as well as other highlights from the portfolio will be presented at the show. With three booths and over 430 m2 of exhibition space, the family-run company will have one of the largest booths at the show. The focus will be on new prod- ucts for various indications as well as other bestsellers and top items CEPPRO: Evolving beyond digital orthodontic diagnosis  DDH seeks to increase clinical uti- lisation of digital dentistry by devel- oping digital dentistry solutions and services that employ artifi cial intelli- gence (AI) and providing these through its digital dentistry platform. Cur- rently, more than 350 member clin- ics in South Korea use its online AI- based orthodontic diagnosis support solutions and clear aligner services. DDH’s CEPPRO is a cloud-based automated cephalometric analyser and real-time orthodontic diagnosis support solution developed through AI learning on extensive clinical data. Being an online service, CEPPRO is more convenient and effi cient than traditional installed software and of- fers high cost-eff ectiveness. It automatically identifi es 78 ce- phalometric/anthropometric land- marks on cephalometric images in real time, including 34 facial soft- tissue landmarks and 44 hard-tissue landmarks. The large number of land- marks detected supports accurate analysis of the clinical case and rea- listic visualisation. CEPPRO also pres- ents measurement analysis results and has a visual treatment objective function that automatically aligns the cephalometric image with facial photographs and optimises the envi- sioned soft-tissue changes after hard- tissue movement. These features en- sure a real-time visualisation of treat- ment results for patient consultation, thereby increasing treatment effi - ciency and acceptance at the same time. CEPPRO has been certifi ed by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Sa- fety and obtained the CE mark. It was developed through long-term research and development collabora- tion with Seoul National University School of Dentistry. Signing up for DDH free mem- bership grants immediate access to the software. Currently, CEPPRO 2.01 is available free, and CEPPRO 3.0, which is scheduled to launch in the fi rst half of this year, will off er a free trial period after launch and a low monthly subscription fee option the- rafter. There is no need to purchase expensive software licences or upgra- des, and CEPPRO provides on-demand service and the most up-to-date ver- sion of the program. Users do not need a high-performance computer, as CEPPRO is a fast web-based ser- vice. The upcoming Version 3.0 enhan- ces user-friendliness and patient consultation functions compared with the existing version, adds super- imposition with the latest AI techno- logy and applies more advanced AI functions to predict treatment re- sults. More information about DDH can be found at www.ddhinc.net/en. At IDS, DNN will be showcasing its solu- tion at Booth K079 in Hall 4.2.  1 Figs. 1 & 2: CEPPRO 3.0. 2 SHOW PREVIEW 40th International Dental Show 2023

30 travel When in Cologne, do as the Cologners do If you are heading to IDS, do yourself a favour and plan at least a few hours outside of the Koelnmesse fairgrounds. After all, Cologne is one of Germany’s most superlative cities and is overfl owing with architecture, gastronomy, art and rambunctiousness. Read on for tips on how to enjoy Cologne like a local. © Guenter Albers/Shutterstock.com  At nearly 2,000 of age, the former Roman city has not tired of bearing fruits, the long list of which includes the world’s tallest cathedral, an eponymous perfume marketed to men and a pioneering electronic mu- sic scene that dates back to the 1950s. Readers really should con- sider exploring this bastion of con- temporary German society, and a taste of what Cologne has to off er may leave you with a thirst for more. might have softened over time. Fortu- nately, the Deutsche Bahn’s assess- ment of the locks in 2015 concluded that they posed no structural danger to the bridge. A short ride west will bring you to the expansive, parklike Melaten cemetery, home to the remains of many notable Cologners—including Johann Maria Farina, who invented eau du cologne; Alfred Nourney, who survived the sinking of the Titanic; 1 Fig. 1: Cologne’s old town is full of contrasts and colour, all year round. Cologne by day The undisputable reference point of this city is the famous Cologne Ca- thedral, or Kölner Dom. The Catholic church took 632 years to build and is Germany’s most visited landmark. If you head inside, keep an eye out for Gerhard Richter’s brazen stained- glass window (they consist of 11,500 identically sized pieces of coloured glass) and try to imagine the church’s largest bell suspended high above you. Aff ectionately known as “Der dicke Pitter”, or “the Fat or Big Peter”, it weighs around 24,000 kg and is the world’s second largest freely swing- ing, ringable bell. The richness of its toll only rings out on special occa- sions, such as the death of a pope, and Christian celebrations. Like most locals, you may prefer to simply chill on the steps and watch the crowd, take a selfi e in front of the towering gothic façade and head off . Rest as- sured that Cologne has much more to off er! Just east of the cathedral is the Hohenzollern Bridge, whose pedes- trian pathway is bejewelled by an es- timated 500,000 love padlocks. A trip to IDS could be the perfect chance to tell that special someone just how you feel or to reaffi rm in steel what and Irmgard Keun, a writer whose books were burned by the Nazis but later celebrated for their portrayals of the lives of women. Not many Cologners take city tours, but doing so could help you get to know the town from a new, diff erent perspective. How about head- ing back to the cemetery for an inter- active mystery tour, discovering the hidden, hoppy laneways of the his- toric centre with a guided brewery tour, or exploring the queer side of town by taking an LGBQT+ tour? Perhaps you are more interested in obscure topics, like the role that mustard has played in the town or whether Cologners really are ob- sessed with chocolate. The town’s many speciality museums may an- swer these questions while posing many others. What better way to take a break from the show than by enjoying a piece of cake and a cup of coff ee? The vibrant Ehrenfeld district (north- west of the inner city) off ers a num- ber of good cafes in a relaxed and appealing atmosphere. Visit the cosy and slightly hidden Kaff eebud Ehren- feld to fi nd out what a “third wave” coff ee is, or delight in a creamy latte and authentic New York-style cheese- cake at cafecafe ehrenfeld, where the breakfast menu is also recom- mended. If you are longing for a holiday feel and fi nd yourself in the southern part of the inner city, enjoy small Spanish delicacies and an excellent cappuccino surrounded by surfboards hanging on the walls at Café Mansito (formerly Sabor ’ermoso). Cologne by night As the sun goes down, Cologne reawakens in a diff erent light, and so it is easy to enjoy the city once the trade fair halls close. Keep an eye out for the plentiful shisha bars and Büdchen, refreshment kiosks found on many street corners. Many locals will stop by one of them for drink, so why not join them? When it comes to bars, the trendy Zum scheuen Reh, located next to the Köln West train station, is perfect for start- ing the evening: get to know some Cologners while enjoying a couple of long drinks—non-alcoholic drinks are also plentiful—and the live music on off er in the bar’s outdoor area. Another idea would be to hit Bu- mann & SOHN, which is close to the Köln-Ehrenfeld train station. It is here that beer garden atmosphere meets urban industrial vibes and where the dynamic, alternative fl air of this dis- trict can be felt best. Coming early pays off ! Those who are looking for a home away from home might consider stumbling by die Wohngemeinschaft, which means “shared fl at”. This café, bar, theatre and hostel is located in the trendy Belgisches Viertel shop- ping district and arranged according to the tastes and whims of its four fi ctitious housemates. A drink on a retro barstool in this friendly estab- lishment may be just the ticket. If you are in the mood for danc- ing, you can spend the rest of the night in the northern part of Cologne between Ehrenfeld and Nippes, at the Odonien nightclub to be exact. Apart from concerts, plays, fl ea markets and open-air fi lm showings, at Odo- nien you can dance to predominantly electronic club music in the midst of obscure metal sculptures and impres- sive fi reworks. Arts and culture Cologne has a great deal to off er as far as arts and culture are con- cerned. Collections of famous Euro- pean paintings can be found in the cel- ebrated Museum Ludwig—this might be your thing; however, a few other exhibitions that are happening around town may prove to be more topical. On show at the Museum of Applied Arts is Blumen, Flowers, Fleurs, an exhibition of iridescent, larger-than- life woollen “paintings” by the Ger- man artist Susanna Taras. The artist plays with colour, scale and form and aims to fi nd a sense of poetry in the halls of art institutions. A hop, skip and a jump away is the city’s leading ethnological mu- seum, the Rautenstrauch-Joest Mu- seum, Cultures of the World. Fresher than its name might suggest, the museum is currently asking visitors what love has to do with colonialism. The exhibition LOVE? explores love and desire as experienced under the great hegemonies of our age: namely heteropatriarchy, colonialism and cap- italism. If you are up for a challenge during your time in Cologne, make it this exhibition. It could allow you to see your own local museum collec- tion in a new light. There are many, many more mu- seums of note in the city: Museum Schnütgen, the Wallraf-Richartz Mu- seum, the Museum for East Asian Art, just to name a few. Film buff s should pay a visit to the Filmforum NRW, and one of many other highlights of the city for cineas- tes is the ODEON, a cosy, retro-style movie theatre that shows art house productions. Food and drinks Whether you are interested in music, art or getting lost in the crowd, Cologne and its peculiarities are best explored with a full tummy. For quite some time now, an unoffi cial institu- tion of the city has been the falafel. Usually, it is freshly made with cori- ander or parsley (either Lebanese- or Syrian-style) and fried to perfection. In Cologne, these spicy chickpea balls taste like nowhere else in Germany— preferably with a giant spoonful of tahini. Try it yourself: take a stroll down Venloer Street in Ehrenfeld and see for how long you can resist the smell of the various oriental bistros and cafes. Arguably the best falafel can be found at the three eateries Vegan Food Revolution, Habibi and Beirut. The fi rst is known for its doughnut-shaped falafel and the last boasts a beautiful view over the Rhine. If your tastes are more carnivo- rous, however, then you should pay Karl Hermann’s a visit. Also located on Venloer Street, it serves high-qual- ity burgers with freshly minced and succulently grilled meat patties—free from antibiotics—in a fl uff y brioche bun. If you still have some room left afterwards, you can hit Frittenwerk Köln for some delicious homemade fries. Enjoy fries made from regular or sweet potatoes with chive and cheese topping. Whatever you choose, make sure to also try the lemon aioli and the guacamole. Naturally, these large amounts of salt need to be counteracted some- how, which is why a visit to one of the Kölsch-serving traditional restau- rants is a necessity. Enjoy a chilled Kölsch beer like a true local at Bier- haus en d’r Salzgass or Weinhaus Vogel, where not only is simple, au- thentic Cologne food served, but the spirit of the city can be experienced. Find out more about the places mentioned in this article by typing their names in Google or Tripadvisor. All details were current at the time of writing in late January.  2 Fig. 2: Just east of the cathedral is the Hohenzollern Bridge, which survived allied bombing raids during World War II and is now bejewelled by an estimated 500,000 love padlocks. SHOW PREVIEW 40th International Dental Show 2023

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